Floating candle centerpieces are the perfect way to create an elegant focal point for a table.  Floating candles can be used in virtually any glass container, so the possibilities for floating candle centerpieces are endless.  It is very simple to add color and texture to floating candle centerpieces.  Just add colored rocks or flower petals to the water, and instantly change the look. 

Glass star bowls are a unique decoration that can be used for any type of special event or in the home or office every day.  Glass star bowls are made of very thick, high quality glass, and they easily accommodate 2 or 3 inch floating candles.  This bowl could also be used to hold candy or potpourri.  Glass star bowls are crystal clear and will add a special element to any setting.

Groupings can be accomplished through the use of many items, such as glass, metals, colors, heights, and any combination of these elements. In those places where you would normally think on a smaller, less noticeable scale, try a set of taller, more robust candles like pillar candles. Place the tallest candle in back, a shorter candle near it, and then place a mid-sized candle along side the pair. This offers depth and an added sense of elegance. These can be displayed with the cylinder vases shown or the regular round glass holders.

Cylinder vases combined with floating candles make a perfect centerpiece for any wedding table that is extremely elegant and more economical than fresh flowers.

Of all the centerpiece ideas out there, these are among the most popular. You can do so much with them and you can also add different objects to create the right feel and perfectly match your theme. Like the centerpiece pictured above, you use an assortment of cylinder vases, fill them with flower petals and water, then place  3″ floating candles in them. Add a few matching color votive candles in glass holders as accents, and you have an elegant centerpiece that will be the focal point for your reception hall.

If you would like some additional ideas like this, try going to Do It Yourself Weddings for their great ideas and suggestions. Whichever centerpiece ideas you like best just keep in mind that they need to match your colors and the theme of your wedding.

Cylinder vases with floating candles, fresh fruit, and flowers make a very colorful centerpiece for Mother’s Day.  Fresh Spring flowers are submerged in one cylinder.  Cherries are submerged in another cylinder vase, while sliced lemons and limes decorate the other.  Floating candles are used in each cylinder vase in complementary colors.  Bring the bright colors of Spring to the table with this beautiful centerpiece.

Pink votive holders are the perfect way to add a pop of color to any decor.  Pink votive holders feature one of the most popular wedding colors of 2010, a vibrant hot pink.  Pink votive holders would look great on a black or white tablecloth.  The votive candles shown in this picture are white, which really makes the pink stand out.

Two inch floating candles are beautiful in any type of glass vase or bowl, but this is a creative way to add floating candlelight to any table scape.  The 2 inch floating candles burn for about 4-5 hours.  These petite hurricanes are fairly small in size, but small aquarium rocks or flower petals could be submerged in the water to add some color.  The floating candles in petite hurricanes could be used around a larger floating candle centerpiece or clustered together to create something unique.

Place square votive holders in organza bags for elegant party, shower, or wedding favors for guests.  Square votive holders are great favors because they are inexpensive, yet beautiful.  This is a functional favor that guests are sure to enjoy.  Organza bags are available in virtually any color, so this is a creative way to add color to guest tables.

Cylinder vases can be used in thousands of different ways.  They are great for holding pillar candles or floating candles, and they are fantastic for floral arrangements.  The picture above shows just one way a cylinder vase can be transformed into a beautiful centerpiece.  A flower ball with sparkling crystals is placed on top of a cylinder vase, and votive candles in clear votive holders bring soft light to the table.  This centerpiece is very simple, but is so extraordinary.

Glass candle holders come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, and their most important function is safety.  Pillar candles and tealight candles can be burned without glass holders, but it is always safer to use glass candle holders.  Votive candles liquefy while burning, so they must always be burned in glass votive candle holders.  The use of glass candle holders will prevent hot wax from dripping onto surfaces, which could potentially start a fire.  Prevent fires by using glass candle holders with all candles, and never leave burning candles unattended.