Hi DIY guys and girls! It’s Lauren from I Love Love Events , and I have the best post for you today (in my opinion)! At I Love Love Events we are obsessed with details, especially unique ones! I love flowers as much as the next event designer, but I really love something that looks as fantastic as flowers but isn’t flowers. Something unique and special that’s non-floral can be a tall order. I think these ideas are fantastic for the DIY bride, because flowers are a tough thing to DIY, as you really have to put them together the eve of the wedding, and that’s just not realistic for most people. Non-floral centerpieces however, can generally be prepped far in advance and just need to be styled the day of. Now there are a lot of ideas for centerpieces like this, that are cheesy or just looked like you “cheaped out,” but I searched, and I mean searched the internet for the 15 most fabulous, non-cheesy, non-floral centerpieces I could find. Here’s what I turned up…
ADD COLOR AND LIFE WITH AN AFFORDABLE DIY STREAMER PROJECT
DIY centerpiece by the bride: Emily Rickard // photo: Christine Kimble // via: Green Wedding Shoes
LAYERED PAINTED GOURDS MAKE FOR A BEAUTIFUL FALL CENTERPIECE
photo and styling: Casa De Perrin // via: Heath Ceramics
A MODERN CANDELABRA ADDS STYLE AND AMBIANCE
photo: // styling: Starling on Bond // via: Ruffled
THESE DIY TABLE NUMBERS WORK DOUBLE DUTY AS THE CENTERPIECE
DIY and photo: Hank and Hunt // via: Ruffled
A CHARMING VIGNETTE CAN MAKE GREAT TABLE DECOR
photo: Allie Siarto Photography // via: Ruffled
SOMETHING IN THE CENTER MAY NOT BE NECESSARY WITH LOTS OF LAYERS ON A PLACE SETTING
styling: Justina Blakney // photo: Danae Horst // via: Pottery Barn
THIS CREATIVE PAPER CENTERPIECE ADDS TONS OF COLOR!
design & planning: Wild Heart Events // photo: Birds of a Feather // via: Green Wedding Shoes
PAPER LEAVES HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!
styling and concept: Lenzo // photo: Hello Darling Photography // via: 100 Layer Cakelet
TRY SOMETHING ABOVE THE TABLE, AS OPPOSED TO ON IT
photo: Kristina Lee Photography // styling: Beijos Events // hanging geos: Hruskaa Etsy Shop // florals: MV Florals // via: 100 Layer Cakelet
A LARGE BALLOON IS A WHIMSICAL CENTERPIECE IDEA
photo: Crystal Stokes Photography // planning & design: B. Childs Weddings // via: Wedding Chicks
CANDLES AND LANTERNS MAKE FOR A MORE TRADITIONAL NON-FLORAL TABLE
BRING IN NAUTICAL OR BEACH ELEMENTS WITH A ROPE
styling: Flitter Fete // via: Wedding Chicks
ADD SOME GLAM TO A DRIFTWOOD LOG FOR A NATURAL AND ELEGANT LOOK
styling & photography: Lexia Frank
LAYER SPRIGS OF FORAGED GREENERY ON TOP OF UNIQUE TEXTILES
styling & design & rentals: Raise The Bar Productions // photo: John Newsome // via: 100 Layer Cakelet
COTTON BRANCHES ADD NATURAL CHARM
styling & design: Jenn Elliott Blake // photos: Belathee // via: Scout
Lauren Koster is the owner of I Love Love Events , a New York based wedding planning company that specializes in the unique and handmade look. Her eclectic style and modern hipster vibe always has us entranced. We always love when she graces our blog with her monthly “ Steal This Style ” article. Want to know more? You can personally follow or find her from these links below:
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