Cornucopia Centerpieces for Your Wedding
Looking for a unique wedding centerpiece with auspicious symbolism? Then look no further than the cornucopia, also known as the “horn of plenty”. A symbol of abundance dating back to the 5th Century B.C., the cornucopia would make a beautiful addition to any wedding table, especially in the autumn.
The traditional cornucopia is a horn shaped basket that has fruits and vegetables spilling out of it to symbolize an abundant harvest. This would make an unexpected, and very festive, fall wedding centerpiece. Each table could feature similar fruits and vegetables, or you could pick a color scheme for each on, such as shades of gold or shades of green.
The rustic and informal look of a cornucopia would be ideal for a fall harvest or Thanksgiving time wedding. It would work very well in a setting like a field or a rustic barn. This would be the type of wedding where the bride wears a casual wedding dress with handmade wedding jewelry, and the bridesmaids wear rich fall tones with wedding jewelry handmade to match.
For a spring wedding, look for cornucopias in white wicker. Instead of vegetables, fill them with spring flowers. Choose a wide array of types of flowers in the whole range of pastel colors to spill forth onto the tables. Pair them with linens in fresh spring colors like lilac or pale apple green.
The cornucopia itself can be dressed up with flowers or ribbons. Sheer organza ribbons can be woven into the basket for a touch of color, or wrapped around the basket for a feminine touch. Small flowers can easily be tucked into the weave of the cornucopia to make them even prettier.
Summer is another great season to think about cornucopia wedding centerpieces. A pale basket in a natural color would look fantastic with either flowers or fruit spilling out. The fruit does not have to be strictly decorative, either. Imagine ripe strawberries as a delicious summer treat for your guests. You could even have some dipped in white chocolate. Yum!
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