Simple

When it comes to weddings, people don't typically go for pared down and really simple. (The rule for weddings being more is more.) But look how simple and stunning those plain bud vases are with simple white linens and then the punchy graphic pop of those hot pink dahlias. Not only that, but this would be soo easy to do for your diy-ers, and really inexpensive for those on a tight budget. I imagine this in an industrial loft style wedding, or in a really understated venue with a lot of white, and the hot pink could easily be exchanged for any other color to make your wedding's statement. Ka-chow.

Summary: modern, cheap and easy, the best of all possible worlds.

Vases from Ikea for $1.99. Table photo from the Green Wedding Shoes blog.