How many times have you been to a wedding where you wish you could just take the centerpieces home from the reception to use as home decor? At your wedding reception, your centerpieces are one of the first things people look at and will determine the mood of your party. Centerpiece ideas can range from fun and casual to sheik and elegant and is considered one of the most important elements in decorating at your reception. If you are on a tight budget here are some fun, yet simple ideas for beautiful centerpieces.

The best way to save money on your centerpieces is to collect pictures and ideas of things that you love, and think about the mood you want to create with your theme. The key to saving money on your centerpieces is to shop around and make sure you get the best price possible. Remember, just because you buy one item from a store does not mean you have to buy everything there.

Candle centerpieces are very popular right now. This is a great idea if you are on a very tight budget and it looks very nice without costing so much. You want to get around 3 different heights of candles. Putting some height to your centerpieces will add so much to the look of the room. You can sprinkle rose petals or confetti around the candles to really make them pop.

If you really want a floral centerpiece but think they are too expensive, go talk with your local florist. Think about the size and season of flowers that you want. If the florist knows what your budget is, I’m sure they can recommend the best ideas to help you stay within your budget. You can also do a simple floral arrangement yourself to save some money. You can buy ivy, cover the pot with moss then add a few small roses. This is a simple yet elegant idea.

Another really popular idea this season for weddings is ostrich feather centerpieces. This is a great alternative to a huge, elaborate, and expensive arrangement of flowers. Ostrich feathers can really make a room pop. You can even have the feathers dyed to your wedding colors. The ostrich feather centerpieces look fabulous and are something different that your guests will never forget.

For a wedding in the fall, you can use an assortment of cylinder vases all in different heights. You can fill them with different fruits or vegetables. For example, red or green apples, lemons, small pumpkins etc. You can even stick a couple of branches in the vases as well to make it pop and add height.

No matter what centerpieces you choose to use, make sure it’s something that reflects your personality. Just because you might be on a tight budget this does not mean your centerpieces have to suffer. Be creative and I’m sure you will end up with a beautiful centerpiece that no one will forget.

Author Bio: Lindsay Crawford is a writer for Wholesale Event Solutions, a company offering discount wedding and event planning supplies including eiffel tower vases, ostrich plumes, battery operated candles wholesale, and much more!

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