Ok, I know its my day and I can do whatever I want :) BUT I'd like to know your opinion of my centerpiece idea...
The reception is in our backyard, so there are several large potted flowers throughout...for the tables this is what I'm thinking....
I bought a lot of Moroccan blue table lanterns (1 for each table, 5 to hang from various tree branches in the yard)...I will have 3 matted photographs (size will vary) at each table- the lantern will be the highest point of the table and the photos will surround it...the only floral element will be flower petals on the table...
by not using flowers as the focal point, will it look "off"? Thanks for your opinions!
Are flowers necessary for my wedding reception?
I like your idea it's very personalized :) No, flowers are not necessary by any means. I have seen all sorts of centerpieces out there that do not have a single flower. I think lanterns are a neat alternative.
No idea what my centerpiece is yet. It'll involve a candle and some origami paper.
Reply:I dont think it will look off at all..especialy since you said there are large potted flowers.
The lanterns sound like they would be beautiful.
At our wedding we didnt hae any flowers and it looked fine in the pictures, we had kinda big square candles at the tables.
Hope your day is wonderful!
Reply:I work with wedding consultants on a day to day basis, and your idea sounds beautiful. Many of the weddings today are not traditional by any means. So go for it.
Reply:I didn't have any flowers at my wedding except the ones for people - bouqets and corsages.
Reply:You do not need floral centerpieces on each table. The lanterns sound like a great idea!
Reply:first off, you never said what the photographs are of...are they framed? how tall is the lantern?
Reply:I think it sounds great. It will look alright without the flowers in my opinion. You don't want to overdue it right?
Reply:yes its fine...
just dont be trashy and have fake flowers!
Reply:No I dont think it will look off.
I have seen so many lovely wedding centerpeices that had no flowers at all. Sounds like you have a good hold on it, I am sure it will turn out perfectly!
Good luck!
Reply:no you don't have to use flowers,think about trying some kind of fruit arrangement....... or candles are always a good choice
Reply:you don't have to have flowers--live or fake. If you have an idea for some other type of decoration then go for it.
BTW: I haven't been to very many weddings that used flowers as their centerpiece for the tables. Some used candles, some did an artful arrangement of disposable cameras for everyone to take pictures. Some used origami.
Reply:I don't think so. I was in a wedding several years ago, and they did not have floral centerpieces. (I think they did some sort of candle arrangement.) I don't remember thinking anything looked odd without flowers, you just notice what IS there.
Reply:No, flowers are not necessary for the reception. It is simply a matter of personal preference. Some girls hate flowers and don't even want to carry a bouquet...
I think that your idea sounds really nice. If you want to you could also place a few candles on the tables as well...like these: http://www.hotref.com/category/20/heart-...
Another idea that I saw, which was cute if you can pull it off, but I saw a wedding that had a lantern them. The girl had the cake shaped into a lantern...it actually looked pretty cool; but it all depends on what you like.
Either way i think it will be beautiful...just a little bit of rose petals will make it look lovely.
Reply:Sounds pretty. I didn't use flowers for centerpieces at our wedding (used candles) and it looked great.
Reply:No it sounds beautiful just the way you have it planned. You have more of the nature element because you are having it outdoors.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Can someone give me a ballpark for wedding flowers?
My fiance and I are crunching numbers for our wedding/reception. I would want a SIMPLE bouquet, not a big flower person for me and my 4 bridesmaids. Plus we would need boutiners (sp?) for then men. If we have at the venue I want (a mansion). They have a TON of floral and candles already set up for our ceremony and reception so we would only need the flowers mentioned above. If we have it at a hotel ballroom (ceremony and reception) I would think we would have to pay for some flower or greenery for the ceremony site and the centerpieces (about 15 tables) as well. Can someone give me a ballpark figure? I'm trying to convince my fiance that the extra we pay for the mansion we would save in floral. (They will set up ALL our stuff for us at the mansion, wo we would not a florist to come, we could just pick up the flowers at Sam's)
Can someone give me a ballpark for wedding flowers?
(We stole ours from Wrigley Field)
Reply:Go to the Costco web site, they have great quality flowers and very reasonable.
Reply:5 bridesmaids
5 groomsmen
bride/groom
parents/grandparent/gift bearers/
readers/2-flowergirls
2 church arrangements
$800
Reply:Met Stadium, if it were still standing instead of the Mega Mall.
Reply:Depends on where you are located. Larger cities normally charge more that a local rural florist. I'm a very creative person and I am doing my own flowers for my 8-8-08 wedding. If you order from www.bigrose.com you can get 250 roses for $199.00 plus free FedEX delivery! Good luck and I hope you have a wonderful and happy life together.
Reply:are you doing silk or real flowers?
i was just going to say use sams for bulk flowers and diy them
or go to your local grocery stores floral dpt and crunch numbers with the staff.
bring pics of what you want.
use carnations and larger but more inexpensive flowers if possible. less roses more gerbera type thinking.
get a hand tied bouquet of gerberas, tulips and greenery for you, your bms can have the same style but just gerberas and greenery. guys boutinners can be just carnations with a sprig of babys breath and some greenery
if your ceremony site realllly doesn't need flowers bcse it's naturally pretty- skip it.
centerpieces... depending on what you want can be very inexpensive-
here are a few ideas of ones that shouldn't cost much do to- and will keep your flower budget low
http://www.flowerscents1.com/images/CENT...
you can rent vases from a lot of florists... use calla lilies, gerbera or tulips for this look. add greenery if you want
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
again use tulips and gerberas, maybe a few carnations and lots of inexpensive greenery for this look.
http://www.wildrosehall.com/pictures/Tal...
any in season flowering branch can be used for this. just stick them in the top of the vase
oh don't forget to post on craigslist or your local yahoo freecycle group that you are looking for xyz type vase or glassware for your centerpieces. many new brides are happy to unload their wedding left overs for free or cheap.
Can someone give me a ballpark for wedding flowers?
(We stole ours from Wrigley Field)
Reply:Go to the Costco web site, they have great quality flowers and very reasonable.
Reply:5 bridesmaids
5 groomsmen
bride/groom
parents/grandparent/gift bearers/
readers/2-flowergirls
2 church arrangements
$800
Reply:Met Stadium, if it were still standing instead of the Mega Mall.
Reply:Depends on where you are located. Larger cities normally charge more that a local rural florist. I'm a very creative person and I am doing my own flowers for my 8-8-08 wedding. If you order from www.bigrose.com you can get 250 roses for $199.00 plus free FedEX delivery! Good luck and I hope you have a wonderful and happy life together.
Reply:are you doing silk or real flowers?
i was just going to say use sams for bulk flowers and diy them
or go to your local grocery stores floral dpt and crunch numbers with the staff.
bring pics of what you want.
use carnations and larger but more inexpensive flowers if possible. less roses more gerbera type thinking.
get a hand tied bouquet of gerberas, tulips and greenery for you, your bms can have the same style but just gerberas and greenery. guys boutinners can be just carnations with a sprig of babys breath and some greenery
if your ceremony site realllly doesn't need flowers bcse it's naturally pretty- skip it.
centerpieces... depending on what you want can be very inexpensive-
here are a few ideas of ones that shouldn't cost much do to- and will keep your flower budget low
http://www.flowerscents1.com/images/CENT...
you can rent vases from a lot of florists... use calla lilies, gerbera or tulips for this look. add greenery if you want
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...
again use tulips and gerberas, maybe a few carnations and lots of inexpensive greenery for this look.
http://www.wildrosehall.com/pictures/Tal...
any in season flowering branch can be used for this. just stick them in the top of the vase
oh don't forget to post on craigslist or your local yahoo freecycle group that you are looking for xyz type vase or glassware for your centerpieces. many new brides are happy to unload their wedding left overs for free or cheap.
What is the TACKIEST center piece you have ever seen?
Just for fun and laughs
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I was talking to my friend and I told her not to buy these expenisve centerpieces because people only remember the terrible ones. She agreed and brough up the only centerpiece she remembered was a dollars store glass with flower hot glued to the glass and it was a mess. And it had a candle in it.
The DJ told people to take them home and no one did.... until the brides mother started freaking out- and people just took them home to throw out to shut her up.
My worst one I saw was a shame because the step mother of the bride said she was going to make them and she didn't have a floral fridge so everything open up and died. They tired to pick out the dead ones so it was just a block of foam with a few flowers shoved into it.
One I heard about was someone used gold fish in little bowls. They set up before the wedding- by receiption time they were all belly up.
What is the TACKIEST center piece you have ever seen?
A cousin's wedding about 10-15 years ago. Back when "Bud-Wize-Er" was popular.... She had a frog theme... horrible.
Live frogs in a terrarium on each table. Horrible Horrible Horrible!!!!
Reply:So, the centerpiece wasn't that bad. It was a fake flower arrangement, not the prettiest looking thing, but not too bad. Most definitely fake flowers, not attempting to look real. Very pretty vase.
The tackiest part? As people were leaving, someone from the table would take the centerpiece. Three people tried walking out the door, each with a piece. The mother of the groom (my husband's aunt...gulp!) basically attacked them and took the centerpieces back. She went and collected all of the centerpieces and put them by her table. Went so far as to go to some body's car to retrieve one. Why, you ask? Lucky for you someone was just that curious and asked her...SHE WAS SELLING THEM ON E-BAY!!
Don'tcha know the next week there were 20 "Gorgeous, realistic look and feel" floral arrangements on sale through E-Bay.
(And no, my husband's family is not all like this one loony aunt. Thank goodness.)
Reply:The tackiest centerpiece I've ever seen doesn't compare to some of the above. However, it was at my boyfriend's friend's wedding.
They put beta fish in a small round bowl and placed it on a bed of fake flowers. The fake flowers were small and overwhelmed by false greenery. During the reception, they went table to table and encouraged everyone to take the beta fish home. Afterward, there were about 15 homeless beta fish and piles of fake flowers/greenery. Blah.
Reply:Ok I didnt actually attend this wedding, but my sister told me about it.
They had some cheesy theme like "pot of gold" and the bridesmaids dresses were rainbow colors.
The bride of course wanted actual pots of gold for the centerpieces. There was a pot and chocolate gold coins inside! They didnt want to fill the entire thing with chocolate, so they stuffed it with newspaper and laid the coins on top. Then the whole thing was spray-painted. Apparently it was a real mess and the spray paint was rubbing off on guests hands. To top it all off, balloons in rainbow colors were attached to the pot. They blew up the balloons 2 or 3 weeks before the wedding so you can imagine what it looked like.
Reply:I personally haven't seen any bad centerpieces, but I remember noticing someone on craigslist trying to unload some hideous looking centerpieces. They were little horse carriages with ugly fake flowers glued in them. Who would want to buy that? And they were trying to sell them for close to $80 a piece!
Reply:and that is why i am not doing goldfish. i saw at one wedding the bride had plastic party favors.... like the ones you get a party city for a dollar
Reply:After laughing my crack off with those horrible tacky stories, I must said that I have not seen nothing that would compare in cheesiness, however, I would contribute with:
-Yet anothet goldfish with fake daisies on a glass vase. It didn't look bad, BUT, at the end of the night, no one took those goldfishes and (this is the tickler) the drunken groomsmen ended up drinking them alive with shots of tequila. HORRIBLE!
-Another wedding (you've seen the pictures) she had gorgeous red roses centerpieces on each table, BUT, she had a money dance (?!!!???) and bow tie pasta and salad for dinner (HELLO?????). I cannot eat rose petals for dinner. people were hungry and fighting over the rolls.
Good luck
Reply:im sympathetic to be peoples budgets... but dang!!
We went to a wedding in may... and it was on a farm, and the reception was in a community center gym. I get that, no big deal... i had problems with The centerpieces (i might be a snob for this)
They were round mirrors, on the tables. And it had fake rose petals scattered on them and Votive candles (not even in holders, just the loose ones you get in a bag of 50 at the dollar store). Which sucked was by the time cocktail hour was over and people got through the buffet line... the candles had burned out. There was even an incident with an unsupervised child seeing what would happened if you combined fake petal with flame.
Reply:The worse one was a plastic pumpkin with a few cheap flowers stuck in the center. The couple got married close to Holloween. They were so ugly that no one took them home.
Reply:The worst one I saw was another dollar store bargain. The bride thought they looked exactly the Lenox bud vases she had seen for 30 dollars each. She tied 2 Hershey's kisses in tulle and used ribbon to tie them to the neck of the vase. Then a single wimpy red rose in each. She was like "These can double as favors!" She only put one on each table though...I guess the guests were supposed to each take a nibble off the Hershey's kiss and pass it on.
Edit: Oh my gosh..I just read about the one with frogs...you have GOT to give that one 10 points! EEEKK!!!!
Reply:I don't really have any horror story, but I cringe when I read some of the others, and just think, at the time the bride %26amp; groom thought that these were absolutely adorable.
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I was talking to my friend and I told her not to buy these expenisve centerpieces because people only remember the terrible ones. She agreed and brough up the only centerpiece she remembered was a dollars store glass with flower hot glued to the glass and it was a mess. And it had a candle in it.
The DJ told people to take them home and no one did.... until the brides mother started freaking out- and people just took them home to throw out to shut her up.
My worst one I saw was a shame because the step mother of the bride said she was going to make them and she didn't have a floral fridge so everything open up and died. They tired to pick out the dead ones so it was just a block of foam with a few flowers shoved into it.
One I heard about was someone used gold fish in little bowls. They set up before the wedding- by receiption time they were all belly up.
What is the TACKIEST center piece you have ever seen?
A cousin's wedding about 10-15 years ago. Back when "Bud-Wize-Er" was popular.... She had a frog theme... horrible.
Live frogs in a terrarium on each table. Horrible Horrible Horrible!!!!
Reply:So, the centerpiece wasn't that bad. It was a fake flower arrangement, not the prettiest looking thing, but not too bad. Most definitely fake flowers, not attempting to look real. Very pretty vase.
The tackiest part? As people were leaving, someone from the table would take the centerpiece. Three people tried walking out the door, each with a piece. The mother of the groom (my husband's aunt...gulp!) basically attacked them and took the centerpieces back. She went and collected all of the centerpieces and put them by her table. Went so far as to go to some body's car to retrieve one. Why, you ask? Lucky for you someone was just that curious and asked her...SHE WAS SELLING THEM ON E-BAY!!
Don'tcha know the next week there were 20 "Gorgeous, realistic look and feel" floral arrangements on sale through E-Bay.
(And no, my husband's family is not all like this one loony aunt. Thank goodness.)
Reply:The tackiest centerpiece I've ever seen doesn't compare to some of the above. However, it was at my boyfriend's friend's wedding.
They put beta fish in a small round bowl and placed it on a bed of fake flowers. The fake flowers were small and overwhelmed by false greenery. During the reception, they went table to table and encouraged everyone to take the beta fish home. Afterward, there were about 15 homeless beta fish and piles of fake flowers/greenery. Blah.
Reply:Ok I didnt actually attend this wedding, but my sister told me about it.
They had some cheesy theme like "pot of gold" and the bridesmaids dresses were rainbow colors.
The bride of course wanted actual pots of gold for the centerpieces. There was a pot and chocolate gold coins inside! They didnt want to fill the entire thing with chocolate, so they stuffed it with newspaper and laid the coins on top. Then the whole thing was spray-painted. Apparently it was a real mess and the spray paint was rubbing off on guests hands. To top it all off, balloons in rainbow colors were attached to the pot. They blew up the balloons 2 or 3 weeks before the wedding so you can imagine what it looked like.
Reply:I personally haven't seen any bad centerpieces, but I remember noticing someone on craigslist trying to unload some hideous looking centerpieces. They were little horse carriages with ugly fake flowers glued in them. Who would want to buy that? And they were trying to sell them for close to $80 a piece!
Reply:and that is why i am not doing goldfish. i saw at one wedding the bride had plastic party favors.... like the ones you get a party city for a dollar
Reply:After laughing my crack off with those horrible tacky stories, I must said that I have not seen nothing that would compare in cheesiness, however, I would contribute with:
-Yet anothet goldfish with fake daisies on a glass vase. It didn't look bad, BUT, at the end of the night, no one took those goldfishes and (this is the tickler) the drunken groomsmen ended up drinking them alive with shots of tequila. HORRIBLE!
-Another wedding (you've seen the pictures) she had gorgeous red roses centerpieces on each table, BUT, she had a money dance (?!!!???) and bow tie pasta and salad for dinner (HELLO?????). I cannot eat rose petals for dinner. people were hungry and fighting over the rolls.
Good luck
Reply:im sympathetic to be peoples budgets... but dang!!
We went to a wedding in may... and it was on a farm, and the reception was in a community center gym. I get that, no big deal... i had problems with The centerpieces (i might be a snob for this)
They were round mirrors, on the tables. And it had fake rose petals scattered on them and Votive candles (not even in holders, just the loose ones you get in a bag of 50 at the dollar store). Which sucked was by the time cocktail hour was over and people got through the buffet line... the candles had burned out. There was even an incident with an unsupervised child seeing what would happened if you combined fake petal with flame.
Reply:The worse one was a plastic pumpkin with a few cheap flowers stuck in the center. The couple got married close to Holloween. They were so ugly that no one took them home.
Reply:The worst one I saw was another dollar store bargain. The bride thought they looked exactly the Lenox bud vases she had seen for 30 dollars each. She tied 2 Hershey's kisses in tulle and used ribbon to tie them to the neck of the vase. Then a single wimpy red rose in each. She was like "These can double as favors!" She only put one on each table though...I guess the guests were supposed to each take a nibble off the Hershey's kiss and pass it on.
Edit: Oh my gosh..I just read about the one with frogs...you have GOT to give that one 10 points! EEEKK!!!!
Reply:I don't really have any horror story, but I cringe when I read some of the others, and just think, at the time the bride %26amp; groom thought that these were absolutely adorable.
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A lawyer sues her florist.. Read and tell me your opinion.?
Elana Elbogen, a litigator at Kelley Drye in New York, married David Glatt at Cipriani 42nd St. this summer. She wasn’t happy with the floral arrangements. So she sued.
In a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed Friday against Posy Floral Design Studios in New York state court, Elbogen alleges that the florist substituted pastel pink and green hydrangeas for the dark rust and green hydrangeas that she had specified for the centerpieces. Other issues, says the lawsuit: “using wilted and/or browned flowers, leaving the event without filling half the centerpiece vases with water, and using dusty and dirty vases.” Here are stories from the NYT and NY Post.
“The use of predominantly pastel centerpieces had a significant impact on the look of the room and was entirely inconsistent with the vision the plaintiffs had bargained for,” says the lawsuit, according to the Times. They paid in advance for the flowers, which cost — yikes! — $27,435.14. After the wedding, they asked for a $4,000 refund. Now, they’re asking for $400,000 in damages.
A lawyer sues her florist.. Read and tell me your opinion.?
If you pay that much for the flowers at your wedding you deserve to get what you asked for. If what she says is true, and if she did ask for just $4000 back and the florist refused to consider it, well... A wedding is really important and wilted and brown flowers in the wrong colours would be very upsetting. And sometimes you have to ask for more than you really want just to get what you deserve. I hate that people now days tend to sue at the drop of a hat, but if someone won't negotiate and they are in the wrong, what other choice is there. Role over and play dead? Let people walk all over you? The florist contracted to perform a service and did not live up to her end of the deal.
Reply:Well, we are a sue happy society.
In a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed Friday against Posy Floral Design Studios in New York state court, Elbogen alleges that the florist substituted pastel pink and green hydrangeas for the dark rust and green hydrangeas that she had specified for the centerpieces. Other issues, says the lawsuit: “using wilted and/or browned flowers, leaving the event without filling half the centerpiece vases with water, and using dusty and dirty vases.” Here are stories from the NYT and NY Post.
“The use of predominantly pastel centerpieces had a significant impact on the look of the room and was entirely inconsistent with the vision the plaintiffs had bargained for,” says the lawsuit, according to the Times. They paid in advance for the flowers, which cost — yikes! — $27,435.14. After the wedding, they asked for a $4,000 refund. Now, they’re asking for $400,000 in damages.
A lawyer sues her florist.. Read and tell me your opinion.?
If you pay that much for the flowers at your wedding you deserve to get what you asked for. If what she says is true, and if she did ask for just $4000 back and the florist refused to consider it, well... A wedding is really important and wilted and brown flowers in the wrong colours would be very upsetting. And sometimes you have to ask for more than you really want just to get what you deserve. I hate that people now days tend to sue at the drop of a hat, but if someone won't negotiate and they are in the wrong, what other choice is there. Role over and play dead? Let people walk all over you? The florist contracted to perform a service and did not live up to her end of the deal.
Reply:Well, we are a sue happy society.
Where can I get inexpensive tealight or votive holders?
My centerpieces will be very small, very simple floral arrangements. I want to put small candles around the centerpieces. I don't know whether I will use tealights or votives, but I will probably prefer votives if I can find some inexpensive holders. I don't care if they weren't actually made to hold candles, as long as they are the appropriate size. I probably need about 75 to 100. Clear glass is preferred. I know I'll only use these once, so can someone tell me where I can get some at an inexpensive price?
Where can I get inexpensive tealight or votive holders?
I got some tealight holders at IKEA for .25 each (I think). I also got a huge container of tealights for just a few dollars.
Reply:the dollar store has them
Reply:Try crafting stores.
Reply:Oriental trading.com they have great deals on line!
Reply:IKEA usually has all that stuff.. including huge bags of the candles for cheap.
Reply:I just bought 112 Red votives on Ebay...They were cheap and I recieved them fast %26amp; in perfect condition. I have looked all over for them and Ebay is where I fouind mine..
Reply:http://www.catalinacollectibles.com/cawe...
so many different styles and really inexpensive!! I emailed them when I ordered 250 favors and I got an additional discount!!
Reply:Wal-Mart, baby.
Reply:efavormart.com has really cheap prices. i think there is a seller on ebay of the same name that also has really cheap prices for tea light and votive holders
Reply:http://stores.ebay.com/All-In-One-Factor...
I got 48 votive candles AND clear votive holders to go with them for $35.
http://cgi.ebay.com/96-WHITE-WEDDING-CAN...
That link is for 96 candles and clear holders $49. They always have them available.
Reply:Go to the thrift store! Have a green wedding and recycle.Ive seen tons of candle holders at the thrift store check it out .You might find something really creative.When you wedding is over dont throw them out.Give them away to freinds or give them to a thrift store.They are really cheap too.
Reply:www.discountmugs.com
Also post on websites like www.freecycle.com (people give away stuff they don't want/use) and ask family and friends to borrow theirs. You may end up spending some time to clean out old wax but if you are truly on a budget this can help.
The other great thing about getting them from a store (wait for a 40-50% candle sale at places like Hobby Lobby and you can get them for about .15 cents each!) is that when you load up the cart with 200 votives the salespeople usually give up counting and sometimes it can work in your favor.
Reply:Walmart. They're 33c each and you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for shipping like you would anywhere online.
Reply:You can get small clay pots that are votive size at Home Depot or Lowes. They can be spray painted any color, too.
Where can I get inexpensive tealight or votive holders?
I got some tealight holders at IKEA for .25 each (I think). I also got a huge container of tealights for just a few dollars.
Reply:the dollar store has them
Reply:Try crafting stores.
Reply:Oriental trading.com they have great deals on line!
Reply:IKEA usually has all that stuff.. including huge bags of the candles for cheap.
Reply:I just bought 112 Red votives on Ebay...They were cheap and I recieved them fast %26amp; in perfect condition. I have looked all over for them and Ebay is where I fouind mine..
Reply:http://www.catalinacollectibles.com/cawe...
so many different styles and really inexpensive!! I emailed them when I ordered 250 favors and I got an additional discount!!
Reply:Wal-Mart, baby.
Reply:efavormart.com has really cheap prices. i think there is a seller on ebay of the same name that also has really cheap prices for tea light and votive holders
Reply:http://stores.ebay.com/All-In-One-Factor...
I got 48 votive candles AND clear votive holders to go with them for $35.
http://cgi.ebay.com/96-WHITE-WEDDING-CAN...
That link is for 96 candles and clear holders $49. They always have them available.
Reply:Go to the thrift store! Have a green wedding and recycle.Ive seen tons of candle holders at the thrift store check it out .You might find something really creative.When you wedding is over dont throw them out.Give them away to freinds or give them to a thrift store.They are really cheap too.
Reply:www.discountmugs.com
Also post on websites like www.freecycle.com (people give away stuff they don't want/use) and ask family and friends to borrow theirs. You may end up spending some time to clean out old wax but if you are truly on a budget this can help.
The other great thing about getting them from a store (wait for a 40-50% candle sale at places like Hobby Lobby and you can get them for about .15 cents each!) is that when you load up the cart with 200 votives the salespeople usually give up counting and sometimes it can work in your favor.
Reply:Walmart. They're 33c each and you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for shipping like you would anywhere online.
Reply:You can get small clay pots that are votive size at Home Depot or Lowes. They can be spray painted any color, too.
Can I have curly willow or similar type branches for summer wedding?
My fiance requested that our centerpieces be tall and possibly branches such as curly willow or pussy willow. Our colors are red, black and white so he suggested that the branches be in one of those colors. I've only seen this done in fall or winter weddings since the season matches the decor. However, we have a lot of home decor with these types of branches in our own home and LOVE how they look. Would it be appropriate for an August wedding? I'm not much of a flower person, I love flowers in gardens but not in bouquets so much. I'd take branches and/or candles any day. Also, we're trying to stay on a small wedding floral budget and hopefully I can make these centerpieces myself.
Would it be fine or would it look completely out of season? Know of any good pictures online that I could get ideas from?
Also, would guests want to as a take-home centerpiece? Not sure what we'd do with 15 centerpieces. We love these branch arrangements, but not that many!
Thanks!
Can I have curly willow or similar type branches for summer wedding?
I think that it could be done in a summer-y way :) Maybe you could add small flowers/greenery? If it is what you want, then the two of you should go for it! In my family, people always get excited about who gets to take centerpieces home, regardless of what they are lol. Even if your guests don't want them, you could try to sell them or even donate them to a place that would like them as decorations or props?
Good luck!
Reply:they would be beautiful and dead easy for you to do yourself! if your vases are clear then get clear glass beads to hold the branches in place or if you are using pottery vases you can use regular old gravel to hold the branches in place! if you are lucky enough to have 'frogs' use those!
michaels or joanns or any other big box craft shop should be able to supply you with the branches and the dollar stores should have vases! good luck and happy happy wedding!
Reply:It'll be fine. If you want them to look more summery then just take some small silk flowers and floral wire and add them to the branches so they look like a blossoming tree.
Guests may or may not decide to take home the centerpieces. If they decide not to you can always sell them or just pitch them.
Would it be fine or would it look completely out of season? Know of any good pictures online that I could get ideas from?
Also, would guests want to as a take-home centerpiece? Not sure what we'd do with 15 centerpieces. We love these branch arrangements, but not that many!
Thanks!
Can I have curly willow or similar type branches for summer wedding?
I think that it could be done in a summer-y way :) Maybe you could add small flowers/greenery? If it is what you want, then the two of you should go for it! In my family, people always get excited about who gets to take centerpieces home, regardless of what they are lol. Even if your guests don't want them, you could try to sell them or even donate them to a place that would like them as decorations or props?
Good luck!
Reply:they would be beautiful and dead easy for you to do yourself! if your vases are clear then get clear glass beads to hold the branches in place or if you are using pottery vases you can use regular old gravel to hold the branches in place! if you are lucky enough to have 'frogs' use those!
michaels or joanns or any other big box craft shop should be able to supply you with the branches and the dollar stores should have vases! good luck and happy happy wedding!
Reply:It'll be fine. If you want them to look more summery then just take some small silk flowers and floral wire and add them to the branches so they look like a blossoming tree.
Guests may or may not decide to take home the centerpieces. If they decide not to you can always sell them or just pitch them.
Wedding Flowers?
2 part question:
I need some ideas for centerpieces for a Christmas themed wedding.. pictures would help.
Also, we are having a small reception in the same place as the rehearsal dinner. Only the wedding party will be at the rehearsal, will it be okay to reuse some of the flowers?
My ceremony flowers will be burgundy calla lillies, it's outside right on the river, so we need very little in the floral arrangements.
Wedding Flowers?
There is no problem using the flowers that you used for the rehearsal. Its a great way to save money!
As far as your Christmas themed wedding, you could put little christmas trees on your tables for center peices and you could also use a really pretty glass bowl and put diffrent colored ornaments in the bowl. Or nice candles which make it really elegant and cozy!
and they make favors where you personalize little pine trees as favors and gifts for your guests. its a really cute idea.
Reply:I think it would be good to use Holly and mistletoe in your arrangements. Also, maybe use poinsettas as centerpieces at your reception, they're inexpensive and very christmasey!
Incorporate some red and white ribbons in with your boquets as well... and maybe a little string of faux pearl beads so they look like they reflect the idea of garland around a tree.
Good luck, sounds like it will be an interesting wedding!!
Reply:I went to two weddings last year in December and one wedding that I thought that had the best flowers had cranberries in the centerpieces.
It was a bowl in the middle of the table with a floating bouquet in it with small poinsettias, green leaves and tiny cranberries floating in the water.
Reply:Something like this seems perfect...
http://www.flowersallover.com/images/ftd...
It is pretty and goes right along with your theim...
It you want to stick with the cala lilies than something like this would work..... the round vase with a mini wreath around it
http://www.poorhubby.com/images/callalil...
Reply:Maybe you could make little tree center pieces. That would be cute. Hang little wedding ornaments on them. :) Yes, re-use whatever you can!! No one will notice and if they do, they won't know they are re-used, they will think it's all themed and matched together!
Reply:What about a large glass bowl filled with xmas ornaments in your colors? Surround it with a few votives and at the end of the night everyone could take one home as a favor.
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I need some ideas for centerpieces for a Christmas themed wedding.. pictures would help.
Also, we are having a small reception in the same place as the rehearsal dinner. Only the wedding party will be at the rehearsal, will it be okay to reuse some of the flowers?
My ceremony flowers will be burgundy calla lillies, it's outside right on the river, so we need very little in the floral arrangements.
Wedding Flowers?
There is no problem using the flowers that you used for the rehearsal. Its a great way to save money!
As far as your Christmas themed wedding, you could put little christmas trees on your tables for center peices and you could also use a really pretty glass bowl and put diffrent colored ornaments in the bowl. Or nice candles which make it really elegant and cozy!
and they make favors where you personalize little pine trees as favors and gifts for your guests. its a really cute idea.
Reply:I think it would be good to use Holly and mistletoe in your arrangements. Also, maybe use poinsettas as centerpieces at your reception, they're inexpensive and very christmasey!
Incorporate some red and white ribbons in with your boquets as well... and maybe a little string of faux pearl beads so they look like they reflect the idea of garland around a tree.
Good luck, sounds like it will be an interesting wedding!!
Reply:I went to two weddings last year in December and one wedding that I thought that had the best flowers had cranberries in the centerpieces.
It was a bowl in the middle of the table with a floating bouquet in it with small poinsettias, green leaves and tiny cranberries floating in the water.
Reply:Something like this seems perfect...
http://www.flowersallover.com/images/ftd...
It is pretty and goes right along with your theim...
It you want to stick with the cala lilies than something like this would work..... the round vase with a mini wreath around it
http://www.poorhubby.com/images/callalil...
Reply:Maybe you could make little tree center pieces. That would be cute. Hang little wedding ornaments on them. :) Yes, re-use whatever you can!! No one will notice and if they do, they won't know they are re-used, they will think it's all themed and matched together!
Reply:What about a large glass bowl filled with xmas ornaments in your colors? Surround it with a few votives and at the end of the night everyone could take one home as a favor.
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Wedding decorations?
How many are opting for artifical floral arrangements? I'm a defiantly having fresh flowers for bouquets and boutonnieres, but found beautiful centerpieces made with artificial flowers. Do you think artificial flowers are tacky?
Wedding decorations?
I had artificial flowers at my wedding, even my bouquet. My mother made them all using silk flowers from Michaels. They were absolutely beautiful and everyone complimented them. You couldn't even tell they were fake unless you were very close (Some people who saw my pics asked what florist I used, heheh). And we saved a ton of money! So, no, not tacky at all. :)
Reply:they are very much so tacky! i hate going to weddings and seeing fake flowers. too me i think fresh flowers are gorgeous and really they are not that expensive if you plan correctly on what to use and etc. even if it is just a single long stem rose in a vase on a table for a centerpiece is a lot prettier then a fake arrangement.
Reply:buy what you can afford. they do have some tacky silk flowers, but they also have some that you can hardly tell are fake. I will say, check the price of both. sometimes the prices are very near the same.
Reply:If you like then its all that matters. Plus you can save some if you want! If they look real and you like then then defiantly go for it. You can even recreate your bouquet to match in silk as a keepsake!
Reply:A lot of people use Silk Flowers for decorations!!! I've put together weddings that use fake Trees!!!!! You can always lay some flower pedals around the tables to help contrast the real and fake!!!
Reply:Not tacky at all. Beautiful, lasting, and can be used afterwards.
Reply:Not at all, they can be beautiful and are a great way to save on money. I'm doing ALL of my floral stuff with artificial.
Wedding decorations?
I had artificial flowers at my wedding, even my bouquet. My mother made them all using silk flowers from Michaels. They were absolutely beautiful and everyone complimented them. You couldn't even tell they were fake unless you were very close (Some people who saw my pics asked what florist I used, heheh). And we saved a ton of money! So, no, not tacky at all. :)
Reply:they are very much so tacky! i hate going to weddings and seeing fake flowers. too me i think fresh flowers are gorgeous and really they are not that expensive if you plan correctly on what to use and etc. even if it is just a single long stem rose in a vase on a table for a centerpiece is a lot prettier then a fake arrangement.
Reply:buy what you can afford. they do have some tacky silk flowers, but they also have some that you can hardly tell are fake. I will say, check the price of both. sometimes the prices are very near the same.
Reply:If you like then its all that matters. Plus you can save some if you want! If they look real and you like then then defiantly go for it. You can even recreate your bouquet to match in silk as a keepsake!
Reply:A lot of people use Silk Flowers for decorations!!! I've put together weddings that use fake Trees!!!!! You can always lay some flower pedals around the tables to help contrast the real and fake!!!
Reply:Not tacky at all. Beautiful, lasting, and can be used afterwards.
Reply:Not at all, they can be beautiful and are a great way to save on money. I'm doing ALL of my floral stuff with artificial.
Please help me to find water jewels online where I can order them?
They are little tiny balls that expand the longer they sit in water, they can be used for centerpieces at wedding or just for floral arrangements. At Micheals you have to go in the store to get them. The Micheals here is out of the clear, and we only have one Micheals here.
Please help me to find water jewels online where I can order them?
I looked everywhere
Micheals.com has them but none that you can order.
i will keep my eye out for you. You know if i think it would be possible i would buy it for you and then send it to you and you just pay me back, that would be a hassle tho.
Please help me to find water jewels online where I can order them?
I looked everywhere
Micheals.com has them but none that you can order.
i will keep my eye out for you. You know if i think it would be possible i would buy it for you and then send it to you and you just pay me back, that would be a hassle tho.
Who gets flowers?
I've got to start interviewing florists soon, and I'm trying to make a list of the flowers I'll need for our wedding. I've got the centerpieces and the bouquets down, but I'm not sure who all is supposed to get a boutineer or corsage. Obviously the groomsmen get boutineers and the mothers get corsages, but who else? I want to have an accurate count so I can figure out my floral budget. Thanks! Oh, and what other arranged bouquets will I need as well? I know I'll need a couple of arrangements for the altar, but what else?
Who gets flowers?
Okay!! Other than your bouquet and the centerpieces on the dinner tables, make sure you have other tables counted as well- if you are doing anything for the buffet table (if you are having one), gift table (ditto), guest book table, etc.
A few arrangements at the altar are nice, also decide if you want to have anything at the end of the pews and if so, are they going to be floral?
Dont'd forget flower petals - for the flower girls (if theyre allowed to drop them), as well as possibly having guests throw them on you (instead of rice, etc.), and possibly decorating tables with them.
For boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets, you have obviously the bride and groom, then the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and then mothers and fathers. Some people also choose to honor grandparents with corsages/boutonnieres, or any other guests you want to distinguish, such as godparents. It is also very nice to have anyone who is doing something for you in the ceremony, like reading or singing, to have one.
Also decide on if you want flowers or some other topper on your cake.
Oh and if your flower girls arent or cant drop petals, make sure you have something for them - a mini-bouquet or a pomander ball, or something.
And decide if you are planning to throw the bouquet-you may want a smaller, less expensive "tossing" bouquet instead of using your real one if you want to keep/preserve your own.
All of this is optional-you can stick to the bare bones (wedding party and parents) or flesh it out the the rest of this, but there shouldnt be anything I didnt put on the list that is usually done. Don't forget if you want to save money or do things a little differently, you can use silk flowers instead of real ones, you can choose what types of flowers you use-different ones cost A LOT differently, you can have bridesmaids carry candles or flower girls ring bells, etc. You can also get bouquets and boutonnieres made out of swarovski crystals which are really pretty, or you could do non-floral centerpieces (like floating candles, etc). Just some ideas; good luck!!!
Reply:Don't forget the ushers. And congratulations!!!
Reply:You'd be just as married if you had no flowers at all, so the answer is "anyone you'd to whom you'd care to make a gift of flowers." Generally the bride has some sort of bouquet (to later throw) and the groom has some sort of buttonhole blossom. Everything beyond that is really just icing on the cake. If your florist tries to tell you otherwise, tell your florist that Miss Manners says and that he/she is just trying to pad the bill.
Reply:Some brides include the grandparents as well. I think it's a nice gesture.
Good luck
Reply:We did-
Great Aunt (because my grandmothers are passed), his 5 sisters who are not in the wedding, sister's husband not in the wedding, fathers, mothers and the groomsmen and bridesmaids and of coarse us.
Extra- Church flowers- talk to the church about what you need.
Reply:The fathers should get boutineers as well. Otherwise, I think you've got it covered.
Reply:Fathers of the bride and groom should get boutonnieres.
You may want to give boutonnieres and corsages to the grandparents of the bride and groom.
If you or your groom-to-be have godparents you may want to consider giving them boutonnieres and corsages too.
Reply:the florist knows.
Reply:Your bridesmaids, groomsman, the groom and the bride. Then the parents get one, perhaps the grandparents. Don't worry about anyone else.
As far as decorative flowers, I suggest ditching anything that isn't for your reception tables. Flowers are by far one of the biggest wedding rip offs. They cost a lot of money and die. Depending on your church/ceremony site, you may not need additional decor. BTW, I used ProFlowers.com, and they were great.
Reply:The flower girl needs petals. Get a buttonhole for the ring bearer. And the bridesmaids get bouquets.
Reply:A lot of the time bridesmaids get flowers as well. and any other who are in the wedding party like sisters brothers in laws and so forth you really need to know who is going to be part of the ceremony and what not cause they should have flowers and yes your grandparents should have one as well nieces and nephew don't really need then only if they are old enough to have one or ware one
you should also find pictures of flowers and arrangements that you like so you can show the florist what you would like to have
hope this helps and good luck
Reply:A good loving heart is all you need.
Best Wishes
P.S If he comes in late from work and says he had a business meeting.
Make him do 50 push ups and yell out "Yes MAaam" I will obey"
Who gets flowers?
Okay!! Other than your bouquet and the centerpieces on the dinner tables, make sure you have other tables counted as well- if you are doing anything for the buffet table (if you are having one), gift table (ditto), guest book table, etc.
A few arrangements at the altar are nice, also decide if you want to have anything at the end of the pews and if so, are they going to be floral?
Dont'd forget flower petals - for the flower girls (if theyre allowed to drop them), as well as possibly having guests throw them on you (instead of rice, etc.), and possibly decorating tables with them.
For boutonnieres, corsages, and bouquets, you have obviously the bride and groom, then the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and then mothers and fathers. Some people also choose to honor grandparents with corsages/boutonnieres, or any other guests you want to distinguish, such as godparents. It is also very nice to have anyone who is doing something for you in the ceremony, like reading or singing, to have one.
Also decide on if you want flowers or some other topper on your cake.
Oh and if your flower girls arent or cant drop petals, make sure you have something for them - a mini-bouquet or a pomander ball, or something.
And decide if you are planning to throw the bouquet-you may want a smaller, less expensive "tossing" bouquet instead of using your real one if you want to keep/preserve your own.
All of this is optional-you can stick to the bare bones (wedding party and parents) or flesh it out the the rest of this, but there shouldnt be anything I didnt put on the list that is usually done. Don't forget if you want to save money or do things a little differently, you can use silk flowers instead of real ones, you can choose what types of flowers you use-different ones cost A LOT differently, you can have bridesmaids carry candles or flower girls ring bells, etc. You can also get bouquets and boutonnieres made out of swarovski crystals which are really pretty, or you could do non-floral centerpieces (like floating candles, etc). Just some ideas; good luck!!!
Reply:Don't forget the ushers. And congratulations!!!
Reply:You'd be just as married if you had no flowers at all, so the answer is "anyone you'd to whom you'd care to make a gift of flowers." Generally the bride has some sort of bouquet (to later throw) and the groom has some sort of buttonhole blossom. Everything beyond that is really just icing on the cake. If your florist tries to tell you otherwise, tell your florist that Miss Manners says and that he/she is just trying to pad the bill.
Reply:Some brides include the grandparents as well. I think it's a nice gesture.
Good luck
Reply:We did-
Great Aunt (because my grandmothers are passed), his 5 sisters who are not in the wedding, sister's husband not in the wedding, fathers, mothers and the groomsmen and bridesmaids and of coarse us.
Extra- Church flowers- talk to the church about what you need.
Reply:The fathers should get boutineers as well. Otherwise, I think you've got it covered.
Reply:Fathers of the bride and groom should get boutonnieres.
You may want to give boutonnieres and corsages to the grandparents of the bride and groom.
If you or your groom-to-be have godparents you may want to consider giving them boutonnieres and corsages too.
Reply:the florist knows.
Reply:Your bridesmaids, groomsman, the groom and the bride. Then the parents get one, perhaps the grandparents. Don't worry about anyone else.
As far as decorative flowers, I suggest ditching anything that isn't for your reception tables. Flowers are by far one of the biggest wedding rip offs. They cost a lot of money and die. Depending on your church/ceremony site, you may not need additional decor. BTW, I used ProFlowers.com, and they were great.
Reply:The flower girl needs petals. Get a buttonhole for the ring bearer. And the bridesmaids get bouquets.
Reply:A lot of the time bridesmaids get flowers as well. and any other who are in the wedding party like sisters brothers in laws and so forth you really need to know who is going to be part of the ceremony and what not cause they should have flowers and yes your grandparents should have one as well nieces and nephew don't really need then only if they are old enough to have one or ware one
you should also find pictures of flowers and arrangements that you like so you can show the florist what you would like to have
hope this helps and good luck
Reply:A good loving heart is all you need.
Best Wishes
P.S If he comes in late from work and says he had a business meeting.
Make him do 50 push ups and yell out "Yes MAaam" I will obey"
Centerpiece ideas? Pink/Yellow/Blue colors? help?
I'm not sure what to do for the centerpieces this a fairytale princess/prince theme wedding.... I've been shown the horse and carriage candle holders. I don't really like them. It is very traditional in my family that the centerpieces be something that at the end one lucky guest at each table usually walks away with. I want it to being something they can cherish that makes them rememeber our wedding. Even ideas for floral arrangements are welcome! thanks!!
Centerpiece ideas? Pink/Yellow/Blue colors? help?
I hope I can help here,
I think this one is cute
http://www.fairytalebridalshop.com/Produ...
if you like castles
http://www.northcoastevents.com/Sandcast...
I really like this centerpiece
http://www.elegantweddingrentals.com/pic...
http://images.uniquelyquince.com/BCTRCR....
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/david.polhi...
I know you didnt ask about cakes but I saw this and thought it was amazing
http://weddingdreamer.com/images/Huge%20...
well I tried, hope this helps good luck and congrats
Reply:I like Mrs. S idea above. i would want ot take that home.
Reply:One idea I saw on here for a cinderella theme wedding was to use ceramic pumpkins. The girl painted them and then she sprayed them with glitter spray. Then you could use glitter, votives, etc around this. I thought that was a unique idea.
Reply:How about a nice bowl with floating candles in those same colors? It'll make the room look pretty when all the lights are off except for the candles. Or you can use white candles and use food dye to change the color of the water in the bowl. :)
EDIT - Pastel colored vases with white roses or lillies?
Reply:I like the ceramic pumpkin idea. For a more formal look, you could try to find a crystal or porcelain pumpkin vase, and have your pastel floral arrangements inside. A dozen pastel colored roses would look good. Accent with candles.
Reply:hmmm, little sand castles.....? Pretty paper covered storage boxes filled with silk flowers? How about an actual book of fairy tales with a pretty cover.. .you could drape it with a string of silk flowers.
Reply:Well, I am not sure how many tables you are planning to have, but what if you did each of them after different fairytales?
Maybe you could do a white pumpkin centerpiece? I am sure there are many ways to dress it up.
http://interiordec.about.com/library/gra...
http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/phot...
http://decorvillage.files.wordpress.com/...
I am not sure what budget you are working with, but here are some other centerpiece ideas that might work.
http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception...
http://www.fairytaleweddingshop.com/page...
http://www.northcoastevents.com/Sandcast...
http://www.elegantweddingrentals.com/pic...
http://www.resolutiongraphics.net/images...
http://qtpatootie.net/shop/images/upload...
I hope that this helps! Good luck :)
Reply:What about a crystal goblet, with flowers and ivy spilling out over the edge? (somehow I always think about ivy when i think of medieval times). You could also have 1 tealight on the table to help the crystal shimmer.
Reply:what about a glass slipper??
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Centerpiece ideas? Pink/Yellow/Blue colors? help?
I hope I can help here,
I think this one is cute
http://www.fairytalebridalshop.com/Produ...
if you like castles
http://www.northcoastevents.com/Sandcast...
I really like this centerpiece
http://www.elegantweddingrentals.com/pic...
http://images.uniquelyquince.com/BCTRCR....
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/david.polhi...
I know you didnt ask about cakes but I saw this and thought it was amazing
http://weddingdreamer.com/images/Huge%20...
well I tried, hope this helps good luck and congrats
Reply:I like Mrs. S idea above. i would want ot take that home.
Reply:One idea I saw on here for a cinderella theme wedding was to use ceramic pumpkins. The girl painted them and then she sprayed them with glitter spray. Then you could use glitter, votives, etc around this. I thought that was a unique idea.
Reply:How about a nice bowl with floating candles in those same colors? It'll make the room look pretty when all the lights are off except for the candles. Or you can use white candles and use food dye to change the color of the water in the bowl. :)
EDIT - Pastel colored vases with white roses or lillies?
Reply:I like the ceramic pumpkin idea. For a more formal look, you could try to find a crystal or porcelain pumpkin vase, and have your pastel floral arrangements inside. A dozen pastel colored roses would look good. Accent with candles.
Reply:hmmm, little sand castles.....? Pretty paper covered storage boxes filled with silk flowers? How about an actual book of fairy tales with a pretty cover.. .you could drape it with a string of silk flowers.
Reply:Well, I am not sure how many tables you are planning to have, but what if you did each of them after different fairytales?
Maybe you could do a white pumpkin centerpiece? I am sure there are many ways to dress it up.
http://interiordec.about.com/library/gra...
http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/phot...
http://decorvillage.files.wordpress.com/...
I am not sure what budget you are working with, but here are some other centerpiece ideas that might work.
http://www.wedding-flowers-and-reception...
http://www.fairytaleweddingshop.com/page...
http://www.northcoastevents.com/Sandcast...
http://www.elegantweddingrentals.com/pic...
http://www.resolutiongraphics.net/images...
http://qtpatootie.net/shop/images/upload...
I hope that this helps! Good luck :)
Reply:What about a crystal goblet, with flowers and ivy spilling out over the edge? (somehow I always think about ivy when i think of medieval times). You could also have 1 tealight on the table to help the crystal shimmer.
Reply:what about a glass slipper??
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I made a test centerpiece today - any comments or suggestions?
My mom and I sat down and came up with this centerpiece today as an option for my upcoming October wedding. It is a "funkin" (fake pumpkin) with leaves carved into it, a fake flower floral arrangement at the top, heart jewels dangling in the center of each cut out leaf and a fake flickering candle at the bottom. Please check out the pictures and give me any comments or suggestions! They are much appreciated :)
http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c48/Tr...
http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c48/Tr...
I made a test centerpiece today - any comments or suggestions?
In certain respects I agree with Jessica - you'd get a nicer look with smaller leaves (even try different shaped leaves) and 'scatter' them around the pumpkin. This way you'd have a more subtle light shining out. I would not use real candles, especially if you are going to use fake pumpkins - the interior of those are not meant for real flames and you may either melt them or catch them on fire. Stick with the battery ones.
One other suggestion - you'll notice the edges are a little rough, which is too be expected when you are using a sharp object to 'carve' with. You should sand the edges rounded with a fine sandpaper, then I would use 'glitter glue' in fall shades of copper or gold or red to put on the edge cuts. This will 'finish' the edge for you as well as give it a little extra shimmer. The glue is not all that expensive.
Other than that, it looks cute! If you look around the craft stores they probably have little 'picks' of scarecrow boys or girls for like 50 cents that would be cute too!
Good Luck
Reply:so cute! i think it's perfect for a fall wedding. you are so creative.
Reply:I think it looks awful.....cheap......don't do it....
if u want to do something like that why not use real flowers and maybe gords with tealights around it
Reply:I like that. I would just be careful the light from the candles does not light the flowers on fire. That would be bad!!!
Reply:Too cute!!! They look really great! If you are going to light the candles inside I would suggest taking out the charm hanging from the ribbon though - it is a fire hazard. If the candles are fake, then the charm looks great!!!
Reply:Way cute idea. I would get the clear tea lights at Target of course, instead of white ones...and I would try to use real pumpkins if you can.
You could have a pumpkin carving party for a rehearsal dinner the night before!
Reply:I'd go with much smaller leaf cutouts, more scattered at random around the pumpkin. Don't bother with the jewels. Love what you chose for the topper.
Aren't those fake tealights great? I just bought some!
Reply:I think it's really nice! My only opinion would be to use real tealights in them. It makes a huge difference. Other than that - its perfect!
Reply:it's cute but what's the point of a fake candle in a fake pumpkin...i mean it won't throw out light or shine thru the pumpkin. i would secure the florals into the top of the pumpkin and go with real candles in leaf votive holdersor clear glass holders down the center of table in between pumpkins and use leaves scattered on the table as well...
Reply:I think it came out really nice. Maybe you should try to put the flower inside instead of the fake candle, and then you could dangle the hearts on the outside, just a thought. Either way I think it will look really nice!
Reply:i love this fall theme..very creative!
Reply:Very cute i think every one will love them you might try to make it a little Fuller and see if you like that if you have the extra cash
Reply:What about the people on the other side of the cut out? All they will seee is the pumpkin... It needs to be the same on all sides
Reply:First, awesome idea. Love the maple leaf (Canadian, so of course I do ;) ... ) In any event, I was trying to picture this in the centre of the table, and all these people sitting around it. Not everyone is going to be able to see the leaf other than 2 or 3 people sitting on that side of it. If it's a possibility, why not have a few smaller leaves all around it? Give everyone a cute view!
Good luck!
Reply:I think you did a great job. did you ask a question about what to carve into the pumpkins yesterday? someone did and i couldn't think of anything to say but this is really cute. i like it and congrats on your wedding. i got married in oct. also. oct. 28, 2000. good luck.
Reply:Cute, my suggestion would be to carve smaller leaves in more qty. on the pumpkin, that way you cant see the led candle or the inside of the fake pumpkin it self.
In addition after you are done i would get a fine grain sand paper and lightly sand the edges of the cuts so they dont look rough.
Reply:Very pretty!!! I love Pumpkins and Fall. You have a very unique idea and it looks great! Congratulations.
Reply:I also like the idea of smaller leaves carved in --
is there any way to get real greenery for the top? I think real is always nicer (except with the pumpkins, they would probably stink).
Also-- be aware if you use real tealights in the pumpkin that you need to make sure there is an opening at the top or you could start a fire...
--I love the dangling jewels... very creative indeed
Reply:cute!
the only thing i would change would be the cut out of the maple leaf on the front.
i would just leave the pumpkin whole with the flower arangement commingo ut the tip.
you could also add tea light candles around the pumpkin in "fall" colored holders.
also sprinkle some maple leaf's on the tables.
Reply:Very creative....BUT IMO Looks kinda cheap to me.
#1 i would use real flowers.
#2 the candle looks better than the heart
#3 I understand because it's October with the pumpkin...but i personally would not go with a halloween themed centerpiece
Reply:Love the idea, great for a October wedding. Maybe add gold on the pumpkin to "pretty it up".
Reply:very cute! i love them...
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I made a test centerpiece today - any comments or suggestions?
In certain respects I agree with Jessica - you'd get a nicer look with smaller leaves (even try different shaped leaves) and 'scatter' them around the pumpkin. This way you'd have a more subtle light shining out. I would not use real candles, especially if you are going to use fake pumpkins - the interior of those are not meant for real flames and you may either melt them or catch them on fire. Stick with the battery ones.
One other suggestion - you'll notice the edges are a little rough, which is too be expected when you are using a sharp object to 'carve' with. You should sand the edges rounded with a fine sandpaper, then I would use 'glitter glue' in fall shades of copper or gold or red to put on the edge cuts. This will 'finish' the edge for you as well as give it a little extra shimmer. The glue is not all that expensive.
Other than that, it looks cute! If you look around the craft stores they probably have little 'picks' of scarecrow boys or girls for like 50 cents that would be cute too!
Good Luck
Reply:so cute! i think it's perfect for a fall wedding. you are so creative.
Reply:I think it looks awful.....cheap......don't do it....
if u want to do something like that why not use real flowers and maybe gords with tealights around it
Reply:I like that. I would just be careful the light from the candles does not light the flowers on fire. That would be bad!!!
Reply:Too cute!!! They look really great! If you are going to light the candles inside I would suggest taking out the charm hanging from the ribbon though - it is a fire hazard. If the candles are fake, then the charm looks great!!!
Reply:Way cute idea. I would get the clear tea lights at Target of course, instead of white ones...and I would try to use real pumpkins if you can.
You could have a pumpkin carving party for a rehearsal dinner the night before!
Reply:I'd go with much smaller leaf cutouts, more scattered at random around the pumpkin. Don't bother with the jewels. Love what you chose for the topper.
Aren't those fake tealights great? I just bought some!
Reply:I think it's really nice! My only opinion would be to use real tealights in them. It makes a huge difference. Other than that - its perfect!
Reply:it's cute but what's the point of a fake candle in a fake pumpkin...i mean it won't throw out light or shine thru the pumpkin. i would secure the florals into the top of the pumpkin and go with real candles in leaf votive holdersor clear glass holders down the center of table in between pumpkins and use leaves scattered on the table as well...
Reply:I think it came out really nice. Maybe you should try to put the flower inside instead of the fake candle, and then you could dangle the hearts on the outside, just a thought. Either way I think it will look really nice!
Reply:i love this fall theme..very creative!
Reply:Very cute i think every one will love them you might try to make it a little Fuller and see if you like that if you have the extra cash
Reply:What about the people on the other side of the cut out? All they will seee is the pumpkin... It needs to be the same on all sides
Reply:First, awesome idea. Love the maple leaf (Canadian, so of course I do ;) ... ) In any event, I was trying to picture this in the centre of the table, and all these people sitting around it. Not everyone is going to be able to see the leaf other than 2 or 3 people sitting on that side of it. If it's a possibility, why not have a few smaller leaves all around it? Give everyone a cute view!
Good luck!
Reply:I think you did a great job. did you ask a question about what to carve into the pumpkins yesterday? someone did and i couldn't think of anything to say but this is really cute. i like it and congrats on your wedding. i got married in oct. also. oct. 28, 2000. good luck.
Reply:Cute, my suggestion would be to carve smaller leaves in more qty. on the pumpkin, that way you cant see the led candle or the inside of the fake pumpkin it self.
In addition after you are done i would get a fine grain sand paper and lightly sand the edges of the cuts so they dont look rough.
Reply:Very pretty!!! I love Pumpkins and Fall. You have a very unique idea and it looks great! Congratulations.
Reply:I also like the idea of smaller leaves carved in --
is there any way to get real greenery for the top? I think real is always nicer (except with the pumpkins, they would probably stink).
Also-- be aware if you use real tealights in the pumpkin that you need to make sure there is an opening at the top or you could start a fire...
--I love the dangling jewels... very creative indeed
Reply:cute!
the only thing i would change would be the cut out of the maple leaf on the front.
i would just leave the pumpkin whole with the flower arangement commingo ut the tip.
you could also add tea light candles around the pumpkin in "fall" colored holders.
also sprinkle some maple leaf's on the tables.
Reply:Very creative....BUT IMO Looks kinda cheap to me.
#1 i would use real flowers.
#2 the candle looks better than the heart
#3 I understand because it's October with the pumpkin...but i personally would not go with a halloween themed centerpiece
Reply:Love the idea, great for a October wedding. Maybe add gold on the pumpkin to "pretty it up".
Reply:very cute! i love them...
Daytime Wedding Reception Centerpiece ideas?
Do you have any creative centerpiece ideas for a wedding reception to be held in the afternoon (inside) which doesn't include floral arrangements, because they're too expensive. Candles are wonderful but I'm not sure they'd be right for a daytime wedding.
Daytime Wedding Reception Centerpiece ideas?
Hi and congratulations:
Personally, I love flowers and they are not that expensive if you buy them wholesale. Here are two sites:
http://www.growersbox.com/
http://www.rosesource.com/
I'm not sure where you are located, but the above wholesalers only ship to the U.S.....sorry. But if you are in the U.S., I highly recommend checking them out. I used rosesource for my son's wedding and can vouch for their service.
Without flowers you can still do a variety of things, such as:
~ What about stacking favor boxes on a cake pedestal? Here is a link with a picture:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site...
~ Here is another link with a favor and centerpiece combination:
http://www.wanderfuls.com/
~ Sugared fruit always makes a beautiful centerpiece and is easy to do.
~ Another idea: Have your parents, family and friends make copies of their wedding photos and put them in nice frames to use as centerpieces. Your guests can enjoy the look of weddings past - especially with parents and grandparents' wedding photos.
~ You can still do candles even though it's daytime. I think candles are nice anytime. Perhaps something with a floating candle? This site has lots of ideas:
http://www.surroundings.com/
Good luck!
Reply:This really depends on your personal tastes, the colors and theme of your wedding, and what time of year your wedding is taking place.
Since we are avoiding flowers, have you considered fruit? Arrangements of citrus fruit (oranges, Lemons, limes) in glass pillars with greenery (fake or real) can be striking displays for spring and summer. Red and Golden apples, or pumpkins are beautiful centerpiece additions for a fall wedding. Small real Pine trees can be perfect for Christmas/Winter weddings.
Other possibilities: Cakes! Individual cakes for each table can be used as centerpieces, and then eaten by the guests seated at the table. (Provide them with cutting instruments). This often will result in the bride and groom spending less on the huge wedding cake, and for "cake cutting" pictures, the bride and groom cut a smaller decorative cake at the Headtable.
Your Centerpiece can also be made from your favors, depending on what your favors are. My favors are going to be bags of gold foil wrapped chocolate coins, and I could easily make my centerpieces out of treasure chests, or glass bowls, filled with bags of gold coins. (Our quotes are about treasuring each other, and our card box is a white treasure chest)
If you like the idea of fishbowls with water, you can float 3 flower heads on the water, with a floating candle. You can also suspend one single flower (rose, lilly, tulip) in a tall thin glass vase..submurging the flower completely gives an impression of magnified size, through the water.
Whatever you do, please don't use live fish or any other living creature. No one wants to get stuck with an unwanted pet, They just want to be a guest at your wedding. :)
Have fun with it, dear. Don't get stressed..try to think out of the box. I've heard of people who had billiards as the theme of their wedding...and on each table they had mini pool tables. Unusual? Yes. Fun? Absolutely!
~Kat
Reply:how about small bowls ( like a fishbowl), filled with colorful beads and a votive candle. I'm having the same problem with decorations.
Reply:Find a Dollar store by your house.Get flower pots(the small ones) that goes with your wedding colors.Then get some tissue paper that goes.Next go to Walmart and get a 1.99 set of 6 plants that have your color.Take the flower pot,put a piece of tissue paper in and set the plant inside of it.Now crumple some tissue paper up and set the pot on ot.Color is there.Just put one in center for round tables,or 2-one on each end for long tables.Now enjoy it,try it out and have ready 2 days before the wedding...
Reply:candles are good anytime. boy this is a tough one. no flowers at all? not even plastic ones? i don't think i've ever been to a wedding/reception without flowers.
if you get creative, make a modern art centerpiece that is wedding related.
Reply:A unique idea would be to adorn your tables with herbs rather than flowers, they would be fragrant and inexpensive.
I don't think candles are inappropriate for a daytime wedding, If you can't afford a full bouquet of flowers on each table, then place just a few heads (like roses or orchids) around a few votive candles. Simple, yet elegant!
Reply:We are having a daytime reception and the center pieces are glass bowls with floating gerber daisies, very inexpensive if you can find cheap glass bowls, and gerber daisies come in so many different colors and you only need 3 per centerpiece. we have tealights around ours just for nice mood lighting.
Reply:Can you give more details? Colors, is there a theme, what type of location? As a party designer I am chock full of ideas but without knowing a little more its hard to give one that will truly fit you. I understand your candle delimma since we are looking at an afternoon reception as well.
A very chic idea that has been catching on lately is to plant wheat grass in containers, or wheat for fall, etc. Use them as a living centerpiece and surround with river stones. For a spring wedding you can use silk flowers (cheaper than real) or you can use candy to make "flowers" and have them growing out of the grass.
Another option is to go to the nursery and pick up bedding plants in your colors like mums, pansies, whatever they have on hand. You can get an entire flat for like $12 which would do several tables and all you would need to do is transplant them into prettier containers or for a rustic look you can just cover the existing containers with burlap, nice fabric, or ribbon. After the wedding use them for your home or donate them to a park. (Note: if you donate them it's a tax deduction so you pay less at the end of the year)
You could also get lanterns. Remove the candles and instead you can put a single flower or even a butterfly (provided they have enough room to flutter a bit and you provide air supply and a few leaves or something to munch on, then release into wild afterwards)
Reply:Do a basket with flowers in it. Get the flowers that match your colors it will look cute. You can get baskets at the dollar tree. Very cheap.
Reply:A cute and cheap thing a friend of mine did for her centerpieces was to take a glass dish and fill it with different candies (in their wedding colors) then spread some fake rose petals around the dish. That candy was a huge hit! People were chowing on it while waiting for dinner and at the end of the night, guests were scrambling to take the rest home.
Reply:no candles wrong time of the day why not use petals and garland. ]
or if you have a theme, try to find some nic naks to go with it.
Did you try silk flowers?
Daytime Wedding Reception Centerpiece ideas?
Hi and congratulations:
Personally, I love flowers and they are not that expensive if you buy them wholesale. Here are two sites:
http://www.growersbox.com/
http://www.rosesource.com/
I'm not sure where you are located, but the above wholesalers only ship to the U.S.....sorry. But if you are in the U.S., I highly recommend checking them out. I used rosesource for my son's wedding and can vouch for their service.
Without flowers you can still do a variety of things, such as:
~ What about stacking favor boxes on a cake pedestal? Here is a link with a picture:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site...
~ Here is another link with a favor and centerpiece combination:
http://www.wanderfuls.com/
~ Sugared fruit always makes a beautiful centerpiece and is easy to do.
~ Another idea: Have your parents, family and friends make copies of their wedding photos and put them in nice frames to use as centerpieces. Your guests can enjoy the look of weddings past - especially with parents and grandparents' wedding photos.
~ You can still do candles even though it's daytime. I think candles are nice anytime. Perhaps something with a floating candle? This site has lots of ideas:
http://www.surroundings.com/
Good luck!
Reply:This really depends on your personal tastes, the colors and theme of your wedding, and what time of year your wedding is taking place.
Since we are avoiding flowers, have you considered fruit? Arrangements of citrus fruit (oranges, Lemons, limes) in glass pillars with greenery (fake or real) can be striking displays for spring and summer. Red and Golden apples, or pumpkins are beautiful centerpiece additions for a fall wedding. Small real Pine trees can be perfect for Christmas/Winter weddings.
Other possibilities: Cakes! Individual cakes for each table can be used as centerpieces, and then eaten by the guests seated at the table. (Provide them with cutting instruments). This often will result in the bride and groom spending less on the huge wedding cake, and for "cake cutting" pictures, the bride and groom cut a smaller decorative cake at the Headtable.
Your Centerpiece can also be made from your favors, depending on what your favors are. My favors are going to be bags of gold foil wrapped chocolate coins, and I could easily make my centerpieces out of treasure chests, or glass bowls, filled with bags of gold coins. (Our quotes are about treasuring each other, and our card box is a white treasure chest)
If you like the idea of fishbowls with water, you can float 3 flower heads on the water, with a floating candle. You can also suspend one single flower (rose, lilly, tulip) in a tall thin glass vase..submurging the flower completely gives an impression of magnified size, through the water.
Whatever you do, please don't use live fish or any other living creature. No one wants to get stuck with an unwanted pet, They just want to be a guest at your wedding. :)
Have fun with it, dear. Don't get stressed..try to think out of the box. I've heard of people who had billiards as the theme of their wedding...and on each table they had mini pool tables. Unusual? Yes. Fun? Absolutely!
~Kat
Reply:how about small bowls ( like a fishbowl), filled with colorful beads and a votive candle. I'm having the same problem with decorations.
Reply:Find a Dollar store by your house.Get flower pots(the small ones) that goes with your wedding colors.Then get some tissue paper that goes.Next go to Walmart and get a 1.99 set of 6 plants that have your color.Take the flower pot,put a piece of tissue paper in and set the plant inside of it.Now crumple some tissue paper up and set the pot on ot.Color is there.Just put one in center for round tables,or 2-one on each end for long tables.Now enjoy it,try it out and have ready 2 days before the wedding...
Reply:candles are good anytime. boy this is a tough one. no flowers at all? not even plastic ones? i don't think i've ever been to a wedding/reception without flowers.
if you get creative, make a modern art centerpiece that is wedding related.
Reply:A unique idea would be to adorn your tables with herbs rather than flowers, they would be fragrant and inexpensive.
I don't think candles are inappropriate for a daytime wedding, If you can't afford a full bouquet of flowers on each table, then place just a few heads (like roses or orchids) around a few votive candles. Simple, yet elegant!
Reply:We are having a daytime reception and the center pieces are glass bowls with floating gerber daisies, very inexpensive if you can find cheap glass bowls, and gerber daisies come in so many different colors and you only need 3 per centerpiece. we have tealights around ours just for nice mood lighting.
Reply:Can you give more details? Colors, is there a theme, what type of location? As a party designer I am chock full of ideas but without knowing a little more its hard to give one that will truly fit you. I understand your candle delimma since we are looking at an afternoon reception as well.
A very chic idea that has been catching on lately is to plant wheat grass in containers, or wheat for fall, etc. Use them as a living centerpiece and surround with river stones. For a spring wedding you can use silk flowers (cheaper than real) or you can use candy to make "flowers" and have them growing out of the grass.
Another option is to go to the nursery and pick up bedding plants in your colors like mums, pansies, whatever they have on hand. You can get an entire flat for like $12 which would do several tables and all you would need to do is transplant them into prettier containers or for a rustic look you can just cover the existing containers with burlap, nice fabric, or ribbon. After the wedding use them for your home or donate them to a park. (Note: if you donate them it's a tax deduction so you pay less at the end of the year)
You could also get lanterns. Remove the candles and instead you can put a single flower or even a butterfly (provided they have enough room to flutter a bit and you provide air supply and a few leaves or something to munch on, then release into wild afterwards)
Reply:Do a basket with flowers in it. Get the flowers that match your colors it will look cute. You can get baskets at the dollar tree. Very cheap.
Reply:A cute and cheap thing a friend of mine did for her centerpieces was to take a glass dish and fill it with different candies (in their wedding colors) then spread some fake rose petals around the dish. That candy was a huge hit! People were chowing on it while waiting for dinner and at the end of the night, guests were scrambling to take the rest home.
Reply:no candles wrong time of the day why not use petals and garland. ]
or if you have a theme, try to find some nic naks to go with it.
Did you try silk flowers?
A probability question I just can't figure out. Help me please?
A florist has 12 different flowers from which floral arrangements can be made.
If a centerpiece is to be made from 5 different flowers, how many different centerpieces could be made?
A probability question I just can't figure out. Help me please?
The task is to get the number of combinations of 5 elements out of 12, so it should be C(5,12)=12*11*10*9*8/(5*4*3*2*1)=792 combinations
Reply:792
If a centerpiece is to be made from 5 different flowers, how many different centerpieces could be made?
A probability question I just can't figure out. Help me please?
The task is to get the number of combinations of 5 elements out of 12, so it should be C(5,12)=12*11*10*9*8/(5*4*3*2*1)=792 combinations
Reply:792
A wedding budget of $6000? Help me!?
We are in need of some assistance. We are wanting to get married on April 12th, 2008 and our WHOLE wedding budget is $6000.00. We have someone to do the floral arrangements and the centerpieces but does anybody know a reasonable priced venue for a wedding ceremony and reception in the Mesquite, TX area that includes some sort of food? Thanks in advance!
A wedding budget of $6000? Help me!?
Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Yes, I really think your budget is "doable". You can get everything you want....it just may be a little different than the "traditional" wedding.
~ Two BIG ways to save is to have a SMALL wedding; say 75-100 guests MAX! The second way is to have a SMALL wedding party....just a maid of honor and best man, maybe a flower girl if you really want.
~ There are so many ways to save -- you just need to decide what is important and what you can cut. Everything from your gown to the photographer can come in cheaper if you look around and go "outside the box."
The biggest portion of a wedding budget is the reception so that is the biggest area where savings can add up! Cost compare everything! Everything is dependent on location, location, location! Personally, I do not know of any places in your city. But....look around! You will not be able to afford the "best" venue. But you can look at VFW Halls, Knights of Columbus Halls, cheaper hotels like Holiday Inn or Best Western. The hotels will be able to provide food. The other places should have kitchen facilities where you can bring in your own or have it catered.
~ Another big way to save on your reception would be to have it outside at a park or in someone's backyard.
~ Do you belong to a church? That is another option. Most churches have Fellowship Halls you can use.
Sit down with your fiance and add up the cost of a hall rental, buffet dinner, etc. and compare that to a church hall reception, backyard reception, etc. Sometimes the "outside" thing isn't feasible because you need to rent chairs, tables, tents, bring in plates, cups, silverware, etc. Again, compare. It may be cheaper for you to go to a hall.
~ Other options are to not do the "traditional" dinner thing. Why not have a MORNING wedding with a brunch reception? This would be a HUGE savings and would be very different and unique. OR....have a late morning wedding and a lunch reception. Again, the savings could really add up.
~ Your dress: Look at places like David's Bridal, JCPenney, etc.
~ Your wedding party - keep it small. This is a big savings...not only in terms of "stress", but in terms of attendants gifts, extras at the rehersal dinner, etc. It ALL adds up!
~ Invitations: Buy the "boxed sets" from stores like Michael's, Target, and Walmart. These sell for around $25 and there are 50 in a box.
~ Flowers and centerpieces you said are covered.
~ Cake - a waste!!!! Have a small cake for you and your hubby to cut and then have cupcakes! OR, get a cake from a grocery store bakery NOT a regular bakery. This can be a substantial cost savings!
~ Photographer: Do NOT scrimp on a photographer!
~ Favors - I urge every bride to NOT do favors. No one notices or cares. This is a HUGE waste. If you really think you need something....go with a few Hershey Kisses in a mesh bag.
~ Don't waste money on "table cameras" either! These are usually not used very much, and if they are, people only take silly pictures.
There are endless ways to save. Go on other websites to see what other brides have done! Here is a good site:
www.frugalbride.com
Good luck!
Reply:Parks are usually cheap to rent. Maybe you could have everyone bring a dish to pass at the wedding. Or you could make a list of the food you need and have friends and relatives sign up for what they will bring. Like if you need 5 Roasts five different people could bring a roast.
Reply:Venues may offer catering, but it's normally expensive.
Some reasonably prices venues that are on your budget are VFW halls, community halls, church felowship halls.
Local parks and gardens are alaso a great choice for you since you are in TX, an outdoor spring or fall wedding would be great and economical.
To cut costs, cut back on your guest list. WAY back. A small intimate wedding is affordable on all budgets. Keep it at 50-75 guests at the most.
Have a brunch, hors d'ouvres or cocktail reception to avoid full meal expenses. You must have yoru reception mid-morning, mid-afetrnoon or late at night so people will not expect a full meal. Light appetizes and finger food would do for such type of receptions.
Dessert reception or cake and reception is also a good choice,
Good luck and congrats
Reply:Im a wedding planner, email me I can help you, its not the how much(or how little) you spend, but how it looks
Reply:pril is a lovely time of the year...you can have a tent set up in the yard and cater the food or you can rent out a restaurant for after the church. if you keep the dinner guest to immediate family then you should be OK
Reply:We're having a small wedding and looking at a fire hall or a hotel for the reception area. Consider talking to your family about helping with wedding costs as a wedding gift. My fiance and I are having a very small reception and our budget is about the size of yours, a little smaller. We have a lot of family that can help us though, someone who makes cakes, someone to make the gown, someone who is a photographer, someone we know who caters... it's very helpful.
Reply:$6000 is a lot of money and if spent wisely can give you the most wonderful wedding day to remember.
Weddings don't need to be about how much you spend but how much you enjoy your special day. Afterall, this is the start of your wonderful new life together - why start it with a stressed out overpriced wedding day.
We have created a STRESS FREE wedding guide that includes heaps of HOT TIPS for saving money on your wedding day.
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Reply:Honey, $6000 may sound like a lot, but really when it comes to a wedding its not. It can be done with $6000. But honestly your wedding day goes by so fast and so much money gets spent on that day. Just to a bark yard wedding, get a white tent pretty flowers stuff like that. You can make it look beautiful you just have to be creative. And do a big BBQ. You will spend so much money of food if you do it any other way. My wedding was $80 a plate. With over 150 guests it really adds up. I wish I would have done it smaller. But whatever you do spare no cost on your photographer. When its all done and over with the pictures are the only things you have to look back on. So you want your pictures to. be amazing. I had a friend who splurged on the flowers, the dress, the cake, food, linens, etc.... And didn't think much to research a good photographer. And her pictures are awful. She cant take that back. When her and her hubby go back to reminisce on their wedding they only have these dreadful pictures to look back on. So just make that your #1 right now. And all that really matters is that you are marrying the man of your dreams. Cuz trust me on your wedding day that is all that you will see (your hubby) everything else around you will be a blur.
Reply:Do you know any one with a large beutiful back yard or garden? I'd try to find something like that that you can do for free. Then you'll have more money for food.
I see alot of people using disposable cameras and the wedding guests for the pics.
Reply:congrats! i dont live near you, but as far as food goes, some little sneaky pointers ive picked up:
-buffet is much cheaper than sit down or family style dinner
-a square or rectangular cake will serve more guests for the same number of layers
-honest to god, you can have styrofoam iced for some of the layers of your cake, and slice a sheet cake in the kitchen. its ecominal, tasty, and your guests will never know the difference
- for the love, serve the top tier of the cake, i garauntee you wont want to eat it a year later
- examine the drink prefernces of your guests. an open bar is much cheaper if you serve pop, water, beer, and wine, exclusively. you can add a signature drink if you know youll need a martini!
- many venues offer reduced pricing for sunday or friday events
Reply:Easy, just get a homemade cake, a good friend with a good camera, rent your outfits, and much other things. Try checking out the site I attached. Good Luck with your wedding! :]
Reply:Honey, just to let you know, our budget was under $4, 000.00 and it's going to be BEAUTIFUL.
Bad Breath
A wedding budget of $6000? Help me!?
Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Yes, I really think your budget is "doable". You can get everything you want....it just may be a little different than the "traditional" wedding.
~ Two BIG ways to save is to have a SMALL wedding; say 75-100 guests MAX! The second way is to have a SMALL wedding party....just a maid of honor and best man, maybe a flower girl if you really want.
~ There are so many ways to save -- you just need to decide what is important and what you can cut. Everything from your gown to the photographer can come in cheaper if you look around and go "outside the box."
The biggest portion of a wedding budget is the reception so that is the biggest area where savings can add up! Cost compare everything! Everything is dependent on location, location, location! Personally, I do not know of any places in your city. But....look around! You will not be able to afford the "best" venue. But you can look at VFW Halls, Knights of Columbus Halls, cheaper hotels like Holiday Inn or Best Western. The hotels will be able to provide food. The other places should have kitchen facilities where you can bring in your own or have it catered.
~ Another big way to save on your reception would be to have it outside at a park or in someone's backyard.
~ Do you belong to a church? That is another option. Most churches have Fellowship Halls you can use.
Sit down with your fiance and add up the cost of a hall rental, buffet dinner, etc. and compare that to a church hall reception, backyard reception, etc. Sometimes the "outside" thing isn't feasible because you need to rent chairs, tables, tents, bring in plates, cups, silverware, etc. Again, compare. It may be cheaper for you to go to a hall.
~ Other options are to not do the "traditional" dinner thing. Why not have a MORNING wedding with a brunch reception? This would be a HUGE savings and would be very different and unique. OR....have a late morning wedding and a lunch reception. Again, the savings could really add up.
~ Your dress: Look at places like David's Bridal, JCPenney, etc.
~ Your wedding party - keep it small. This is a big savings...not only in terms of "stress", but in terms of attendants gifts, extras at the rehersal dinner, etc. It ALL adds up!
~ Invitations: Buy the "boxed sets" from stores like Michael's, Target, and Walmart. These sell for around $25 and there are 50 in a box.
~ Flowers and centerpieces you said are covered.
~ Cake - a waste!!!! Have a small cake for you and your hubby to cut and then have cupcakes! OR, get a cake from a grocery store bakery NOT a regular bakery. This can be a substantial cost savings!
~ Photographer: Do NOT scrimp on a photographer!
~ Favors - I urge every bride to NOT do favors. No one notices or cares. This is a HUGE waste. If you really think you need something....go with a few Hershey Kisses in a mesh bag.
~ Don't waste money on "table cameras" either! These are usually not used very much, and if they are, people only take silly pictures.
There are endless ways to save. Go on other websites to see what other brides have done! Here is a good site:
www.frugalbride.com
Good luck!
Reply:Parks are usually cheap to rent. Maybe you could have everyone bring a dish to pass at the wedding. Or you could make a list of the food you need and have friends and relatives sign up for what they will bring. Like if you need 5 Roasts five different people could bring a roast.
Reply:Venues may offer catering, but it's normally expensive.
Some reasonably prices venues that are on your budget are VFW halls, community halls, church felowship halls.
Local parks and gardens are alaso a great choice for you since you are in TX, an outdoor spring or fall wedding would be great and economical.
To cut costs, cut back on your guest list. WAY back. A small intimate wedding is affordable on all budgets. Keep it at 50-75 guests at the most.
Have a brunch, hors d'ouvres or cocktail reception to avoid full meal expenses. You must have yoru reception mid-morning, mid-afetrnoon or late at night so people will not expect a full meal. Light appetizes and finger food would do for such type of receptions.
Dessert reception or cake and reception is also a good choice,
Good luck and congrats
Reply:Im a wedding planner, email me I can help you, its not the how much(or how little) you spend, but how it looks
Reply:pril is a lovely time of the year...you can have a tent set up in the yard and cater the food or you can rent out a restaurant for after the church. if you keep the dinner guest to immediate family then you should be OK
Reply:We're having a small wedding and looking at a fire hall or a hotel for the reception area. Consider talking to your family about helping with wedding costs as a wedding gift. My fiance and I are having a very small reception and our budget is about the size of yours, a little smaller. We have a lot of family that can help us though, someone who makes cakes, someone to make the gown, someone who is a photographer, someone we know who caters... it's very helpful.
Reply:$6000 is a lot of money and if spent wisely can give you the most wonderful wedding day to remember.
Weddings don't need to be about how much you spend but how much you enjoy your special day. Afterall, this is the start of your wonderful new life together - why start it with a stressed out overpriced wedding day.
We have created a STRESS FREE wedding guide that includes heaps of HOT TIPS for saving money on your wedding day.
Enjoy your day above all else.
Reply:Honey, $6000 may sound like a lot, but really when it comes to a wedding its not. It can be done with $6000. But honestly your wedding day goes by so fast and so much money gets spent on that day. Just to a bark yard wedding, get a white tent pretty flowers stuff like that. You can make it look beautiful you just have to be creative. And do a big BBQ. You will spend so much money of food if you do it any other way. My wedding was $80 a plate. With over 150 guests it really adds up. I wish I would have done it smaller. But whatever you do spare no cost on your photographer. When its all done and over with the pictures are the only things you have to look back on. So you want your pictures to. be amazing. I had a friend who splurged on the flowers, the dress, the cake, food, linens, etc.... And didn't think much to research a good photographer. And her pictures are awful. She cant take that back. When her and her hubby go back to reminisce on their wedding they only have these dreadful pictures to look back on. So just make that your #1 right now. And all that really matters is that you are marrying the man of your dreams. Cuz trust me on your wedding day that is all that you will see (your hubby) everything else around you will be a blur.
Reply:Do you know any one with a large beutiful back yard or garden? I'd try to find something like that that you can do for free. Then you'll have more money for food.
I see alot of people using disposable cameras and the wedding guests for the pics.
Reply:congrats! i dont live near you, but as far as food goes, some little sneaky pointers ive picked up:
-buffet is much cheaper than sit down or family style dinner
-a square or rectangular cake will serve more guests for the same number of layers
-honest to god, you can have styrofoam iced for some of the layers of your cake, and slice a sheet cake in the kitchen. its ecominal, tasty, and your guests will never know the difference
- for the love, serve the top tier of the cake, i garauntee you wont want to eat it a year later
- examine the drink prefernces of your guests. an open bar is much cheaper if you serve pop, water, beer, and wine, exclusively. you can add a signature drink if you know youll need a martini!
- many venues offer reduced pricing for sunday or friday events
Reply:Easy, just get a homemade cake, a good friend with a good camera, rent your outfits, and much other things. Try checking out the site I attached. Good Luck with your wedding! :]
Reply:Honey, just to let you know, our budget was under $4, 000.00 and it's going to be BEAUTIFUL.
Bad Breath
I need wedding centerpiece help!!!!?
Bridesmaids are wearing fuchsia or David's bridal Azalea. A rich purple is the 2nd color. Need ideas for centerpieces other than standard floral arrangements
I need wedding centerpiece help!!!!?
we have purple hydrageas in a vase but to make it a lil different we have purple water lights at the bottom of the vase makeing the water glow purple with some shiny stones in there etc, looks really nice.
Reply:Ive seen a couple of easy and cute ideas...
Tall candles (pick colors from their dresses)
floating candles and rose petals (usually a few bucks at the florist) in a wide dishes. michaels or ac moore sell the dishes/bowls.
If its a beach theme - bowls with sand, shells, or starfish and sand dollars
Pictures of you and your husband to be from the different places youve been together (mention where its from and when)
If you have a song(s) you can print them on funky earthy grained paper (PaperSource) in a beautiful font and wrap with green wire onto bamboo.
Hope these ideas help.
Reply:You can always do candles in hurricane vases (cylinder shaped) and if you want to add color you can add sand, pebbles, glass beads, crystals, tumbled glass, ribbon, or flowers to the bottom and that will keep costs down if thats a concern. For some visual interest you can do a trio of different shapes. There are variations you can do with that such as putting limes or green apples or other fruit in the vases and adding a spray of hydrangeas to the top. Or you can put watter and flowers floating in them with a candle on the top that floats.
Reply:well, you can always do candles or the beta fish in the vases since a lot of those fish are typically colored w/purple, blue, pinkish hues. how different do you want to get? good luck!
Reply:I'm doing framed photos (in cheap frames or even pictures on those little picture holders) of my fiance and I at various ages growing up, as well as pictures of us together.... maybe also with candles in a hurricane.
Reply:You might check these out:
Reply:candles with purple and gold
I need wedding centerpiece help!!!!?
we have purple hydrageas in a vase but to make it a lil different we have purple water lights at the bottom of the vase makeing the water glow purple with some shiny stones in there etc, looks really nice.
Reply:Ive seen a couple of easy and cute ideas...
Tall candles (pick colors from their dresses)
floating candles and rose petals (usually a few bucks at the florist) in a wide dishes. michaels or ac moore sell the dishes/bowls.
If its a beach theme - bowls with sand, shells, or starfish and sand dollars
Pictures of you and your husband to be from the different places youve been together (mention where its from and when)
If you have a song(s) you can print them on funky earthy grained paper (PaperSource) in a beautiful font and wrap with green wire onto bamboo.
Hope these ideas help.
Reply:You can always do candles in hurricane vases (cylinder shaped) and if you want to add color you can add sand, pebbles, glass beads, crystals, tumbled glass, ribbon, or flowers to the bottom and that will keep costs down if thats a concern. For some visual interest you can do a trio of different shapes. There are variations you can do with that such as putting limes or green apples or other fruit in the vases and adding a spray of hydrangeas to the top. Or you can put watter and flowers floating in them with a candle on the top that floats.
Reply:well, you can always do candles or the beta fish in the vases since a lot of those fish are typically colored w/purple, blue, pinkish hues. how different do you want to get? good luck!
Reply:I'm doing framed photos (in cheap frames or even pictures on those little picture holders) of my fiance and I at various ages growing up, as well as pictures of us together.... maybe also with candles in a hurricane.
Reply:You might check these out:
Reply:candles with purple and gold
Opinions on the centerpiece/ideas?
Ok so for my second Hindu wedding that is being held in a covered tent in the backyard of his parents house. With linens like this
http://www.yourweddingday.com/ywd/images...
but in red, and no chair covers (it looked so bad)
I was thinking of using the largest one (with the flowers in it) of these vases
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p332...
And then surrounding them with these going every other size. With orange tea lights.
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.asp...
This would leave me with about 220 dollars for the floral for the centerpieces.
Number 1: could arrangements be done (without carnations) for 220 dollars for each?
Number 2: is this going to look ok?
Number 3: What kind of arrangements can be done, they have to match the red. Other then that any jewel tones, and no white.
Opinions on the centerpiece/ideas?
First off, or course you can do $220 per table for flowers. I'm using orchids %26amp; other tropicals %26amp; mine are only $40-$60 per table, so considering what you're willing to spend, I'm getting a picture in my head that would be extravagant, large, tall, lots of color . . .
Some options first on greenery %26amp; fill-in, would be Bells of Ireland (which I'm also using)
http://www.amazonflowers.us/images/Bells...
Twigs for height/interest:
http://willowdreamsfarm.com/Curly.jpg
You could use gladiolus. They're really impressive height wise %26amp; there's every color imaginable, including red %26amp; oranges.
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
http://dating1.indiatimes.com/loveology/...
My favorite is the orchid. The taller stems w/ smaller flower are Oncidiums:
http://www.baileyorchids.com/types/oncid...
If it were me, I would think that fuchsia Dendrobiums would be a must:
http://www.beautifulorchids.com/orchids/...
Lilies are another great option, especially because there are so many colors %26amp; types. The Asiatic Lilies come in red, like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bungalowhig...
The Gloriosa Lily is also red %26amp; I love the way they hang:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
Hope that helps a little!
Reply:i think its pretty. you could do arrangements for 220 you could choose less expensive flowers, or you could do one or two big flowers per table. at one wedding i saw arrangements made out of nothing but baby's breath and it was really pretty and fairly inexpensive.. another thing you could do is use silk flowers, reasonably priced ( better if they are on sale) and you dont have to worry about dealing with a florist you dont know. good luck!
Reply:Here's an idea.... for silk or fresh to conceal the stems, just add pretty ribbon in the water with a few long stemmed flowers:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/213274...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/1100...
or marbles:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1376/1396...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1311/1127...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2272...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1262/8308...
best wishes...............
Reply:It probably depends just on where your future in-laws live. I know it could be done here, but the cost of living is very low in KY compared to other places. The further out of the city you are, the better chance there if of getting them for your price.
You don't have to make deals with the florists right now, but can you just kind of bop around to the shops in the town and ask to see some of their work? Maybe you could look at the more elaborate displays and inquire about the pricing for those to get some idea.
I think the arrangements themselves will look beautiful, but you may want to do a trial run with one complete set of the vases and some silk flowers, just to make sure that everyone seated will be able to see each other clearly around them and be able to converse freely.
I think lilys (not calla, but tiger and other field lilys) are beautiful and would work well, and gladiolas would be gorgeous. They come in all kinds of jewel tones. For the shortest vases, daisies might be okay...but a mix of yellow and red or something. Leave the dyed blue and green to someone else! (I've always thought that looks so unnatural.)
Best of luck!
Reply:I think you could definitely do something for $220, you just need to pick bigger flowers, things that take up more space so you need less of them like hydrangeas, peonies, dahlias, sunflowers, etc. The idea sounds really pretty.
Reply:They are all lovely. However, my only concern is that at every wedding I have been too, the tall centerpieces seem to impede conversation. They also interfere with picture taking.
Reply:Not really sure what you are paying for that vase with the flowers in it but I just purchased 8 of the exact same thing at the Christmas Tree Shops for 12.99 ea.
Reply:I don't know about floral arrangements, but I'm sure you could do BEAUTIFUL ones for 220 each. I think you have great taste, the linens are beautiful and I love the candle holders/flower holders you chose for the tables.
Reply:I would use a lower center vase because you want guests to be able to see over it so that they can converse with each other. I would pick one size of the votive candle holder that is lower than the vase and use that either four or six of them around the vase. Arrangements can be done for a lot less than 220 with using a vase that size. Even if you do all red roses, it wouldn't cost 220 for flowers. I think I would compliment the red instead of trying to match it because reds are very difficult to match.
Reply:Old tires would look nice.
http://www.yourweddingday.com/ywd/images...
but in red, and no chair covers (it looked so bad)
I was thinking of using the largest one (with the flowers in it) of these vases
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p332...
And then surrounding them with these going every other size. With orange tea lights.
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.asp...
This would leave me with about 220 dollars for the floral for the centerpieces.
Number 1: could arrangements be done (without carnations) for 220 dollars for each?
Number 2: is this going to look ok?
Number 3: What kind of arrangements can be done, they have to match the red. Other then that any jewel tones, and no white.
Opinions on the centerpiece/ideas?
First off, or course you can do $220 per table for flowers. I'm using orchids %26amp; other tropicals %26amp; mine are only $40-$60 per table, so considering what you're willing to spend, I'm getting a picture in my head that would be extravagant, large, tall, lots of color . . .
Some options first on greenery %26amp; fill-in, would be Bells of Ireland (which I'm also using)
http://www.amazonflowers.us/images/Bells...
Twigs for height/interest:
http://willowdreamsfarm.com/Curly.jpg
You could use gladiolus. They're really impressive height wise %26amp; there's every color imaginable, including red %26amp; oranges.
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
http://dating1.indiatimes.com/loveology/...
My favorite is the orchid. The taller stems w/ smaller flower are Oncidiums:
http://www.baileyorchids.com/types/oncid...
If it were me, I would think that fuchsia Dendrobiums would be a must:
http://www.beautifulorchids.com/orchids/...
Lilies are another great option, especially because there are so many colors %26amp; types. The Asiatic Lilies come in red, like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bungalowhig...
The Gloriosa Lily is also red %26amp; I love the way they hang:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/s...
Hope that helps a little!
Reply:i think its pretty. you could do arrangements for 220 you could choose less expensive flowers, or you could do one or two big flowers per table. at one wedding i saw arrangements made out of nothing but baby's breath and it was really pretty and fairly inexpensive.. another thing you could do is use silk flowers, reasonably priced ( better if they are on sale) and you dont have to worry about dealing with a florist you dont know. good luck!
Reply:Here's an idea.... for silk or fresh to conceal the stems, just add pretty ribbon in the water with a few long stemmed flowers:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/213274...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/1100...
or marbles:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1376/1396...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1311/1127...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2272...
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1262/8308...
best wishes...............
Reply:It probably depends just on where your future in-laws live. I know it could be done here, but the cost of living is very low in KY compared to other places. The further out of the city you are, the better chance there if of getting them for your price.
You don't have to make deals with the florists right now, but can you just kind of bop around to the shops in the town and ask to see some of their work? Maybe you could look at the more elaborate displays and inquire about the pricing for those to get some idea.
I think the arrangements themselves will look beautiful, but you may want to do a trial run with one complete set of the vases and some silk flowers, just to make sure that everyone seated will be able to see each other clearly around them and be able to converse freely.
I think lilys (not calla, but tiger and other field lilys) are beautiful and would work well, and gladiolas would be gorgeous. They come in all kinds of jewel tones. For the shortest vases, daisies might be okay...but a mix of yellow and red or something. Leave the dyed blue and green to someone else! (I've always thought that looks so unnatural.)
Best of luck!
Reply:I think you could definitely do something for $220, you just need to pick bigger flowers, things that take up more space so you need less of them like hydrangeas, peonies, dahlias, sunflowers, etc. The idea sounds really pretty.
Reply:They are all lovely. However, my only concern is that at every wedding I have been too, the tall centerpieces seem to impede conversation. They also interfere with picture taking.
Reply:Not really sure what you are paying for that vase with the flowers in it but I just purchased 8 of the exact same thing at the Christmas Tree Shops for 12.99 ea.
Reply:I don't know about floral arrangements, but I'm sure you could do BEAUTIFUL ones for 220 each. I think you have great taste, the linens are beautiful and I love the candle holders/flower holders you chose for the tables.
Reply:I would use a lower center vase because you want guests to be able to see over it so that they can converse with each other. I would pick one size of the votive candle holder that is lower than the vase and use that either four or six of them around the vase. Arrangements can be done for a lot less than 220 with using a vase that size. Even if you do all red roses, it wouldn't cost 220 for flowers. I think I would compliment the red instead of trying to match it because reds are very difficult to match.
Reply:Old tires would look nice.
Too much pressure?
I have a very tight budget for my wedding, so i figured I could make my floral bouquets and centerpieces myself. They seem pretty easy to make. My mom says it would be too much pressure. what do you think?
Too much pressure?
you can easily do this without any drama or pressure.
if using fresh flowers: talk with local florists regarding what will be in season, how much she/he can supply and the cost.
you can then design them in advance and buy all the wires and vases necessary in advance. So all you'll have to do is have them delivered (or pick them up) and arrange them. This can be very therapeutic and help you relax instead of being stressful..
but then you risk having a time management issue, and chances of the flowers not being available when you need them, or not being "open" yet etc.
if you are using silk, plastic, dried flowers: you can buy a sample of what you are thinking off and design it at home until you are happy. then buy the lot in bulk and get to work. you can do this months in advance, and with good storage you won't have any dramas come the wedding.
my friend designed all her own centrepieces and the church flowers. we (the bridesmaids) helped her on the morning of the wedding by putting them all in vases and arranging them. it was very relaxed and fun, and they looked beautiful.
xx
Reply:The bouquets are pretty simple, as long as you simply tie some stems together--that's a nice look anyway. If you feel you can handle it, then I say go for it. One suggestion though on the centerpieces--if you've never done it before, you might want to take a class at a craft store in flower arranging.
Reply:No pressure at all...in fact it may ease some financial pressure. I made centerpieces, bouquets, and boutiniers for my wedding. It took me about 3 hours to make everything and in total it only cost me about $75...way cheaper that going to a florist.
Reply:Well, depending on how much time you have, I would do it. I am on a tight budget also and its a six month engagement. We did the bouquets, corsages, and boutoniers. We did them all in one weekend and bought all the flowers at Hobby Lobby when there were 40% off. It ended up being 1/3 of the price, someone else was going to do it. My other suggestions is eBay has yesss-i-do seller who isn't too expensive and I was going to user her but ended up doing my own. I was also going to do the centerpieces but I found some awesome ones at Wal-Mart craft for cheap when they were closing all of our flower departments.
Good Luck and Best Wishes! b2b 12-29
Reply:I think making your own center peices is an excellent way to cut cost and as long as you get things together well enough in advance it shouldnt be that stressful. I am also planning a wedding very soon and here are some simple examples I found that are inexpensive.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
Both would be pretty for a spring wedding. Possibly use daisy or other wild flowers that are inexpensive.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
beach wedding
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
fall wedding
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
possibly something similar for a seasonal wedding, maybe you could put candycanes somewhere too.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
And this is possibly the most simple and one of my favorites.
You just gather some river rocks and place then in a vase. You could gather some branchs and if you wanted a diffrent color other then the natural browns, you could buy spray paint the same color as your wedding colors ( prolly about 2$) and put those in place of the brown ones.
Well those are just somes ideas. Candles are always create a lovely effect and can usually be found at most any dollar store . Hope this helps and that you have a beautiful wedding =]
Reply:I am doing everything myself for my wedding also. As long as you have enough willing people to help, you will be fine. Gather up your bridal party and do it together and make it a party or pre-wedding event! I am using silk flowers so that we can make everything ahead of time so that we won't be stressed or pressured. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you have any other questions or need more advice :) Congrats!
Reply:I think it's a great idea to do your own centerpieces, however, the bouquets will be in a lot of the pictures with you and your new husband so i wouldn't attempt to make my own! Plus it's going to be a really busy day so don't try do do too much!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
If you are thinking of using silks, then, no, I don't think this would be too much pressure as you can get them done early.
If you are thinking of ordering wholesale flowers and putting them together the day before your wedding (as a florist would), then, yes, I do think that would be too much pressure.
Reply:I made my centerpieces and wanted to add more things to my bouquet, unfortunately I ran out of time.
Keep in mind that you need a lot of time because you have to have to have patience in case something gets messed up.
The making of the baskets, keepsakes, centerpieces and all of the other extra special touches helped me relax.
When I was glueing pearls and lace it was so distracting from the stuff that was going wrong that I had no control over.
Good Luck and Congratulations.
Reply:If you have so many other things to do, then you're just asking for stress.
If it's easy to do and doesn't take all day and all night then do it!
Otherwise, plan a get together party and have you and your friends do it in an assembly line fashion.
Reply:YOu know, simple is sometimes more effective than an intricate bouquet. Take a look online at floristry sites, and see what you think. I am also on a tight budget and I am considering doing my own flowers. Flowers are beautiful anyways so I am thinking of just tying a few pretty ones together simply with a ribbon.
YOu can save a lot of money doing this yourself but do remember that you will have loads of other stuff that has to be done, including getting yourself ready.....it might be easier to use silk flowers, that way you can do it with a few weeks to spare.
Reply:i made all the centerpieces for my friends wedding... they were beautiful! i got glass wide mouthed vases... glass wide, shallow fish bowls... i turned the vase upside down... hot glued the fish bowl on top... stuffed some flowers (artificial but you can use real) up the bottom of the vase.. make sure you get ones that are on branches so that they stand up.. put some colored stones in the fish bowl... with water and floating candles... and then i hot glued some flower heads around to outside of the fish bowl.. i also let some flowers float in the water.. they were gorgeous and sooooo easy to make! we made them a couple weeks before.. maybe even a month.. i dont remember...
Too much pressure?
you can easily do this without any drama or pressure.
if using fresh flowers: talk with local florists regarding what will be in season, how much she/he can supply and the cost.
you can then design them in advance and buy all the wires and vases necessary in advance. So all you'll have to do is have them delivered (or pick them up) and arrange them. This can be very therapeutic and help you relax instead of being stressful..
but then you risk having a time management issue, and chances of the flowers not being available when you need them, or not being "open" yet etc.
if you are using silk, plastic, dried flowers: you can buy a sample of what you are thinking off and design it at home until you are happy. then buy the lot in bulk and get to work. you can do this months in advance, and with good storage you won't have any dramas come the wedding.
my friend designed all her own centrepieces and the church flowers. we (the bridesmaids) helped her on the morning of the wedding by putting them all in vases and arranging them. it was very relaxed and fun, and they looked beautiful.
xx
Reply:The bouquets are pretty simple, as long as you simply tie some stems together--that's a nice look anyway. If you feel you can handle it, then I say go for it. One suggestion though on the centerpieces--if you've never done it before, you might want to take a class at a craft store in flower arranging.
Reply:No pressure at all...in fact it may ease some financial pressure. I made centerpieces, bouquets, and boutiniers for my wedding. It took me about 3 hours to make everything and in total it only cost me about $75...way cheaper that going to a florist.
Reply:Well, depending on how much time you have, I would do it. I am on a tight budget also and its a six month engagement. We did the bouquets, corsages, and boutoniers. We did them all in one weekend and bought all the flowers at Hobby Lobby when there were 40% off. It ended up being 1/3 of the price, someone else was going to do it. My other suggestions is eBay has yesss-i-do seller who isn't too expensive and I was going to user her but ended up doing my own. I was also going to do the centerpieces but I found some awesome ones at Wal-Mart craft for cheap when they were closing all of our flower departments.
Good Luck and Best Wishes! b2b 12-29
Reply:I think making your own center peices is an excellent way to cut cost and as long as you get things together well enough in advance it shouldnt be that stressful. I am also planning a wedding very soon and here are some simple examples I found that are inexpensive.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
Both would be pretty for a spring wedding. Possibly use daisy or other wild flowers that are inexpensive.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
beach wedding
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
fall wedding
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
possibly something similar for a seasonal wedding, maybe you could put candycanes somewhere too.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/ye...
And this is possibly the most simple and one of my favorites.
You just gather some river rocks and place then in a vase. You could gather some branchs and if you wanted a diffrent color other then the natural browns, you could buy spray paint the same color as your wedding colors ( prolly about 2$) and put those in place of the brown ones.
Well those are just somes ideas. Candles are always create a lovely effect and can usually be found at most any dollar store . Hope this helps and that you have a beautiful wedding =]
Reply:I am doing everything myself for my wedding also. As long as you have enough willing people to help, you will be fine. Gather up your bridal party and do it together and make it a party or pre-wedding event! I am using silk flowers so that we can make everything ahead of time so that we won't be stressed or pressured. Good luck! Feel free to email me if you have any other questions or need more advice :) Congrats!
Reply:I think it's a great idea to do your own centerpieces, however, the bouquets will be in a lot of the pictures with you and your new husband so i wouldn't attempt to make my own! Plus it's going to be a really busy day so don't try do do too much!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
If you are thinking of using silks, then, no, I don't think this would be too much pressure as you can get them done early.
If you are thinking of ordering wholesale flowers and putting them together the day before your wedding (as a florist would), then, yes, I do think that would be too much pressure.
Reply:I made my centerpieces and wanted to add more things to my bouquet, unfortunately I ran out of time.
Keep in mind that you need a lot of time because you have to have to have patience in case something gets messed up.
The making of the baskets, keepsakes, centerpieces and all of the other extra special touches helped me relax.
When I was glueing pearls and lace it was so distracting from the stuff that was going wrong that I had no control over.
Good Luck and Congratulations.
Reply:If you have so many other things to do, then you're just asking for stress.
If it's easy to do and doesn't take all day and all night then do it!
Otherwise, plan a get together party and have you and your friends do it in an assembly line fashion.
Reply:YOu know, simple is sometimes more effective than an intricate bouquet. Take a look online at floristry sites, and see what you think. I am also on a tight budget and I am considering doing my own flowers. Flowers are beautiful anyways so I am thinking of just tying a few pretty ones together simply with a ribbon.
YOu can save a lot of money doing this yourself but do remember that you will have loads of other stuff that has to be done, including getting yourself ready.....it might be easier to use silk flowers, that way you can do it with a few weeks to spare.
Reply:i made all the centerpieces for my friends wedding... they were beautiful! i got glass wide mouthed vases... glass wide, shallow fish bowls... i turned the vase upside down... hot glued the fish bowl on top... stuffed some flowers (artificial but you can use real) up the bottom of the vase.. make sure you get ones that are on branches so that they stand up.. put some colored stones in the fish bowl... with water and floating candles... and then i hot glued some flower heads around to outside of the fish bowl.. i also let some flowers float in the water.. they were gorgeous and sooooo easy to make! we made them a couple weeks before.. maybe even a month.. i dont remember...
How much did you pay someone to decorate your reception hall?
The lady is charging me $700 to decorate my hall. Is that too much, that's just completely out of my budget. But, I want it to be decorated really pretty.
The reception decorations would include 1. a centerpiece for each guest table 2. A similar but larger centerpiece for the head table; 3. white china dishes for the head table (for each setting - dinner plate, salad plate, water glass, wine glass, 2 silver forks, one silver knife and one silver spoon); 4. white linen table cloths for every table; 5. clear disposable plates for your guest; 6. clear knives, spoons, and forks for you guest (each set will be rolled in a paper napkin and tied with a tulip colored ribbon); 7. floral arrangements and greenery for the buffet table; 8. linen dinner napkins for the head table
Tulip is my color (just for reference)
How much did you pay someone to decorate your reception hall?
Sounds like a good deal of the centerpieces and head table piece are real flowers!
Not such a great deal if they are fake...
Reply:is she providing the clean-up as well? are the floral arrangements from your florist and she is arranging them or is she providing them?
I would say unless she is doing cleanup AND providing the flowers herself (no florist) she is charging a bit much, but you must take into consideration where you live as well... if you live in NY prices are alot higher than if you live in Omaha, NE - for example.
Reply:I'm not paying anyone to decorate my hall. That is what my sisters are for! lol
Seriously, though, usually the bridal party decorates the night before, or possibly the morning of the event. I'm not having a bridal party (as we're having a tiny destination wedding), but I am having a reception 2 weeks after we return. My sisters, brother and parents will be decorating the hall...which should be pretty easy since it's the weekend before Halloween and it's a costume ball. We got a bunch of cheap decorations that look awesome.
Hopefully you can find a cheap way to decorate your hall...because that lady is insane!
Reply:I'm paying $1000, that includes linens, china, silver wear and chair covers. I have to bring the center pieces and he will setup. So it sounds like you got a good deal.
Reply:I didnt My mom %26amp; my sister decorated it for me for free! :)
Reply:If the flowers are real, then thats a steal! Im paying over 5000 for a decorator to come decorate, tables chairs, including linens, and flowers.
Reply:Sounds like way too much. By the way, tulip is a flower, not a colour.
Reply:Tulip is a flower, not a color...but as for the money-arrangements are expensive. Are you paying her for the arragnements and decorating or just decorating. If it is just decorating, then get someone you know to do it for cheaper. Just find a friend who likes that kind of stuff and offer them a couple of hundred dollars.
Reply:My decorating for the hall was included in the overall reception site. The decorations were provided by my florist and my mom (who made most of them). A friend of mine is getting married wants to use an outside decorator for the hall and they are charging an extra fee that is outrageous.
Reply:I agree- if she supplies the flowers it's an ok price but just to decorate-- OUCH!!
Ask a family member or have friends do it for free..... I sure they would love to help.
My cater does all that for me... so included in the $10,000
Reply:How many guests are you having? If this is a small wedding, it sounds like you're overpaying, but if it's even 100 people, I think it's a reasonable price because the flowers alone could set you back at least $500 for 8 guest tables and the head table. Also, you have to figure that disposibles are going to cost at least a dollar per person for the plates, glasses, dessert plates, silverware, etc.
Congratulations!
Reply:You could always do it yourself. I had about that much for my wedding and on the day before the wedding my bridal party and I went and decorated. I got there early and set up a table how I wanted it and when everyone got there they used the table for reference. Not only was it FREE but we all had a great time too.
But If you really want to pay for her I don't think that is bad price.
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The reception decorations would include 1. a centerpiece for each guest table 2. A similar but larger centerpiece for the head table; 3. white china dishes for the head table (for each setting - dinner plate, salad plate, water glass, wine glass, 2 silver forks, one silver knife and one silver spoon); 4. white linen table cloths for every table; 5. clear disposable plates for your guest; 6. clear knives, spoons, and forks for you guest (each set will be rolled in a paper napkin and tied with a tulip colored ribbon); 7. floral arrangements and greenery for the buffet table; 8. linen dinner napkins for the head table
Tulip is my color (just for reference)
How much did you pay someone to decorate your reception hall?
Sounds like a good deal of the centerpieces and head table piece are real flowers!
Not such a great deal if they are fake...
Reply:is she providing the clean-up as well? are the floral arrangements from your florist and she is arranging them or is she providing them?
I would say unless she is doing cleanup AND providing the flowers herself (no florist) she is charging a bit much, but you must take into consideration where you live as well... if you live in NY prices are alot higher than if you live in Omaha, NE - for example.
Reply:I'm not paying anyone to decorate my hall. That is what my sisters are for! lol
Seriously, though, usually the bridal party decorates the night before, or possibly the morning of the event. I'm not having a bridal party (as we're having a tiny destination wedding), but I am having a reception 2 weeks after we return. My sisters, brother and parents will be decorating the hall...which should be pretty easy since it's the weekend before Halloween and it's a costume ball. We got a bunch of cheap decorations that look awesome.
Hopefully you can find a cheap way to decorate your hall...because that lady is insane!
Reply:I'm paying $1000, that includes linens, china, silver wear and chair covers. I have to bring the center pieces and he will setup. So it sounds like you got a good deal.
Reply:I didnt My mom %26amp; my sister decorated it for me for free! :)
Reply:If the flowers are real, then thats a steal! Im paying over 5000 for a decorator to come decorate, tables chairs, including linens, and flowers.
Reply:Sounds like way too much. By the way, tulip is a flower, not a colour.
Reply:Tulip is a flower, not a color...but as for the money-arrangements are expensive. Are you paying her for the arragnements and decorating or just decorating. If it is just decorating, then get someone you know to do it for cheaper. Just find a friend who likes that kind of stuff and offer them a couple of hundred dollars.
Reply:My decorating for the hall was included in the overall reception site. The decorations were provided by my florist and my mom (who made most of them). A friend of mine is getting married wants to use an outside decorator for the hall and they are charging an extra fee that is outrageous.
Reply:I agree- if she supplies the flowers it's an ok price but just to decorate-- OUCH!!
Ask a family member or have friends do it for free..... I sure they would love to help.
My cater does all that for me... so included in the $10,000
Reply:How many guests are you having? If this is a small wedding, it sounds like you're overpaying, but if it's even 100 people, I think it's a reasonable price because the flowers alone could set you back at least $500 for 8 guest tables and the head table. Also, you have to figure that disposibles are going to cost at least a dollar per person for the plates, glasses, dessert plates, silverware, etc.
Congratulations!
Reply:You could always do it yourself. I had about that much for my wedding and on the day before the wedding my bridal party and I went and decorated. I got there early and set up a table how I wanted it and when everyone got there they used the table for reference. Not only was it FREE but we all had a great time too.
But If you really want to pay for her I don't think that is bad price.
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I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?
We are not allowed to have candles at the reception, so I'm thinking more of a floral arrangement. I'm planning on silk flowers and something inexpensive, and something I can make myself. Anyone have any ideas??
I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?
What about a pretty vase... Im picturing one that looks like a big cyllindrical glass with halved oranges in water that you've added some red food coloring to make the water look fushia?
Maybe it sounds better in my head, but I would experiment with something like that.
Reply:my cousins had a wedding a few years ago where the centrepieces were tiny pumpkins that had been hollowed out, and had an arrangement of flowers in them, kind of using the pumpkins as a vase-type base. they looked quite spectacular, so you could look at something like that.
Reply:The below links are a few fushia and orange centerpiece ideas. Hope this helps.
http://www.tramswedding.com/images/cente...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
Reply:what about.... large fish bowls filled with water and lilly pads
Reply:how about a tall, clear vases with oranges and lemon grass in side. it's very simple and elegent not to mention you could let the guest take the oranges home with them. lay sone greenery around the vase to add.
good luck.
Reply:have you thought about battery operated candles? they are tealight sized and you could place them in votive holders that match your colors.
clear, cylindrical vases - fill w/ tulle or greenery, mixed in w/ ribbon pieces and loose flowers that match your colors. great way to use up any odds and ends from favors and other decorations.
Reply:A fish bowl with fuschia colored glass beads and goldfish. It has your colors and your centerpiece moves! Plus, people can take the fish home (bowl and all) with them after the wedding.
We did this at our wedding. We had a glass mirror down, got small decorative bowls (from Dollar Tree), put lavender and silver bead in the bottom (our colors) and put a beta in the bowl. We did have candles, but it was just two votive candles around the bowl. It looked awesome and people loved the fish. I bought 22 fish and only ended up taking 4 home with me! :)
Reply:I'm having on each table a glass bowl with floating candles and a betta fish. Nix the candles - maybe a flower instead? Mix and match with fish - lots of fish are orange-colored, especially goldfish and bettas.
Reply:MY DAUGHTERS GIRLFRIEND HAD,HER CENTER PIECE IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE AND FLOATING CANDLES PER COUPLE AT THEIR SEAT AND THEY WERE THE PARTY FAVORS. HER FLOWERS WERE HEATHER,BABY BREATH WITH BABY CARNATION.
Reply:http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
Reply:http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/ent...
Reply:This may sound weird but try and picture it.
Many orchids have fuschia in them. ( even silk ones) find some that have the fuschia and put them and small oranges or tangerines in clear vases. If you place them in just right, the flowers would hide the full whole oranges, yet the colors would be great together. You can get clear vases at the dollar store!
Reply:My friend had similar colors for her wedding and she used gerber daisies, they were beautiful. I'm sure you can get both those colors in silks.
Reply:Another way to add drama to your centerpieces is battery operated candles - comes in all sizes, from pillars to tea lights. Fushia and orange stargazer lillies are gorgeous.
Gerber daises are very pretty especially in hand tied bouquets. Roses of course, but in certain months they are
really expensive (Feb. May and June)
Watch for the sales for the silk flowers or they can be very expensive.
Good luck
I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?
What about a pretty vase... Im picturing one that looks like a big cyllindrical glass with halved oranges in water that you've added some red food coloring to make the water look fushia?
Maybe it sounds better in my head, but I would experiment with something like that.
Reply:my cousins had a wedding a few years ago where the centrepieces were tiny pumpkins that had been hollowed out, and had an arrangement of flowers in them, kind of using the pumpkins as a vase-type base. they looked quite spectacular, so you could look at something like that.
Reply:The below links are a few fushia and orange centerpiece ideas. Hope this helps.
http://www.tramswedding.com/images/cente...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
Reply:what about.... large fish bowls filled with water and lilly pads
Reply:how about a tall, clear vases with oranges and lemon grass in side. it's very simple and elegent not to mention you could let the guest take the oranges home with them. lay sone greenery around the vase to add.
good luck.
Reply:have you thought about battery operated candles? they are tealight sized and you could place them in votive holders that match your colors.
clear, cylindrical vases - fill w/ tulle or greenery, mixed in w/ ribbon pieces and loose flowers that match your colors. great way to use up any odds and ends from favors and other decorations.
Reply:A fish bowl with fuschia colored glass beads and goldfish. It has your colors and your centerpiece moves! Plus, people can take the fish home (bowl and all) with them after the wedding.
We did this at our wedding. We had a glass mirror down, got small decorative bowls (from Dollar Tree), put lavender and silver bead in the bottom (our colors) and put a beta in the bowl. We did have candles, but it was just two votive candles around the bowl. It looked awesome and people loved the fish. I bought 22 fish and only ended up taking 4 home with me! :)
Reply:I'm having on each table a glass bowl with floating candles and a betta fish. Nix the candles - maybe a flower instead? Mix and match with fish - lots of fish are orange-colored, especially goldfish and bettas.
Reply:MY DAUGHTERS GIRLFRIEND HAD,HER CENTER PIECE IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE AND FLOATING CANDLES PER COUPLE AT THEIR SEAT AND THEY WERE THE PARTY FAVORS. HER FLOWERS WERE HEATHER,BABY BREATH WITH BABY CARNATION.
Reply:http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
Reply:http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/ent...
Reply:This may sound weird but try and picture it.
Many orchids have fuschia in them. ( even silk ones) find some that have the fuschia and put them and small oranges or tangerines in clear vases. If you place them in just right, the flowers would hide the full whole oranges, yet the colors would be great together. You can get clear vases at the dollar store!
Reply:My friend had similar colors for her wedding and she used gerber daisies, they were beautiful. I'm sure you can get both those colors in silks.
Reply:Another way to add drama to your centerpieces is battery operated candles - comes in all sizes, from pillars to tea lights. Fushia and orange stargazer lillies are gorgeous.
Gerber daises are very pretty especially in hand tied bouquets. Roses of course, but in certain months they are
really expensive (Feb. May and June)
Watch for the sales for the silk flowers or they can be very expensive.
Good luck
My mother in laws coming for sunday dinner and i don't know what to use as a centerpiece.?
a)floral
b)mary statue
c)candle
what do you think?
My mother in laws coming for sunday dinner and i don't know what to use as a centerpiece.?
d) a black rose in the middle of a pig carcass.
Reply:Be nice and get a floral centerpiece with a cnadle in the middle that has flowers that she likes. You will make your mother in law happy and that is something good. Next time she might do something good for you.
Reply:use a candle most subtle
Reply:her head
The mary statue is a bit too much as a center pc. Go with the candle.
Reply:Go floral, some ladies don't like candles and others don't like mary statues however all like some type of florals. Try to find out what her favorite colors are, if not, find out her state flower. If that fails go with beautiful roses but don't make the arrangement to large, just simple and nice. Might not be a bad idea to put a little tag on the floral such as "Welcome To Our Home Maggie" .
Reply:How about both (floral and candles)? I have fresh flowers on my table all summer (thanks to my garden), and it's sch a beautiful way to welcome people. Throw a couple taper candles on each side of the arrangement and you can't go wrong. :) Good luck!
Reply:How about some small candles with fresh flowers and Mary in the middle.
b)mary statue
c)candle
what do you think?
My mother in laws coming for sunday dinner and i don't know what to use as a centerpiece.?
d) a black rose in the middle of a pig carcass.
Reply:Be nice and get a floral centerpiece with a cnadle in the middle that has flowers that she likes. You will make your mother in law happy and that is something good. Next time she might do something good for you.
Reply:use a candle most subtle
Reply:her head
The mary statue is a bit too much as a center pc. Go with the candle.
Reply:Go floral, some ladies don't like candles and others don't like mary statues however all like some type of florals. Try to find out what her favorite colors are, if not, find out her state flower. If that fails go with beautiful roses but don't make the arrangement to large, just simple and nice. Might not be a bad idea to put a little tag on the floral such as "Welcome To Our Home Maggie" .
Reply:How about both (floral and candles)? I have fresh flowers on my table all summer (thanks to my garden), and it's sch a beautiful way to welcome people. Throw a couple taper candles on each side of the arrangement and you can't go wrong. :) Good luck!
Reply:How about some small candles with fresh flowers and Mary in the middle.
Is this a decent price for an "all inclusive" wedding?
I found this place near by and its really beautiful! They have wedding packages that include everything! Considering i've found many place that cost about this price and its just for the rental i'm thinking this is a steal..... $8750(for 125 guests...give or take) and this is whats included.
Invitations and Response Cards from our Celebration West Value with Love Collection
Customized Music and MC Services
Fresh Floral Centerpieces on all Dining Tables %26amp; Head Tables
Engraved Glass Toasting Goblets and Personalized Cocktail Napkins
Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Punch
Cocktail Hour Hosted Bar featuring Well %26amp; Call Liquors, Premium Wines and Beers
Your Choice of Six Selections from our Extensive Hors d' Oeuvres Menu
Choice of one of the following Menu Selections:
One of Our Fabulous Duet Plates:
Served with Wedgewood Salad Vinaigrette, Fresh Vegetable Medley; Specially Selected Potato or Rice, and Freshly Baked Breads and butter.
Is this a decent price for an "all inclusive" wedding?
Just out of curosity, what place is offering this package?
It sounds familiar to the package that we almost got - of course, then we read all the stipulations and realized it would cost a lot more than we thought. Like if we wanted to get married on a Saturday the price went up $5.00 per person...almost everyone gets married on a Saturday. It was the Wedgewood Banquet Center...they have lots of different places, so I would caution you against working with those people. They were quite rude as well...
Reply:I guess it depends where you live, but it sounds like a steal to me, especially since you think the place is beautiful! Go for it!
You'll have so little to worry about with all that. Note that you will still have to pay for some items: clothing, photographer, favors, etc. But still, it sounds like a great deal. See if you can get a tasting to make sure the food is good, though!
Reply:Wow, it sounds like a deal (just make sure it's not a 'too good to be true' deal - get references from couples who have recently had their weddings there, contact them, and talk to them).
Especially with the buffet menu and full open bar, it sounds like very good value.
Reply:Don't have the Buffet !
I almost made that mistake! NO!!!!!!!!
Have the sit-down...it's nicer..NO ONE
WANTS TO SERVE THEMSELF AT
A WEDDING.
Do you have Open Bar Always or just at C Hour?
Then also....Music, Photos, Lil Gifts to Bring Home
HAVE YOU TASTED THE FOOD???
Make SURE you DO!!!!
Congrats and Have Fun !
PS: What did you decide for Dresses?
Just curious. !
Reply:I think so, That is about $70 per guest.... actually sounds average. What about all the stuff your getting?? Are they quality or cheapy items. And the flowers....do you get to pick or are they gonna be carnations. Just depends on the extras and what they are offering you.
Reply:Sounds good to me! You could probably shop around %26amp; find a better price depending on where you live but if you can kill all the birds with one stone why not? That will take alot of stress off of you... :)
Reply:Very good deal, I'd go with, it also takes out some worry and hastel.
Reply:That is a BARGAIN girl,I would go for it you have nothing to lose.GREAT PRICE!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES.
Reply:whatever one will give you the most bang for your buck would be the way to go.
Reply:wow it seems like it to me, especially if they take care of most of the work for you too.
Reply:I think it sounds great! Where are you located?!
Only things are:
1. Request a tasting of ALL food (even if you don't select an item, how can you make an appropriate selection if you haven't tasted it)
2. Ask for a cake tasting as well.
3. Ask what flowers are available.
4. Ask what they consider "Well %26amp; Call Liquors, Premium Wines and Beers", it could be plastic bottles, 2 buck chuck wine and coors/budwiser beers.....
5. Ask to see, touch, feel all linens (also ask what colors available) - i say this because they could be plastic lined or just chintzy looking - just so you know what you're getting
6. Ask to see, touch, feel the plates, glasses and silverware - I say this because they could look and feel like Wal-Mart/bulk party goods - again just so you know what you're getting
Good luck and CONGRATS!
Reply:Wow that is an awesome price for a wedding. I mean with all of the bells and whistles, wow. Just add in the fact that you will have to add a cake %26amp; photographer. (They may charge a cake cutting fee, etc.) Still it is a great price. I couldn't find anything near that price in my area and that would just be catering not all of the extras.
I agree with the other poster - read the fine print and get everything in writing. Really check it out. Sometimes if it looks too good to be true it is.
Reply:I would check on the quality of the items. Make sure you do a food taste test of the items you will be having. Check the quality of the invitations and is there an invitation in their selection that you like? What type of flavors and fillings do they offer for the cake? How is the cake decorated? Are the linens for the tables included? If you want to do favors or add something of your own, can you? Do you like the floral decorations that they offer? Do you want a sweet heart table and tables for the wedding party and their guests or do you want a bridal table? Do they offer the sweetheart table? What type of music is played? Can you make your own selections or is it canned? Can you have soft music playing in the background during dinner? What about dancing, is there an adequate dance floor? Just some of the many questions you want to ask them before signing a contract.
Reply:a rule of thumb is price of wedding is 1 yr wages for the father of the bride so how much does he make you need to spend more i think
Invitations and Response Cards from our Celebration West Value with Love Collection
Customized Music and MC Services
Fresh Floral Centerpieces on all Dining Tables %26amp; Head Tables
Engraved Glass Toasting Goblets and Personalized Cocktail Napkins
Non-Alcoholic Strawberry Punch
Cocktail Hour Hosted Bar featuring Well %26amp; Call Liquors, Premium Wines and Beers
Your Choice of Six Selections from our Extensive Hors d' Oeuvres Menu
Choice of one of the following Menu Selections:
One of Our Fabulous Duet Plates:
Served with Wedgewood Salad Vinaigrette, Fresh Vegetable Medley; Specially Selected Potato or Rice, and Freshly Baked Breads and butter.
Is this a decent price for an "all inclusive" wedding?
Just out of curosity, what place is offering this package?
It sounds familiar to the package that we almost got - of course, then we read all the stipulations and realized it would cost a lot more than we thought. Like if we wanted to get married on a Saturday the price went up $5.00 per person...almost everyone gets married on a Saturday. It was the Wedgewood Banquet Center...they have lots of different places, so I would caution you against working with those people. They were quite rude as well...
Reply:I guess it depends where you live, but it sounds like a steal to me, especially since you think the place is beautiful! Go for it!
You'll have so little to worry about with all that. Note that you will still have to pay for some items: clothing, photographer, favors, etc. But still, it sounds like a great deal. See if you can get a tasting to make sure the food is good, though!
Reply:Wow, it sounds like a deal (just make sure it's not a 'too good to be true' deal - get references from couples who have recently had their weddings there, contact them, and talk to them).
Especially with the buffet menu and full open bar, it sounds like very good value.
Reply:Don't have the Buffet !
I almost made that mistake! NO!!!!!!!!
Have the sit-down...it's nicer..NO ONE
WANTS TO SERVE THEMSELF AT
A WEDDING.
Do you have Open Bar Always or just at C Hour?
Then also....Music, Photos, Lil Gifts to Bring Home
HAVE YOU TASTED THE FOOD???
Make SURE you DO!!!!
Congrats and Have Fun !
PS: What did you decide for Dresses?
Just curious. !
Reply:I think so, That is about $70 per guest.... actually sounds average. What about all the stuff your getting?? Are they quality or cheapy items. And the flowers....do you get to pick or are they gonna be carnations. Just depends on the extras and what they are offering you.
Reply:Sounds good to me! You could probably shop around %26amp; find a better price depending on where you live but if you can kill all the birds with one stone why not? That will take alot of stress off of you... :)
Reply:Very good deal, I'd go with, it also takes out some worry and hastel.
Reply:That is a BARGAIN girl,I would go for it you have nothing to lose.GREAT PRICE!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES.
Reply:whatever one will give you the most bang for your buck would be the way to go.
Reply:wow it seems like it to me, especially if they take care of most of the work for you too.
Reply:I think it sounds great! Where are you located?!
Only things are:
1. Request a tasting of ALL food (even if you don't select an item, how can you make an appropriate selection if you haven't tasted it)
2. Ask for a cake tasting as well.
3. Ask what flowers are available.
4. Ask what they consider "Well %26amp; Call Liquors, Premium Wines and Beers", it could be plastic bottles, 2 buck chuck wine and coors/budwiser beers.....
5. Ask to see, touch, feel all linens (also ask what colors available) - i say this because they could be plastic lined or just chintzy looking - just so you know what you're getting
6. Ask to see, touch, feel the plates, glasses and silverware - I say this because they could look and feel like Wal-Mart/bulk party goods - again just so you know what you're getting
Good luck and CONGRATS!
Reply:Wow that is an awesome price for a wedding. I mean with all of the bells and whistles, wow. Just add in the fact that you will have to add a cake %26amp; photographer. (They may charge a cake cutting fee, etc.) Still it is a great price. I couldn't find anything near that price in my area and that would just be catering not all of the extras.
I agree with the other poster - read the fine print and get everything in writing. Really check it out. Sometimes if it looks too good to be true it is.
Reply:I would check on the quality of the items. Make sure you do a food taste test of the items you will be having. Check the quality of the invitations and is there an invitation in their selection that you like? What type of flavors and fillings do they offer for the cake? How is the cake decorated? Are the linens for the tables included? If you want to do favors or add something of your own, can you? Do you like the floral decorations that they offer? Do you want a sweet heart table and tables for the wedding party and their guests or do you want a bridal table? Do they offer the sweetheart table? What type of music is played? Can you make your own selections or is it canned? Can you have soft music playing in the background during dinner? What about dancing, is there an adequate dance floor? Just some of the many questions you want to ask them before signing a contract.
Reply:a rule of thumb is price of wedding is 1 yr wages for the father of the bride so how much does he make you need to spend more i think
Classy or Tacky?
My videographer also does lighting. I can't use candles at my venue...unfortunately. He suggested using these new LED light plates under my floral centerpieces, the flowers would sit on top of them and the light would shine through. They're remote controled and completely wireless, so we can change the colors throughout the night from a warm glow so a subtle pink(my wedding color) what do you think?
heres the website of some lighting he's done
http://www.bostonuplights.com/
Classy or Tacky?
I've seen them done at different weddings on the WE television network. They look great! Besides that, less of a worry for a fire hazard. Haven't we all seen those shows where some part of the bride catches on fire? NOT PRETTY.
Reply:I think it looks gorgeous! I'd stay away from purple and pink though, it looks kind of nightclub.
Reply:Classy, classy, CLASSY! Beautiful venue, too. I have never seen lighting like that, simply beautiful! As a photographer, I might wonder how to white balance under lights like those, would love to see it in person. Best wishes.
Reply:Looks cute, romantic, warm and fuzzy.
Reply:i think they're awesome!!
Reply:Completely agree with Deanri.. in the video they highlighted some of the details of the rooms. If your reception is in a rather plain room, I think you are better off without the colored lights and sticking to the warm glow on the tables.
** Oh its going to look great with your venue!
Reply:That'll look beautiful, I think.
Reply:It seems nice, but what really matters is what you want! If you like it, go for it. I am going to looking at that reception area in a couple of weeks!LOL! Have a happy wedding day!
Reply:I LOVE it.... its different and contemporary and romantic.
Reply:I've seen this before and I really liked it! Go for it!
Reply:I think it sounds very nice! Good-Luck!!!
Reply:The pictures are REALLY cool, I like it!
Reply:I think it depends on your venue. In a more modern place, like the ones on the website, I think it would be a really cool effect. In a hall or someplace like that, it might come off tacky. Overall though, I think it looks nice.
Reply:Love the idea! It is def classy! :)
Reply:They look awesome to me go for it girl!!
Reply:Cool Beans!!! Go For It..
Reply:I think it's really pretty. If you really want candles, but no flame, try some of these possibly. Just another suggestion:
Made from real wax with flickering LED lights. The color changing option allows you to to match any decor. Glows like a real candle!
http://www.flamelesscandles.net/?utm_sou...
Reply:I think it will look great with a fairly modern, clean-lined, place. Yours seems to be good. Just make sure the pink goes with the natural wood tones of the building. Also, make sure that if you have any decorations, they work well with the pink too. Pink decorations, for example, often don't go well with pink lighting -- too much. If you had blue decorations, though, the pink glow would give them a purplish hue when the pink lights came on. Or if you had more of the brown towns, it would give them a warm, romantic, look. It depends on what the rest of your decorations are.
But in answer to your question, it isn't tacky at all and looks very classy.
Reply:It looks really beautiful and unusual. Definitely have those lights! :-)
Reply:I've seen these used a few times, and they are beautiful....very dramatic! Love it.
Reply:WOW they look great! go for it
Reply:very nice. go for it
Reply:It didn't look tacky at all...Calssy
Reply:i think the pics are good and your description sounds pretty! especially since they change color, that's a really nice effect! best of luck
Reply:I like your venue... a lot!
Reply:it's awesome... looks nice!
as long as the colors go with your theme/ vibe...
very nice touch!
no candles does stink -but this is a great solution!
Reply:that is very unique it kinda reminds of lighting in like a club or something on TV
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heres the website of some lighting he's done
http://www.bostonuplights.com/
Classy or Tacky?
I've seen them done at different weddings on the WE television network. They look great! Besides that, less of a worry for a fire hazard. Haven't we all seen those shows where some part of the bride catches on fire? NOT PRETTY.
Reply:I think it looks gorgeous! I'd stay away from purple and pink though, it looks kind of nightclub.
Reply:Classy, classy, CLASSY! Beautiful venue, too. I have never seen lighting like that, simply beautiful! As a photographer, I might wonder how to white balance under lights like those, would love to see it in person. Best wishes.
Reply:Looks cute, romantic, warm and fuzzy.
Reply:i think they're awesome!!
Reply:Completely agree with Deanri.. in the video they highlighted some of the details of the rooms. If your reception is in a rather plain room, I think you are better off without the colored lights and sticking to the warm glow on the tables.
** Oh its going to look great with your venue!
Reply:That'll look beautiful, I think.
Reply:It seems nice, but what really matters is what you want! If you like it, go for it. I am going to looking at that reception area in a couple of weeks!LOL! Have a happy wedding day!
Reply:I LOVE it.... its different and contemporary and romantic.
Reply:I've seen this before and I really liked it! Go for it!
Reply:I think it sounds very nice! Good-Luck!!!
Reply:The pictures are REALLY cool, I like it!
Reply:I think it depends on your venue. In a more modern place, like the ones on the website, I think it would be a really cool effect. In a hall or someplace like that, it might come off tacky. Overall though, I think it looks nice.
Reply:Love the idea! It is def classy! :)
Reply:They look awesome to me go for it girl!!
Reply:Cool Beans!!! Go For It..
Reply:I think it's really pretty. If you really want candles, but no flame, try some of these possibly. Just another suggestion:
Made from real wax with flickering LED lights. The color changing option allows you to to match any decor. Glows like a real candle!
http://www.flamelesscandles.net/?utm_sou...
Reply:I think it will look great with a fairly modern, clean-lined, place. Yours seems to be good. Just make sure the pink goes with the natural wood tones of the building. Also, make sure that if you have any decorations, they work well with the pink too. Pink decorations, for example, often don't go well with pink lighting -- too much. If you had blue decorations, though, the pink glow would give them a purplish hue when the pink lights came on. Or if you had more of the brown towns, it would give them a warm, romantic, look. It depends on what the rest of your decorations are.
But in answer to your question, it isn't tacky at all and looks very classy.
Reply:It looks really beautiful and unusual. Definitely have those lights! :-)
Reply:I've seen these used a few times, and they are beautiful....very dramatic! Love it.
Reply:WOW they look great! go for it
Reply:very nice. go for it
Reply:It didn't look tacky at all...Calssy
Reply:i think the pics are good and your description sounds pretty! especially since they change color, that's a really nice effect! best of luck
Reply:I like your venue... a lot!
Reply:it's awesome... looks nice!
as long as the colors go with your theme/ vibe...
very nice touch!
no candles does stink -but this is a great solution!
Reply:that is very unique it kinda reminds of lighting in like a club or something on TV
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