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When
it comes to wedding reception décor, few things are as critical or
as unifying as the centerpieces. They set the stage and (quite
literally) the table for your entire theme, and they’re the first
thing people see when they walk into the space.
Because of this,
centerpieces can seriously eat into your wedding day funds,
especially if you go the all-fresh-flower route. But the
resourcefully engaged can get all the charm with much less dough if
they’re comfortable wielding a glue gun and bedazzling found
objects. It’s all about rethinking the standard and flexing your
creative muscle!
1. Effortlessly
Literary: Antique Books
— If you and your spouse-to-be bond over the undeniably appealing
smell of old books, then you’ll love this sweet centerpiece. All
it requires is a stack
of old books
and maybe a small vase with one or two blossoms. You can weave the
literary theme throughout your wedding by naming each table after
one of your favorite books or by sending out library-themed
invitations.
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Photo by Crystal Liepa |
3. Fresh
Femininity: Glitzy, Beaded Flowers
— All we can say is pile
on the gemstone
beads,
because you can never have too much! This crafty centerpiece is
about as affordable and custom as you can get. Start with a set of
high-quality silk flowers and then bedazzle to your heart’s
content with rhinestones, crystals, aquamarine or whatever gets you
excited. You can also dot the center of each bloom with vintage
brooches, but this can be challenging if you prefer a uniform look,
as you’ll need one for every stem.
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Photo by Sarah Bradshaw via The Knot |
5. Going
Green:
Earthy
All-Greens Boxes — What
do you do when you’re not into the idea of faux flora but you’re
also not feeling the massive price tags on those massive peonies and
big-bloom garden roses? Go green! An all-green centerpiece costs
significantly less than your typical floral variety but is equally
as fresh and expressive. Go textured with different types of greens—
ivy, lamb’s ear, ferns, dusty miller, ruscus, ornamental cabbage,
Billy balls! It’s all fair game!
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7. Bold
Gold: All Golden Everything
— What is it about gold spray paint that just makes
everything look flawless? This approach requires no expensive
florals — unless you want them — and can be achieved with things
you already have around the house plus a can of gold spray paint.
You can quite literally achieve
this high-class look
for just a few bucks!
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Photo by Basic Bash |
9. Perfectly
Handmade: Adorned Vases
— The next time you’re shopping second-hand at antique stores,
yard sales and thrift shops, take stock of the vase situation. You
can usually find a ton of just-okay vases that don’t suit your
exact style but still have plenty of personality. Learn to see the
vase for what it could be, not what it is right now! Some
hand-wrapped
chain,
ribbon or twine can transform any vessel.
10. Garden
Delights: Miniature Herb Gardens —
They’re
functional, aromatic and right on budget. Herb garden centerpieces
are utterly ideal for the earthy, eclectic or woodsy wedding. You
can even plant several small receptacles or jars with individual
herbs and then hand them out as favors after all is said and done.
This is another great way to keep things fresh without help from a
high-cost florist.
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12. Easy-Peezy:
Pinwheels in Mason Jars —
Wedding
centerpieces need not be all pomp and circumstance. Sometimes the
thrown-together look says more than the perfectly arranged white
roses and meticulously placed floral sprays. If you and your
spouse-to-be tend to take things not too seriously, and if you’re
all about having fun, you can’t go wrong with some cute patterned
or solid-colored pinwheels standing in jars.
Designing
and making your own wedding centerpieces serves you in so many ways,
from helping save money so you can funnel your funds elsewhere
(hello, honeymoon) to helping break the wedding mold and add
something amazingly original to your wedding style. Take the same
approach throughout your venue with do-it-yourself favors,
decorations and more!
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