One of the latest trends in wedding decorations today is ostrich feathers. Brides are using them to create table centerpieces. Ostrich feathers come in different sizes and different styles. There are three different types of ostrich feathers. They are drabs, floss and femina.

Femina feathers are great for fuller looking displays. Drab ostrich feathers are very fluffy and light. Floss feathers are a lot slimmer than the other two types and they have darker lines in them. You will need to look at all three types and decide which one fits your needs the best.

After you have decided on a type and size of ostrich feather, you will need to pick a color. These feathers come in a variety of colors the bride can choose from such as white, cream, black, grey, yellow, gold, orange, red, flamingo, light pink, hot pink, fuchsia, burgundy, magenta, light blue, royal, navy, teal, turquoise, purple, Kelly green, emerald, forest, lime, rose, lavender, mint, peach, toast, rusty brown, chocolate brown, and florescent colors.

Before ordering your ostrich feathers, you will need to decide how many centerpieces you want and what kind of feather arrangement you want. Some ostrich feather arrangements take up to forty feathers for one arrangement but if you are on a budget, you can create the same arrangements just on a smaller scale with twenty five to thirty feathers in each arrangement.

When creating your ostrich feather centerpieces, you can get very fancy and use tall eiffel tower vases, or you can do something a little more simple but still very elegant and use trumpet vases or really any kind of vase that strikes your fancy.

After choosing the ostrich feathers and vases, the next thing you want to think about is what type of lighting you need for each of your centerpieces. Disposable floralytes are a great choice to accent your already beautiful centerpieces. Floralytes are a wireless, self-powered light that can last up to two days. Some floralytes come with an on/off switch so they can be used at more than one event.

The last thing that you want to make sure you do is order enough of everything that you need. You should purchase ostrich feathers by the pound so you have plenty in case some get damaged, or you decide you want to have bigger arrangements than what you originally had in mind. When ordering or choosing vases, order a couple extra. You would hate to have one get broken and then not have enough to accomplish what you are trying to achieve with your wedding celebration decorations. And remember ostrich feathers don't have to be used just at a reception. Why not decorate for your actual wedding ceremony with the feathers? You could make two large bouquets of ostrich feathers and have them sitting by where the bride and groom will be taking their vows.

No matter if you are decorating for your wedding or any other kind of party, ostrich feathers are a fun and creative way to make your celebration memorable.