Planning a wedding can be stressful for all concerned, and the cost can be exorbitant. Anything that you make, plan or put together on your own will save a considerable amount of money. Table decorations are no exception. Plain tea light candle holders are far less costly than ready-made embellishments, and they are fun and easy to decorate. Consider these unique ways to decorate the glass containers, and create eye-catching decor for reception tables. They do not have to cost a small fortune to look phenomenal.
Use Bits of Blue Sea Glass to Decorate the Holders
Sea glass can be found along the ocean shore, but it can also be purchased by the bag in craft stores. It can be used to beautifully decorate plain glass tea light candle holders. Buy blue sea glass, and consider incorporating another color into the design. A darker or lighter shade of blue would be ideal. White is also a great second or third color choice. Attach choice pieces using glass adhesive, and cover the entire exterior or the rim of each one.
Partially Fill Them with Candy Sprinkles
Colored jimmies and other types of edible sprinkles are good for more than just topping frosted cakes. Since they can be found in every color and shape imaginable, they make fantastic fillers for candle holders. Search for blue candy sprinkles in a theme or shape of your choice, and partially fill plain glass tea light holders. Add high-quality flickering battery-operated candles instead of the wax and wick variety. They are the safest option since candy sprinkles are not flame retardant.
Attach Small Glass Pebbles
Glass pebbles are still one of the most popular embellishments for wedding reception tables, and for good reason. They come in countless shades of blue including iridescent hues. Buy small pebbles in a shade of your choice, and glue them to the outside of clear candle holders. The table decorations will look stunning when glimmering candlelight shines through the pebbles.
Surround Them with Starched Blue Doilies
If you want something elegant to decorate your wedding reception tables, cover the glass with small blue doilies. Saturate the crocheted fabric with decoupage medium, and attach them to the exterior. Do not worry about wrinkles. They will look like pleats when gently smoothed into place. Wipe off the excess adhesive around the rims, and turn them over until they completely harden and dry. They will look lovely when filled with flickering battery-operated candles.
Source: Advanced Crafting Education and Experience
