These vases are fantastic even though they are not glass because they will look amazing with any floral arrangement and they're only $1.00. Do a Google search for similar vases and you will find them at least 10 times as much and I doubt guests will notice the difference. That is why I'm not hesitating to buy a few when I see them at the dollar store since I may need a few more for my reception decor. If you don't see them at your dollar store, as usual, you can find them online for $1.00 at DollarTree.com!

Are you decorating your cake table yourself? These photos are some of favorite decorated wedding cake tables and I hope they would be of some inspiration to you!

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 love this centerpiece because of the dramatic effect of the black and red together. If you want to make this yourself,  I've listed all the items you'll need except for the floral foam and the white spray. If you are not sure how to start putting together the arrangement, the DIY video tutorial directly below is a fairly good guide.




100 Stems of Red Roses for $89.99



10 Black Ostrich Feather for $5




Black 4" Square Weighted Vases $4.95

The table linen completes the look for me, it's more than just a cover for the tables...to me anyway. They play an important role in my decorating scheme! I want them to compliment my amazing peacock feather centerpieces so I don't want white linens but I am not about to spend half of my decorating budget on them either. One of the venues we're looking at rents plain white table linen for $8.00. Don't get me wrong, $8.00 is not a bad price, but if you can buy table linens for that price, wouldn't you rather own them than have to worry about guests ruining someone else's.

At TableLinenCloth.com you can find quality table linens, overlays, table skirts, napkins, cute napkin holders, chair covers and sashes all at amazing low prices, plus shipping is free on orders over $50! There's some good stuff on clearance in the Bargain Center too, even a white polyester chair cover with black satin sash for $2.59!

Now why rent them if you can buy them right? After the wedding is over, they are yours to sell at half the cost if you want to and put that money towards the Honeymoon that's just not in the budget right now. That's what I'm going to do because there'll be too many things that we'll have to store in our small attic.

So, if you are looking to buy affordable, quality table linens and chair covers for your reception, your next stop should be at TableLinenCloth.com! Check them out today!

Looking for a no fuss aisle runner for your ceremony? Then you should check out this one at save-on-crafts.com for $13.99. It's 100 feet long, 36 inches wide and will make an elegant entrance for your walk down the aisle. You can accent it by sprinkling 500 silk petals along sides that you'll find at efavormart.com for only $5.99.

You may know these flower balls as kissing balls or pomanders! I love how they look in outdoor weddings and it's an easy way to add decor to  the ceremony. Those I've added today are made with silk flowers and you can find them here  at Afloral.com starting at $5.99!



Here's an example of how one bride used them in her wedding and you can find more details about it here at livejournal.com!



You can also use pomanders in centerpieces, as bouquets and just about every part of your wedding.



photo credit www.picodesign.com

This do-it-yourself project is coming to you from Michaels.com. There is no way I could have seen this and not share it with all of you. You can find the petals and votives for this project at Michael's but be sure to check your local dollar store as well. Online, you can buy silk petals in so many colors here at Efavormart.com and they'll cost you $5.99 for 500 but you get a discount if you buy them in bulk.

Materials you'll need:

• Precious Petals, one box
• Votive Candle in glass, one
• Hot Glue Gun
• Glue Sticks

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Instructions:

1. Using a glue gun, on the bottom of petal, glue four sheer petals around base of votive.

2. Then, glue the second layer of four solid petals by staggering them between row one.

3. Add additional rows continuing to stagger petals, alternating between sheer and solid.

Right now I am stuck on finding plum wedding photos since as you know that is my new wedding color. This set comes from the wedding of Ansley and Andrew who got married in San Francisco, California. I choose the ones that I found most inspiring but you can see them all here on projewedding.com. I just love how they incorporated the features into their theme.



For the ceremony I like the decor because it's simple and easy for most brides to replicate. The crystal trees you can find instruction here for under $30.





You can find Orchids for your DIY centerpieces here on fiftyflowers.com!



These Calla Lilies are beautiful and 50 stems can be purchased here for $139.99!





Want to do this yourself? You can buy feathers here like the one above and much more to replicate this look.