Centerpiece idea - tell me if it's too cheesy?

lovesshoes30

We're getting married in a rustic location. The reception will be held in a barn! I love mason jars and want to do something with them as centerpieces, and I fell in love with this idea I saw on Pinterest where they fill the jars with vegetable oil and then put a black and white photo inside.

At first I thought maybe we'd do some of our engagement photos in the jars, but then I thought that seems awfully self-centered of us, haha! So then I got the idea to use photos from our parents' and grandparents' weddings instead. I thought it would be a neat way to honor all of them.

What do you ladies think? I'm hoping it's not too sappy/sentimental.

fall2015bride

Do you have one of those images to share so we can see? I don't think its too sappy to include parents and grandparents photos. I also see nothing wrong with your own photos. It's YOUR wedding!

lovesshoes30

Here is what I saw on Pinterest. I would dress them up a bit with some lace and maybe twine around the tops. I think it's such a fun idea!

ShannonLeigh1979

I think it sounds sweet...I'd do one way before-hand though just to make sure they hold up and won't get icky looking.

lovesshoes30

Yeah I'll do a trial run. Everything I've read says that the pictures stay nice in the oil for up to two years!! The longer they sit, the more "vintage" and old-timey the pictures look. I'll probably just prep the jars with the oil and outside decorations a week ahead of time, cut the pictures to fit, and then  pop the photos in the night before the wedding.

laux1lk

THats awesome, my plan is to also use mason jars! My mother-in-law to be has an amazing collection of the old, large blue Ball mason jars and i was to use those in some way, thinking with a few cut flowers and some smaller jars with tea lights in them.

island07b2b

I love that idea and it's a great way to bring in your loved ones.  :-)