When it comes to weddings, the details truly make the magic. And what better way to wow your marquee wedding guests than with stunning centrepieces?
Pole and canvas marquees are versatile structures that offer a blank canvas to express your creative side and really make an impact. They can set the stage for a wedding that's as unique as you are.
One of the main decor decisions you will be faced with when planning your memorable marquee wedding is what your centrepieces will be. Whether you choose round tables or long trestle tables, there’s a perfect centrepiece to suit your style. So, in this blog, we’re diving into the sea of centrepiece options and fishing out a few of our favourite ideas to inspire you for your special day.
Flower power
Flowers are the eternal darlings of wedding centrepieces. Picture cascading blooms in a riot of colours and varieties artfully arranged. Imagine wildflowers in jam jars for a laid back English country wedding, rows of Hydrangeas for a chic and elegant look. There are so many different ways of creating floral centrepieces, we’d need a dedicated blog to cover them all (watch this space!).
Photo credit - Holly Clark Photography
Whether you choose maximalist explosions of flowers or simple structural blooms in elegant vases, the effect will be equally breathtaking. Flowers are a surefire way to transform the marquee into a sublime and fragrant paradise you and your guests will be talking about for years to come.
Vintage elegance
For a touch of old-world glamour, incorporate vintage and antique items into your centrepieces. Play with height by using fringed lamps or vintage candelabras. Place floral arrangements in antique birdcages, terracotta urns or vintage tea cups. Anchor it all to the table with ornate silver trays. The charm of yesteryear combined with the traditional style of our pole and canvas marquees creates a mood that is both romantic and refined.
Luxurious greenery
Ah greenery, a timeless symbol of freshness and life. Take some deep yoga breaths as you picture lush foliage, succulents, and vines beautifully arranged to create a natural and elegant look for your wedding. Foliage garlands running down the centre of long trestle tables, or draped across round tables, can transform the marquee into a vibrant and invigorating garden. You can also intersperse foliage with candles for added laid back romance.
Nature’s pick
Channel your inner art teacher with a still life class to prepare for and get foraging all that nature has to offer. For countryside locations gather up seed heads, antlers, and branches. If you're getting married by the sea, go for a beach stroll and collect driftwood, shells, interesting pebbles, anything that catches your eye can work well as a centrepiece and make a really unique statement. The key is to keep it subtle and make sure you brush off any soil or sand first.
Flowing fabric
Soften the look of your wedding tables and top up the romance by loosely draping fabric down the middle of trestle tables or across round ones. Light fabrics like chiffon, lace or muslin work well. Gingham could be a fun choice as its lightweight and gives a nostalgic french bistro vibe. Make it look effortless by letting the fabric gather on the table and pool onto the floor.
Playful light displays
Let there be light! Centrepieces don't always have to be static, they can be an immersive experience. Creative LEDs or flickering flames can achieve this. Imagine glowing orbs, edison bulbs, twinkling fairy lights, or chandeliers suspended above the tables, casting a warm and romantic glow over the celebration.
And what table dining experience is complete without candles? That's right, none! Since we first saw the spaghetti scene in Lady and the Tramp, we’ve all been well and truly conditioned to believe that candlelit dining and romance go hand in hand. It is true that candles bring any table display to life, so why not embrace them (not literally, that would be awful). Play with height levels by mixing tea lights, votives and tall taper candles for a twinkling bella notte. Or, go all Meatloaf with chunky church candles dripping wax down oversized candelabras.
Photo credit - Kate Lowe Photography
Sculptural art pieces
If you have a taste for the avant-garde, sculptural art can form show-stopping centrepieces. Unique, abstract sculptures or art installations are guaranteed conversation starters and add an intriguing, contemporary touch to the space.
Theme-based
If you have a specific theme for your wedding, bring it to life with your centrepieces. Be it boho, beachy or barbie, aligning the centrepieces with your theme can create a cohesive and magical atmosphere.
Personal touches
Let your centrepieces tell your love story by incorporating items such as books that influenced your romance, tickets and souvenirs from memorable trips or even photographs. Cleverly and tastefully integrated into the table decor, these items bring warmth, humour, emotion and maybe even a bit of kitsch to your tables.
Decadent feasting displays
If you’re planning on having family style dining (where food is served on platters and everyone digs in), why not make the centrepiece a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach? If you choose trestle tables, serving your wedding feast on extra long charcuterie boards looks deliciously decadent. For round tables, tiered displays overflowing with culinary delights offer a stylish spread your guests will adore and devour!
The right centrepiece for the right table
How you design your centrepieces will depend on the type of table you choose. Both round and long tables at a wedding look fantastic, so it comes down to personal taste and what works best practically. Round tables can be more lively and sociable as they make it easier for everyone to interact, whereas long tables create a great sense of activity and life throughout the space. Whichever type of table you decide upon, you will need to think about how you dress them.
How to get your marquee wedding centrepieces just right
We love a well-dressed table and have seen some absolute stunners at our weddings. The best centrepieces that make a real impact embrace repetition, play with multiple levels and incorporate both candles and florals. So, get inspired, get creative and you’ll be blown away when you see your table centrepieces in all their glory on your wedding day.
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