Facebook Marketplace Finds - Festival Theme

Venturing into the world of sustainable choices, frugal elegance, and creative inspiration, I decided to put Facebook Marketplace to the test by using it as my only source for a vibrant, festival-themed wedding in my local area. Here are some of my top finds:

(Note, these items have been used to illustrate the versatility of buying second hand, and were available in my local area over an extended period of time).

Colourful hand fans - £90 for 150

Perfect for a summer wedding, these fabric/bamboo fans double up as fun favours.

Handmade floral centrepiece - £20

This was sold alongside a number of other matching wedding decor pieces.

Essence of Australia Wedding dress - £500

With beautiful detailing, this size 14 dress could be altered to fit.

Lantern candle holder - £3

A small decorative piece to add to a colourful display.

Tall stem glass vases - £5 each

This mix of colourful would make for fun centrepieces or table decor.

Colourful fabric bunting - £3/metre

Handmade and sold by the metre, with up to 80 metres available.

Four large wooden display boards - £100

Custom made from old pallets, each board is 2m x 1m.

Yarn wrapped display tree - £10

This 50cm tall colourful tree could be used as a memory tree, or for a quirky seating plan.

Festival hats - £40

Made from recycled saris, these colourful hats would make great photobooth props.

Flower crowns - £1-£2 each

Perfect for bridesmaids, flower girls or as cute photobooth props.

Dried flowers, grasses and feathers - £60

Twenty displays including peacock and other feathers.