This is a cheap but attractive menu idea. Simply place a stunning menu card under a clear glass plate for a distinguished look. First measure the size of the plate well. Size and print the menu onto vellum. Use a circle cutter to cut the menus to fit the plate wells. Punch a hole in the top of each menu and loop a 12-inch-long ribbon through each hole and wah-la; you have a distinguished looking place setting. That’s all, so easy! Source
Here is a simple and elegant centerpiece idea from Better Homes and Gardens. Footed hurricanes are available everywhere—you can pick up various sizes at thrift stores to save extra money—and can be even more effective when used in multiples. Short, medium, and tall glass hurricanes are decorated with ribbon sleeves and monograms, and then fit with white pillar candles. Use double sided tape or glass glue to affix the ribbon. Source
More and more churches, synagogues, and ceremony sites are restricting the dropping of fresh flower petals along the aisle because the flowers may stain the carpet or floor. So here is a list of alternatives of creative options to the flower petal tradition.
I have been looking for rose hair clips for my wedding. Instead of the traditional veil I want to place one or two roses in my hair that match my gown. But I about fell over when I saw that most places wanted to charge $30-$40 for one clip! So…I’ve decided to make my own because it is so simple and so much cheaper! You can buy a quality silk rose for about $3 and a hair clip for about $1. So that is only $4 instead of $40. That’s a pretty good savings if you ask me! Plus this way you can attach the rose to whatever clip will work best with your hair.
Materials
1 silk flower approx. 3″ in diameter
1 metal hair clip
Tools
Heavy-duty wire cutters
Hot glue gun and glue
Directions:
Clip off the flower at the base of the head, and set the stem aside. You want the back of the flower flat, so trim off any excess material, keeping the glue gun handy – you can glue back any petals that may have come loose.
Glue the flower to the top of the open hair clip. Try to keep the flower centered, so the clip is hidden. Use the leaves from the stem to decorate the back of the flower. Glue your leaves over the back of the flower and the inside of the clip. Have patience – let the glue set before you try the clip on. Source