60 DIY Wedding Centerpiece Ideas on a Budget

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60 Affordable DIY Wedding Centerpiece Ideas - Budget Tips and Inspiration

Designing your own wedding centerpieces can be an enjoyable and creative process, but it can also be a stressful experience if you're on a tight budget and don’t know where to start! OK, take a deep breath... and r-e-l-a-x.

First know there are infinite ways you can make gorgeous DIY wedding centerpieces without a lot of hassle and expense and, believe it or not, your guests will still be just as delighted to celebrate this momentous occasion with you. We promise!

Here we show you how you can create memorable centerpieces that are inexpensive and easy to make as well as give you many simple design ideas that are sure to wow your guests. With these budget-friendly centerpiece ideas, it's totally possible to have your best day without over spending.

HOW TO MAKE DIY CENTERPIECES - BEGINNER TIPS & ADVICE

Set your centerpiece budget.
Determine how many centerpieces you will need and divide your budget by this number. This is your cost per centerpiece. Be sure to factor in the cost of any tools you need to purchase such as a hot glue gun, crafting knife, etc. Now decide if it's cheaper to rent what you want... Hey, it happens!
Remember that craft projects do take some time to design and create so be sure to give yourself plenty of it in advance.
If you have a specific color palette, reception venue or wedding theme/motif, be sure to design your centerpieces with those in mind.
Know your abilities and limits as a crafter. Simple centerpiece designs tend to be easier to make and are typically the most cost effective. They also have a higher success rate than more complicated designs and are quicker and easier to set up and take down.
Take one centerpiece to completion first before purchasing materials for all of your centerpieces! You might decide to change your design half way through and add or subtract some elements. Essentially, build a prototype you like, show it to friends and family for feedback if you want, tweak it, and then run with it!
If your having floral centerpieces (real or faux), keep your design on the light and airy side versus densely packed blooms. More flowers up your costs and time commitment.
Mix and match centerpieces with half of the tables having fancier arrangements than the other half.
Combine real flowers with faux flowers made with crepe paper or felt.
Don't be shy! Ask craft-minded friends and family to help you and make a party out of it.

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BOTTLES & JARS - BUDGET WEDDING CENTERPIECE IDEAS

Wine Bottle and Jar Budget Wedding Centerpiece Bottle Wedding Centerpiece Jar Filled with Lemon Slices and Flowers - Budget Wedding Centerpiece Clear Jar with Baby's Breath Flowers and Pink Gems Budget Centerpiece with Bottles Wine Bottle and Jar Centerpiece with Wood Slab Glittered Jar with Pink Flowers - Budget Wedding Centerpiece Jar Budget Wedding Centerpiece with Greenery and Wood Slab Wine Bottle and Jar filled with Pink Paper Flowers - Budget Wedding Centerpiece Jars With Flowers on a Wooden Slab - Budget Wedding Centerpiece Cluster of Clear Jars with Peach Flowers - Budget Wedding Centerpiece Cluster of Blue Jars with Colorful Flowers - Budget Wedding Centerpiece

CANDLES - BUDGET WEDDING CENTERPIECE IDEAS

Candle Jar Wrapped with Lavender Flowers and Twine Small Dish With Candle and Votive Cup with Succulent White Taper Candles in Golden Holders Glass Vases with Pebbles Flowers and Floating Candles Square Glass Vase with Candle and Greenery Glass Vases with Hazel Nuts and Candles Cluster of Blue Candles in a Clear Vase Square Glass Vase with Coffee Beans and Candle

TABLE RUNNERS - BUDGET WEDDING CENTERPIECE IDEAS

Blue Fabric Wedding Table Runner Burlap Fabric Wedding Table Runner Greenery Wedding Table Runner Grey Satin Fabric Table Runner Pink Chiffon Fabric Table Runner Baby's Breath Floral Table Runner Painted Wooden Plank Table Runner with Candles Greenery Table Runner with Votive Candles

TIN CANS & BUCKETS - BUDGET WEDDING CENTERPIECE IDEAS

Ivory Bucket with White Hydrangea Flowers and Ribbon Silver Bucket with Pink Ranunculus Flowers

UNIQUE BUDGET WEDDING CENTERPIECE IDEAS

Pumpkin Filled with Succulents Posy of Baby's Breath Flowers with Candles and Placemat Stack of Old Books with Blue Satin Ribbon and Framed Table Number Bowl Of Christmas Ornaments and Faux Berry Sprigs Plate of White Pumpkins with Pine Cones and Berry Sprigs Tall Centerpiece of Flowers in Glass Vase with Ribbon

VASE & POT - BUDGET WEDDING CENTERPIECE IDEAS

Succulents in White Box Glass Bowl of Moss and Succulents Cluster of Small Potted Succulents with White Rocks and Candles Simple White Vase with Colorful Flowers Tall Glass Vase with Coffee Beans, Flowers and Ribbon Vase with Lemon Slices and Flowers Cluster of Small Glass Vases Filled with Flowers Vase of Flowers on a Mirrored Base with Votive Candles Clear Glass Vase with a Simple Posy of Purple Flowers