BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

This photo is from Charity and Frank $1.4 Million Dollar Wedding.
The centerpieces are crystal trees made with Manzanita trees and hanging Swarovski crystals! What that translates to is that they paid a pretty penny for each of those centerpieces but you can create an almost identical crystal tree for under $30 maybe even less!



I was in the process of posting an article on how to create an affordable crystal tree when I came across this article on Project Wedding. I was most impressed with the fab idea of using crystal strands from a beaded crystal curtain which brings each strand/garland to less than $1 each. That in itself is amazing since it is so hard to find a crystal garland anywhere for under $7.00. So now every small budget bride can afford to create these amazing crystal trees as centerpieces for their wedding or just about any event since they are so affordable to make them.

What you'll need:

Crystal Curtain
Manzanita Branches
Urn or Dark Vase
Spray Foams
Acrylic Diamonds

Crystal Curtain with 34 Stands - $22



Simply cut the strands from the curtain rail and cut them smaller if necessary to hang on the branches of the Manzanita I posted below.

I am in the process of creating my own crystal trees for my centerpieces.  I found the branches quite cheap; 12 of the 30" branches for $139 and that includes shipping!  I found them at www.bloomsandbranches.com. 

Then I was looking for the crystal beads and found nothing but that they were expensive, expensive, expensive.  Since I have a big wedding (200 people), I need at least 12 tables of the high centerpieces.  I found a 50 yard spool of acrylic crystals for $49.99 at shopwildthings.com.