Preventing Centerpieces from Tipping

You could possibly do pebbles in the bottoms? It would put some weight down there and not too noticible.

I agree find some stones or pebbles and put them at the bottom to weigh it down some.

LOL - you know you've been spending too much time on WW when your first response is "Why would Centerpiece tip you? What are you doing for her?"

We're using polished coloured stones at the base of our vases. They look great with the flowers.

Like the others, pebbles or stone

@Cheyenne and @Becoming a Mrs: So far pebbles or rocks was the only thing we could really think of. I don't mind the idea at all but my mom is very particular and she doesn't think she will like the "separation" between the rocks and the sticks since the sticks would have rest on top of the rocks (does that make any sense?) I've basically given her free reign with these since she's really excited about helping with the decor.

@MrsF2B hahaha! I never thought of it being read that way, that's hilarious!

@Antonia thanks for the suggestion I only saw your post after my response.

Does anyone have any photos of their own centerpieces that are using pebbles or stones for the bottom? I'm curious to see how yours turned out.

I know exactly what she's worried about with the rocks and the sticks. It's a valid concern.

I can only think of two other options. Use the rock idea, but then find a thick ribbon in a coordinating color and glue that around the bottom of the vase. It's will hide the rocks without ruining the aesthetic.

The other idea is hot glue the bottom of that vase to a mirror or piece of glass (or even one of those tree slabs that are popular). You'll have to do that onsite. This method is not for an eternal bond -- the vases could dislodge in transport or while being carried. But, it worked like a charm whenever we had clients who insisted on using clear eiffel vases with heavy drop-in arrangements. They are notoriously bad when it comes to tipping.

No one will notice pebbles at the bottom of your centerpiece vase

@Centerpiece Phew! I'm glad you know what I'm talking about. I hadn't considered the ribbon idea, I'll definitely pass that on to my mom and see what she thinks.

I think she'll definitely consider the mirror or piece of glass idea though! Thanks so much! I told my mom to stay away from eiffel vases because they scared me lol.

@Jacqui722 I totally agree with you but tell that to my mom and she will have bad dreams about it lmao.

I agree with the rocks at the bottom.

Those centerpieces are so pretty!!

Sand?

I don't have any helpful anti-tip advice BUT I think your centerpiece is beautiful!

@Ashley and @Future Mrs. DW Thanks! I'm sure my mom will appreciate the compliments!

@Brittany Hmm that's definitely a possibility too. Thanks for the suggestion!

They are so pretty!

What about the clear glass 'rocks' that are used in vases?

I'm with Brittany C what about sand.

Pebbles and rocks are definitely an idea.

I like centerpieces idea of hot gluing it to another item like the mirror or wooden slab too then it will give it more balance.

What about colored sand? It will give it that added weight you are looking for. You can also do the clear glass pebbles, they won't be too noticeable.

@MrsF2B that is exactly what I was thinking too!!