Thrift Store Finds that Make a Gorgeous Wedding

by Chelsea in — Updated January 31, 2020

Most brides these days have to be budget-conscious. In a perfect world, all brides would be able to purchase the best of the best and the most expensive. However, having a tight budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beauty or even quality. Check out these amazing thrift store finds that can come together to make a simply breathtaking wedding.

White Linens and Lace

 

linens

These are very common to find around thrift stores; tablecloths, linen napkins, lace items, etc. They are usually only priced for a few dollars each, depending upon where you’re shopping, but you can almost always get them for a good deal.

Photo by Antique Style | antiquestyle.blogspot.com
Photo by Antique Style | antiquestyle.blogspot.com

As you can see, with just a little love and care, these thrift store find can make your reception tables look simply stunning.

China Teacups and Saucers

Whether they’re the only surviving teacup and saucer from a set or part of a gift the recipient didn’t care for, teacups and saucers always end up at thrift stores.

Photo by Selene Studies Abroad | selenestudiesabroad.wordpress.com
Photo by Selene Studies Abroad | selenestudiesabroad.wordpress.com

They look absolutely brilliant when a different one is placed at each table setting, but also work very well for a tea or coffee bar at a wedding reception.

Photo by Homes and Antiques | homesandantiques.com
Photo by Homes and Antiques | homesandantiques.com

Vases

This is another thing most thrift stores have in abundance – vases of all colors, styles, and sizes. Most of the time, you can get these for extremely low prices. The great thing about these vases is that you can spray paint them whatever color you’d like.

Photo by H is for Handmade | hisforhandmade.blogspot.com
Photo by H is for Handmade | hisforhandmade.blogspot.com

So, a collection of mismatched and even ugly vases can quickly be turned into a collection of beautiful vases that are perfect for creating a breathtaking wedding centerpiece.

Photo by Sunkissed Botanics | sunkissedbotanics.blogspot.com
Photo by Sunkissed Botanics | sunkissedbotanics.blogspot.com

 

Vintage Dining Chairs

Vintage dining chairs were stronger and just better quality than the ones made today, and mismatched chairs can be just as beautiful at a wedding reception as the mismatched china cups.

Photo by Something Vintage | my.somethingvintagerentals.com
Photo by Something Vintage | my.somethingvintagerentals.com

Keep an eye out for strong mismatched chairs that will suit your needs and to create a uniform look, spray paint them all the same color and use the same color seat cushions.

Photo by Chairs with Character | chairswithcharacter.wordpress.com
Photo by Chairs with Character | chairswithcharacter.wordpress.com

These are just a few of the wonderful thrift store finds that brides have used to make their inexpensive weddings look absolutely beautiful. Let us know what you think of these ideas in the comments below!

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