Save Money with Non-Floral Wedding Decorations

Flowers are one of the most important elements in any wedding. They can also be one of the most expensive. If you're on a tight budget, using non-floral wedding decorations will cut down on the amount of costly flowers you'll need to decorate.

1. Think about using potted trees and plants as wedding decorations. Not only will they add a feel of natural freshness to your wedding, they can take the place of large, pricey flower arrangements.

2. You can have stars at your indoor wedding. Twist large garlands and strings of small, white lights together. Hang these garlands from the ceiling, or use them to line the upper walls. When the lights are lowered, these wedding decorations will add an elegant twinkle to the room.

3. Use garden statues as wedding decorations. These elegant pieces of statuary can add a touch of class and sophistication to the decor. But don't go overboard. One or two tasteful, understated pieces will meld with the overall design, complimenting the rest of your wedding decorations. But a dozen statues in a small room, or just one that's big and gaudy, will draw too much of the wrong kind of attention.

4. How about a trickling water fountain? Not only do fountains make beautiful wedding decorations, the sound of trickling water can add a soothing, serene feel to your wedding.

5. Candles always make great wedding decorations, because they can add a touch of elegance and romance to any design. Instead of large, pricey floral arrangements, set large candelabras at the entrances. Use candles as part of your centerpieces, cutting down on the amount of flowers you'll need. Use a combination of candles and flowers to decorate the alter. There are dozens of ways candles can be used as wedding decorations.

6. You can use various kinds of greenery as wedding decorations. For example, you can use herbs like mint (which smells as beautiful as it looks) in bouquets, and vines like ivy (with its lush leaves and berry-like fruits) to fill out floral arrangements.

7. There are dozens of places where you can use ribbons, bows, and fabrics (like satin or tulle), instead of flowers, as wedding decorations.

8. Use fruit (oranges, lemons, apples, pears, berries) for your centerpieces. These all-natural wedding decorations can add as much color and fragrance as flowers.

Not only are non-floral wedding decorations beautiful in their own right, they can help you stretch your budget for wedding decorations farther than you ever imagined.