DIY Wednesday: An Orangerie-Inspired Centerpiece
Posted on December 7th, 2011 by Kate. Filed under DIY Wednesday, Do It Yourself, Reception.
By: Chelsea Fuss
Orangeries were small greenhouses filled with fruit trees and plants in the 17th century. Can you imagine having a lush table filled with fruit and greens for a winter wedding? Think beyond red and green for Christmas and display these festive centerpieces at your December wedding. The idea would look beautiful for a January wedding too. You could even add some paperwhites and tiny votive candles!
Bunches of greens (each table will take about 1/4 of a bunch). The best greens for this are: boxwood, oregonia, myrtle, pittosporum and bay.
A few pounds of oranges or tangerines (preferably with the leaves still on them)
White pitchers, bowls and vases
1 Myrtle topiary in a terra cotta pot
To Re-create this centerpiece:
1. Collect 4-5 white bowls, pitchers and vases per table.
2. Fill with water and casually arrange stems of greens in them.
3. Display in the center of your table with a small myrtle topiary planted in a terra cotta pot.
4. Place a few of the oranges or tangerines directly on the table.
5. Add candles or white flowers for a more formal wedding!
Afterwards, send your guests home with the fruit, greens and plants.
Photos and Project Styling by Chelsea Fuss.
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January 5th, 2012 at 9:20 am
[...] I made mine with mix and match white containers, bay, boxwood, and clementines. I like the idea of adding tiny votives and paperwhites too. See more at Project Wedding. [...]
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