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    Shrinking violets they're not. If you want to make your grand entrance even grander, opt for this punch-drunk bouquet, made from bell-shaped paper ornaments that have been trimmed. The 5- and 9-inch Westminster bells are available at partycheap.com.

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    Altar It

    We're pretty sure "cloud nine" was coined for a moment like this. Imagine saying "I do" under a fluttering canopy of honeycomb garlands. Leaf garlands, bulkpartysupplies.com. "Karalyn" dress, Vineyard Collection, vineyardcollection.com. "Picador" heels, Christian Louboutin. Jacket, pants, and tie, J.Crew. Shirt, Brooks Brothers. "Consul" shoes, Church's English Shoes, 800-221-4540. "Bella Vita" engagement ring, Ritani. Men's band, Tacori.

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    Great Wall

    Simple streamers may have looked delightful at your prom, but for your wedding, you'll want to upgrade to these buoyant, intricately designed versions. Hang them en masse, and you've got a chic way to decorate a champagne bar -- or any focal point that needs more oomph. Leaf garlands, arcade garlands, pageant garlands, at bulkpartysupplies.com.
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    Dressy Skirt

    Whether you plan to dine at a sweetheart table or with your loved ones at a head table, this paper table skirt ensures you and your groom will be sitting pretty. To make it, open tissue fans halfway and attach with double-sided tape to the underside of the table. Drape a sheer tablecloth over the table to soften the look. Tissue fan, bulkpartysupplies.com.
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    White Night

    The easy way to get a super-elegant look? Adorn your tables with crystal everything. The easy and inexpensive way? Dress up your tables with our paper lanterns fashioned from white honeycomb tissue ornaments. (Underneath are tall, flame-safe glass cylinders.) Tissue fans, bulkpartysupplies.com. 14" and 19" paper daisy, Cultural Intrigue, lunabazaar.com.
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    Think Pink

    You want to decorate your cake, but you're not so skilled with the pastry bag? No problem. Just order up a tiered cake covered in fondant, and deck each layer with paper ornaments. Any way you slice it, it's a budget-conscious, style-savvy idea. Leaf garland, bulkpartysupplies.com. 5" and 9" Westminster bells, partycheap.com.

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    Have a Ball

    Paper chandeliers of tissue orbs stapled to narrow ribbon and hung from the ceiling will elicit oohs and aahs from your guests and maybe even a few delighted squeals -- the perfect, happy soundtrack for your big day. The 12-, 14-, and 19-inch tissue balls are available at bulkpartysupplies.com.

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    Curtain Call

    Just as every good story needs a memorable ending, so too does your wedding. Create a theatrical -- and cheerful -- conclusion to the event by dressing up the exit with long, romantic garlands that brush the floor. A bright pop of color will heighten the drama. Leaf garlands, bulkpartysupplies.com.
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    Centerpieces

    Create this simple centerpiece by attaching a painted dowel rod -- 3/8-inch in diameter and approximately 18 inches long -- to a store-bought tissue ball, available at bulkpartysupplies.com. Stick the dowel rod in an urn, and hold it in place by packing the urn tightly with crumpled paper.

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  • vintagebridetobe
    29 Jan, 2012

    I love all these ideas so much!

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  • curlytop20
    25 Jul, 2011

    I really like the bouquet, cake and entrance idea but I went to both websites and could not find any of the pretty garlands or flowers featured here.

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  • cavelle
    18 Feb, 2010

    lovely centerpiece great idea

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  • candicemcgeesa
    18 Feb, 2010

    Oh my goodness - I have to do this for my wedding - any idea who sells these in South Africa?

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  • KimR42
    25 Aug, 2009

    Are there instructions for the white candle centerpieces? In the magazine, it says that it is included on the website, but I cannot access. Thanks!

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  • simpleelegance1
    11 Aug, 2009

    love the paper topiaries for centerpieces, simple, inexpensive and elegant

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  • zmoreira
    27 Jul, 2009

    What is the best way to hang the 12 feet paper garlands? Since I can't use tape these garlands I'm trying to figure out how to hang them.

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  • karysma7
    15 Jul, 2009

    happy to see budget-friendly ideas that still look elegant!

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  • MarryWise
    15 Jun, 2009

    Love these decoration ideas! it's cheap but chearful and stylish!
    Brigitte Mes
    Wedding planner

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