Skipping centerpieces?

faudiah

Probably an odd question, but have anyone of skipped having centerpieces? Is that odd?

sgdc2011

I think the tables would look bare.  Honestly, when people do really small centerpieces I still think it looks bare.  You need something to cover the middle otherwise there is a big open space.

niolani21

I agree, I think you need something.  But there's no reason why it can't be small and simple . . . and DIY. 

Candidly, I hate big/tall center pieces.  It makes it impossible to talk to people on the other side of the table.

buttrflyah

Agreed.  Having nothing would look plain and bare.  There are plenty of flower alternatives if you are concerned with cost.  I once went to a wedding that had large silver candelabras and a silver ice bucket for wine on the tables (and a bottle of red and white), with random candles.  No flowers whatsoever, and I bet the venue provided those.  It looked elegant.

kristen8040

I think centerpieces should be done, but you can cater them to your style.  I think someone on this board, maybe njgurl? Had a bunch of candle sticks in different holders, it looked really elegant and beautiful.  

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Look into cylinder vases with orchids (or a flower that can withstand being submerged in water) then you put a floating candle on top. A lot cheaper than flowers. That is what I am doing. I am doing 3 different ht vases. There will be petals on the table & votive candles too. It makes for a simple but elegant look! And inexpensive. I just can't see spending thousands of dollars on centerpieces.

HobokensFury

Ditto PP. I think there has to be something on the table.  Look into floral alternatives or DIY to save money.

Bebsy

we're doing it DIY.  we both like to garden, so we're going to buying a few succulents, and plant them in little wooden crates - like the kind you see for clementine oranges.  when it's over, we plan to replant them for our house. 

Danes983

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[QUOTE]Look into cylinder vases with orchids (or a flower that can withstand being submerged in water) then you put a floating candle on top. A lot cheaper than flowers. That is what I am doing. I am doing 3 different ht vases. There will be petals on the table & votive candles too. It makes for a simple but elegant look! And inexpensive. I just can't see spending thousands of dollars on centerpieces.
Posted by Qzees[/QUOTE]

This is what we did as well. We did Calla Lillys inside. i got the vases from a knottie who was selling $200 total I paid for 60 of them, I bought my own floaters from G&G in saddle brook. I bought mirrors from them too. It looked very elegant.

73jewels

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[QUOTE]Look into cylinder vases with orchids (or a flower that can withstand being submerged in water) then you put a floating candle on top. A lot cheaper than flowers. That is what I am doing. I am doing 3 different ht vases. There will be petals on the table & votive candles too. It makes for a simple but elegant look! And inexpensive. I just can't see spending thousands of dollars on centerpieces.
Posted by Qzees[/QUOTE]

This is <strong>exactly</strong> what I wanted to do - and one of the times we saw our venue, it was actually set up with something similar on the tables and I LOVED it!, but for some reason my FI hates it.  It is making me crazy!  What man cares about the centerpieces!  I know I should be happy he's involved, but really?!? 

lopezalonso

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Skipping centerpieces? : This is exactly what I wanted to do - and one of the times we saw our venue, it was actually set up with something similar on the tables and <strong>I LOVED it!, but for some reason my FI hates it. </strong> It is making me crazy!  What man cares about the centerpieces!  I know I should be happy he's involved, but really?!? 
Posted by 73jewels[/QUOTE]

I don't know how involved your FI is with the wedding planning but my FI had alot to say at first and now does not care what flowers or floral arrangement I choose. Maybe he will get over it if you show him how much money  you'd be saving by doing this?? Showing my FI how much money we can save is always a powerful argument.

73jewels

Hopefully that's the case... We are meeting with a florist this weekend so maybe he'll see how much it can save!!  Thanks!!

Giaspo

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[QUOTE]Look into cylinder vases with orchids (or a flower that can withstand being submerged in water) then you put a floating candle on top. A lot cheaper than flowers. That is what I am doing. I am doing 3 different ht vases. There will be petals on the table & votive candles too. It makes for a simple but elegant look! And inexpensive. I just can't see spending thousands of dollars on centerpieces.
Posted by Qzees[/QUOTE]

I did this too... a high vase with the orchid and small vases with "filler" flowers.  We did a few high centerpieces because the ceiling was so high, but most tables had this low centerpiece.  If you feel you need to "fill" the table, a runner might help too... you can DIY them pretty inexpensively. 

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Phoenixashes

I lucked out, my venue included centerpieces so I don't even have to worry about it, but if I did, I would have definitely opted for the tall vases with candles.

mercy4

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[QUOTE]I lucked out, my venue included centerpieces so I don't even have to worry about it, but if I did, I would have definitely opted for the tall vases with candles.
Posted by Phoenixashes[/QUOTE]

<div>If you don't mind me asking, which venue do you have?</div>

klustig

Agree with all above. We did floating candle centerpieces at our engagement party DIY and they were great. I'm getting married at David's Country Inn and centerpieces are included. I have a mtg next month with their in-house florist

faudiah

Thanks for the suggestions girls!  Guess I have to suck it up and deal, lol.  I saw some great cynlinder vases from dollar tree for $1, but they only have one height- any suggested places to buy the other height cylinders, floating candles and possibly mirrors under?  I have been leaning towards the immerged flowers in cylinders, I think you guys just sold me.

Phoenixashes

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Skipping centerpieces? : If you don't mind me asking, which venue do you have?
Posted by mercy4[/QUOTE]
The Rosewood in Edison. They include tall vases with silk flowers.