I’ve been to so many weddings where the flowers take center stage. And to be honest, it’s pretty great to see gorgeous blooms tucked in every corner, dripping off every detail. BUT, that type of decor isn’t always in the budget, especially these days. So today, we are chatting about centerpieces that are gorgeous, but in just about every example, they are also largely affordable or DIY-able.

One way to really trim your budget is to hop on the teeny-tiny vases trend.

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Another really great way to bring textures, colors and even prints into your wedding style is to use a box to house your flowers. Whether it’s a great old wooden box that you scored at a flea market or paper boxes covered in your favorite fabric, a box will add an unexpected touch to your decor that will really go a long way…

Top Row Left to Right: boxes by Artfool and...

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One of my very favorite ways to add a punch of color to your decor is through fabulously chic, colored vases. Whether they are rich in golds and silvers or they are a bit more funky in teal blues and pinks, this collection of colored containers should inspire you to think creatively when designing your centerpieces…

Flowers Clockwise from Top Left: Gold vase via Nicolette Camille, blue vases photographed by Courtney of...

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Whites. There is something so beautiful about an all white palette. It just screams elegance and sophistication. Bring in some natural greens and a sweet feminine approach and the result is, well…fabulous.

All flowers by Calder Clark Designs…lovely!

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This next set is so me, it’s hard to imagine any centerpiece any prettier…

Clockwise from Top Left: Image by Jessamyn Harris, Image by Karen Wise, Image by Heather Forsythe, Image by Our Labor of Love with floral design by Amber Fouts

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Loving this next centerpiece…simple limes immersed in water, accented with the fabulous brocade votive holders.

LOVE. These were sent to me by the oh-so-talented Caroline of Events by Caroline!

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I am almost afraid to tell you just how much I love Blue Moon Events because it just might be one of my best kept secrets. Seriously. The eye candy that is contained in each of their galleries, is honestly as good as it gets. From perfect Southern style weddings to pristine beach side affairs, Calder Clark Designs is definitely my new obsession. Just make sure to click “more photos” within each gallery to get the full effect.

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People always ask me how I choose the weddings and ideas that I write about on Style Me Pretty. The truth is, it happens way more organically than many people realize. I usually start thinking about the next day’s posts at night, though I don’t solidify anything until the morning that it goes live. And oftentimes, I don’t have anything at all planned for the day when I wake up in the morning.

Which was exactly the case today. I am still playing catch-up from being...

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Think of planning your wedding as a practice run for marriage. The way you handle stress and disagreements now can set a pattern for dealing with future conflicts, so work out differences and establish solid communication skills. Brought to you by bridalguide.com. And, check out Style Me Pretty’s style tips on Bridal Guide!

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September 2008 … “Hurricane Hannah is headed directly to the Carolina’s … Hannah is now the fourth hurricane-strength storm of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season …  Hannah popped up just as Hurricane Gustav weakened … Tropical Storm Hannah seemed to be losing steam late yesterday, but is now being projected to gain hurricane strength again before reaching the Carolina’s … on Friday, September 5th.”

what to do … what to...

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It’s time to announce the five winners in the Pancake & Franks giveaway. The answers were all enormously thoughtful and inspiring, some that I have heard…others brand new. It’s just so great to hear how brides are striving to create a beautiful, environmentally sound wedding.

So, without further ado…the winners are: alex, heather, diana, ksw and monica! Girls, if you are one of the winners...

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Thank you so much to Kelly and Christopher for sharing their absolutely beautiful day with us! I think that I speak for all of us when I say that it was, well…inspiring. And, a huge thank you to Kitty and Craig of Twin Lens for sending us these beautiful images. They speak volumes as to just how talented you guys are!

From Kelly, the bride…

We served cigars in honor of my late father who was an avid cigar...

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We feature so many gorgeous weddings on Style Me Pretty. From chic and modern to elegant and traditional, each wedding seems to really have a personality of its own. And to be honest, that is exactly why I love today’s real wedding…the ridiculously lovely couple, the incredibly warm decor and the hugely personal details that the pair infused into literally every corner. It’s simply delicious.

the lovely photographs were shot by...

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I am just loving today’s featured wedding…mostly because of the quiet elegance that the couple exudes. But, also because of the wonderfully touching details that they brought into their decor. The photographs were all sent to us by Kitty and Craig of Twin lens…a hugely talented husband and wife team out of New Mexico.

From the bride…

I asked Christopher’s mom and sisters to make him a Yodel cake for his groom’s cake.  Not exactly organic, but...

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We are featuring the loveliest real wedding today…two ballerinas, whose sense of style and creativity influence every single detail. And the team at Twin Lens Images captured the night to perfection.

More from the bride, Kelly…

We set out to create a glowing, cozy, organic and most importantly, personal wedding peppered with details that represented us as a couple.  As a motif, we used a stick figure drawing...

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