Make Wedding Centerpieces Using White Vases

It's not always as simple as cutting the stem and plopping flowers into water when creating a cut flower arrangement.  Some flowers need special attention before they can be expected to last in a vase.  And flowers that are totally submersed underwater will fade even sooner.

Roses, for example, should be trimmed immediately before adding to the vase.  In fact, some florists cut rose stems under water.  Some flowers have a sticky substance which blocks the stem once the cut is made and if it blocks the flower of water, the flower will wilt and die.

Hydrangeas are another bloom which needs special attention.  They should be put into HOT water at first to clear the stem of the gunk that wants to block it, and then added to cold.  Read more about the secret to making a hydrangea bouquet last.

These are just a couple of examples.  If you plan to make your own wedding centerpieces or any decoration using cut flowers, ask the florist or research online so your creation will last.

Sometimes clear vases are the cheapest option when decorating lots of tables, say for a wedding reception. 

Flowers are pretty, but their stems are usually hidden by using some sort of bead in the vase.  Either choose glass beads, which come in many colors, some are shown below, or use water-filled gel beads.  Or use them together with the colored glass beads on the bottom and clear gel beads in the rest of the space.

The gel beads are less expensive but must be soaked in water to fill into bead form.  They can also be dehydrated again when not in use.  They do not take the place of water for flowers, as far as I can tell.  Each vase of flowers should have water for the cut flower arrangement so flowers won't droop.

Country style weddings, held in an old barn or outdoors, are popular.  White, country vases placed on tables could hold sunflowers or wildflowers to match the theme.

White pitchers or milk cans come to mind.  Rustic wooden pots could hold succulents or other little plants for guests to take home as wedding favors.

Often the reception tables will be decorated with very tall holders to keep the flowers up high.  Using what is called the "Eiffel tower" vase, large bouquets look pretty without interfering with the guest's line of sight.  Imagine trying to carry on a conversation with other guests at your table while peering around a big bunch of flowers.

The vase set below contains 12 white vases.   As shipping could be expensive, it may be worthwhile to check the cost of such a vase at the local florist.  It may not be a good DIY project, but if you do create something in this tall vase, be careful to check on the water level often as it won't hold as much.

OR... don't use flowers in the Eiffel tower vase.  Fill it with twigs, beaded stems, feathers, or other natural pieces, or something that matches the wedding theme.