| Spring is a time of renewal and romance, making it the | | | | footed garden urns. You could combine the lilacs with |
| perfect season for a wedding. When planning the | | | | other flowing elements such as ivy. Because they do |
| decorations for your springtime wedding, be sure to | | | | have a scent, you might find that lilacs are best used |
| take advantage of all that the season has to offer. | | | | for outdoor receptions, so their aroma does not |
| Here are five ideas for spring wedding centerpieces. | | | | become too cloying. |
| | | | 4. Some brides love the look of more handcrafted and |
| 1. Planted bulbs. One of the first signs of spring is the | | | | natural centerpieces. These are the brides who will |
| beautiful bulbs that push through the earth, signalling the | | | | choose the more hands-on look of handmade |
| end of winter and the beginning of spring. While some | | | | wedding jewelry over pieces that are mass produced. |
| of the bulbs, such as tulips, work equally well as cut | | | | They will wear their wedding jewelry with gowns that |
| flowers, some of the smaller bulbs look their best | | | | also have handmade touches, like ribbon embroidery. |
| when planted. For a fresh centerpiece that says, | | | | This type of bride will enjoy centerpieces that look less |
| "Welcome Spring", decorate your tables with low | | | | contrived. Instead of highlighting one or two elegant |
| planters featuring bulbs such as hyacinth in a tidy row. | | | | flowers, mix a variety of springtime blossoms with |
| They come in some lovely colors, such as pink, lilac, | | | | other natural elements, such as flowering branches. |
| and even a blue. Keep the containers fairly informal - a | | | | The centerpieces can be arranged in bark covered |
| particularly nice look would be ones in a handpainted tin. | | | | vases for a truly unique and understated beauty. |
| 2. Peonies are one of the favorite flowers of spring. | | | | 5. One more great idea for spring centerpieces is to |
| They are lush, romantic, and just achingly beautiful. | | | | take inspiration from a classic spring gala: the Kentucky |
| They make a gorgeous spring centerpiece, as well. To | | | | Derby. The signature of the Kentucky Derby is the |
| really showcase their beauty, gather an abundance of | | | | mint julep, which is served in those wonderful little silver |
| peonies in a range of pinks for a fresh from the | | | | glasses. You can easily find versions of the silver |
| garden look. You may get them from the florist, but | | | | glasses online, and they look fantastic filled with a few |
| the idea is that it should look like you picked them that | | | | open flowers. Garden roses and peonies make |
| morning. To reinforce this idea, the peonies should be | | | | especially nice choices. You can group the julep cups |
| informally arranged in vessels that look like they came | | | | in the center of each table at the reception, or even |
| from your grandmother's kitchen, like white hobnail | | | | better, put one at the place setting for each guest that |
| vases, and even pitchers. Scour vintage shops and the | | | | they can take home as a favor. It is always great |
| internet to acquire an eclectic variety of display pieces. | | | | when you can have wedding favors that double as |
| 3. More formal weddings can still have centerpieces | | | | table decorations. |
| that say, "Fresh from the garden". Lilacs are one of the | | | | With so many wonderful options for springtime |
| most lovely and fragrant spring flowers. They are | | | | centerpieces, all you have to do is narrow it down to |
| available in the signature lilac color (of course), but also | | | | just one! Whichever you choose, it is sure to be |
| pretty shades of pink and white. Lilacs would be | | | | perfect for your beautiful spring wedding. |
| gorgeous centerpieces when dripping from large | | | | |