5 Simple Ideas For Cheap Wedding Decorations

Looking for cheap wedding decorations? You know the kind I'm talking about - cheap but still great looking. Well, look no further because we have a great line-up featuring some of my favorite “simple'n' cheap” decorations. These not only look great they also make it easy for you stay on budget.

Anything you can get for very little money is always a good idea for keeping the costs down. BUT, it's what you DO with those inexpensive elements that make all the dfifference. Check out the ideas below. You'll see what I mean!

Be Creative With Paper Lanterns For Cheap Decorations

I LOVE paper lanterns! Not only are they stylish but you can buy them in about a million different colors and styles. Because of this they will work within almost any theme. What's also great is that they look great in the day and night.

In terms of price, they can't be beat. If you're on a really tight budget and already have quite a few other expenses you might not be able to get a ton of them, but that doesn't matter. As you can see in the photos below they look great regardless of how many of them you have. Just a few will go long LONG way.

They Look Good Day Or Night Go see more photos of Kristen & Justin’s Vintage Beach Wedding in Kauai Photos by: Melissa Dunstan

Use As Many As Your Budget Allows Go see more photos of Heather & Michaels Pretty Yellow Outdoor Wedding Photos by: Hendrickson Photography Weddings

If you are planning a garden wedding many brides wonder what decorative elements they can choose to compliment the natural beauty of the garden without overpowering it. Paper lanterns are a good accessory to consider.

Every Day Fruits & Vegetables Are Invaluable For Cheap Decorations

Fruits and vegetables make for great decor regardless of season. BUT, If you are planning a fall wedding you are extra lucky. All seasons have a ton to choose from but it seems like there are a lot more ideas for fall reception centerpieces and decorations using fruits and vegetables.

Creativity Can Be Simple And Stylish

Photos Left Top to Bottom Right: Brandi Thompson Photography, Hendrickson Photography, Carolina Studios by Gillian Reinhardt, Jennifer Weems Photography

Personalize them with your names, a simple monogram, a sweet note, or a variety of other natural elements. Remember, cheap wedding centerpieces don’t have to look "cheap". It is all about taking simple elements and transforming them with a little creativity.

Look To Nature For Cheap And Stylish Decorations

If you look in your very own backyard chances are you'll find some amazing treasures to inspire your reception and ceremony decorations. These can easily be transformed into simple, yet totally fabulous centerpieces and other wedding reception ideas. Everything from pine cones and twigs, to outright logs are invaluable for decor.

Pine Cones From the Yard Meg and Greg's Gorgeous Winter Wedding With Pine Cones & Berries Photos by Tres Jolie Photography

Logs Make Free Card Holders Cassandra & Trippers Gorgeous Fall Wedding with Mixed Daisies Photos by Whitmeyer Photography

Freeze-dried Rose Petals Make It Easy To Decorate For Cheap

How about freeze dried rose petals? Most brides don’t even consider these to be a serious decorating option. But don’t underestimate these little babies! The thing about ceremony decor is that it doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated to make a big impact. Take a look at the pictures below and you will see what I mean.

Just Rose Petals and No Other Ceremony Decor Erica & Sean's Pink and Purple Fall Wedding Photos by: Megan Dailor Photography

Just a Little Goes Far Cassandra & Steven's Brown & Green Wedding w/Rose Petals Photo by Photography by Verdi

These weddings give us a great glimpse of some outdoor and backyard reception and ceremony ideas using rose petals. They really show you that by taking a simple element you can make any space look fabulous. You can definitely see that even a few scattered petals go a long way to creating a picture perfect look.

Parasols Can Be A Cheap and Simple Element For Ceremony Decor

Parasols are super trendy items that are available in a ton of colors, styles, AND prices. Most people just think of parasols as a great photo accessory but I LOVE how cute the aisle looks below lined with pretty pink parasols! This makes an incredible statement as guests enter your ceremony area and is also really affordable.

A Blast Of Color With Parasols

Practical & Pretty Kristen & Justin`s Vintage Beach Wedding in Kauai Photos by Melissa Dunstan

They are also super practical for outdoor weddings - especially if you are getting married in an open space without a lot of covering. Just place them at the start of your aisle so that guests can grab them as they take their seats. Just think of the ceremony pics you'd get out of these - gasp!

The Queen Of Decorations For ANY Event Has Some Great Ideas For Brides On A Budget

For many other fab decorating ideas leave it to the queen of chic to come up with some of the most beautiful and easy to do centerpieces. Martha Stewart’s Wedding Centerpieces look anything but cheap but by using fantastic color palletes and unusual elements she is able to create some to-die-for decorations for cheap.

The sky is the limit when it comes to simple'n cheap wedding ideas. Whether you would like your wedding to reflect nature by implementing natural items or you prefer pretty parasols and paper lanters there are a TON of ideas for cheap decorations that will look like a million bucks!

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