Monday, December 15, 2008
Rhonda of Rhonda Patton Weddings is one truly one of the most creative floral designers I’ve ever encountered. Her work is bloggable, a photographers dream I imagine.
So, I am so glad to call this week “Rhonda Week” on ABG!!! Today, she will share some wedding inspiration. She can turn anything in your pantry into wedding fab. It’s an amazing talent.Enjoy!
Guest Post: Rhonda Patton Weddings is a Nashville-based, event floral designer.
On a super tight budget… look in your pantry for wedding decor.
I am all about creativity and being that unique texture is in style then your pantry may be the next place to find your wedding / event decor.
From dried beans and noodles to lentils, rice or even coffee beans…. your centerpiece can be one of a kind by creatively using these non perishable items.
Photo courtesy of Rachael Ray Magazine
- Pinto Beans : Less than $2 for a small bag of dried beans
- Glass Cylinders: $1 each at your local Dollar Tree
- Silk Gerber Daisy: Less than a $1 per stem at your local craft store
Total Design Cost: Less than 10 bucks for a PRICELESS centerpiece. This centerpiece would be ideal for a bridal shower, luncheon or even an escort card table.
Pic courtesy of Flickr
This picture of split peas and a spider mum is quite interesting! I love dried split peas {not to eat}, but as a vase filler they work magic! They are a lovely chartreuse green color with unique texture and look amazing in glass vases. Pour some split peas in a $1 cylinder vase with a small votive candle and you’ve just created a piece of art.
I created this design for a bride who was having a 4th of July Bar-B-Que themed dinner rehearsal. Right out of my pantry, I dyed red and blue rice and poured the layers of red, white and blue accented with a candle for a festive centerpiece. This would also be an unique vase filler idea for a baby shower perhaps… pink rice or blue rice it’s all just as nice!
Pic courtesy: Project Wedding
Wow! It’s rice and dendrobium orchids for a very elegant and Oriental ambiance.
Pic courtesy: Rachael Ray Magazine
Who would of ever thought asparagus and pistachios would make an interesting centerpiece???
Need a cute, quick but inexpensive centerpiece… look no further - it’s in your PANTRY!
Thanks for reading!
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