DIY Wedding Centerpiece Ideas for the Budget-minded Bride

Bridal tradition has shown that the bridal centerpieces that adorn reception tables often have a lot to do with setting the tone for the post-ceremony celebration. This being true, the choice of wedding centerpieces is clearly one of the most important decisions to be made in the wedding planning process. However, for budget conscious brides, this decision can also hugely affect the wedding budget and striking a balance between beauty and affordability in this area can become challenging. Fortunately, there are it is A way to plan centerpieces on a budget without skimping on elegance and style, and it all starts with the DIY (or DIY) wedding centerpiece.

For the bride, the decision to really manufacture table displays should always include the help of the bridesmaids and family. With a little due diligence and premeditation on everyone’s part, the end result will be DIY wedding centerpieces that are just as beautiful as professional arrangements, except for a fraction of the cost.

Here are some DIY centerpiece tips and ideas to get you started:

1. Enlist the help of the bridesmaids. As part of the wedding party, they too will have a keen interest in producing the centerpieces in plenty of time for the big day. Keep the team involved both in choosing the arrangement and finding and organizing supplies to make sure there is no interest along the way!

2. For DIY wedding centerpiece ideas, browse wedding websites, visit your local florist, and cut out pictures of your favorite arrangements from bridal magazines. Think about the difficulty levels for each arrangement idea with the team. Take into account the size of the guest list and the fact that a centerpiece is needed for each table and possibly two at the head table.

3. Cut $ 100 off your wedding budget by putting a “simple” twist on the traditional floral centerpiece. Often times, a delicate tabletop display of two or three beautiful white tulips in a slim glass vase can turn out to be the most elegant of DIY wedding centerpieces. Don’t be afraid to think that “less is more.”

4. Instead of fresh flower arrangements, consider using beautiful potted plants. Visit local nurseries to find seasonal plants that bloom in your wedding colors. Plant your flowers in pretty terracotta pots bought in bulk from a local pottery store. Design a fun way for one guest at each reception table to “win” that table’s centerpiece at the end of the night.

5. Consider candle arrangements as an alternative to floral centerpieces. Candles create an air of romance and charm and look amazing in low light indoors or on the outdoor reception table at night. Buy candle holders at your local discount store and use one per table with plain white candles. For a less formal centerpiece, place several candles in a round glass container filled with water. To achieve the effect, sprinkle rose petals in the water and also on the table around the bottom of the bowl. Something as simple as a pillar candle surrounded by scented tea lights in the center of the table will work perfectly for just pennies on the dollar.

6. For themed weddings, a DIY centerpiece should reflect the reason for the day. For example, Oriental or Asian-themed weddings can have a bonsai tree or a large origami creation in the center of each reception table. For beach-themed weddings, consider a DIY centerpiece that looks like a sand castle or beach scene. Use your imagination!

7. Consider DIY edible wedding centerpieces. Guests love a centerpiece they can nibble on! Create fresh fruit arrangements or a miniature wedding candy bar display. Add chocolate lollipops or glitter-decorated Hershey’s Kisses, streamers, or balloons.

8. Create personal centerpieces that focus on the bride and groom. Handwritten items, such as love poems or stories of the pre-wedding romance, accompanied by photographs of the happy couple in special frames, will delight family and friends as they sit and chat at the table.

9. Don’t underestimate the value of the local dollar store when shopping for supplies to make your centerpieces. Dollar stores typically have an entire section dedicated to wedding crafts, as well as bulk volume for whatever supplies you need.

Regardless of what you choose to do, turn important wedding chores into a team effort and have fun! When all is said and done, the DIY wedding centerpiece will be a reflection of the love of everyone who was involved and that, in the end, will be all that matters.