I might actually do it...DIY that is

rowenac82

so I am not a DIY bride but a discussion about cost of centerpieces got me thinking that I need to stop paying these vendors and try to cut costs somewhere. 

So this will be my tall centerpiece done by the florist. 

http://pinterest.com/pin/160018592980033004/

And I was thinking for the other centerpiece, I DIY something like below

http://pinterest.com/pin/160018592980505230/

I found the holders in three different heights

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/crystalcandle4.html

and will use square glass at the bottom with scattered diamonds. I placed everything in the cart and it will save me just around $400. That's not including the cost of the candles I will need to put in each but I think that's still saving me some money and I might go this route. 

TL25

The tall floral centerpiece is lovely and I love the blinged out candle holders!

FutureMzHayden

Yeah I can see those coming together ever so nicely!!

MissusD1116

I like the candleholders, I actually have these on my list too Ro....great choice!

MrsBoss2012

Yay Ro! I am using the small bling votives that were in the pinterest picture. Love the bling!

rowenac82

Have any of you ladies purchased anything from save on crafts?

thedivav

Humm I like the bling ideas Humm

Demi&Jason

Thats awesome! Looks like a totally easy DIY! And saving money is the best part!

keyaira04

I likey! I have not purchased anything from them. 

MrsJenrette

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[QUOTE]Have any of you ladies purchased anything from save on crafts?
Posted by rowenac82[/QUOTE]

I have!... I purchased most of the things I needed for my centerpieces, and other items for the wedding.. a list of thing.. cost me about $180 something including tax and shipping.. and it came pretty quickly!.

They package everything so discretely... I accidentally called them pissed, cause I thought they didn't send my hurricane lamp and the flowers for my centerpieces.. big opps on my part.. cause I ended up finding them the next day.. when they sent out another batch.. good thing though.. cause it turns out I needed more flowers than I had estimated!

Elizabeth80

Beautiful!! I say go for it girlie!! Be sure your photographer gets a picture of them too. I'm hoping mine did but I'm not sure.

kcc76

Love your thoughts on your DIY!!!! Go for it girl! Its nice and will also save you money! Its a win win!