Having your dream wedding can be extremely expensive. From wedding venues to transport and decorations, costs can start to mount up quickly. Many wedding venues may include décor in the price. However, if not, one way you can save money is by budgeting your wedding decor. With that in mind, here are 10 moneysaving tips for your wedding table decorations.
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Use unscented candles
Candles create a romantic ambience and are budget friendly. However, make sure you opt for unscented as scented candles will mask the smell of your food menu. As there may be small children at your wedding, it’s best to keep candles contained. Try placing tea lights in small jam jars. If you want to make them look a little more decorative, place ribbon around the jar. Larger candles look great in lanterns or glass domes.
Go for petals
Floral decorations always look elegant and sophisticated. Having floral petals as part of your table decorations is a simple but effective touch, which doesn’t necessarily cost a lot. Natural petal confetti can be scattered over the entire table or placed in the centre. If you are on a tight budget then opt for faux rose petals instead.
Creating your own floral arrangements
If you want to cut the cost of floral arrangements then creating your own is the way to go. Purchase your own bouquets and arrange them as centrepieces in vases, teacups or mason jars. You’ll find flower arranging tutorials on YouTube, which will give you an idea on how to create beautiful arrangements.
The sweet option
Many couples opt for sweets instead of floral arrangements. This is a modern idea which will suit a range of wedding venues. It adds a fun dimension to your wedding day and is suitable for those of all ages. You could place a range of sweets into sweet jars as a centre arrangement. Alternatively, if you’re feeling creative, why not create a lollipop or sweet bouquet? You’ll find plenty of tutorials for making these on the web.
Make it personal
A personal touch can make your wedding extra special. There are a variety of personal wedding table decorations to choose from. Depending on the number of guests and your personal preferences, choosing the ideal personal decoration for your wedding can be easy. For a simple table decoration, use an online photo editing site to write out the names of your guests in a calligraphy font. Print these out and place them within decorative photo frames. You can then put these frames on each table, as an alternative to using place cards.
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Balloons
Using balloons for table arrangements is a great cheap option. Balloons can add a pop of colour to a room and help to fill a spacious area. You could add ribbons to your balloons or even be more creative by dipping the balloons in glitter. For a party/celebratory vibe, buy clear balloons and fill them with confetti.
Fruit centrepiece
A fruit centrepiece is budget friendly and a unique way to add charm. Try using a fruit basket filled with oranges, berries or lemons. You could also place them on plates or platters with floral touches, such as white roses providing contrast. If you want to create a Tuscan inspired wedding then use tomatoes instead.
A floating centrepiece
A floating centrepiece can look more expensive than it really is. It’s also very easy to create. Fill a large decorative bowl with water and add floating candles alongside your favourite flowers. If you need to purchase some cheap bowls then a second hand store may be the solution. You could try eBay or car boot sales too.
Paper décor
For the very creative, paper decorations give a fresh, modern look to any wedding venue. You can make an abundance of decorations with paper and use a range of colours to suit your wedding theme. One idea is to make paper flowers and place them in a vase, jug or mason jar. Alternatively, try making paper balls, hangings or even garland that you can place over each table.
Be unique
The more unique decorations are often the cheapest. Pinterest is a great place to discover original ideas for your wedding table decorations. For instance, one idea is to use fairy lights and place them in jars. You could also spray paint wine bottles in a copper or metallic shade and then insert flowers in them. This is a really affordable method of creating chic, elegant table decorations.
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