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In today’s budget-conscious world, many couples who are planning for their wedding are doing many things on their own, like printing their own invitations or doing their own church decorating.  Many of them are also looking for homemade wedding centerpieces ideas.  Fortunately, it’s easy to create beautiful centerpieces without a lot of money. 

Silk Flowers – artificial flowers are available in every color imaginable, so it’s easy to find flowers that match the colors or theme of your wedding.  Depending on your budget, you can buy baskets or vases to arrange the flowers in, or you can simply buy the green foam bases and arrange the flowers so that the base can’t be seen.  Important note:  if you are working with an especially tight budget, decide before you go shopping how many centerpieces you need, and how much money you are willing to spend.  Whether you make the centerpieces yourself or have someone help you, it will be very important that you keep close track of the finances.  Many silk flowers don’t cost much individually, but if you need to buy 50 of them, the costs can add up quickly!  You’ll also want to look through magazines and the Internet and get a good idea of what style you like.  Styles vary considerably and you’ll need to have at least some idea of what you like before you shop, or request help from others.

If you have a good idea of what style you want, but still aren’t too sure about what flowers to pick or how to arrange them, chances are that help is close by.  Most craft stores, for example, have talented associates who would love to help you design an arrangement for your wedding.  You may also have some friends or relatives with some artistic talent who can help you out for free.

Live flowers- if you have (or a friend has) a green thumb and you give yourself enough lead time, you can create some gorgeous wedding centerpieces that you (or your guests) can take home and still enjoy for months afterwards!  Most bedding flowers are available at a good discount in large quantities, and do quite well in containers and make gorgeous centerpieces.  You’ll need to pay close attention, though, to the mature height of the plant (which should be printed on the container or tag).  Many bedding flowers are sold when they are still quite small and nowhere near their full growth.  You’ll also want to make sure that the plants will be blooming at the same time of year as your wedding.  A great way to personalize this centerpiece even more is to paint designs onto the flower pots. 

Candles – these are classic wedding centerpieces and, like silk flowers, come in any color you can think of.  A single tall candle is elegant and simple, while an arrangement of them in various heights can look quite beautiful and dramatic.  Floating candles are also popular; these require a large bowl, and since most people don’t usually have a few dozen large glass bowls lying around, you may want to inquire about renting some from a caterer or the reception site.  You can dress up a floating candles display by submerging some silk flowers or pretty ribbon in the water; using floating glass baubles, or putting a layer of pretty stones or glass marbles in the bottom of the bowl. 

Seasonal or Regional Materials – if you are having a fall wedding, an artfully arranged pile of brightly colored leaves, branches, and fall produce like pumpkins or colorful gourds can provide a beautiful centerpiece.  If your wedding is being held near an ocean, your centerpiece could be a small mound of clean dry sand mixed with glitter, along with some brightly colored seashells and a few candles.  For those not near an ocean, a local river could supply some beautiful materials, like driftwood, wildflowers, and colorful rocks for a dramatic natural centerpiece – but be sure to clean them thoroughly and check for “uninvited” insect guests! 

Wedding centerpieces can be as elaborate or as simple as you wish – their design is restricted only by your imagination and (perhaps) your budget.  We hope we have provided you with several centerpiece ideas to get you started in your design process. 

Good luck!

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