Say buh-bye to plain, white linen table cloths. Brides with bucks are decorating their tables with fabrics that look like wedding gowns--beaded or embroidered cloth, satins, organzas and chiffons. As you can see, this ups the elegance factor a bunch! These spectacular spreads up the budget, too. Angie Stephens of Chair Covers & Linens says your basic linen tablecloths rent from about $6.50 to $18. Exotic fabrics and prints rent for up to $75.

Here's some good news! If you decide to splurge on your wedding tablecloths, you can save money on elegant wedding favors that will complement the setting beautifully. Put your favorite photograph in this lovely, gold, beaded frame or use it as a place card holder. Another exquisite option is the Calla Lily Bottle Stopper, with a touch of gold in the center.