Lets face it weddings are pricey! Costs add up quickly and brides are always looking for areas to save money in. Décor is a great place to start. There are millions of DIY ideas and cheap ways to bring down that budget. One idea we love is repurposing items you already have to make some household item wedding décor! So… to start take a look around your home, friends homes, in thrift shops and flea markets and start gathering items you can transform into décor for your wedding.

Here’s are our top 5 favorite ideas for household item wedding décor!

1. Use old plates, platters or vases to create to fashion cupcake or desert stands!

2. Wine corks work great for escort cards or even filling a glass vase to make a creative centerpiece.

3. Mason jars! There are a million things you can do with your old mason jars. Fill them with a candle, sand, or flowers and decorate the outside to match your wedding theme and colors!

4. Find a set of old vintage drawers and use them for cards at your reception table or even set them up on your dessert table to hold different dessert choices. This will really add to a rustic, vintage-themed wedding.

5. Use old photos, maps, or special paper to put together your own personalized garlands or turn into coasters!