Wedding Money Tree

While some religions consider the presence of a money tree as demeaned etiquette, in other traditions it symbolizes prosperity, status or a convenient option for presenting gifts in the form of cash. The Chinese mythology says that money tree is sacred and it symbolizes good luck, fortune and affluence. However, there is no such compulsion that guests have to put up a token on the tree to display a sense of gratitude. Today, the concept of money tree has changed and it has become a less controversial issue with people accepting it as a means to have a little fun at weddings by decorating the tree with dollar bills.

Customizing a Wedding Money Tree

Personalizing a money tree at your wedding ceremony might require a little preparation. After all, the centerpiece would garner the attention of all invitees. One of the important facts to consider before setting up the tree, is though a money tree is not associated with proper wedding etiquette it signify your gratitude towards the gifts received from your guests. You can use a natural fresh houseplant or purchase an artificial tree for the purpose of decorating. The good luck money tree is actually a bonsai tree whose presence is valued at a wedding ceremony. Today people are adopting different kinds of artificial trees having wide range of shapes and patterns.

Arranging the Tree
If you have purchased an artificial tree, then you have to assemble the tree as per the instructions given. Form a proper shape by arranging the leaves on branches. Once the framework of the tree is complete, you can proceed with the decorations. Amongst the few varieties of houseplants that could be used as a wedding money tree are money plants, dragon tree, Swiss ivy, lucky bamboo, umbrella plant, etc. The fresh look of the trees is appealing, and they also suit the occasion.

Potting the Tree
Using hanging planters for placing the money tree is not a very commendable idea because the centerpiece would be viewed and accessed by everyone. So you can pot the tree in beautiful containers. The choice of pots depends on the decoration you are going to opt for the tree. For example, if you have picked a colorful theme for decking the tree, then choosing a similar hue for the pot would be a good idea. Baked clay pots and wrought iron pots look classy and simple. Lucky bamboos and money plants complement those types.

Adding Decorations
If the theme is based purely on money, then embellish the tree with vintage coins, dimes and notes. You can attach the coins on the leaves with tapes and hang the bills from the branches with satin ribbons. Trees embellished with an array of copper, bronze, silver and gold coins look stunning. Leave enough spaces for your guests to shower money on the tree. Money theme could also be blended with candies, fortune cookies, flowers, stars, bells, etc. You can decorate the pot by incorporating shells, pebbles and rare rocks on the top of the soil. The soil in the pot could be concealed by adding an artificial layer of moss or grass bed on top.

Once all the decorations are over, you can light up the tree with stringed lights. Now that would create an entirely new and different look for the tree. Colorful LED bulbs, when hung on wedding money trees, enhance the look of the decorated tree. This way you can improvise the concept and bring out your own ideas to host up a unique tree on your wedding. And then cash will roll on automatically.