Centerpieces at your reception are the romantic, finishing touches to complete your tables. They are the “wow” factor when your guests walk in, however they don’t have to be either expensive or over the top. Sometimes your centerpieces can be one the cheaper purchases for your wedding.

Here are some ideas to save you some cash so you can spend it on your honeymoon instead.

-Vases are extremely versatile; you can use them any way you like. Just to give you a few ideas, you can fill them with flowers, candles, candy, sand, marbles, stones, or multiple combinations of anything. One idea that can save you a lot is reusing your ceremony flowers. You have already spent the money; why not make those flowers double in use. All you have to do is have vases prepared for them to be taken to your reception and set in place for a very elegant centerpiece. Another way to double duty your already paid for flowers is to reuse your bridesmaids’ bouquets. They can be placed in preset vases at the wedding party table.

– Another idea is placing one simple flower and filling the vase with some sand, marbles, or stones matching your wedding colors for a modest look.

-Using candy in your vases can provide your guests with some handy snacks and becomes more convenient than having to go to a candy bar.

-Candles are items your guests can take with them so you don’t have to. At the end of the night the less you have to take home besides presents, the better. You can personalize them with jewels, ribbons, or custom stickers stating your names and wedding date. To dress your candles up more you can set them on little glass or mirror shapes as well as grouping them together for a classic look.

-Frames are becoming more popular. Nice pictures of your relationship showing your guests how you two have grown into the married couple before them are very personal and heartwarming visuals.

-Fishbowls are just as versatile as vases. You can fill them with tons of ideas including filling them with water while having floating flowers and candles in them for a romantic vibe.

There are so many creative things that can be done with centerpieces that don’t have to be costly. The possibilities are endless and you can save a lot of cash taking the time to be creative and personalize your centerpieces to make your reception memorable.

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