Fall weddings: Getting the Look for Less

Here's a real fall wedding reception to give you an idea on how you can get the Look for Less.  Remember the key to saving money is not to terminate but to alternate.  Sometimes having a lighter or darker shade of color, a taller or smaller vase, or even a bigger or smaller table, could make a huge difference on your budget.  Every penny counts:) 






Here is your break down for creating your fall wedding look for less:

1.  Vase                20”   6 piece      $66.00       ($11.00 each)
                        24”   6 piece      $84.00       ($14.00 each)
                        32”   6 piece    $126.00       ($21.00 each)


2.  Overlay         Ivory overlay       $6.99      (original: $9.99)   
                       Yellow overlay     $6.99      (original: $10.99)
                       Mint overlay        $3.99      (original: $7.49)
                       Orange overlay    $6.99      (ranges from $4.49 to $6.99)


 Note: All of these, except for the orange overlay,  
are cleareance prices, so availability may be  limited. 
Other overlays available to buy.  Depending on how
many you need, the price per overlay is reduced.


Other Fall Wedding Ideas: If going for the route of the Less, consider combining a light color with a darker color to still give it your fall wedding look. For example, if you choose to go with the mint overlay,  don't choose the multiple color leaves instead choose the leaves to be solid brown (spray paint or shop around nature)  and add tiny mint green flowers along with perhaps sage flowers on the tree branches.  



3. Leaves         200 count            $10.99       (.05 per leaf)
                    2000 count          $49.99       (.02 per leaf)


Tips: Cheaper if you shop around nature: Free!



4. Napkins       1- 500 count        ($.75   -    $.51 each)

Tip: If the overlay tableclothes don't fit your budget,
consider adding color to your table  with these cloth napkins.


5.  Tree branches  FREE


Note: Find the overlays and the napkins  by scrolling down to external websites and clicking on CVlinens.



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Fall wedding on a buget: Part 2 Acorns and Pine cones

How can you be inspired by nature using acorns and pine cones?  Be inspired with the options below.

1. Use them to create table numbers for your guests.

2. Place pillar candles on top of a plate charger and place acorns along with pine cones around the candles.

3. Place acorns and pine cones along with leaves inside a glass vase. Place a candle in the center, like shown on the picture below.

4. Incorporate the acorns and pine cones into your fall bridal bouquet or your bridesmaids bouquet.

5. Spray paint the acorns and pine cones.


Credits:  1. Pine cone Boutonnieres  2. Pine cone bouquet 3.  Pine cone canopy  4. Hanging Pine cones  5.Single vase with Pine cones  6. Multiple vases with Pine cones  7.  Tall vase with acorns  8. Taper candles inside of Pine cones 9.  DIY pinecone with votives  10. Pine cone Flowers  11.  Orange centerpiece  12.  Colorful acorns  13.  Pine Cone mirror

Fall weddings on a budget: Part 1 Using Tree Branches for Centerpieces

When planning a fall wedding on a budget, consider your surroundings. So to all you do it yourself brides, put on your walking shoes and go for a walk…be inspired by nature. Here are some DIY fall wedding ideas:

Centerpieces


Tree branches

1. Collect some tree branches. Spray paint them (optional).

2. Go to the Dollar store and pick some small flowers that come in a bunch.

3. Glue the flowers to the branches.

4. Place the branches in a glass vase with the same color stones of your flowers.



5. Optional: Place a 12X12 cardstock paper underneath the vase. (They have really neat paper at AC Moore and Michael’s with different colorful patterns).



The following pictures are Do It Yourself centerpieces, using tree branches. In the first picture section I have selected wedding centerpiece ideas that virtually can cost you less than $5 dollars each.  If you have some rope laying around, you can wrap it around the tree branches numerous times to give it a rustic look. Then add some leaves or flowers from around the yard and you have yourself free wedding centerpieces.   

The 2nd picture section might require a bit more work and a couple more bucks, but even at that they can be affordable wedding centerpieces.  For example, the oh so pretty pink wedding tree centerpiece can be adjusted to your taste and budget. The base can be replaced with a square vase from the dollar store.  Glue some cardstock to the vase rusing Mod Podge (works as a glue and acrylic) then add some ribbon.  Instead of the pricey roses, use silk flowers, tissue paper flowers or  mulch to cover the surface.

Stay tune for more Fall weddings on a Budget.  Part 2: Using Pinecones and Acorns.



Credits:

1.  Wedding tree with orange flowers. 2. Tree branches in oval vases 3. Tree branches with yellow ribbon.  4.Branch bundles  5. Branch with candles 6. Tree branch chandelier 7. Branch with blue and ivory flowers  8. Pink wedding tree