Centerpiece thoughts--opinions wanted

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Okay, so my biggest challenge with regards to decor with our wedding is our centerpiece flowers/reception decor and overall theme(which is kind of like an echanted garden/enchated forest theme).

Assembly and flower cost is not the issue really.  However ease of transport and time to set up is.

My initial plan was 15 centerpieces for roughly 15 tables(depending on final guest count).  5 would be low with hurricanes(basically a flower wreathe around a hurricane lamp which I already have), 5 slightly taller ones roughly around 20" (a flower dish on a glass pedistal, and then another 5 even taller ones(same thing only 36").

Now I am wondering if the KISS(keep it simple stupid) is a better approach.  In the spring time I could just as easily go to my favorite local grocery store flower department and get nice potted plants that fall into my color scheme.  Sweet, simple, and almost no work involved(and guests could take them home without any big loss).

Then there are these really cute swan vases I saw at the local florist, that I found online:
 http://www.etherealdecor.com/media/images/products/clear-glass-swan-vase.jpg

They aren't that expensive at all, and wouldn't require alot of flowers or work.  Any thoughts?

[Deleted User]

Okay, so my biggest challenge with regards to decor with our wedding is our centerpiece flowers/reception decor and overall theme(which is kind of like an echanted garden/enchated forest theme).

Assembly and flower cost is not the issue really.  However ease of transport and time to set up is.

My initial plan was 15 centerpieces for roughly 15 tables(depending on final guest count).  5 would be low with hurricanes(basically a flower wreathe around a hurricane lamp which I already have), 5 slightly taller ones roughly around 20" (a flower dish on a glass pedistal, and then another 5 even taller ones(same thing only 36").

Now I am wondering if the KISS(keep it simple stupid) is a better approach.  In the spring time I could just as easily go to my favorite local grocery store flower department and get nice potted plants that fall into my color scheme.  Sweet, simple, and almost no work involved(and guests could take them home without any big loss).

Then there are these really cute swan vases I saw at the local florist, that I found online:
 http://www.etherealdecor.com/media/images/products/clear-glass-swan-vase.jpg

They aren't that expensive at all, and wouldn't require alot of flowers or work.  Any thoughts?

amberlynned

The swans are pretty, but what you initially had planned sounds more dramatic and beautiful

but thats just my opinion

GL

xxquemirasxx

The swans are nice BUT I think the original plan seems like a BETTER idea! Yes may take some more work but I think the end project will  be amazing!

GL in your choice!

TysWife2Be

I like the swan but I think it may be too simple. I really like what you have already planned.

If you really want the swans, perhaps you can place them on the food table, the gift table, something...but not the centerpieces.

Just my opinion...HTH!

okami.mami

i agree with Ty, the swans are really cute but maybe you can incorporate them somewhere else. i would also think that they may be a bit more delicate and harder to transport because of their shape. anyhow, you should go with what you want. hth!

uscppg

We are doing potted orchids for our centerpieces....in part because we are getting married the weekend of valentines day, and in part because we thought it would be nice for guests to be able to take flowers home that would stay alive

We have gotten incrediblly positive feedback about the idea from friends and family, although I am sure it will not be as dramatic as what we had intially planned (similar to yours).  I say go with whichever one you think will better reflect you and your fiancees personality

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

I LOVE the potted plants idea. Seems very eco-friendly and as a guest, that's the only CP I'd actually want to take home with me!

dorotheagoo

hi!

My wedding is also an enchated forest type of theme. i am doing scatered vases in various sizes with only a few flowers or greenery in each so it gives it a more earthy feeling- really textured i guess. kinda like this-

http://media.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0003/0020999/large_image.jpg

but a bit more scattered and on retangular tables.

good luck!