Cheap Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

Creating or designing a cheap wedding centerpiece is an area where your personality can shine through. Don't feel you have to have a traditional floral arrangement to decorate your tables.

As with all wedding planning the best way to get inexpensive centerpiece ideas is to collect lots of pictures of centerpieces that you like the look of, think about the mood that you want to create and your theme, color or place.

Your centerpiece doesn't have to made with flowers.

Here we have a list of alternatives that look just as stunning.

Lots of ideas for your Beach themed wedding decorations that you can make yourself.

Where to find cheap centerpiece mirrors for your reception tables.

And some of the ideas may surprise you!

Photos of gorgeous cheap centerpieces for inspiration.

DIY centerpieces will save you a lot of money and they look amazing.

Here are our top tips to help you make yours.

Edible and beautiful, cupcake centerpieces for your wedding can also double as your dessert and wedding cake.

Lots of savings with these!

The ultimate list of DIY Wedding Centerpieces.

Fall themed centerpieces with fall colors and flowers.

Traditional but inexpensive flower centerpieces.

Fruit adds a cheap pop of color to your reception tables. 

And they look expensive!

Plants and herbs are a modern alternative to flowers.

They cost less and look amazing.

Lanterns on your tables add a sparkle and they are very easy to put together.

Here is how to put together your own centerpiece design.

What works best on the shape of your reception tables?

Every shape of table looked at.

Cheap red wedding centerpiece ideas.

Simple table decorations are easy to put together, here is how to make them wow your guests.

There is no need to buy your table numbers, here is how to make your own.

Cheap tall wedding centerpieces add lots of impact to your reception room.

But you need to make sure they don't get in they way of your guests.

Tulips are a fairly cheap flower which means they are perfect for a gorgeous and cheap wedding centerpiece.

If your budget it small these under $10 centerpiece ideas are perfect.

Cheap winter wedding centerpieces, with rich colors and sparkle.

Sequins and glitter make super sparkly and glamorous tables.

Paper lanterns are cheap and they can look great. They are a brilliant filler if you have big tables.

Cheap wine glasses make great vases and candle holders for your tables.

Pinecones are free, which makes them a great addition to your centerpiece.

Chocolate centerpieces can also be your desserts or favors to your guests.

Seashells are a good base for your beach themed wedding decorations.

Pumpkins are not just for Halloween, they are also super stylish.

Christmas themed wedding centerpieces.

Use free branches to create these stylish centerpieces.

Simple equals classy centerpieces.

Purple is a popular wedding color, these centerpiece ideas are stunning.

Crystal wedding centerpieces are the sparkle you want on your tables.

Cheap Candle Centerpiece Tips

• Putting some height in your centerpiece will add to the look of the whole room, just remember to think about the people sitting at the table - you don't want them not to see anyone else on the table!
• The key to saving money on your centerpieces is to shop around for the parts that will make the whole. 
• Candle centerpieces are popular and a great way to look expensive without costing the earth. Place your candles on a mirror tile which you can buy from any DIY store (cheaper than a centerpiece mirror). Different height pillar candles will make it look interesting and you could then scatter petals or confetti.
• Glass bowls filled with water with floating candles is a simple but effective idea. You can then add extras to the bowl in the form of glass beads to match your colour, or shells or flowers or petals - the list is endless! I know of one couple who used pebbles from the beach where the husband proposed.

• Wine glasses of different heights with a floating candle also look great, you could then decorate the stems with ivy or ribbon. Try and find floating candles that are a similiar size to the top of the glass otherwise the candles float to the side and look lop-sided. The best wine glasses for this type of centerpiece are going to be those big statement glasses. You will need 3 of different heights for each table to make a centerpiece that will look stunning.

Remember to avoid scented candles during the wedding breakfast as these could detract from the food and wine.

Classic candelabras would add a traditional look and you may find that the venue you are using already has these that you could use at no extra cost.

More Candle Wedding Centerpieces Here!

Cheap Flower Centerpiece Tips

• Ideas for a cheap floral centerpiece can be from your florist, think about the size and the season of the flowers. If they know what your budget is they will be able to recommend the best ideas. Plus they have the skills to create stunning displays.
• If you decide with your florist on where to spend your budget you will avoid the stress of designing your own.

• One way to save money is to source your own vases, I know couples that have saved themselves lots by buying their own rather than renting them through the florist. Plus they are yours after your wedding so you could gift the centerpiece to family or friends. And maybe keep a couple for yourself!

• A simple floral idea that you can do yourself with little skill (I should know as my creative flair is not with flowers!) are to buy pots of ivy, cover the pot with material or moss and then add a few small roses, again simple but effective. 
• Or you could have a small glass vases and fill them to capacity with your flowers, this is much easier if you have a small vase.

Alternative Cheap Centerpiece Ideas

• A sweet centerpiece idea is to use photographs of yourselves either from now or early in your relationship. Each table could be different and you could include pictures of those at the table.

• Or you could frame a love poem or a special phrase.

• As well as the centerpiece don't forget you can also decorate your guests' table setting and you may also want some table decoration ideas to give a bit more sparkle!

• Hope this helps for inspiration but don't forget to keep an eye on the costs as they can soon add up, wedding centerpiece ideas on a budget will keep you on track! And very cheap centerpieces that you can make at home.

• Also would it be worth looking at hiring wedding centerpieces . I took a look for you as there seems to be lots of companies starting up offering a wedding decoration service.