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BinxRose
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Decorative Parachute help
A friend showed me this on Pinterest, and now I really want to have something similar for my reception! Anyone know how to go about buying or renting a parachute, and how much it would be??
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Re: Decorative Parachute help
[QUOTE]Yeah, it has to be a parachute no longer in use, but I'm sure they exist. Have you checked eBay or something like that? I'm sure there are old parachutes out there, but I don't have a clue where they would be. Maybe an Army Navy Surplus store? They seem to sometimes have random stuff like that. It's a beautiful look! <strong>Who would set it up for you?
</strong>Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]
I'm sure my dad and stepdad would have no problem. Probably some of the groomsmen too if need be. My venue has high ceiling so we'd need tall ladders, but I know it can be done because I've seen those papers lantern balls hanging there too.
Good call on a surplus store. I'll check ebay too
http://store.colemans.com/cart/28-french-parachute-od-or-white-p-2285.html
[QUOTE]I Googled "where to buy old military parachute" and this was one of the results: <a href="http://store.colemans.com/cart/28-french-parachute-od-or-white-p-2285.html" rel='nofollow'>http://store.colemans.com/cart/28-french-parachute-od-or-white-p-2285.html</a>
Posted by TeamBaby[/QUOTE]
You're so smart - in the white, that would be perfect, I think!
I haven't seen you around much recently - how're you feeling?
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Decorative Parachute help : <strong>You're so smart</strong> - in the white, that would be perfect, I think! I haven't seen you around much recently - how're you feeling?
Posted by calindi[/QUOTE]
LOL I have my moments. ;) I'm around occasionally. Things are getting kinda busy with the holidays and work. Usually this is the "slow period" in the military, but our unit is gearing up for a deployment, so I'm involved in all the logistical stuff until I go into labor. I'm hoping it'll put me in labor. I'm 34 weeks today and SOOOO ready to have this baby! :) I just did 6 loads of laundry- washing all her blankets, bedding, and clothes, but I haven't found the energy to fold any of it yet. :/
[QUOTE]FTL- You said it could be some kind of draping. If I don't have any luck with a parachute, any ideas how I would get such a large piece of material to do something similar, and what kind of material I should use?
Posted by BinxRose[/QUOTE]
<div>Hey binxy! Sorry I was a post and run today.. I just got hoem from studying -__- uuuugh it's a long week already and only a Tuesday. *sigh* </div><div>So.. draping. Most rental companies will do draping FOR you, and there are also specialty draping companies. You would have to look in your area, but it's pretty common for wedding so I can't imagine it would be difficult to find. </div>
[QUOTE]Did you find the parachute?
Posted by Parker0518[/QUOTE]<div>
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</div><div><a href="http://100daywedding.blogspot.com/2013/01/looking-for-parachute.html?m=1" rel="nofollow">http://100daywedding.blogspot.com/2013/01/looking-for-parachute.html?m=1</a></div><div>
</div><div>this is from the woman who used it that was on pinterest.
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in Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_parachute?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:91e60fe6-f15a-4018-a935-17e3756369b2Post:727f166b-936e-4158-aaf6-fbbad17e6c8c">Re: Decorative Parachute help</a>:
[QUOTE]Hey I am looking to do something like that also any luck??? Do u know where I can find one??
Posted by dnm213[/QUOTE]