Organizing a wedding can quickly become very expensive .
Especially if you want an original decor for the place of reception.
If you're looking for ideas on how to stay on budget, IKEA is your best ally.
We often think of IKEA for its ingenious furniture, but this store is also a gold mine for organizing a wedding.
Many IKEA items can be diverted from use to tastefully decorate your wedding.
Need ideas for seating your guests? There are. Mood lights? There are. A nice decor for the table? There are also.
So instead of spending loads of money decorating your wedding venue, here are 16 IKEA items to save on your budget. Watch:
Use this very clever IKEA frame:it's called "Tolsby". It costs less than €1. It can be used both to indicate to your guests where to sit on the tables or on the gift table.
Find a nice paper to cover the frame. Insert the table number into the frame or use a chalk marker to write directly on the glass. You can also paint this small frame according to your desires. Gold is a perfectly glamorous option that really elevates your setting.
These vintage-inspired glass "Korken" bottles cost €1.29. They bring a sophisticated touch to the tables. Group them with objects of different heights on trays for your centerpieces. You can also paint them with pastel colors and vinyl stickers for table numbers.
These small pots called "Skurar" cost between 2.5 and 9 €. They look like they were created especially for weddings with their delicate lace details. The intricate cutouts have been designed to give a nice light. You can also make flower arrangements there.
Want a nice sign to welcome your guests, but the price tag isn't right? Take a MÅLA easel (€19) and customize it as you wish. You can give it a rustic look or paint it white for a more classic approach. If you're not a fan of your handwriting, download some pretty fonts and have them printed at the scale you want, then go over them with a chalk marker.
Do you want a light or whimsical atmosphere? These $15 round "Solvinden" lanterns give off a soft, pleasant glow. They can decorate an entire room. Decorate them with ribbons to give them a festive look, or add greenery to create a green sphere.
To serve as a panel or for a very decorative photo support, this baroque style frame Ung Drill €26 moves away from the traditional aesthetics of IKEA. Paint it any color and hang it on a tree for example. If you are looking for a square model, here is one. With chalkboard paint, it can be used as a direction sign or even a mirror.
Serve your cocktails on a serving trolley (€59) painted gold. It can be used to put signs or family pictures, or other decorative elements on its 2 shelves. Do you prefer a more natural wooden trolley? Look at this one. This piece will fit fabulously into your wedding hall decor. After the party, it will always serve and bring back good memories.
Use everyday objects in unexpected ways:it's a way to have a laid-back aesthetic. This €6 pitcher looks perfect on a country table with lots of flowers. Simply tie a ribbon and position the table number on the front. Put flowers in the pitcher for your centerpieces.
These £8.5 Borrby lanterns are perfect for lighting the way to the bar at outdoor entertaining. They can also be used as central vases with lots of flowers. These square lanterns are available in black and white and in 2 different sizes. They are easy to paint with a spray can for a personalized and original look.
Use these $5 sheers to create beautiful ceremony decor, hide a wall you don't like, or create soft light through windows. I love this decoration where the tulle has been tied on a rope for a ceremony. You can also hang a light garland behind the tulle for a more sparkling effect.
Tealight candles are usually placed in small candle holders. But these €6 candle holders put them on a pedestal. The glass legs give a festive look and the raised light gives the same glow as the candles.
If cloth napkins give you nightmares, opt for this pack of 4 Elly tea towels for €4. They offer a variety of possibilities:a laid-back garden party or a boho-chic space. Tie them with string and slip in a menu to make an original table decoration. Mix and match the set of 4 coordinating designs for an eclectic yet tasteful result.
Alvine Spets lace curtains at €13 can be transformed into table runners. Cut them to fit the table, or drape them. Alternate the table runners with or without tablecloths to keep their spirit airy and elegant.
Perfect to put on your chairs, these £21 sheepskins add a bit of softness and are perfect for a winter wedding. Plus, they'll look great in your home after the wedding.
IKEA sells a multitude of vases for flowers but I admit that I particularly love these vases. They are inspired by old milk bottles. They are very elegant to highlight the flowers of the ceremony. But that's not all. You can also hang them on the chairs along the aisle at the Church or group them as centerpieces in place of classic vases.
Create personalized glasses by having your new family name or guest names engraved. Use Svalka Wine (€4.5 for 6) and champagne (€4.5 for 6) glasses. That's a nice personal touch!
