Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Two Birds, One Stone

Between centerpieces for each table and place cards and favors for each guest, reception costs can soar. You can combine the décor, however, and save overall. The ideas below are a fabulous way to dress up the reception without causing damage to the wallet.

#1 Favors that double as place cards

These place card favors look great at each place setting, but would also look adorable assembled on an escort table. To cap it off, your guests will feel a tinge of excitement in anticipation of what fun treat they can find inside.

#2 Break away centerpieces that double as favors

Instead of purchasing centerpieces and purchasing favors, why not design your favors as centerpieces? Often times, the centerpieces are given away at the end of the night anyway. One of my favorite ideas is to assemble, in the center of each table, enough bud vases and single stems (of your chosen wedding flower) for the number of guests seated there. Bud vases can be found at many hobby stores for $0.99. With 8 guests seated at a table, pop in 8 single stems and you are bound to save on décor.

Photos by Martha Stewart

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