Click on each image for complete instructions and templates from Martha Stewart Weddings. I really like how the second one doubles as placecards as well.

1. Lily Pendant ($24 from Jewelry by JoChris) – these would make a beautiful gift for your bridesmaids!   2. Lily Earrings ($38 from Laughing Dog Studios) – I absolutely love these! They could be bridesmaids gifts but they are gorgeous enough to be the bride’s earrings as well! 3.  Lily Tags (8 for $3.50 from Bunco Betty’s) – these work out to about .43 cents per tag. They could be used as placecards, escort cards or favor tags and this seller is willing to negotiate prices on larger orders as well! 4. Lily Headband ($6.50 from Little Pea Bows) – Perfect for your little flower girl!

WOW right?

Okay I know it won’t be everyone’s favorite – but it is definitely gorgeous! It would be perfect for a spring or summer garden wedding!

Oh and did I mention: $25!!!

Seriously! And if you’re looking for something different Creations 4 Brides also offers some other fantastic, unique and AFFORDABLE designs! Here’s one more:

These dress are all from Target and most are $15-$25.

First: I personal wedding addiction – Black & White! These black and white dresses would make adorable flower girl dresses, and they are so classy! Add a small white shrug to either of the first two for a very affordable, chic look.

Another look I LOVE for Spring Weddings: Floral Printed Flower Girl Dresses. I particularly like the green and blue color scheme of the first one, perfect for spring.

And of course, flower accents are great to!

And, here is one more that I just love because it is so fresh and fun. I can picture it with blue bridesmaids gowns and a white bridal gown – it would add a fun touch to the whole thing.

The other item was this White Hydrangea Wreath which is on sale for less then $6! It would make a gorgeous, affordable center piece. Just add a candle in your favorite color and VIOLA!! Centerpieces under $10! Want to make it a little fancier? Many wedding rental companies will have glass or silver raised cake trays you can use to lift it off the table for an extra wow factor, and then sprinkle silk petals underneath. Still very affordable.

The other one that caught my attention was this adorable centerpiece using simple white egg cups with ranunculus arranged in a heart shape. It’s a beautiful DIY centerpiece idea, affordable and very unique! I think the little egg cup idea would be adorable for escort cards as well! Set up a display of interlocking hearts, and place a small name tag in each. Very cute.

I found this amazing Tiffany Blue and Chocolate Brown wedding cake design in the Cake America Wedding Cakes Gallery. If you are looking for cake ideas, this gallery is wonderful! They feature cake designs from many different designers and each cake includes a photo, contact information for the baker, and often a price as well so that you know what to expect. They have quite a few small/low budget wedding cake options as well.

Some of the examples include a chocolate brown fall wedding cake for $65, a gorgeous brown, ivory and blue swirl design that feeds 70 people for $150, and a beautiful orchid design that starts at $100.

For example, take a look at the third column, second cake. This is a simple fondant 3 tier cake with some icing detailing on the middle tier and three stunning orchids to finish it off. Simple, stunning, modern yet elegant, and much more budget friendly then some of the more elaborate versions.

Here are some inspirations to get you planning your stunning, celebrity worthy, orchid wedding cake:)

The dress is a bridesmaid version of Madison from Chrys Cross Bridal – with a burgundy sash. The dress came with a large floral flower which we removed and replaced with a simple orchid hair clip that we purchased for $5 on ebay! Voila – a lovely orchid bridesmaid gown!

You can match the sash colors to the theme/flowers as well. If you are using orchids with a pink center – choose burgundy, pale pink, yellow, sage green etc. For the yellow centered flowers, try yellow, baby blue, dark blue, sage green, etc.

You can get the bridesmaid version (which has a slimmer skirt the then bridal tea length version) by special request for $199 including shipping. And of course – the bridal version for an informal or semi formal wedding would be perfect as well! Want it more formal? As them to make it floor length with a train for $399 and you now have a perfect orchid themed formal gown!

It’s not hard to see why this amazing flower is so popular – it’s unique in that it works for almost anything! It is formal enough for the most elegant black tie weddings, exotic enough for the most exotic destination location, and still fun enough to fit in and add a touch of elegance to even a informal, casual event. The bright white color matches everything, and works with nearly any theme and season.

Of course, the flowers themselves are beautiful enough that some brides even use the flower itself as the theme that ties the wedding together.

Phalaenopsis Orchid Bouquet Ideas

Phalaenopsis orchids, while beautiful, are also not the most budget friendly flower. That doesn’t mean you can’t have them in your wedding on a budget, it just means you have to be wise.

The key is not to overdue it. An entire bouquet of orchids is nice – but a bouquet of less expensive flowers like roses or carnations – designed to showcase 2 or 3 orchids can be just as stunning and much less costly. Even just a few sprays, tied together into an arm bouquet, is stunning! If you love the all-orchid bouquets above – splurge a little on yours and choose a less costly flower for the bridesmaids, making your bouquet the focal point of the floral decor!

The same goes for centerpieces – the beauty of the orchid is it’s simple, clean lines. A single potted orchid with two stems makes a stunning, modern and elegant statement without overdoing it. By finding places to use your orchids as focal points and accents, you can the elegance without a huge price tag.

Additionally, it is a good idea to compare silk and real prices and see if you can find a great deal on a good silk version that you can use to accent bouquets, centerpeices, the cake, and more.