Before you were engaged, you likely heard some nuptial horror stories about events that cost $30,000, $40,000, or far more than that. You may have thought that those celebrations were lavish affairs and that your own big day wouldn’t come close to costing that much. Yet now that you are engaged and planning your own celebration, you are coming to realize just how quickly the costs can add up. The good news is that you can save some money on your “must have” expenses by including DIY wedding centerpieces in your reception décor.
Working With Kits.
If you are not a very artsy sort of person and have never had a special talent for crafts, you may want to consider purchasing one of the DIY wedding centerpieces kits that are available. You can generally find a wider selection of these kits online at various websites. Some give you the basics and then let you add your own creative touches yourself, finding different pieces at the fabric store, the arts and crafts store, and so forth. Others offer you a truly turn-key product. With a little time and effort on your part, you can create your own beautiful pieces to adorn tabletops with these kits.
Making Your Plan.
On the other hand, if you do have a special talent for arts and crafts and are otherwise a creative person, you may just want to create your own DIY wedding centerpieces all on your own. This gives you complete control over the cost of your tabletop décor because you can choose how large or small the pieces will be, what decorative accents will go on them, and so forth. This all starts with devising a beautiful plan. You can sit down with a pencil and paper, and keep your computer nearby so you can keep a tally on the cost of various accent pieces as you devise your plan.
Finding Great Ideas.
It seems that every wedding has its own unique tabletop pieces, and as you plan your own DIY wedding centerpieces, you may find that there are different elements that you will want to choose from. Some include a fire and water element by placing floating, votive candles on top of a mirrored piece. Others will create floral bouquets with more affordable silk flowers. Still others will include feathers as part of their décor. When you make your own pieces, you will find that you can truly control every aspect of the look of your tables, from ribbons, beads, and decorative stones to bejeweled or stained glass containers and so much more.
Tying It All Together.
One of the key things to keep in mind as you create your DIY wedding centerpieces is that they should have a cohesive look that ties together the overall look of your reception. They will certainly be a focal point for your reception, so you will want to spend a lot of time creating the perfect look. It can take some time to do, but with time and effort, you can save a considerable amount of money on your tabletop décor.
