Looking for Inexpensive Centerpiece Ideas? Try Flower-Free Centerpieces

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Sure, flowers are gorgeous, but they’re not the only way you can dress up your reception tables. Check out these inexpensive centerpiece ideas:

Branches – Arrange branches in a glass vase. Willow branches are ideal. Keep natural or spray silver or gold.

Potted Herbs – Place potted rosemary, lavender or thyme in pretty pots. Decorate pots with ribbon or paint pots to match wedding colors. This is a wonderful eco-friendly wedding idea.

Wheat – Earthy and beautiful. Wheat will look good with any color combination.

Fruit – For a summer outdoor reception, arrange lemons, limes, or clementines in a glass vase. For an autumn wedding use apples, pears (gilded pears look gorgeous) or gourds. For a winter wedding, use pomegranates or cranberries. Easy and inexpensive!

Illuminarias or Paper Lanterns -Use illuminarias or paper lanterns that match your wedding colors.  Place several at each table.

ChocolateCreate an edible topiary with chocolate truffles. Give away the centerpieces to your guests at the end of the wedding reception.

Photos #1 illustration: (L-R) Branches, MarthaStewart.com; Wheat, MarthaStewart.com; Rosemary Tree, 1800Flowers.com; Potted Herbs, MarthaStewart.com

Photos #2 illustration: (L-R) Gilded Pear, FoodChannel.com; Lime Centerpiece, RealGreenWeddings.com; Lanterns, MarthaStewart.com, Chocolate Truffle Topiary, Betty Crocker.com.

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10 Responses to “Looking for Inexpensive Centerpiece Ideas? Try Flower-Free Centerpieces”

  1. how pretty! i love the herbs and the luminaries. i am currently somewhat obsessed with the use of herbs instead of flowers for centerpieces. it’s a lovely favour or you can plant them afterwards for a lovely wedding memory garden. same goes for succulents. it’s also a pretty recession friendly option for those who are needing to tighten their belts without sacrificing style.

  2. I love herbs as an accent in wedding bouquets as well. I will hunt for pics.

  3. An excellent post! I think Brides freak out when their Reception table centerpieces don’t look ‘full’ enough. Flowers can break a budget in a flash. Personally, I love the fruit.

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