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FutureMrsKing
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Centerpieces under $10 , is that even possible !

FutureMrsKing, on June 25, 2014 at 2:01 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 31

I set a budget of $150 for 15 tables for centerpieces. Is that even possible ? I have been looking for ideas that won't look horrible. I have a few pics of ideas, but I'm not sure how it will look. I would like some type of flowers but I don't think that is even a option with my tiny budget.

I set a budget of $150 for 15 tables for centerpieces. Is that even possible ? I have been looking for ideas that won't look horrible. I have a few pics of ideas, but I'm not sure how it will look. I would like some type of flowers but I don't think that is even a option with my tiny budget.



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  • ELFie
    VIP August 2014
    ELFie ·
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    PS - I spent about $75 in total, but my venue already has the table numbers I can use for free.

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  • LadyMonk
    Master September 2014
    LadyMonk ·
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    I think it's totally possible. My budget is about the same as yours (15 tables, too). Sadly, Canadian Dollar Trees don't have online ordering and I never saw any vases. I found vases from Dollarama for $3 each, gold charger plates for $1.66 each, then plan to fill the vases with planted flowers closer to September when gardening stuff is on sale.

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  • Lalaru
    Beginner July 2014
    Lalaru ·
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    I'm using beer growlers from local breweries with bulk lilies from Sam's Club. My favorite brewery was happy to supply empty growlers to fill out my collection, with a full refund when I return them! Bulk lilies were only $100 with free delivery.

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  • KimS
    Master September 2014
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    The Dollar Tree/Store is your best friend and IKEA (if you have one around) The frames we're using for our table numbers were .99/ea. at IKEA. They're double sided and work nicely. I'll be spraying them silver/pewter color.


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  • Rebekah
    Master April 2014
    Rebekah ·
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    You can get 10.5" cylinder vases from Wal-Mart for $2.97 a piece. I ordered my orchids from Amazon and they were shipped overnight with free shipping and they were so cheap! I also ordered my LED submersible lights from Amazon and they were cheap also. It's definitely doable. I would have to check my e-mail to see which companies I used.

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  • Brianna
    Super November 2014
    Brianna ·
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    Maybe bud vases (dollar tree like someone suggested) and a few small candles and flower petals surrounding it?

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  • Dani
    Super December 2014
    Dani ·
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    If you go to the thrift shop, and don't mind mis matched vases, they are even cheaper than the dollar store. Sometimes 4 for $1. Then you spray paint those suckers or decorate them however you want in your colors, or a neutral cream/white/black. Stick one large paper flower in each vase. Whoever is setting up your tables won't have to worry about which vase goes on which table. Just mix and match! You can buy cheap paper to make the flowers online, use hobby lobby coupons as well!

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  • M
    VIP April 2014
    Mrs. Courtney Baytop ·
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    Yep! Attached were mine. I bought the bowls off of craigslist ($40/15) and the floating candles ($25/30) from yummicandles.com and 1 dozen roses from a local grocery store.

    ETA: the flower petals were $1 from the Dollar Tree


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  • M
    VIP April 2014
    Mrs. Courtney Baytop ·
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    Yep! Attached were mine. I bought the bowls off of craigslist ($40/15) and the floating candles ($25/30) from yummicandles.com and 1 dozen roses from a local grocery store.


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  • Holly
    Expert September 2014
    Holly ·
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    YES! I got all of my reception decor on sale at 80% off! I got everything I needed to decorate the ceremony and reception for a total of $47.83. Now I have half of it completed, I just need to finish the rest of my decor!

    You can totally do it. I got the great 80% off last year in November at Micheals and JoAnn's.

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  • Andrea
    Expert June 2015
    Andrea ·
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    I'd say if you were DIYing your centerpieces, yes. To have a florist professionally do them, no.

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