| In the past, expensive floral centerpieces were | | | | weddings on the table. |
| common at most wedding receptions. More brides are | | | | 4. Paper and pen - Put pens and decorated pieces of |
| finding inexpensive, creative ways to "customize" their | | | | paper that say, "My Favorite Part of Your Wedding |
| wedding receptions without spending a lot of money. | | | | Was…" near each setting. Collect the papers, |
| Here are some great centerpiece suggestions. The | | | | and assemble them in a book you can read on your |
| prices quoted are from Michael's Arts and Crafts, | | | | honeymoon, or read out loud at the reception. |
| unless otherwise noted. | | | | 5. Vase and silk flowers - Arrange inexpensive silk |
| 1. Candles - Arranging candles of different heights on a | | | | flowers that match your wedding colors inside elegant |
| small mirror in the center of the table can be quite | | | | cube shaped vases (3x4x6 as low as $2.49). For a |
| dramatic. The prices range from $1.00 to $3.00 for 3x3, | | | | mere 99 cents more, place a lace doily under each |
| 3x6, and 3x9 inch candles. Candles can also be placed | | | | vase. For more vase ideas, check They start as low |
| inside 4" bubble/ivy/diamond ivy cut/swirl ivy glass | | | | as $1.99. |
| bowls at $1.00 each. Floating candles are very | | | | 6. Themes - If the bride and groom are big NASCAR |
| romantic. A 10" bowl will cost you $7.99 and the | | | | fans, love country music, or ride Harleys, use this |
| candles range from .99 to $1.79. | | | | opportunity to share this passion with family and |
| 2. Flower pots - A crafty friend or bridesmaid can | | | | friends. Use some of your less expensive collectible |
| purchase 3" clay pots at .69 each, and paint them an | | | | items to decorate the table. If the bride and groom |
| elegant white or the colors of the wedding. The bride | | | | belong to the military, or the groom is married in |
| and groom's name and wedding date can also be | | | | uniform, be sure to use 4 x 6" mini flags in addition to |
| added. Plant ivy in the pots, and you have an | | | | your other decorations. |
| affordable centerpiece and a memorable wedding | | | | These affordable wedding centerpieces will be great |
| favor. | | | | conversation starters. Browse around your local arts |
| 3. Picture frames - You can place a grouping of your | | | | and crafts store, and you will find many more. |
| favorite pictures of the bride and groom on the table | | | | Kathleen Terrana is the owner of Beautiful Bridal |
| as centerpieces. Or, you can choose to have parents, | | | | specializing in discount tiaras, veils and bridal jewelry. |
| family, and friends put framed pictures of their | | | | |