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Think beyond flowers: use potted herbs, vintage teapots, fruit bowls, or clusters of lanterns. Each table can tell a different story, like a favourite holiday or shared hobby.
Unique centrepieces come from what you love. If you both enjoy cooking, fill copper pans with herbs or place small pots of basil and rosemary down the table. For a garden party, use terracotta pots with trailing ivy or wildflowers. Vintage teapots or watering cans make charming vases, and they double as favours if guests can take them home. Fruit bowls with lemons, oranges or apples add colour and a fresh scent, and you can eat them afterwards. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes, with candles inside, create a warm glow and work well outdoors. You could also use stacks of crates or wooden boxes to hold drinks, snacks or small plants. For a coastal wedding, fill glass jars with sand, shells and a single candle. If you have a hobby, let it show: old maps, vinyl records, board game pieces or sports memorabilia can all become centrepieces. The key is to keep them practical, so guests can see each other and there is room for plates and glasses. Check with your venue about any restrictions on open flames or items that might damage tables.
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