Posted on February 2, 2010.
2 questions in one! Centres and autumn wedding favors.? Ok, we're getting married next autumn in the Napa / Sonoma, CA area. I really wanted an autumn wedding. Our wedding was small (30 people) and we're also on a small budget. There will be 5 tables that need centers. My colors are mocha??? I have yet to fully decide. I am completely open to suggestions. We are in a producer. I love the fall colors and leaves.
We found many favors as typical, but want something a little more unique than what you see every single place online support, but want to keep less than 3.00 each. I want to stay away from soap or anything people do not use or throw back home.
Avoid centers fake flowers. Unless you drop serious money, they look very fake up close.
Cheap Centerpiece Ideas:
-A pumpkin with the table number painted on
-A bowl of red apples or green
-Candles
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If you're on a tight budget, I would totally cut mistresses. They are often ignored and not at all necessary. If you absolutely must have them, wonder if the producer will make a mini-bottles for the occasion. Another idea is to caramel apples: http://www.daffyapple.com/t-WeddingFavor ...
Mocha ... Burgundy! Imagine your coffee in a cup of that color.
Centers mini pumpkins could have artificial leaves and dark red grapes or berries. How about cornucopia baskets? Then it would be easier to move when finished. And they could use it for their Thanksgiving table, assuming that you'd be giving.
That may be typical, but since this is a setting in the cellar, how about these mini bottles of wine that can be customized for you? You can link artificial grapes above them to make them seem more special.
What is a corkscrew with your info on this marriage? It's probably a keeper.
Or a gift in a pot decorated in your colors with a label attached.
A glass of wine for each person. You can find them pretty cheap, and have customized.
A Christmas ornament with your colors. You can buy them right after Christmas this year and customize them. Add some colored sheets and tape the top.
Moka, green, wine and gold would be great. For centers how about a bouquet of pink-colored wine and grapes. You can also spray paint pumpkins all colors depending on your theme and place them on the table as well. Work in odd numbers. It's a great tip to make things a lot. You need to stagger heights as well.
Regarding the favors go, if you are worried about the guests throw, then make something edible. Gourmet chocolate flavored wine would be an excellent choice.
Good luck in your marriage to come. I wish you all the happiness in the world.
