No matter how big or small your wedding budget is, chances are you’re going to go over it once you’re knee-deep in planning. Everything will likely cost more than you expected—and there are loads of hidden costs {corkage fee, anyone? } that you probably forgot to include in your budget tally. But there’s an easy way to save cash without sacrificing style: Skip the reception flowers.
This super-posh table—from the rehearsal dinner of model Hope Dworaczyk, who was married over the weekend—is perfection for a wedding, with zero flowers in sight. Yes, there are candles and crystals for miles, but even if you factor in the cost of the rentals, these centerpieces probably cost way less than a neverending row of fresh blooms. Plus, it would be easy to copycat the look with less-fancy candleholders. CB2’s mix-and-match Numi Candleholders are a good place to start.