DIY – Table Centerpieces from The Yes Girls Events

January 12th, 2012 by Rose Burdett

Earlier this year we featured the marriage proposal story of EB Bride, Kendall (from The Yes Girls Events).  Her oh-so-romantic fiance planned the perfect proposal complete with a custom painting depicting their proposal, a self-made scrapbook of their life together, and a love note.  .  Kendall and Tommy were recently married with a beautiful outdoor ceremony and reception in Southern California.  Here is a sneak peek

Kendall is one crafty gal including many DIY elements to her wedding, including her table centerpieces.  With floral centerpieces starting at about $50 each, these centerpieces are fun to do and will keep some money in your handbag.  Ive asked Kendall to share how we can create something similar:

What youll need:

*3 empty frames (glass removed) per table either 57 or 811 Kendall found hers at flea markets and garage sales

*Spray paint to paint frames optional

*Hammer and small nails

*Wired ribbon

*Wire

*Beads/pearls for center of flowers (optional)

*Hot glue gun

*Velum

*Votive candles

*Battery Operated Candles

HOW TO:

1. Cut lace to fit opening of two of the frames and glue onto the two frames.

2. Cut velum to fit opening of the third frame.  Use your printer to print your table numbers or words directly on the velum.  Or, you can have Kinkos print these for you.  Kendall and Tommy used words that represented the characteristics they wanted their marriage to have (laughter, grace, humility, honor etc..)

3. Hot glue the fabric and ribbon flowers youve made onto the frames.  Watch the video to see how to make your own fabric and ribbon flowers

4. Hammer a small nails approx 1 down from the top on both sides of the frame.  Wrap wire around the nails connecting the frames together to form a triangle.

5. Place the battery operated candle in the middle to create a glow through the frames and scatter votive candles around the outside of the frames.

There you have it a lovely DIY centerpiece that is a fantastic alternative to the traditional floral centerpiece, at a fraction of the cost.

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