A centerpiece sets the tone for any occasion. For a rehearsal dinner held in a winery, there's no doubt that a rustic wine crate makes the perfect centerpiece. You can create this authentic looking wine crate at home for less with my creative DIY tutorial and a few simple supplies! Add flowers, grapes and a stylish wine bottle table number and you'll soon have a centerpiece that makes your table pop like a cork!
Let's get started!
Download the free Wine Crate Label here.
First, use a White Craft Gauze Cheesecloth to apply a light brown wood stain to a DIY Flower Box Centerpiece. Let it dry.
Next, download the free printable wine crate label here. Cut a piece of wax paper so it's 8.5 x 11 & load it into your printer. Print out the label onto the wax paper, center & tape it in place on the DIY Flower Box Centerpiece. Use a small roller, or something similar to gently press and rub the ink from the wax paper onto the tray. Remove the wax paper.
Optional: To touch up any lighter lines, trace the transfer using a Marvy® Black Brush Point Marker
Place a small Rustic Centerpiece Riser in the middle of the DIY Flower Box Centerpiece.
Next, place floral foam on either side of the riser.
Next, add fresh or faux grapes to each side of the riser. Pressing the stalk into the foam to keep in place.Then add a mix of fresh or faux florals such as dahlia, English roses, coral roses and hydrangea into the flower box. Push the stems into the floral foam to hold in place. Mix the colors together and have flowers higher at the center, reducing in height as you move out from the center of the box. Use small springs of greenery in between blooms for a natural look.
Make a small hole in the bottom of half a dozen Bottle Corks and push a Bamboo Skewer into the bottom of each cork. Cut to fit and place these amongst the flowers, pressing the skewers into the floral foam.
Place a Table Number Wine Bottle Sticker onto a wine bottle and place the bottle on the riser in the middle of the flower box. Place in the center of the table. Guests can even uncork the bottle during the festivities!
For more winery inspired ideas and inspiration be sure to check out my Winery Rehearsal Dinner, Wine Cork Seating Chart and Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake.