Occasional lighting, flowers, candles, exciting decorations that are placed at the center of the guests’ tables at a wedding reception deserve great attention as the table is where you and your guests spend much of the occasion, be it during speeches, meals and general relaxation and may even serve as points of discussion between guests.
Traditional centerpieces focus on floral arrangements, be  creative and use your imagination and that of your artistic and creative relatives and friends. Consider your budget and use this as a basis for the eventual decisions, some of the most unforgettable, unusual and special touches can exist even within a strict budget.

Some ideas for creative centerpieces:

    * Candles

    * Glass bubble bowls, ,lights could be incorporated in the use of this.

    * Flower arrangements 

    * Ivy or some other creeper or decorative tree branches/leaves.

    * Mirrors or a combination with small portable lighting/candles.

    * Floating candles

    * Foliage/flora

Using the items and ideas above create your own centerpieces but always consider the overall theme of the occasion.

Traditional considerations could be:
    * Glass bubble-bowls with a  pillar candle as centerpiece, decorated with a creeper(ivy).

   * Floral arrangement in a unique flower pot, especially if it has your color scheme. This could be a bit boring and/or unstable so consider supporting it with smaller                                pillar candles or the like.

    * Mirror with a candle sitting upon it , or a mirror box with light inside reflecting up unto the candle or arrangement

    * A small basket of colored flowers or petals to accentuate the wedding’s color scheme

If pillar candles and flowers are not your ideal wedding centerpiece combination, you should consider the many alternatives. Visit one or two of the many hiring establishments and ask to see their stock of centerpiece items, use these together with your ideas to make memorable pieces. Listed below are a few ideas for simple and stylish wedding centerpieces.

    * Glass dish with floating candles and river rocks or marbles
    * Glass bowl with floating candles and petals
    * Small metal pail with seashells, flowers, floating candles, etc.
    * Hand-painted flowerpots with flowers or candles inside
    * Small basket of flowers with love poem scrolls, each unique for guests to share.

When nature, the great outdoors and the simple pleasures of life are important to you, invite them into your special occasion, especially if the venue lends itself to such a mix. Let it be known how much you and your husband/wife to be enjoy the beauty and wonder of nature and a relaxing moment to revel in peace and serenity. Select a centerpiece to enhance the surrounds. Listed below are a few examples that will help to enhance a garden or country themed wedding.

    * Painted birdhouses, colors to match your color scheme
    * Dainty teapots or teacups and saucers – you can even place a floating candle inside the cups!
    * Hand-painted or stained wooden clocks
    * Small basket of flowers, herbs, etc.
    * Christmas ornament – get the traditional glass ball ornament personalized for your special occasion. Do it yourself with a paint-pen to save some money.

If you are still stuck consider some of the more eccentric guests and what they would find interesting, chances are the rest will remember your wedding forever and for glee.

For a contemporary wedding centerpiece, try:

    * Lucky Bamboo plants, to share the luck of the newly weds with their guests
    * Bonsai trees, these could be expensive but can be hired in(remember what is broken or lost must be replaced).

    * Candy jar with special chocolate bars(snickers, bar one,etc)

   * Glass bubble bowl with a colorful beta fish (or other type of fish) and pretty stones or glass marbles to match – add floating petals and place a mirror below the bowl for a special effect. Please do consider the fish as they tend to be abused by some, maybe artificial ones would do just fine.

    * Mini mailboxes or wishing wells with notepaper and pens for the guests to leave hints and advice for the newly weds!

The exciting bit is choosing your own themes and color schemes, selecting the perfect centerpiece adds an element of creative control to the planning process. No matter what your budget, creative designs and decorative fashions can be easily prepared and displayed with a little bit of time and careful crafting.