As excited newlyweds-to-be begin making preparations for their wedding day, they quickly realize just how expensive even a conservative wedding can be. With the average cost of an American wedding skyrocketing past $28,000 dollars, most couples are overwhelmed with the financial obligations. Needless to say, many budget savvy brides are looking for creative ways of cutting costs without affecting the final product. It is well known that one of the most expensive vendors, next to the venue and caterers is the florist. With thousands usually spent for custom floral centerpieces, one of the easiest ways to slash the bill is to make your own table centerpieces.
While some planners might recommend sticking with traditional static candle bouquets in place of more formal floral arrangements, the dynamic complexity of floating candle centerpieces is sure to impress your guests. Not to mention, they can be even more affordable than traditional centerpieces and fun to make. All that is required are several discount floating candle bowls and a few hundred floating candles. You can find floating candles cheap from both online retailers and your local home or crafts store. The process is simple- fill your floating candle bowl around ⅔ full of water and place 4-6 floating candles on the surface.
The best floating candle bowls will have a large open surface on the top and shallow edges. These types of “flat garden bowls” are perfect for all of your guests to enjoy the beauty of your creation, in addition to giving off plenty of ambient light. You can fill the water of your floating candle centerpiece with food coloring or even submersible beads in the color that matches the theme of your wedding. Most floating candles will burn 2-3 hours, so if you plan your event longer than that, be sure to have plenty of backups to keep the party going!