| The classic good looks of preppy style are a perennial | | | | just something so timeless about a bride in a white |
| favorite with brides. You can't go wrong with the | | | | gown with pearl bridal jewelry that is perfect with the |
| charming colors and lines that characterize this | | | | little silver cups. Instead of having one large |
| timeless lifestyle. These are some great ideas for | | | | centerpiece, place a mint julep cup at each place |
| preppy centerpieces for your wedding reception. | | | | setting filled with wide open garden roses or peonies in |
| When you think of preppy style, the first thing that | | | | shades of pink and white. To fill the middle of the table, |
| comes to mind is pink and green. This is definitely an | | | | think about a hurricane lantern with a large ivory pillar |
| excellent option for the colors of your centerpieces. | | | | candle, or even a tiered stand of desserts. The |
| The pink and green can be the foundation of your | | | | hurricane lanterns are especially nice for outdoor |
| flower choices, or you can use it for the vessels. Or | | | | weddings. |
| maybe even both! There are many wonderful flowers | | | | Another fantastic idea for preppy centerpieces is to |
| available in shades of pink and green. Probably the | | | | arrange your flowers in monogrammed vessels. There |
| preppiest combination would be green hydrangeas | | | | are several ways in which this could be done. For a |
| with pink peonies or garden roses. Another excellent | | | | more subtle effect, tall glass vases with a wide mouth |
| option is pink ranunculus, which can even be found with | | | | can be etched with a scrip monogram or initial. Fill with |
| a greenish center. It is a papery looking flower that | | | | your favorite pink and green flowers. For a shabby |
| combines marvelously with favorites like roses and | | | | chic beach wedding, what about handpainting beautiful |
| peonies, or can also stand alone. For a more elaborate | | | | tin pails with your monogram in a graceful design? It |
| centerpiece, ask your florist about wiring a pearl into | | | | always looks great to add your own personal touch to |
| the center of some of the flowers to coordinate with | | | | store bought accessories. |
| your bridal jewelry. | | | | Pink and green are not the only option for a preppy |
| Clever ideas for pink and green centerpiece vessels | | | | wedding centerpiece. The classic combination of Kelly |
| abound. You could do something as simple as tying a | | | | green and navy could be a fun way to dress up your |
| striped grosgrain ribbon around a cylindrical vase for an | | | | reception tables. Start with bouquets of white flowers, |
| instant dash of preppy flair. For a more elegant | | | | and place them in vases done in the green and navy |
| wedding, seek out vases with a pink and green toile | | | | palette. You can find beautiful handblown glass pieces |
| print (sometimes you find this design done on a | | | | that combine your favorite colors, especially if you are |
| galvanized bucket, which is an incredible combination of | | | | having a small wedding and only need a handful of |
| fancy and laid-back). Another idea would be to | | | | vases. Or for an all-out preppy look, paint simple |
| alternate pink vases and green vases filled to the brim | | | | containers in diagonal Kelly green and navy stripes to |
| with white flowers like roses or sweetpeas. | | | | look like a classic mens' tie. It would be a fresh and |
| Certainly, every preppy woman adores the iconic look | | | | interesting addition to any preppy wedding, and would |
| of the silver mint julep cup, and this would make a | | | | be a great way to showcase your style. |
| wonderful addition to a wedding centerpiece. There is | | | | |