If you’re looking for a non-traditional centerpiece for your wedding that is both affordable and elegant, why not try an edible centerpiece?   When done correctly, these centerpieces can be stunning.  And, we love that a piece of fruit or veggie usually costs less per piece than many popular flowers.

Here are some beautiful ideas to get your started:

It’s almost impossible to host a wedding without feeling a strain on your budget, and it’s particularly hard to order fresh wedding flowers without feeling the pinch. For example, a lovely bouquet of roses, orchids and gardenias runs upwards of $120!

As a result, some brides choose to order silk flowers instead of changing their flower choice or downgrading the size of their bouquet. Not only will they often save money with this option, they can also keep the bouquet long after the ceremony is over. Many silk or velvet bouquets even look quite realistic.

But, then again, they aren’t fresh flowers and they certainly aren’t traditional. What do you think? Do silk wedding flowers make you want to rant or rave?

One of our staffers in getting married in December and she keeps raving about an online site called Save on Crafts.  I recently checked out the site to see what it was all about and I was impressed with their seemingly endless supply of DIY wedding items that will spruce up any wedding decor.  With great pricing and stellar customer service, this seems like a site for any DIY Diva to check out.

Images from Save on Crafts