Grass Centerpieces by Dawn Ackerman

Grass style centerpieces range in price from $-$$$. Pricing depends on the type of grass you use as well as if you incorporate other types of elements into your centerpiece such as flowers. The most commonly used type of grass is wheat grass which florists can obtain from their wholesalers for most of the year. The exception is during the winter months when it is harder to find, but a good substitute could be sheet moss which has a green, lush feel although it is shorter in nature. A less expensive alternative to wheat grass would be rolls of turf or sod which can be found at many local sod companies. Sod rolls will not have the same all over consistency as wheat grass but will have the same look in that it is a grass of roughly the same length as wheat grass as well as have that nature grown look.

Grass centerpieces can be used alone or with fresh flowers picked into the grass to create a more flowering meadow look. You can further expand the grass centerpiece style by having your escort card table covered in grass and your cards arranged in it. You can also have it tucked among the dishes on your food stations, have a mini version of your guest table pieces created for the cocktail tables, as well as have your gift table be covered in grass.

Last, grass is an element that can be used as a main part of your décor or as a compliment to other elements. A wedding that has a nature theme would incorporate grass, branches, rocks, as well as flowers, fruits, nuts, etc to create a more cohesive look. And remember, just because your ceremony and reception are indoors does not mean you cannot use grass. Bringing the outdoors inside is a very creative and fun way to bring together a nature themed wedding.