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I continued to search for ideas on creating an alternative to the traditional fresh-floral centerpiece. As you might remember, I drooled over succulents and daydreamed about candles, but then, I came across this:

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Oh Martha, you make me *swoon*. Dried florals were the perfect alternative centerpieces for our fall wedding. From this point on, I had visions of bouquets of wheat sitting pretty on tabletops.

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Sigh. Now that I had found my fresh-floral alternative, I wanted to customize it a bit by incorporating our wedding colors. So, I decided to create centerpieces that included vases of wheat/dried florals with accents of purples/blues/browns, accompanied by votive candles—ensuring that the dried stuff and the fire remains away from each other. I was also determined to create two different centerpieces and then alternate them between tables. Before we had finalized our guest lists, I knew we would need at least 25 tables. So, I limited my budget for decoration to $15/table. Could this be done? It was a bit overwhelming thinking of it all at once. However, DIY decor was a high priority on my to-do list, so I knew that I would complete it somehow. So, what exactly do the centerpieces look like, you ask? Well, that will have to wait for the next post.

Are you DIYing your centerpieces on a strict budget? What were some of the ways you stretched your dollar?