The Seven Best Inexpensive Wedding Decorations and Supplies
You're getting married! But unlike Melania Trump, your budget is small. Not to worry. Read this guide and learn what inexpensive wedding decorations and supplies you need to create the affair of your dreams.
Hands down, this is the secret weapon in the inexpensive wedding decorator's arsenal. Go to your nearest fabric store and buy a couple of bolts. You'll use it all.
You can use this particular supply to make a variety of wedding decorations. Swag swaths of it over banisters. Wind lengths around an arch.
Need inexpensive wedding favors? Wrap precut tulle around bulk candy and tie it with a bow.
Tea Lights
You can buy a 100 pack for less than $20. Place these everywhere and turn down the lights. Instant romance.
Christmas or White Lights
After tulle, this is the most versatile of wedding decorations. They become even less expensive if you can borrow lights from friends.
Don't be afraid to string them inside. White lights give all the benefits of candlelight without any of the fire hazards.
Try this: Wrap white lights in tulle and string them wherever you need extra drama.
Ivy
One of the most inexpensive wedding decorations known to women.
You could go out and buy it, but why? It's probably growing out of control in a neighbor's yard near you. Ask if you can gather it. You'll do them a favor.
Try this: Wrap ivy around a short section of white lights. Add rosettes of tulle for a fabulous table decorations
Arches
Add a visual focal point to the wedding ceremony. Keep your guests eyes focused forward.
Transform a simple metal arch into a stunner. Wrap it in tulle, white lights, and Ivy.
Your local discount store will carry them at summer's end. Or look for arches at a garden supply store.
Flowers
A lovely accent to any wedding. But steer clear of the more exotic types if your budget is tight.
Think 'filler flowers.' Stasis. Carnations. Baby's breath. Daisies. These are generally inexpensive and give more bang for the buck.
Think beyond the bouquet. Lay single flowers on the altar. Wrap them around the legs of a chuppa.
Rose petals sprinkled down the aisle adds a sophisticated touch. But they can be expensive.
Have your heart set on petals strewn down the aisle?
Try this: get day old bouquets from the grocery store. Flowers that look past their prime on the stem will look pretty all over again separated into petals.
Balloons
Buy 100 pack bags and rent a helium tank. For $40 you can fill a room with balloons. Wedding supplies don't get any more inexpensive than that.
Pictures
Need to cover a plain wall? Consider a collage.
You might put together pictures from childhood. Or special milestones you have passed as a couple.
Add written material for interest. Stories of your first date. The moment you knew you were in love. What happened when he met your parents.
The possibilities are endless. And so inexpensive. These wedding supplies are sitting right in your photo album.
Try this: Mat pictures and words on top of pretty paper. Frame it. This will be one wedding decoration you keep for a lifetime.
Who says you can't have a beautiful wedding on a budget? Follow these guidelines and leave your guests wondering how you could afford such a gorgeous affair.
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