{Tutorial} Branches Bling Lighted Centerpiece

Creating beautiful centerpieces for your wedding celebrations is a snap with the David Tutera Bridal collection! With just a few simple materials you can add sparkle and a bit of glamour to your tablescapes. Here are the instructions to make your own:

Materials:

David Tutera Lighted Branch {White – 31.5″}

David Tutera Bling on a Roll

Silk Flowers

Strong Adhesive

Vase {I used a vintage candle mold}

Instructions:

Remove the individual silk flowers by gently pulling them from their stems. I chose a flower garland for this project because it was budget-friendly and contained enough blooms for several centerpieces. Take each blossom apart and remove the stamens and other pieces holding them together.

Stack the flower layers back together and slip them over one of the LED lights on the branch. The blooms should fit snugly on the branch, but if you’re concerned about keeping them in place, simply add a bit of floral tape or washi tape to secure them.

Adding Bling on a Roll to your vase or container couldn’t be easier! Just trim the bling to fit and use a strong adhesive to attach. I discovered that the bling is actually fairly flexible, so it will even fit around ridges or fluted sides. When all the blooms have been added simply make sure the battery pack is filled and pop it along with the decorated branch into your container. The instructions on the branches say that the lights will last for 48 hours. Plenty of time to add some sparkle to your tables!

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