5 Inexpensive Wedding Ideas That Will Wow Your Guests

When planning a wedding, your budget can start to seem more like a suggestion than a guideline, especially if you want to wow your guests with your out-of-this-world decor. But, if you’re trying to save some cash where you can on your big day, the little details are actually what can take your wedding decor to the next level. Slight changes and additions to your reception lighting and decor can drastically improve the look and feel of your wedding. So, not to worry savvy brides, you can still impress your guests without dipping into your honeymoon budget. If you’re looking to make an impact on your guests with the subtle yet impactful details, we’ve listed five ways you can upgrade your reception decor below!

Statement Chairs

If you’re going for a more understated look with your reception table decor, you can still draw attention to your table settings by creating statement chairs. They don’t necessarily have to be unconventional shapes or expensive wood. You can improve basic rental chairs by adding floral arrangements or colorful ribbon to the backs of the chairs. If you don’t want a bulky chair, you can go even simpler and tie some greenery or a few flowers bunched together to the chairs that will add a pop of color to the table.

Mood Lighting

The right lighting can easily transform the mood of the room, providing an ambiance that doubles as decoration. If you want a more romantic vibe, you can spread candles throughout the reception. Adding them to your table for a candlelight dinner will also provide an intimate ambiance to your reception. String lights or strung-up light bulbs are also a great option if you’re having an outside reception. They’re very inexpensive, and the adjustable kind can be altered throughout the night, depending on the mood you want to set for your guests.

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Throw Pillows

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If they can spruce up your living spaces, why not a wedding? Throw pillows are items you may already have at home or can buy online, at home improvement stores, or even thrift shops. Adding throw pillows to any lounge areas at your reception will provide a cozy environment, making your guests feel more comfortable as if they’re relaxing in their living room. The best part is after the wedding you can repurpose the pillows for your own home or give them to a friend.

Oversized Balloons

At first thought, balloons might seem like they belong at a kid’s backyard birthday party instead of a wedding, but they can add a playful element to your reception. If you want to skip out on the tall (and expensive) vase centerpieces, oversized balloons attached to a decorative tassel can take their place and be a favor that guests can take home. Metallic letter balloons can even be set up against a wall or cloth backdrop for an impromptu photo-op for guests.

Sweetheart Table

It’s typical for a bride and her partner to sit at a table by themselves for the reception, bringing all eyes on them for a celebration of their marriage. Since the sweetheart table will usually be set up at the center of the room, you can go all out on your table and keep the rest of the table settings simple. Your guests will spend most of the night looking your way anyway, they’ll notice the styling of your table more than their own.

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