Keeping the costs of your wedding down is an important priority of most couples who plan to marry. Cutting corners in certain areas can allow you to spend more money on the things that really matter such as food, entertainment and the bride’s dress.
Saving Money on Your Wedding Reception Centerpieces
For many people, a floral arrangement centerpiece is what is expected at a wedding reception; but in these more modern times your wedding reception centerpiece can be anything from candles and candelabras, to chocolate kiss trees. You can find so many affordable ideas that will enhance your wedding perfectly.
If you are having a theme wedding then look for ideas that will tie in with the rest of the motif. For instance, if you are getting married in the spring, you can create little trees with Easter eggs hanging from each branch. Or if you are getting married in the fall, you can use the same tree with falling leaves in autumn colors. Think what a lovely effect this will have when you scatter some of the leaves at the base of the tree.
Candles are another affordable option to floral wedding reception centerpieces. You can float candles, you can use elegant candelabra with tall tapering candles, or you can use an abundance of votives. This idea works especially well if you are having an evening wedding or will be in a dimly lit area.
You might think of adding a big bowl of fruit to each table as a centerpiece. You can find many inexpensive attractive bowls to hold fresh, seasonal fruit. Your guests will enjoy noshing on it during the evening, and you can be sure there will be a fight to see who will bring the remaining fruit home.
There are many sources where you can look for inspiration for your wedding reception centerpieces. You may want to make a centerpiece that is more personal and display ornate frames with photographs of family or even the guests sitting at each table. Think how delighted your guests will be to see their photo in a group used as a focal point for the table.
If you must have flowers then get creative, use your style and have confidence in your taste. You can decorate flower pots and fill them with any type of plant or flower you’d like. It is your wedding and you can make it as traditional as you’d like or go for something a little bit out of the ordinary.