Luxe and Tux

Paper Butterflies

Pretty butterflies cut from patterned paper add lovely and inexpensive detail to centerpieces or favors.

Visit Better Homes & Gardens for more details

Cultural Intrigue

Group a collection of tea-light holders in various sizes and colors for a pretty centerpiece.

From Cultural Intrigue

Lemons & Limes

Lemons and limes are bright and sunny in a pretty summer wreath.

From Charleston Weddings

In a Row

Dutch tulips, ranunculuses, parrot tulips and sweet peas are arranged in hand painted vases, placed in a row.

A Martha Stewart Good Thing

Pink Pew Markers

Pretty in pink pew markers, perfect for spring.

From Out of Hand

Citrus

Citrus and lemonade make for
bright summer celebrations.

From Nancy Liu Chin Design

Mockingbirds

"To Kill a Mockingbird" was the inspiration for this wedding. From child-like bird illustrations to references in book forms and movie elements, the entire event was designed to bring to life this sweet coming-of-age story.

Visit Chewing the Cud for more photos from this unique and fanciful event

Wheat Centerpieces

Wheat tied with pink ribbon makes a simple and lovely centerpiece.

From Lichen Frank Design

Paper Topiary

Heather Bailey designed these fantastic paper globes--styled after traditional kissing balls--which would make fun centerpieces for a shower or casual wedding. Or, you could string dozens of them together with pretty ribbon to create an attractive garland.

The instructions can be downloaded here

Dahlias

Red enamel pails filled with white dahlias were center stage on these tables at a Bedford Hills clambake.

Design by Artfool

Last Name Wreath

A perfect way to display a new, shared name! Placed on tin and adorned inside a beautiful wreath with optional established year.

$10 from ScribbleIt on Etsy

Heart Topiary

This crafty heart topiary would make a lovely centerpiece for a romantic shower.

Instructions at Better Homes & Gardens

Wonderful Graffiti

Wonderful Graffiti is a beautiful way to personalize your day. From getaway cars to dance floors, make an impression with graffiti.

Prices vary depending on size and complexity of design. Visit Wonderful Graffiti Weddings to get started.

White Pumpkins

White pumpkins embellished with a swoosh of black paint are both sophisticated and country.

From Better Homes & Gardens

Coffee Bean Centerpieces

Coffee beans are creatively used in these do-it-yourself floral and candle centerpieces.

From Better Homes & Gardens

Twig Votives

A fall reception table would be lovely with a collection of autumn leaves and these twig votive holders.

$5 per votive holder at Beau Coup

Eyelet Lanterns

Martha Stewart features this table with modern eyelet-patterned lanterns floating above.

Eyelet Paper Lanterns can be found at The Paper Lantern Store and range in price from $1.50 to $12.95

Clementines

A bit of fresh fruit is an inexpensive way to add a touch of color to a classic table setting.

Featured at Fiore Design

Love Knot Bells

Following tradition, guests can ring these Wedgwood Love Knot Bells to request a kiss from the bride and groom.

$65 for 4 bells at Wedgwood

Postcard Favors

Grapevine Paperie helped create this unique favor stand for a wedding in Italy. Postcards from Paris and Rome are wrapped in red woven paper and stacked on a vintage revolving display stand. Perfect for a destination wedding!

This delightful idea and more are at Grapevine

Mint Julep Centerpiece

Silver Mint Julep cups are lovely and popular centerpieces. Fill with small floral arrangements or fragrant votives.

$72 for four medium cups at Plum Party
$60 for 12 small cups at Beaucoup

Lemon Placecards

Having used lemons in the decor of my own wedding, I just love these simple lemon placecards that require only lemons, straight pins, and strips of printed paper.

From A Papier

Longneck Vases

A gathering of these longneck vases, each with a single bright stem, would create a simple, modern centerpiece.

$3.95 at CB2

Anna Bella Pinwheels

Fresh and fun, these whimsical pinwheels will be custom made for your wedding.

$4.95 per pinwheel at Anna Bella

Blumebuds

A bud vase and a place card, Blumebuds are fabulous in any of the eight stylish designs.

Starting at $7.65 per 6 pack at Blumebox

Bird Nest Table Numbers

Send your guests to their tables with these tiny nest table numbers.

From Bloom Room

Custom Rayon Ribbon

This rayon ribbon in soft ballerina pink, white, ivory, celadon, or pale gray, can be personalized with up to 26 letters. A beautiful finishing touch for favors, centerpieces, or gifts.

$138 for 100 feet.

Glittered Letters and Numbers

Wouldn't these glass glittered numbers make fun table numbers? Or use the letters to make a glittery monogram.

$6 per letter at Tinsel Trading

Kate's Stripe Ribbon

Kate's ribbon is sophisticated, but fun. Wired edges for great bow creation!

$10.95 per roll
30% discount on orders of 25+ rolls

Gorgeous Glass Jars

Fill these gorgeous jars with candy for guests to sample or use as a dazzling decoration when filled with seashells, limes, pine cones, ornaments, or shiny glass beads.

$158 for three jars at Room Service Home.

Glass Bead Monograms

Order your monogram or spell out L-O-V-E with these beaded letters available in pink, turquoise, pearl, green or blue.

$10 per letter at Tinsel Trading