Centerpieces can become very costly when outsourced to professionals, sometimes costing couples thousands of dollars! Here are some DIY centerpieces that will make your pockets happy as well as your heart. If you’re not a flower girlie, no worries—we have centerpiece options that will tickle your fancy.
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1. Romantic and Simply Baby’s Breath
Baby’s breath is timeless and breathtaking accompanied by some candles and other flowers. These centerpieces are very versatile and can be personalized with your color scheme. To keep this cost-effective you can purchase bulk floating candles online and tall pillar vases at the dollar store. I highly recommend purchasing the vases through the dollar store online to ensure you get the size and quantity you require without going to multiple stores.
2. Keep it Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Centerpieces
If you are not a flower girlie but want something beautiful, simple, and cost-effective a fruitcenterpiece may be for you. Depending on the season depends on the fruit or vegetables. Artichokes, figgs, persimmons, apples, pomegranates, lemons, etc are all good options. Place the filler greenery along with the fruits in the center of each table. Scatter in some candles and vases that match your overall aesthetic and theme.
3. Less is more
Some couples are opting for more demure centerpieces only having a few select flowers placed in small vases alongside tall candle sticks. With centerpieces like these mixed-matched candleholders and vases works well. Minimal but intentional decor allows the venue space to speak for itself but also allows couples to spend more where it counts. Using thrift stores, flea markets, or second-hand sellers could allow you to save on finding candle holders and different-sized and shaped vases for flowers. Since these vases are small you only need a few flowers to fill them. Additionally, candle sticks are cheaper to purchase in bulk compared to purchasing pillar candles. Additionally, you could stop at your local dollar store and see what they have in stock. Remember you can always use a little spray paint and imagination and anything is possible.
4. Make it Green
This centerpiece is for those who love greenery but don’t want the same old same old. To recreate this unique centerpiece you will need to grab a few things and most stuff can be found at your local 4 quarter store. For these centerpieces, all you would need is a pool noodle, hot glue, and fake moss. You can also incorporate a few artificial or preserved flowers in the mix by creating a hole in the noodle and putting the stem to rest inside.
5. Tables that Run Wood
For a more rustic wedding, you can use wood as a centerpiece. It’s a simplistic and beautiful touch. You can also add twinkly lights and some flowers or candles framing the wood as well.
You can find driftwood fairly easily on places like Facebook marketplace or you can look up branch decor on Amazon. They are usually used for reptile habitation but who says you can’t use it for your centerpieces?
6. Cherry Blossoms
Something is so romantic and magical looking at cherry blossoms why not incorporate them into your centerpieces? For this centerpiece, it’s fairly easy for anyone to create, especially those who aren’t so much into the whole DIY of it all.
To recreate something similar to this all you need is bases that could be found at thrift stores or the dollar store (if you want a more cohesive look) and some artificial cherry blossoms which can be found online. You can also incorporate some fake wood branches and some pearls or gems, draping off the branches for a grander effect. These can also be done well ahead of time because you don’t have to worry about water or flowers wuthering or welding.
7. Twinkly Vines
This centerpiece is very much simplistic and stunning to look at! It also allows you the freedom to customize and add to as well. You can incorporate flowers throughout the vine or you can even add more candles. Either way, this is another centerpiece that doesn’t require you to be too crafty and it looks elegant.
All you need are table runners, artificial garlands/vines, and some battery-powered twinkle lights. It can’t get more simple than that! Artificial garlands can be found in multiple places with a quick Google search. Depending on the style you’re going for and season you may be able to even pick some up in your local craft store.
8. Artificial Flowers
Artificial flowers are so slept on! Silk flowers are so beautiful and well-made to the point you can’t tell if they are fake or real until you touch them. There is so much versatility in using fake flowers it’s insane! This allows you the opportunity to customize and create your perfect color scheme. You can even use flower spray paint to dust on metallic accents or some sparkle if you want!
When purchasing artificial flowers there are a few places you can turn to. Searching online is always an option however, if you prefer to see them in person before you purchase craft stores such as Michael’s and Hobby Lobby usually carry some. Using artificial flowers allows you to have those more classic centerpieces for a fraction of the price and you can make all the centerpieces WAY in advance to your wedding day. Less stress setting up the day of!
9. Dried/ Preserved Flowers
For those who want flowers but don’t necessarily want artificial ones, you can get preserved or dried flowers. This option allows you to have the floral look but save on a florist creating those centerpieces. The downside of this option is that the flowers are VERY delicate and need to be handled with so much care when transporting them if you are planning to create the centerpieces ahead of time.
To find preserved flowers you can search online for different vendors or you can use trusty Amazon. You can get a few preserved flowers of your choice then use dried lavender or pampas grass as filler options in addition to the preserved flowers. Another option for preserving flowers is to preserve them yourself! You can get bouquets from your local grocery stores and or from a florist and dry them yourselves. It takes some time and space but it is always an option for those who want to have control over the flowers they want.
Here are some tips if you want to do this process yourself. These tips work best for entire bouquets and or robust flowers such as roses.
- Remove all excess foliage from the flowers
- Use something like a rubber band or string to tie the stems together
- Hang them upside down in a dark but well-ventilated area keeping them away from direct sunlight to preserve their color.
- This process can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks
- Once they are dried, spray with hairspray for protection.
I hope you enjoyed these ideas and found some inspiration. Remember this process is supposed to be fun and a way to show your love for your partner, don’t get caught up on the small stuff because at the end of the day if you marry your love and are surrounded by love that’s all that matters. Happy crafting and congratulations on your special day!
