Dec
22nd
Paper Lanterns on Shepperd's Hook
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
I loved this idea as soon as I saw it because it's different, colorful and could be replicated very easily!
36" Black Steel Shepherd's Hooks for $6.19 each
You can find paper lanterns of all shape and sizes very affordable at here on Save-On-Crafts.com. The ones below are 8" Round Paper Lanterns that are 10 for $11.00. That's $1.10 each, which is a great price if you ask me.
For thr front of the ribbon you can glue flower heads and other decorative pieces that's here on Save-on-Crafts.com. You can really make these lanterns even more than beautiful than you see in the picture above. So choose carefully, make it your own and have fun putting it all together.
Here are some of my favorite flower heads!
12 for $2.99
30 for $10.99
15 for $2.99
Nov
30th
Pew Bows for only $5.95 at Efavormart.com!
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
If you like the pew bow above then head over to Efavormart.com where you'll find more than 60 different arrangements,all for $5.95! You get to choose the ribbon and flower colors, so that they'll match the whole theme of your wedding.
Pew clips are available there as well for $8.99 per dozen.
Nov
19th
Preston Bailey and the Rose Centerpiece
By Carlise (Carla) ShepperdOne of the comments for this video was, "Something he doesn't say in this is that its easier to get the rose petals to line up if the flower was almost as open as it can get without turning brown. The petals are flatter so its easier to put each row in." So use open roses and you should get a fantastic centerpiece.
100 Roses for $89.99
Glass Flower Pot Votive Holder - Case of 24 for $15.60 ($.65 each)
10" Glass Floating ( 8" opening) Candle Bowl $4.29 each
Clear Weighted Glass Dish Vase (vase only) 6 for $8.99 each
Oct
13th
Affordable Items for a Passionate Purple Wedding Theme
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
30"
Phalaenopis Orchid Spray in White: $29.88 for
12
Add some crystals to the base of the vase to anchor the flower since it is silk, then add a Submersible Floralyte in the center of the crystals with the light facing up. The effect with the Orchids in the vase filled with water will be gorgeous!
Acrylic Ice-Crystal-300pcs: $14.99
10
Violet Purple
Submersible Floralytes
for $25
($2.50
each)
Satin Overlay 90"x90": $9.99
Satin Purple Chair Sash: $1.49
Lavender Votive Candles-12/pk
Clear Votive Holders-12/pk
Oct
9th
DIY - Purple Orchid Centerpiece
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
I love featuring centerpieces like this that I know that any small budget bride can recreate and for very little money. For this centerpiece the vases are varying heights with Orchids string together that float upwards. The Orchids are anchored by a few small stones at the bottom of the each vase. I've added the links to all the supplies you can use to recreate this piece for under $10.00. Just click on the prices as usual to be linked to each item .
One Stem Bicolor Dendrobium Orchid - $1.79
I suggest using this real Orchids for the centerpiece s to ensure that the float properly since some have had trouble getting artificial flower to float!
White Floating Candles 1-3/4" Disc - 20 for $7.99
Add one per vase which are listed below starting with the smallest vase which is 7 1/2 inches tall. The next size is 9" in height and the tallest is 12 inches.
7 1/2 " Glass Cylinder Vases - $1.00
Glass Cylinder (9" tall) Vase - $3.69
Clear Glass Cylinder Vases 12" tall x 5 wide - $5.89
2 lbs of Black and Dark Grey Toned River Rocks - $2.39
Oct
7th
A Cheaper Alternative to Installing Special Lighting at your Wedding
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
Adding special lighting to any reception decor gives a room such elegance, beauty, charm and style. However, if you shop around, you'll find that it's not cheap to get it professional installed . The good news is that you can create that wash of light yourself, seen in the photos below and it's easier and cheaper than you think!
Sep
20th
Easy Tropical Centerpiece
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
This is a beautiful and easy to make centerpiece that is perfect for a Spring, Summer or even Fall reception! Below are links to the vases of different heights that you should use for this centerpiece. It takes three per table, one faux tropical flower per vase and a floating candle for each. Any bride on a budget can re-create this table centerpiece for your reception.
Red Heliconia stem - $2.89
Sep
18th
Candles, candles and more candles!
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
There is one thing I've learned from the hundreds of wedding shows I've seen and reception photos I've browse and it is that the most affordable way to add some glam, charm and elegance to any small budget wedding is to add lots of candles. Even if the room itself is not as fab as you'd like, with dim lights and candles flickering, how could the guests not feel the love.
Sep
14th
Platinum Centerpiece Look for Less
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
Look how beautiful this centerpiece is and it's no wonder it cost the couple $17, 550 which was just a small piece of the $350, 000 wedding. For that price tag. I could throw a complete wedding, maybe even two. The good news is that there is a way to create this look for less for any mini budget bride and if you DIY you can do it for under $40 bucks per table.
Below I've listed everything you'll need to create this look with a few directions as well.
Jul
17th
DIY - Dark Blue Iris Centerpiece
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
I found this floral arrangement on Proflowers.com and the total price for this bouquet is $29.99 plus $6.99 for the vase, which then equals to $36.98! As a budget bride, if you want this exact look for your wedding, you can create it yourself for much less. From the information I found, there is suppose to be 20 heads of Irises in the arrangement, but you can always use less to save a little moola. Teh vase you can buy for just $1.00 and the Irises are $1.39 each. Click on the prices below, for each item, to be linked to the site where you can purchase them.
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