Creating Centerpieces From Nature

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Centerpieces for dining tables are wonderful ways to dress up the table for formal dinners, holidays and celebrations. Looking toward nature for inspiration makes creating centerpieces more affordable but still elegant and full of style. Here are some of our favorite examples of creating centerpieces from nature. Go outside and be inspired!

Martha Stewart Weddings

This sheaf of wheat centerpiece is natural and elegant tied with a beautiful gray satin ribbon. Mixing natural materials with elegant touches creates beautiful centerpieces to go with the furniture.

Katy Cook Photography

A forest-inspired centerpiece from a wedding is full of ideas for creating centerpieces from nature. Each centerpiece is a symphony of textures and colors from small plants, moss and wood.

Pinterest

This is a simple way to take small things and create a big impact. Tying a group of Ball jars together with ribbon makes one large centerpiece. Each jar holds a single type of flower for a contemporary arrangement.

Pinterest

Nature inspired centerpieces don't always have to have flowers. These fall foliage centerpieces would look great on a buffet or dining table for Thanksgiving.

Style Me Pretty

Succulents make great table decorations. Their silvery greens and pinks are feminine while their shapes are more architectural and masculine. They are beautiful paired with silvers and whites.

Thrifty dÈcor Chick

Using seasonal fruit as a centerpiece is a way to bring what is going on outdoors in nature to the table. For fall, small apples, pumpkins or gourds make beautiful centerpieces and candle holders.

Wedding Bee

Terrariums make beautiful centerpieces. These microcosms can be made with a variety of glass vessels and simple or exotic plants.

Better Homes & Gardens

Let natural elements stand alone for simple but stunning table decor. A platter or tray of shells, beach rocks, acorns, chestnuts or other interesting natural treasures makes a quick and stylish centerpiece.

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