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Need to decorate your wedding on a budget?

Make this DIY wedding centerpiece out of upcycled bottles and save $$.

wedding centerpieces

When youre planning a wedding, theres a ton of those little things you oughta take care of.

Im not talking about the big stuff like the cake, the dress, or the flowers, no.

Thats why this DIY wedding centerpiece is perfect.

DIY Wedding Centerpiece Out of Upcycled Bottles

Its easy-to-make, cost-effective, and youre basically just upcycling old bottles into something super elegant and beautiful.

Dont skip this stepif your bottles have dirt or grease on them, itll ruin your decor.

Step 1

it’s possible for you to start by unraveling the cotton cord.

bottle centerpiece with candle

Then, grab your cord and stick it on the glue.

Hold it in place for a couple of moments so that it sticks.

Step 2

Next, grab your glue gun and continue to apply glue around the base.

wedding centerpiece with flowers

Bring the cord around till you reach the point where you started.

Simply continue to layer glue over the first round of cord and follow it up with another layer.

Step 3

Continue to glue the cord and work your way up the bottle.

craft supplies

You dont have to be precise or symmetrical.

If you want something chunky and rustic, feel free to overlap the cords, as seen here.

Cut the end of the string and then apply a dab of hot glue.

beads and ribbon

Now press the end of the cord down, making sure you blend it into the previous layer.

Step 6

Then, go ahead and wrap another bottle the same way you did this one.

Youll have two gorgeous-looking, boho-chic bottles.

glueing bottle

Step 7

But were not quite done just yet.

A centrepiece is more than just a couple of vases.

it’s crucial that you set the scene, so to speak.

wrapping string on bottle

Grab your wooden slice base.

Arrange the bottles atop the wooden stand.

you could hot glue the bottom of the glass and stick it onto the base, if you like.

wrapping bottle with string

Stick the second bottle onto the base, too.

Next, wrap soe jute ribbon around it.

But you know what, theres one thing thats still missing and thats the number cards for the table.

string on bottle

So Fret not, Ive got you covered.

Next, fold that strip in half to make a place card like you see here.

Step 10

Decorate your card any way you like.

glueing string to bottle

you’re free to use a decorative border punch hole to cut out a nice strip of filigree.

Afterward, it’s possible for you to also draw on the cards if youre good at it!

Step 11

Next, you have to number the cards you just made.

wrapping bottle with string

There are different ways to do that, as well; just look at these pictures for inspiration!

For this particular card, just stencil the number in bold font and fill it in with a marker.

Now, string a few pearly beads.

wrapping string around bottle

Make tiny incisions to either side of the card at the top and string the beads through it.

Then, just string some ribbon through it, and voila!

Add a few sprigs of babys breath, reed, or pampas grass to bring the entire arrangement together!

wrapping string around bottle

How Much Do Wedding Centerpieces Usually Cost?

On average, a wedding centerpiece can cost anywhere between $100 to $450.

Thats depending on the arrangement you pick as well as the number of tables there are.

wrapping string on bottle

There are for the florals, alone.

Usually, any other addition like candles, plants, or knick-knacks will cost extra.

How cool is that?

string wrapped bottle

wrapping brown string on top

holding two bottles

wood slice

bottle on wood slice

glueing bottom of bottle

two bottles on wood

glueing candle

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DIY wedding centerpiece