What's in the middle?

     The middle of the table of course! Your centerpiece! It can be as simple or as elaborate as you desire, just consider all your options, as always, and of course, your budget. There are cheap ways to get just about any look you desire!
     Flowers are beautiful and make gorgeous centerpieces! They are so versatile and customizable and just downright pretty. Unfortunately, flowers are expensive. According to theperfectmatchstudio.com, centerpieces can cost anywhere from $100 a piece to $300+ depending on the arrangement. That is a lot to add to a budget, but if you want flowers, go for it! They are beautiful and elegant and make a great decoration for your wedding!
     If you are not sure how much you like the idea of spending up to $300 per table, then there are other options for you! Flowers are typical but are by no means the only way to go. Get creative and look for the alternatives. Dollar Trees have glass vases for cheap and tea candles that can be easy basics for starting your own awesome centerpiece.
     Candles are a common option and work great for a wedding in the evening. They can create a romantic mood and magical setting for your wedding and they are much, much cheaper that the typical flower piece. Here are a few candle examples that are so beautiful that you won't miss the flowers!

All candle photos courtesy of: http://www.deerpearlflowers.com/43-romantic-wedding-ideas-with-candles/ 

     Of course candles aren't the only alternative. Trending centerpiece ideas now are lanterns and birdcages! They are slightly more pricy than candles but they are still not as much as flowers! Both lanterns and birdcages can also look good with or without candles in them. It's up to you and the time of day. An evening reception would probably be well suited to have candles but a reception in the day would look just as beautiful without them! Here are a few lantern and birdcage ideas!

These beauties are available at Amazon.com for only $5.59 plus shipping! Beautiful alone or with candles in them!

This is larger lantern available on Amazon.com that is only $24.66 plus shipping. It looks best with a candle but could also be filled with anything else you could think up! 

   

This is a birdcage that is available on Amazon.com for $12.99 plus shipping. It would be beautiful filled with flowers or candles or even photos! 

Here are some ways to use these Amazon finds to make a beautiful centerpiece!

http://postris.com/pin.aspx?pid=105152&p=1&by=repins&t=30&cat&rnk=0&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+repinly-wedding-events+%28Repinly+Wedding+%26+Events+Popular+Pins%29

http://www.deerpearlflowers.com/36-amazing-beach-wedding-centerpieces/

http://lover.ly/real-weddings/rustic-birmingham-wedding-captured-by-steven-michael-photo/4459/images/92611/