Candles and Flower Centerpieces

DMsdbride

Hello! I was looking at centerpiece ideas on Pinterest (where else, right?! haha) and I was just wondering when incorporating candles into centerpieces and anywhere else like the cake table or whatever, do I provide them or does the florist provide everything and I just pay her/him? 

The three I liked were these: 

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The pics look awesome! You should discuss these details when you have a meeting with the florist and be able to establish what other decorations the s/he is able to provide and what you'll have to handle. Some of the florists only handle vases, ribbons and flowers.

MesmrEwe

You can purchase them or you can hire your florist to do it.  The reality is that it'll be FAR cheaper for you to purchase the pillar candles in bulk just be sure that you're getting neutral scented ones (Beeswax, no scent, etc.)...  Also, before purchasing them confirm with your venue that they allow open flames.  Some venues do not...

DMsdbride

Oh yeah, I would definitely want them in a candle holder. I'd be too afraid of them being knocked over! Thanks for the suggestions, you two!

aliwis000

MesmrEwe said:

You can purchase them or you can hire your florist to do it.  The reality is that it'll be FAR cheaper for you to purchase the pillar candles in bulk just be sure that you're getting neutral scented ones (Beeswax, no scent, etc.)...  Also, before purchasing them confirm with your venue that they allow open flames.  Some venues do not...

I second this.

My candles are simple 10 hours votive candles. We will need about 150 or so of them. The florist wanted $1.50 each. I bought them online for less than 80cents each. Additionally I would say to look for linens online too. The florist wanted $14.50 to RENT table cloths (PLUS a $200 pick up fee to get them at the end of the night). I bought overlays that will give the same look for less than $7 each.

HTH! The ideas you posted are beautiful!

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aliwis000 said:

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MesmrEwe said:

You can purchase them or you can hire your florist to do it.  The reality is that it'll be FAR cheaper for you to purchase the pillar candles in bulk just be sure that you're getting neutral scented ones (Beeswax, no scent, etc.)...  Also, before purchasing them confirm with your venue that they allow open flames.  Some venues do not...

I second this.

My candles are simple 10 hours votive candles. We will need about 150 or so of them. The florist wanted $1.50 each. I bought them online for less than 80cents each. Additionally I would say to look for linens online too. The florist wanted $14.50 to RENT table cloths (PLUS a $200 pick up fee to get them at the end of the night). I bought overlays that will give the same look for less than $7 each.

HTH! The ideas you posted are beautiful!

Do you mind sharing where online you bought the votive candles?

DMsdbride

aliwis000 said:

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MesmrEwe said:

You can purchase them or you can hire your florist to do it.  The reality is that it'll be FAR cheaper for you to purchase the pillar candles in bulk just be sure that you're getting neutral scented ones (Beeswax, no scent, etc.)...  Also, before purchasing them confirm with your venue that they allow open flames.  Some venues do not...

I second this.

My candles are simple 10 hours votive candles. We will need about 150 or so of them. The florist wanted $1.50 each. I bought them online for less than 80cents each. Additionally I would say to look for linens online too. The florist wanted $14.50 to RENT table cloths (PLUS a $200 pick up fee to get them at the end of the night). I bought overlays that will give the same look for less than $7 each.

HTH! The ideas you posted are beautiful!


Wow, thats so great. Thanks for the suggestions! And yes, can you share where you bought the candles and also the overlays? Did you also buy candle holders?

BlueBirdMB

For me it was far cheaper to buy candles on my own.  I bought them and the holders at Ikea and saved a bundle.  I still have the holders- great for dinner parties. 

DMsdbride

BlueBirdMB said:

For me it was far cheaper to buy candles on my own.  I bought them and the holders at Ikea and saved a bundle.  I still have the holders- great for dinner parties. 

How did I not think of Ikea? Thank you!