Elegant and beautiful decorations for a birthday party, wedding reception or other special occasion can get really pricey. Here are the supplies and tips that were used to create this beautiful shabby chic tablescape on a tiny budget.
Table Cloths and Runners
- Table Cloths: Table linens can be rented from most local party stores for $1 a piece or you could borrow them from your church. Price per Table = Free – $1.00
- Burlap Runner: Walmart sells these 5″ wide rolls of burlap for only $3.47 each! Each rolls is 10 yards in length and each was enough burlap for four 60″ round tables with 12″ of hang off on each side. Price per Table = $.87
- Ribbon Runner Accent: Amazon has these 2.25″ cream satin ribbon for only $9.99 for a 10-yard spool. This is the same yardage as the burlap runners which means that one spool will cover four tables. Price per Table = $2.50
- Total Cost of Linens and Runners = $3.37 – $4.37 per table
Centerpieces
- Quart Mason Jars: Most likely you or someone you know has these on hand. If not, Walmart sells a 12-ct for $16.97 which comes to only $1.41 each. Price per Table = Free – $1.74
- Pint Mason Jars: These centerpieces require two pint size Mason jars. Walmart carries these in a 12-pack for only $14.97 which makes them only $1.25 each or you may be able to find them at the local Dollar Tree or have some on hand! Price per Table = Free – $1.25
- Jar Filler: Epson salt makes a beautiful jar filler! One small bag from Walmart is $.88 which is plenty for both pint sized jars. Price per Table = $.88
- Pint Jar Embellishments: One jar is wrapped with jute twine and the other with a pearl embellished ribbon. One roll of this was more than enough for two jars on each table for a total of twenty jars. Amazon sells this for only $8.77. Price per table = $.88
- Quart Jar Embellishments: The quart jars here are embellished with a crochet and satin ribbon that was purchased at Walmart. This is sold in stores for $2.47 a roll and one roll was able to embellish four jars. Price per Table = $.62
- Tealights: Dollar Tree carries a four pack of battery operated tealight candles for only $1. This centerpiece uses one tealight in each pint jar for a total of two per table. Price per Table = $.50
- Total Cost of Centerpieces: $2.88 – $5.60
Frames and Flowers
- Frames: These centerpieces are framed using frames that were already owned. Each one had a different frame, mirror or mirrored tray and the mixture gave it a beautiful shabby chic feel. If you don’t have many frames to choose from shop your local thrift store where you’ll likely find some good ones for $.50 – $1.00 each. Price per Table = Free – $1.00
- Flowers: Flowers are abundant and free! These centerpieces use a variety of weed called Queen Anne’s Lace which grows wild in most of the South. You could also use flowers from yours a friends flower gardens. An alternative would be baby’s breath which is around $8 a bundle at local florists. One bundle would be enough for about four tables. Price per Table = Free – $2.00
- Total Cost of Frames and Flowers: Free – $3.00
Final Cost per Table including linens, runners, centerpieces, flowers and embellishments is between $6.25 and $12.97 each! The centerpieces pictured were used for a party of 80 guests with ten arrangements and the total cost of decorations was only $62.50! That is an incredible price for these gorgeous arrangements!
I love it when I can save a little money on cute decor for my house. Yours came out awesome.
Home decor can be so expensive so it’s always nice to find nice things at an affordable price. Mason jars are one of my favorite things to use to decorate! They are so affordable and come in so many different sizes.
Really good tips….I really like the burlap idea…so simple yet it would really work! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Such pretty ideas! I love that they area inexpensive too.
Those are some fantastic ideas! Thanks for sharing!!!
I love beautiful tablescapes, especially when we can save! THanks for the tips
Simple and pretty. My favorite style! I’ve actually never tried a tablescape before.
Wonderful ideas. Quite the decorating deal. Love them all.
These are some really great deals! I never thought about renting the tablecloths.
I use mason jars for a lot of uses in my home decor, simple, reusable and classic. I love your idea of using Epson salt! This summer I wanted colored rocks, so I took some out of my yard and painted them with acrylic, so much cheaper than paying $10 for a bag!
Mason jars are so huge right now! Your table setting looks very pretty!
That is absolutely beautiful!! Wish I would’ve seen this before me wedding, it would’ve been perfect!!
This turned out great for you! My mother-in-law is obsessed with burlap right now. It’s all the rage. 🙂
The flowers don’t look like a weed to me. I think they’re pretty. 🙂
Your tips on where to find everything for a good price are awesome! I love the whole look of the set-up too.
Your piece turned out lovely. I love decorating with Mason jars too. Our dollar store always has them in stock, so they are my go to when I need more jars for decorating.
So beautiful for a table display. Would make for a great wedding tabletop.
Pretty tablescape!! I love the jars and the decor you have on them. Shabby chic is such a fun style to decorate with. Sometimes you can go as far as “primitive” with it, and it’s still cute!
I will be passing this on to one of my best friends that is getting hitched soon! I love the shabby chic look!
Very pretty centerpieces! I love how you broke down the cost per table. Also, I think I need some of that burlap for my crafty supply stash!
That is a great tablescape for a cheap price! I’m loving the different decorations for the mason jars.
That turned out beautiful! I don’t have a lot of decor in my house with 3 pets and a clumsy ( 😉 ) 9 yr-old. But its nice to know you can make things cheaply and not worry so much if they were to get broken.
That is afforable and beautiful! Great for a wedding reception or shower!
Great for a wedding decor! I love table scapes!
What an awesome set up. That is totally my style too!
This is beautiful. I did this theme for my wedding.
Great way to save some money and have a cute tablescape. I love having money to spend elsewhere.
Oh how pretty is that! I think the burlap and gold would be great for Christmas time.
This is so pretty. I love that you can create awesome looks on a budget.
It actually came out great and you did an amazing job. It’s rather beautiful. I wish I had your talent. 🙂
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