I like this but with lemons instead of limes. Not sure how it fits with the ideas above, but...
I really like the effect of lots of candles. Perhaps if I fill the little votives with peas (see below) so they look nice in the day and at night. I also like the effect of a runner.
Are these peonies? I like them. Not the silver vase. But the effect.
This looks very pretty. I think they are Dahlia's. It looks like 10 or so stems.
Hydragneas are also very cool...
I want to have some really small lower vases/ single flowers. Again I think this is a Dahlia.
This is kind of fun. I could find wrapping paper that I like and wrap tin cans of different varieties and use those as vases... don't know if I like it better then ecclectic vases, but it's fun.
This is very sweet
I don't love the entire centerpiece. But I love the peas. Yes those are peas in the vases. v cool
Some of the pieces: Bud vases from Ikea $1.99 each
Vases and tall candle holder set. $5.99 for the three of them.
Votive holders $1.29 for 4!
288 Unscented Ivory Votive Candles - 10 HourIvory unscented ten hour votive candles. Great for restaurants, hotels and weddings. 1.75 inches tall x 1.375 inces wide at the bottom. 10 hour burn time. 288 candles per case. $38.00 http://www.acandleco.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/1316
I like the idea of scouring thrift stores for bud vases galore. But I like having some store bought vases that are the same on every table to unify things. And maybe along those lines I should have the votive holders be all the same to unify...
If you know of anywhere or find anywhere cheaper to get the vases and such please comment.
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My thoughts... mason jars are still great, but for the more eclectic, fun and cheap reasons, I like the mix of small bud vases. Also, the wrapping paper on tins is great, we would want to do a test run and make sure the paper stays secure, but you could find tins, or go free style and use soup cans of varing sizes and voila!
As for the flowers, have you checked to see whats in season in April, or if that would be an issue with any of those varieties?
oh yeah and I love love love the fruit and veggies in the vases, cheap fun pop of color!
i like the idea of a lot of candles and a runner going down the middle..looks classic and depending on what flowers are in season, put single flowers in small vases along the table as well. i also like the idea of fruit/veggies used in vases. what time are you planning on having the wedding?
I love the bottom one with the peas! The white & green & yellow are so fresh & pretty! Simple flower arrangements with different sized vases & votives are so fun! Plus, you don't need to hire a florist! We had a wholesale discount flower place get our flowers, and had friends arrange them (props to Jenny!!)
I got tons of crazy cheap stuff at Mosketel's in downtown LA (basically skid row). It's a discount Michael's. I'll come with you to the 'Hood, if you can wait until Thanksgiving =)
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