There are many unique and creative fundraiser decorations, especially for tables and centerpieces. Table decorations and centerpieces can be a sizable expense for some fundraising events. According to Murad Auctions, you should consider the following before selecting your decorations:
- Do they give you the return on investment needed for your audience?
- Do the centerpieces reflect the theme of the event or the message you are trying to convey?
- Decorations don’t have to be expensive
Here are some ideas for table decorations and centerpieces from Murad Auctions:
Vases Filled with Colorful Items Related to Theme
A sports themed event calls for simple decorations. Large, varied sized, clear vases filled with golf, tennis, and baseballs look great!
Cute Folded Napkin Decorations
Photo Stand Centerpieces
At its fundraiser, one homeless shelter used photo stand centerpieces to display pictures of homeless families at the shelter. Pictures were all black and white and kept the mission of the event in the forefront of everyone’s minds. They were absolutely captivating and beautiful! See a sample here.
Inexpensive Photo Frame Centerpieces
A school fundraising event created small frames, enclosed photos of each guests’ child or children, placed them at each seat and sold them for $20 each. Who could leave their child’s frame behind? I bought all 4 of mine, making a nice $80 profit for the school! Click here to see where to buy inexpensive frames to do this at your school!
Dessert Centerpieces
“It is important to display individual desserts that do not have to be served hot”, explained Lynne Duncan, Director of Catering. The dessert needs to be displayed on the table throughout the event while serving their purpose as both decoration and dessert of course!
Donated Cakes as Centerpieces
Sell Your Centerpieces
Make your centerpiece available for sale at the event. If you do this, make sure the piece will appeal to the masses. Some good options are lanterns, candle holders or large vases. At an Orient Express event, the centerpieces were several different styles of classic beautiful, old fashioned lamps. I bought two for my dining room! Put a card on each centerpiece that says: Take me home with you tonight! Place your bid sticker on this tag and bring it to the checkout desk. You may claim your centerpiece after you check out.
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As professional charity auctioneers, Murad Auctions organizes and manages successful, profitable fundraising auctions for non-profit organizations in Dallas, Fort Worth and other cities across the U.S. We use our expertise, knowledge of the auction industry, new and creative auction ideas, and our effective and efficient procedures to host auctions that are so effective they often break records and exceed goals. We offer a variety of auction services to help make charity fundraisers successful, including live auctions, bid spotters, auction consulting, registration services, silent auction set up, auction solicitation services, and professional event planning.