Hand tied table bouquets are the funkiest and most creative ways to display flowers at a wedding. There are lots of creative ideas for this type of centerpiece. They were first seen decorating tables at weddings. The fact that they are hand tied together already is a big plus because it means that party guests can bring them home with them after the celebration is over. They simply lift the flowers , pre-bundled at the stems, out of the vase.

In fact a popular centerpiece that can bring you good luck is a hand tied bouquet of sunflowers. You can hand tie them with a yellow satin ribbon or a nice purple and beige winding of hemp. These are flowers that symbolize the sun and also prosperity. They are also large and sturdy enough that your guests can take them home with them. Sunflowers are also great because they last a long time. They can be used for any type of celebration as well –including birthdays.

If you want the most elegant of white wedding table centerpieces consider a mix of cream and snow colored roses, lilies and hydrangeas punctuated with a cooling touch of green ivy. In the winter these flowers also look good with sprigs of evergreen and white berries like mistletoe.

You also can’t go wrong with little sweetheart roses. These are great at a baby shower or wedding shower. You can have bundles of flowers that are pink or blue in color depending on the sex of the baby. If you do not know the sex of the baby, bundle yellow sweetheart roses with a bright yellow or white ribbon.

The hippest hand tied bouquet still has to be the green bouquet, which consists of green callas, green tinged roses and carnations and hydraganeas. The idea here is that everything is that supernatural but very fresh looking combination of ivory and green.

If your wedding is a spring pine then don’t underestimate the seasonal value as well as beauty of a bouquets of hand tied tulips on your reception tables. Double tulips nowadays are so luscious they practically look like peonies!

For a fall and winter celebration bundle together groups of mums. These are very sturdy flowers that also last a long time. They also come in just about every color imaginable including blue and burgundy.

The key is to use your imagination and tie the flowers creatively with ribbons in a way that truly compliments the shape of the flower and also it’s color. Another nice touch is to make sure the flowers are presented in glass vases.

If you want to enhance the energy in your space then consider decorating with chunks of semi-precious rocks.

Here is the meaning of several popular stones used to create good vibes –

Yellow Topaz: This clear yellow gem is the ‘problem-solving stone’. This stone is also good for those who feel ‘numbed by disappointment’. It allows codependents to release drunken or abusive partners. It can also help obsessive people learn to let go. It helps you recognize your patterns and see the ‘big picture’ in life.

Rose Quartz: This light pink crystal heals the heart and promotes a sense of self-appreciation, and self-love. It also helps you open your heart’s center so that you can give love, unconditionally without any expectation of a reward in return. It improves your mood and enhances feelings of joy. It is also supposed to heal the skin.

Amethyst: This beautiful purple stone that helps you let go of past hurts and relationships. It will help you access the truth that will set you free. This stone can help free you of obsessions and addictions.

Aquamarine: You can only get this stone in smaller chunks. It is a powerful activator of positive energies. It also activates memories of past lives we have had so that we do not make the same mistakes twice.

Agate: This rock comes in all different colors. It strengthens your insight and promotes fidelity.

Carnelian: You can only get smaller carnelians but they dispel laziness, rage, jealousy, envy and fear

Garnet: You won’t be able to get a large chunk of garnet but even the smallest stone can help create an atmosphere of love, devotion and commitment. It is especially recommended for those who are trying to get over a break up.

Hematite: This shiny black rock negative energy to the positive. It is also used to attract love. \

Jade: This forest green stone symbolizes fidelity, devotion, lucid dreaming, intuition and psychic ability. You can also get statues made out of jade.

Mica: A big chunk of shiny and flaky mica in your place is said to enhance your natural beauty. It makes your hair gleam and your eyes sparkle.

Quartz: A chunk of clear quartz balances your energy field and restores harmony and peace to a home.

Smoky Quartz: The energies of this stone dissolve negative energies and resentments and also enhance your self-esteem.

All you need to do is place the rock in a prominent place in your stone. Make sure that the space around it is free of clutter.