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