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What are some ways to do my vision

But not spend heaps? I like the long tables and lots and lots of candles and fruit

Question Asked: 31/07/2025

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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Claire Victoria Wedding Design
Claire Victoria Wedding Design

(2) · Cairns / Port Douglas / Atherton Tablelands

Posted: 1/09/2025

You can absolutely create a beautiful, atmospheric wedding with long tables, candles, and fruit without spending a fortune. Here are some ideas to keep it elegant but budget-friendly:

  • Long Tables – Use simple trestle tables and plain hired tablecloths (or see if you can purchase cheap tablecloths locally)
  • Candles – Mix pillar candles, taper candles, and tea lights in bulk. Place them in simple glass holders or even recycled jars and bottles. Grouping candles together at different heights instantly creates a luxe look.  Do you know anyone that might have old candles?
  • Fruit as Décor – Look out for seasonal fruit thats the chepest - or possibly visit a market where you might get it cheper? (Rusty market in Cairns drastcially reduces everything on as Sunday afternoon)  Think grapes, pomegranates, citrus, or apples - whatever is abundant and colourful. 
  • DIY Touches 
    • Use mismatched plates and glassware (borrow, thrift, or hire) to add to the charm
    • Place fruit at each setting as a name card holder or favour (like a peach with a tag)

 

Hope that helps :-)

Kind regards

Claire Victoria x

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Byron Wedding Vine
Byron Wedding Vine

(0) · Far North Coast / Byron Bay / Lismore

Posted: 2/08/2025

As a caterer I suggest doing shared feasting platters down the tables - not only does it do the job of filling your guests, it can also be decoration. Speak to your caterer about provifing generous serves on each platter, garnishes can get creative, and consider sourcing platters in line with your aesthetic - perhaps your caterer has, or you can source yourselves - eg Kmart has very afforable good looking options. 

KTM Event Management
KTM Event Management

(4) · Canberra & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 1/08/2025

Hi,

  • Small budget? We can still create an elegant look
  • Use of candles (LED or real), fruits & faux florals
  • Create a vision board to bring your ideas to life
  • Check our website or contact us to see available products ktmevents.com.au

Thank you!
KTM Events Team

Blueys Event Hire
Blueys Event Hire

(19) · Blue Mountains & Surrounds

Posted: 1/08/2025

Hi

There are a few different ways to approach this. To start with, hiring instead of buying could be a great way to save some money.

We also recommend putting together a vision board to help bring your ideas to life. If you’re looking for inspiration, feel free to check out our socials:

  • https://www.instagram.com/blueyseventhire/
  • https://www.instagram.com/penny_lane_studio/

Kind regards,
The Team at Blueys Event Hire

Fern & Ko.
Fern & Ko.

(3) · Melbourne and surrounding suburbs

Posted: 1/08/2025

Hi,  

If you have a small budget and we still can make it look elegant with

candles fruits and some faux florals.  it's a great concept adding fruits and my sugessetion is to mix with touch of florals to look grand

and mix with candles (options led or real candles)

please feel free to contact us or a if you wish to see the products available 

Thank you

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