From The Straits Times    |

#1 Wooden pallets

Instead of letting wooden pallets go to waste, adorn them with calligraphy and they make for the perfect wedding programs for a rustic or industrial chic celebration!

 

#2 A fresh coat of paint

Image: Her World Brides 

If you’ve got unwanted glass bottles and jars, simply give them a new coat of paint (gold is great for lending a dash of glamour to any tablescape), place some flowers in them and you’ve got snazzy centrepieces that’ll enliven any tablescape. 

 

#3 Corks

 

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Wine lovers, save the cork when you’re done with the bottle (well, just save or recycle bottle too, since we’re at it) – and you’ve got yourself the cutest place card holders.

Or create this brilliant sign to point your guests in the way of the booze

 

#4 Light up

Hosted a bridal shower and are left with tons of paper cups? You can either save them for your next party OR use them to make these ultra-adorable string lights! Pretty them up with patterned or wrapping paper for extra wow (check out the video we found, below): 

See also: CAPTIVATING LIGHTS! 12 ROMANTIC IDEAS FOR YOUR WEDDING PORTRAITS AND CEREMONY

 

 

#5 Pining for you

I definitely know of more than a few people who’ve collected pine cones from holiday trips (myself included), or have kept those from Christmas hampers, so why not turn them into toppers for your wedding cake? Seriously, how adorable are these? For hygiene’s sake, affix them to a plastic base before placing on your cake. You can even add a bit of white mesh to the Mrs topper as a veil! 

See also: 16 SINGAPORE WEDDING CAKE BAKERS AND PATISSIERS TO LOOK TO FOR YOUR CELEBRATIONS

 

#6 Wine glasses

Image: Her World Brides 

If you’re not into crafting, you’ll like this fuss-free idea for your centrepieces – simply overturn wineglasses over individual blooms for a unique and elegant way to dress up your tablescape. For evening receptions, add candles for a warm, inviting glow. 

See also: TRY THESE EASY DECOR TIPS FOR MORE IMPACT AT YOUR WEDDING