Posted Tuesday May 22nd, 2012
A great new trend in wedding centerpieces that is often overlooked is using decorative lamps to function not only as extra table lighting but also as a beautiful centerpiece! We love turning your boring, basic table lamp into the focal point of your reception tables. They are a great way to add height and look especially good when alternating your table top designs between the shorter floral arrangements and the taller table lamps. The design possibilities are endless with the many varieties and styles of lamps out there, not to mention they seem to help set a very romantic mood for your evening.
Even a simple IKEA lamp can be jazzed up with a ribbon or floral base to make a cute and colorful centerpiece at each table as seen in the table designs below.
One of the best things about table lamps is the ease in which you can change their whole look and design. With a quick lamp shade switch or simply adding a colorful floral accent to the shade can create a beautiful work of art that can second as your flower arrangement as well, and face it… great flowers just make everything better!
(Goodwin Rentals)(Wedding Style Magazine)
Now get creative with your flowers! Turn a vase of your favorite flowers into a lamp by adding a candle and shade. Another beautiful option is to hang strings of flowers from the shade to add some texture that will really glow!
(Total Wedding Planning)(Wedding Style Magazine)
If you’re going for more of the shabby chic look, search for some cute vintage lamp bases then paint them something that will mesh better with your color scheme. Use updated lamp shades to bring a bit of cohesiveness to each table. Even use the lamps as fun and easy table numbers as they did with these next lamps!
Every bride has a particular image in her head of exactly how she’d like her big day to look, and one creative way to ensure you get the effect you are going for is by putting your craftiness to work and just making it yourself! Start a fun D-I-Y project, creating your own lamp shade designs using your favorite ribbons, feathers, jewels, or anything else that might blend well with the rest of your decor and just… go wild!