If you use traditional fresh flowers and opt
for ornate arrangements, you may find that the budget for
your wedding centerpieces is skyrocketing. Extravagant centerpieces
can be very expensive and the cost of these centerpieces can
add up significantly if you have many tables planned for your
reception. Luckily though expensive floral arrangements are
not the only options available for creating beautiful centerpieces.
If you like the look of flowers but are not able
to afford pricey floral arrangements, you might consider making
your own arrangements out of silk flowers. There are many
advantages to opting for silk flowers over fresh flowers.
First and foremost making your own silk flower arrangements
is likely to be much more affordable than having a florist
create centerpieces out of fresh flowers. When you opt to
make your own silk arrangements you forego the cost of more
expensive fresh flowers and you give yourself more options
for the type of flowers you can choose for your centerpieces
because you don’t have to only choose from flowers that are
currently in season. With silk flowers you can incorporate
flowers from other seasons into your arrangements.
Another very simple and also inexpensive wedding
centerpiece is a glass bowl filled with marbles of colors
that coordinate with your wedding. This whimsical centerpiece
is extremely easy to assemble and it looks very elegant on
the tables. You may opt for either one color of marble in
the bowl or a combination of colors that are aesthetically
pleasing. Either way you are sure to create an appealing and
inexpensive centerpiece.
Potted plants are another inexpensive centerpiece
idea. These plants not only make lovely centerpieces but they
are sure to be a cherished gift by the member of the table
who takes home this lovely centerpiece. Using potted plants
instead of fresh flowers is much more affordable but it still
has the same appeal as an elegant floral arrangement.
Candy is another inexpensive wedding centerpiece
idea that many wedding guests really enjoy. All you have to
do for this centerpiece is buy a few inexpensive glass bowls
and fill them with the candy of your choice. There are so
many options available to those who chose to incorporate a
candy bowl as their centerpiece. You can choose candies that
are elegantly wrapped and personalized with your wedding date
or a favorite candy that is still in its commercial wrapping.
Either way this is a centerpiece that your guests will just
eat up at your wedding.
Candles can also be a very elegant but inexpensive
centerpiece for your wedding. For an eclectic look try choosing
candles of different sizes and shapes and place them in candleholders
that don’t match. This is a very shabby chic look that also
has a sophisticated appeal. To make candles seem more dramatic
try choosing candles of varying shades of the same color and
place them all on a mirror in the center of the table. If
your reception hall has low lighting this will create a very
dramatic and elegant effect.
Wedding centerpieces do not have to be expensive
to be elegant and attractive. With a little creativity you
can find a centerpiece that matches your style and personality
but that does not break your budget. There may sometimes be
more assembly involved but when it comes time for the wedding;
these centerpieces look just as appealing as those that cost
a fortune to purchase. Silk flowers, marbles, potted plants,
candy and candles are just a few of the objects that can be
used to create memorable yet affordable centerpieces for your
wedding. It is not what you use as your centerpiece that matters
as much as it is how your centerpiece is remembered. _____________________________________
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