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Various & Random vases, any shape & size

Hi Ladies! I'm new to this wedding thing and "board" stuff... So I'm apologizing up front if im doing this wrong! lol. My fiance and I are getting married June 5 2010 at Sandals Royal Caribbean in Jamaica (found a heck of a deal including the wedding $10500 for 2 weeks) and are doing a simple backyard reception here in Lake Orion once we return, this is super important since it is just him and I paying for the wedding & everything ourselves. I am trying to cut costs every corner I can since I was laid off in May and collecting unemployment (60% of my norm pay). We have decided to have a very laid back and fun casual reception. I am trying to collect different styles of vases, all of which I would like to be clear. I am using them as center pieces for tables. Something great is that we're not doing table numbers, we are using the idea of different cities in Jamaica as "table numbers". And in stead of decorating with flowers, we will be doing pineapples and fruits! As far as the vases go, if anyone is buying theirs would you mind donating/loaning them to me for my wedding? I was planning on giving them to another bride in the Detroit area for free if needed, but if you will simply loan them to me i would love to give them back to you that week. So far I have collected 13 from friends and family, I also created a listing on craigslist under items wanted. If you have any suggestions or vases you would like to donate/loan me I would really appreciate it!!! Thanks ladies!!! Jonna Rae

Re: Various & Random vases, any shape & size

  • edited December 2011
    I do not have any. But lot of the girls have things for sale in their bios. I always check there for items I may need.And welcome!
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  • whrldtravlrwhrldtravlr member
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    edited December 2011
    You might have better luck on freecycle.com
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  • sunkissed212sunkissed212 member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome to the board! Yes, freecycle would be a great place to try. ps-I love your idea of decorating with pineapples & fruits, that will be really neat!
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  • leeshab1982leeshab1982 member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome!  Your Jamaican wedding sounds AWESOME!  I found some really cute clear glass vases at the Dollar Tree.  I was shocked to see that they had such nice and sturdy ones for $1.  You can even order online and they'll ship them to the nearest Dollar Tree for free, or you can pay for shipping to your house.  You should really check them out.  Good luck!
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  • edited December 2011
    I'm doing the same thing except with the white milk glass vases.  You should check all of the salvation army's.  You would not believe all of the glass they have there for SUPER cheap!  They have all different shapes and sizes, and lots of cute vintage ones.  Just this week I have been to 3 Salvation Army's, and I have bought about 50-60 milk glass pieces (they have WAY more clear glass pieces).  The milk glass is on average $1-2 a piece, but I think the clear glass is even cheaper.  Also, when you are buying a lot of glass from there, ask for a discount, 2 of the stores gave me 25% off, plus on certain days they have "1/2 off" red tag sale, etc. I hope that helped!  Good Luck!
  • edited December 2011
    OMG you ladies and this site is SO helpful!!!! i had no idea!!! thank you soooooo much!!!! I mean it, I am really grateful, Thank YOU!!!!
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