How To Decorate A Wedding Table on a Budget: 27 Unique Ideas

Let's face it: You most likely had a fantasy (i.e., unrealistic) budget when organizing your ideal wedding.

Planning a wedding may be stressful, mainly when sticking to a budget. Fortunately, you really can have it all. You can create the tablescape of your dreams for your wedding with your money! Everything from inexpensive wedding centrepieces to budget-friendly centrepiece ideas can be found in our guide. Here's how to affordably design a wedding table:

Top Tips to Make Your Wedding Table Look Nice on a Budget

You could say that Flowersarch is an authority on unique wedding table décor ideas. So, believe us when we say stylish and theme-appropriate wedding table décor doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a handful of our most beloved low-cost wedding table design ideas:

Prioritize key elements for wedding table settings.

Rather than going all-out, Victoriana-style maximalists should consider giving a few important focal pieces the leading role. For instance, use vivid, strikingly coloured table runners or position extraordinarily huge or tall vases in the middle.

Concentrating on a few pieces can save you money, as you can devote more of your budget to a few showstoppers.

Renting products or equipment saves you the effort of bringing them along or moving them around if your wedding occurs somewhere.

Allocate a specific budget for table decor.

Having a concrete budget is the best way to follow it. This may seem apparent, but many people skip the "this is what I can afford" section and jump right to the part about saving money.

Don't worry; picking a budget for your flower décor is simple. Take some time to review our guide on budget receptions, including a budget calculator for wedding flowers at the conclusion.

Align your tables with your wedding theme.

When in doubt, think back to your wedding theme. Feel free to let it influence every decision about the design, including the location and flower arrangements!

Here are some ideas for wedding themes that will motivate you to design exquisite table settings without going over budget:

Classic or timeless

It sounds like a traditional wedding: the tried-and-true combination of giant white wedding cake, monogrammed linens, neutral colour schemes, and white flowers combined with lush foliage. You get the idea.

Long, elegant candelabras, dark green vines, plain jars filled with pampas grass, and abundant flowers—ideally traditional, romantic blooms like roses or peonies—are examples of timeless table décor. To elevate the style, add gold embellishments.

Modern

One of the wedding themes that is expanding the fastest is modern, so you're not alone if you're following the trend.

The goal of contemporary wedding design is to balance creativity and usefulness. Monochromatic colour palettes, straight lines, acrylic and glass, votive candles, simple font stationary, various textures, and a "less is more" attitude to aesthetics are all examples of modern wedding table design.

BEACH OR TROPICAL THEME

If your wedding has a beach or island theme, use tropical greenery, such as palm or monstera leaves, shells, jars of sand, coconut halves, bright, fresh fruits, such as mango or papaya, and lightweight cotton or linen table runners topped with macrame or wicker placemats.

Rustic, farmhouse, countryside or vineyard

If your wedding is rustic or farmhouse-themed and you're looking for inexpensive centrepiece ideas, you're in luck! Since simplicity is one of this décor style's main characteristics, your table decor doesn't have to be highly ornate.

The key to a rustic wedding is organic, simple elements. For your rustically romantic table décor, consider including natural elements like wood, burlap, hemp, dried grass, mason jars, or tealight candles sprinkled with herbs.

Vintage

Many inexpensive vintage centrepiece ideas will complement your wedding theme rather than break the bank.

String lights, which you can drape around your wedding table or wrap around your centrepiece, are one of those ideas that make an impression.

Showcase some of the couple's most memorable memories using vintage-inspired photo frames or by stuffing artificial flowers into antique boxes or crates. Record collectors can create original table numbers or signs from thrifted vinyl records.

Choose lifelike faux florals and greenery.

The fact that artificial flowers and foliage are typically less expensive is one of their main benefits. Here are some ideas for using fake flowers and greenery in your low-cost decor:

Affordable and elegant centrepieces

You're not alone if you need more time or resources to do it yourself besides the ten million other things that go into preparing your wedding.

Fortunately, Flowersarch's Designer Wedding Table Centerpieces offer a sophisticated yet reasonably priced fix for this problem. We provide a Color Collection that complements every theme or colour scheme, like a diamond ring!

Overflowing greenery garlands

Flowersarch's artificial foliage garlands are simple to incorporate into any centrepiece or tabletop and never fade or wilt. Although many garlands may stand alone, it's simple to dress them up with ribbon or artificial flowers.

For example, the well-liked Willow Leaf Garland can be adorned without overwhelming smaller tables because it is delicate and wispy, just like the willow tree itself. Couples who want an instant rustic, whimsical, or fairytale vibe especially adore Flowersarch's Eucalyptus and Willow Leaf Garland in Beige & White.

Designer Flower Boxes

With Flowersarch's Designer Flower Boxes, you can elevate the look of your wedding table while staying within your budget.

Every box contains a carefully chosen assortment of flowers, foliage, and décor pieces, including everything you need to make lovely, do-it-yourself floral arrangements.

The finest aspect? You can select the colour scheme that best fits your theme and price range. Let's take an example where you DIY your inexpensive wedding centrepieces and fall head over heels in love with Flowersarch's Dark Teal & Burnt Orange Flower Boxes. The centrepieces were relatively easy to make, but if you don't want to make the boutonniere, that's okay too! Look at the Dark Teal & Burnt Orange Color Collection, which includes prepared bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and other special arrangements for your special day.

DIY as much as possible

Few things compare to simply doing it yourself when searching for reasonably priced DIY table decorations for a wedding.

A few things to the original money-saver: do-it-yourself wedding table décor when searching for inexpensive ideas.

These are some inexpensive DIY centrepiece ideas:

Simple DIY Floral Vase Centerpieces

If you're on a tight budget, floral centrepieces are one of the most significant ways to add dimension, colour, and texture to your wedding table design.

Vases are reasonably priced wedding centrepieces that can be altered, used, and upcycled in various ways. Flowersarch's simple DIY Floral Vase Arrangement guide is superior to even the most elaborate vase arrangements, which appear challenging.

Although the lesson uses our Dark Teal & Burnt Orange Collection, you can use any colour scheme.

Dramatic DIY Centerpiece with a Tall Vase

Bring some excellent drama to your table—not that sort of drama, mind you—the type that draws attention from visitors the moment they step inside. With a tall vase and Flowersarch's DIY tutorial, you can make an elegant yet affordable centrepiece.

DIY ELEGANT CENTERPIECE WITH MARTINI GLASS

These sophisticated martini glass centrepieces are so adorable. Glasses are inexpensive wedding centrepieces that are easy to dress up or down, excellent for customization, unique, and affordable. The list of benefits is endless. Flowersarch's Tutorial demonstrates how to create a simple centrepiece using a martini glass in just 5 minutes!

Include creative place cards and signage.

Have you considered including nameplates, seating charts, and place cards in your tablescape?

When considering inexpensive wedding table décor, think of anything you can spend money on with multiple uses.

Therefore, make your wedding signage do more than serve as information; let it also style your table arrangements, centrepieces, and other décor components.

Repurpose and upcycle

Repurposing and upcycling what you already possess or have access to is a tried-and-true approach to cutting costs on your wedding table décor while protecting the environment.

Think about these simple ideas to repurpose your stuff for the décor of your wedding table:

BRIDESMAID BOUQUETS AS CENTERPIECES

Think about using your bridesmaids' flowers as low-cost centrepieces for your wedding. It's easy to upcycle your bridesmaids' flowers. If you choose this path, consider using artificial flowers since they are easier to maintain and require less attention, making bouquets and centrepieces even simpler.

Adding a few larger flowers, filler blooms, and greenery to your bridesmaid bouquets will quickly turn them into centrepieces that complement the theme. Another easy and inexpensive upcycling project for your bridesmaid bouquets is to place accessories and flowers within a plain wooden tray or crate.

Advice: Careful preparation is necessary when upcycling everything, from the ceremony to the celebration. Ensure that a system is in place to facilitate a seamless transfer.

FLOWER BOXES AS SIGNS OR CENTERPIECES 

Please don't throw away our Designer Flower Boxes; you can use them again as wedding signs! See how to upcycle Flowersarch's Designer Flower Boxes into charming, great wedding signs to place in the middle of your table.

Bottles, tins and jars

What's the connection between tins, mason jars, and glass bottles—yes, even wine bottles!? They are inexpensive DIY table decorations that may be made for a wedding! The options are endless: you can paint them, mix and match them, fill them with colourful sand or flowers, or leave them rustically plain.

The table itself

An old farmhouse table goes well with a rustic or country-themed wedding, but even if you're going for a more modern style, you can borrow a table you or a friend or family member already have. Use your wedding colours and other inexpensive centrepiece ideas to decorate the event.

Get creative with seating.

Consider the following: "What other seating options are available besides renting or borrowing chairs?"

Can we have a picnic-style wedding outside with cosy patio pillows? Can you use hay bales as chairs for a rustic party? Can you upcycle driftwood or logs for a beach or tropical theme?

Advice: When experimenting with unusual seating, don't assume that special means inexpensive. Evaluate the costs of various approaches.

Accessible does not equate to unique. Spend some time preparing for visitors who may have particular accessibility needs, such as small children, older people, or anyone who would require traditional seats.

Add seasonal touches

Seasonal accents are great ways to add flair to wedding table décor without breaking the bank. It's easy to incorporate the atmosphere of nature into your design; embrace everything you love about the season!

This collection of natural to seasonal accessories can elevate your tabletop to new heights:

SPRING

The arrival of spring signifies the start of fresh starts, happiness, joy, and love!

Spring is a lovely season to get married, with flowers blooming all around, the weather getting warmer, and everyone excited for the new year. Pastel colours, spring blossoms like ranunculus, foliage like eucalyptus, and light, sheer textiles are all beautiful elements for a spring tablescape.

Summer

Who wouldn't want to tie the knot in the brilliant summer sun?

Anything incorporating vibrant, bold colours, seasonal flowers like sunflowers or roses, greenery like ferms or succulents, or touches of gold evoking the sun are inexpensive centrepiece ideas for a summer ceremony. They can also give your wedding table design a summery vibe.

FALL

There's a good reason why autumn remains one of the most popular seasons for marriage. There's something so lovely about fall—the air feels cosy, the colours are vibrant, and the foliage is lush and warm!

Fall-inspired objects include leaves, gourds, squash, acorns, maple branches, and plaid linens. Since fall is harvest season, pomegranates, apples, cranberries, and other mixed fruits, vegetables, and herbs may make a stunning tablescape without breaking the bank.

Winter

Do you need help deciding what to include in your low-cost table settings for a winter wedding?

Imagine imitation snow dusted on a table runner or frozen upon a few branches of evergreens. Excellent wintertime reminders include miniature wreaths, pinecones, walnuts, basil sprigs, and lush red berries lit by flickering tea candles. Little pine cones in Flowersarch's Christmas Red and Sparkle Floral Centerpiece have fake snow sprinkled on them.

Holidays

Incorporate some holiday spirit into your wedding décor if you and your partner are joyous!

For the ideal wedding meets Christmas decor, consider jingle bells, red velvet bows, sparkling champagne hues, and porcelain ornaments for winter weddings. You might also skip the difficult phase and go straight to Flowersarch's Champagne Christmas Collection.

The spooktacular Black & Pumpkin Collection, perfect for a fall wedding, features gorgeous foam/silk flowers, greenery, pompons, black spiral eucalyptus, and pine cones that bring Halloween to life.

Make it personal

Decorating a wedding table on a budget can be accomplished by adding personal touches to your design elements. By repurposing items you already own, you can add personal and meaningful objects to your collection while saving money.

Here are some inexpensive centrepiece ideas that make use of things you already own:

FAMILY PHOTOS

Showing the devoted families from which the two individuals come is a perfect method to symbolize the merging of two people. Naturally, family pictures make inexpensive centrepieces!

In the contemporary world, you don't even need to use the original photo. It's your privilege to print off your best pictures and arrange them in frames that coordinate with your wedding style. Although there is a cost associated with this, irreplaceable original family images are preserved.

Repurposed home decor

Repurposed furniture or event décor can be used to create inexpensive DIY wedding table decorations. For a winter wedding, think about using some of your Christmas decorations or that cutlery set from your grandparents' house that seems like it was made ages ago, any time of year.

WEDDING FAVORS

By decorating your wedding with your favours, you may save money, time, and space. When the guests are seated, place each gift on the table as part of the centrepiece. Remember to write the names of the recipients of the wedding favours.

You can also choose items like classy crystal votive holders, wine glasses with monograms, and other valuable accents that visitors can use at home. Ensure advice or signage informs loved ones that they can take these goods with them.

There's Room for You At Our Table

How did you decorate your wedding tables on a tight budget? Show off your creation on Instagram by tagging us at @Flowersarch. We are eager to see how you've applied these low-cost wedding centrepiece ideas!