Last week I went on a spending spree at one of my favorite stores – Michael’s. Whatever the theme of your wedding, and regardless of when your wedding is during the year, as Christine has already mentioned, you can always make use of Christmas decorations!
Baubles are probably my favorite for using in weddings, and are available in tons of colors. You can fill up a tall clear vase with baubles that fit your theme and use them as centerpieces – just make sure the tops of them aren’t visible from the outside so they look like regular balls and not Christmas decorations! These balls can also be used to create a wedding wreath, perhaps with some fake or real flowers included too.
Baskets are also usually on clearance around new years, and these can be used for holding programs, rose petals (think flower girls), and bathroom supplies.
If the theme of your wedding is either red, silver, or green, finding ribbons and wrapping paper that are on Christmas clearance are also good finds – just make sure to get patterns that aren’t adorned with Christmas trees or other obvious Christmas patterns.
Another thing to stock up on is tape that’s on clearance – double sided is especially handy, but you’re more likely to find gift wrapping tape. Depending on what you’re doing for favors or thank you gifts, this can be especially useful.
"Love" Garland from the $1 section at Target last year
We’re now getting closer to Valentine’s day, so that means everywhere you go, you’ll find cute/kitschy heart adorned candy, decorations, and kitchen products. If you’re hosting a bridal shower or bachelorette party sometime this year, Valentines Day is a great time to stock up on bits and pieces for the party! Keep an eye on Target’s $1 section for some great buys! Last year I found a silicone heart shaped icecube tray in that section and I included it with my sister’s bridal shower gift. I also found a red glitter heart garland which I used at the entrance to her bacherlorette party.
Valentine's Day M&M's are great for bachelorette parties and bridal showers.
Have you used holiday ornaments in a wedding before? Share how you have used them, or intend to use them!
Tags: bachelorette, decorating, diy, holidays, shower, wedding
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