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Couples are always looking for something unique to add to their table decor in the form of a centrepiece (centerpiece for our U.S. cousins). Some are looking for the “in” flower arrangement, or the “in” candle coordination, while others are looking for something non traditional or not normally seen.
In looking for something unique, non traditional, and attention grabbing, I recently stumbled across this idea and thought it would be perfect for a bride or groom searching for that centrepiece with a “je ne sais quois” quality.
What is it you ask? OK..here goes. Instead of numbering your tables, consider naming each table after a decade, for example, the forties, the fifties, the sixties etc. Then, as a a centrepiece, assemble an assortment of “retro” or decade appropriate items to commemorate that decade.
Each decade had its own flavour, colour, and sound. Add all these things together and you get a truly notable centrepiece.
Add some trivia elements to each one as well and now you’ve also created a little pastime for your guests while they await the dinner service… Plus, think of how much fun everyone will have going through the items in your creations. Choose edible items from each decade and allow the guests to sample treats of yesteryear throughout the evening. Or, use some retro items as favours. You could even choose music from each decade to call each table up to a buffet dinner or to the receiving line.
The “50’s”
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The “70’s”
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The “80’s”
