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Wedding Decor…Right Out of Your Kitchen Pantry

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.

Bean centerpiece

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.

Bean centerpiece 1

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.

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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!

Rice

Pic courtesy: Project Wedding

Wow! It's rice and dendrobium orchids for a very elegant and Oriental ambiance.

Beancenterpiece 2

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! Contact Rhonda Patton Weddings to discuss your wedding floral vision.

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Ashley of Ashley's Bride Guide

Hey - I'm Ashley! I started AshleysBrideGuide.com to give Nashville brides, or folks planning a Nashville wedding, a local resource for inspiration and resources. Hope to see you at a bridal show soon! Happy Planning.

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