If you would rather save than splurge on your big day then we have some great ideas for your budget. It needn’t cost the earth to take your nuptials with these dollar store wedding ideas which will help you to save a fortune. So if your resources are limited and your love is unlimited then take inspiration from these inexpensive wedding ideas.
1. Floral Ring Backdrop
It’s hard to believe that this beautiful idea only costs about $11 to make. You’ll need a Tomato Cage to extract three rings from , some Copper Spray Paint , Copper Wire and some Faux Flowers. This will look stunning in your pictures and would also work great for a bridal shower too.
Instructions Floral Ring Backdrop
2. Refreshment Buckets
You can find many containers cheaply and with a coat of silver spray paint they can easily be turned into Refreshment Buckets. This is especially nice for a garden wedding.
Printable Bridal Shower Game
3. Floral Crate Idea
This would look great at the altar. Purchase several Wooden Crates and arrange in the style the picture shows. Add flowers at each level.
4. Bubble Favors
Don’t spend a fortune on favors when you can purchase Bubbles, add Roses on top and guests can then blow bubbles which will look wonderful in photographs of the day.
5. Floral Centerpieces
Making centerpieces on a budget is easier than you think. Purchase candle sticks and spray paint in the color of your choice. Using a foam ball insert faux roses and stick this to your candle sticks. Make as many of these as you need and they will look great on tables.
6. Floral Lanterns
Add a romantic look to tables with White Lanterns and Red Paper Roses and illuminate with a Battery Operated Tea Light
7. I Do Glasses
Toast your special day in your own personal glasses that say ‘I do’.
8. Wine Glass Cloche
Turn a wine glass upside down and place a flower underneath and a candle on top to recreate this idea.
9. Recycled Wood Photo Board
Pallet boards are easy to come by and are great for making decorative features for your wedding. Add photos of the bride and groom throughout their relationship and set the scene by adding fairy lights. It makes a great talking point and can easily be made from reclaimed wood or pallets. Simply pick out photos that show the couples journey and then use string and pegs to affix them to the board.
10. Rustic Wedding Sign
Turn a Garden Fork into a lovely rustic sign with a Wooden Plank and white paint. You could also place some Watering Cans with flowers around it to make it even prettier.
11. Blankets
For an outdoor wedding it’s a good idea to provide Blankets for your guests in case it gets chilly.
12. Hot Chocolate Station
For a winter wedding, you can set up a hot chocolate bar for guests to keep warm.
13. Chocolate Coin Wedding Favor
Purchase Chocolate Coins and place on card stock with the message ‘For Richer or Poorer’. See Printable Version
14. Floral Bauble
Purchase many Clear Baubles in your local dollar store and fill each with a dainty flower such as baby’s breath. These can be hung on chairs or dotted around the place to decorate in a very cost effective way.
15. Marshmallow Toasting Station
For an interactive idea for guests, set up a marshmallow toasting station. This is a great way to get people mixing and talking.
Printable Bridal Shower Games
