Concrete is a very popular material for home décor, it’s widely used everywhere, from bathrooms to bedrooms, and you can find almost anything made from it: furniture, accessories, fireplaces, walls and ceilings. Concrete is durable and absolutely affordable, and it has a sleek modern look, besides there are several shades to choose from. Of course, this trend didn’t come by the wedding world, and concrete decorations and accessories are here to stay for the same reasons: budget-friendliness and a cool modern look. Concrete can be great for different things, from centerpieces to table numbers, and today I’d like to share some awesome examples with you, I’m sure you’ll love them. Besides, if you can’t find concrete decorations and other items, you can always make them yourself, there are a lot of tutorials and videos on the web.
Table Décor
Concrete can be used for creative centerpieces, this is ideal material to make planters or bowls of your choice and then just plant succulents, moss and flowers inside or use them as vases. The stronger the contrast between the florals and concrete, the better and the more modern the centerpiece will look. you may make some planters with metallic table numbers right on them and various décor or just leave them rough if it fits your style. You can also make various candle holders and candle sticks of concrete and decorate your table with them.
Other Décor Ideas
Concrete is great for a lot of things: for making various monograms and signs for décor, for making candle holders and vases, for all types of displays, for example, you can display your desserts or wedding cakes on concrete blocks for a bold contrast. A simple uncovered concrete table will be a focal point at a modern or industrial wedding. You can also make some cool guest favors of concrete: coasters or planters with succulents will be loved by everyone!
Wedding Cakes
Every couple is looking for more and more creative wedding cakes, kinda masterpieces of baking industry. And concrete trend just couldn’t pass by! Concrete-texture wedding cakes are stunning, refined, unique, amazing – I can continue forever! These concrete-style wedding cakes look very refined, especially when there’s a contrast between the grey cake and bold fresh flowers on it or some edible gold. Again the stronger the contrast is, the cooler the cake looks. Get inspired!