Julep-Rose Centerpiece

This wedding centerpiece is easy to make and looks beautiful. Great for both indoor and outdoor settings. Customize the look to your bridal colors by coordinating the flower, candle, and ribbon colors. Give the center arrangement as a keepsake after the wedding to family members, special friends, or use them in your home décor.

Materials and Tools:

• Mint Julep Vase - 4" tall (1 )
• Silk Roses - Any color (3 )
• Votive Cups - Clear (6 )
• Votive Candles - White (6 )
• Faux Rose Petals - Any color (50 )
• Satin Ribbon - Size #5 (38 inches)
• Sharp Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun
• Wire Cutters
• Green Moss
• Florist Foam
• Measuring Tape or Ruler

Using wire cutters, cut each rose approximately 4" from the flower head. Remove any stem leaves and set aside.

Cut a section of the florist foam and hot glue it to the inside of the vase. Cut off any extra foam so that the foam is level with the top of the vase. Cut a 38" length of satin ribbon and tie it around the top of the julep vase, making a tight bow. Push the ribbon to the top of the vase and put a small drop of hot glue underneath the center of the bow to secure it.

Dribble some hot glue onto the top of the foam, then push green moss onto it. Hold until dry.

Hot-glue six rose leaves to the center of the moss.

Push the three roses into the top of the moss and through the foam until they touch the bottom of the vase.

Put the finished vase in the center of the table and place six votive candles around it approximately 6" from the vase. Sprinkle the faux rose petals around the votives and light the candles.