Sticking to a budget can be one of the most challenging parts of planning a wedding. But we get it—the last thing you want is to have to cut corners and sacrifice on style. These inexpensive wedding decoration ideas prove that you can be intentional about your spending and still get the look you want while honoring your budget
Inexpensive Wedding Decorations: Top Picks
Not sure where to start shopping for low-cost wedding decoration ideas? Check out some of these approved picks.
Custom Trivia Wedding Cocktail Napkins
Personalize these cocktail napkins with fun facts about you, your partner and your relationship story. With dozens of different napkin color and ink combinations, it's easy to match your wedding theme.
Velvet Wedding Reception Table Runner
Layer one of these velvet table runners on top of a basic white tablecloth to add a hint of glam without breaking your budget. Available in a wide range of colors and sizes, they'll look especially gorgeous paired with greenery centerpieces and bronze table accents.
Wedding Decoration Ideas on a Budget
From simple candle accents to seating arrangements that make the most out of your wedding space, check out these options if you're looking for inexpensive wedding decoration ideas.
It's no secret that wedding flowers can be expensive, but there are a few tricks you can use to get the most out of your budget. Carry a small bouquet (which is actually one of our favorite wedding flower trends of the moment) and focus on using flowers that naturally bloom during your wedding month for more affordable options.
Wildflower Wedding Centerpieces
Small wedding centerpieces with in-season wildflowers can help you maximize your floral budget, especially if your florist is able to source the blooms locally (read: you can avoid paying for shipping costs and extensive prep time).
Baby's Breath Wedding Cake
Elaborate flower wedding cakes are beautiful, but they're an additional cost for your overall flower budget. Consider keeping the design more simplistic with buttercream icing and a few small flowers.
Greenery Wedding Table Runner
For a stylish but casual look, decorate wooden tables with greenery runners instead of fabric linens. The greenery will double as a centerpiece and tie the whole tablescape together.
Tips for Finding Affordable Wedding Decorations
To avoid being tempted by items you don't need (and inflating your budget), go into the process of choosing wedding decorations with a clear vision of what's absolutely essential. Here are a few tips for choosing low-cost wedding decoration ideas that are savvy and stylish.
Focus on details that have maximum impact.
When you're choosing your wedding decor, it's easy to get caught up in small details that matter to you, but realistically, some things will go unnoticed by your guests. To make the most of your budget, prioritize the larger elements or one area of decor that will make a lasting impression. This could include unique table linens, a floral arch at your venue entrance or colorful candles to accent your centerpieces. Once you've chosen your "splurge" category, you can stick to the basics (and your budget) for the rest.
Look for items that can be repurposed.
As the saying goes, two is better than one—and the same mindset applies to your wedding decor. If you're able to get multiple uses out of items on your wedding day, you can avoid spending money on duplicate decor, and it will help justify the cost compared to items that are only used for a brief moment. Wedding ceremony flowers are a good example of this, especially smaller arrangements like the aisle markers. They'll help tie the ceremony space together and will look amazing in your wedding photos, but you can maximize their use by bringing them over to the reception (think welcome table or bar decor). If your florist is creating a custom ceremony arch, ask about moving it into your reception space as a backdrop for your head table.
Avoid getting too crafty.
When you're looking for wedding decorations on a budget, it's tempting to think that you can save money by handling a lot of the wedding decor yourself—but it's also important to recognize that doing so can backfire in some cases. Supplies for your projects can come with unexpected costs, not to mention the actual time you'll have to spend making sure everything is finished. Be realistic about what you can handle and remember that wedding vendors are professionals for a reason. They've learned the best tricks through their network and years of experience, which can often help you save money (and stress) in the long run.