Decorated mason jars which are cheap, available everywhere and comer in a variety of sizes can be one of the cheapest resources for wedding centerpieces.
For the following project, use quart size mason jars are used which can be purchased at a grocery store, online warehouse stores thrift stores or on Ebay..
Materials for this do it yourself wedding centerpiece idea:
- flowers
- Set the mason jar in the center of 1-2 sheets of tissue paper and wrap the tissue paper up around the jar.
- Tie the ribbon around the jar to secure the tissue paper. Fill with flowers and water. **Note: please use care when adding water to the jars as to not spill any on the tissue paper as often the drops of water will leave water marks.
- Total cost for this do it yourself wedding centerpiece was $6.30!
Mason Jar Wedding Centerpiece Idea Cost Breakdown:
- $0.75 per mason jar (purchased at a grocery store in a box of 12 for $9)
- $0.05 per tissue paper sheet (purchased at a paper store 400 sheets for $20)
- $0.50 per 1.5 feet of wire ribbon (purchased at same paper store 3 yards for $3)
- $5.00 for 2 roses and a handful of other flowers (purchased roses by the dozen and two other flowers in separate bunches from local Whole Foods Market)
- $6.30 Total*
*All purchases were made at retail, no special bulk discounts were given and none of this was comparison-shopped, so it is likely you could find these products for even cheaper.
The item that will affect your cost the most is your choice of flowers. Using just a couple roses with a mixture of other in season flowers brings down your cost dramatically for this wedding centerpiece idea.
Mason jar wedding centerpiece idea variations:
- use two different colors of tissue paper and layer them
- fabric can be used instead of tissue paper for a sophisticated look. Consider satin, silk, velour or velvet for very elegant looks. Cotton, burlap or linen would be playful, earthy and casual.
- bridal tulle (the thin white see-thru fabric used for veils) is another affordable option
- cellophane comes in numerous colors and textures, including metallics
