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Live fish
For our centerpieces we're going to have live fish. 2 fish per bowl - one yellow and one blue (our color theme.) 
The question is what to do with the fish after the reception? My mom thinks that I should put a number under the fish bowl and then numbers under everyones seat and then people can win the fish to take home. I'm not sure about this because what if they don't want the fish? Is this a good idea? Should I just bring bags and say who ever wants one can have one - first come first serve?
The question is what to do with the fish after the reception? My mom thinks that I should put a number under the fish bowl and then numbers under everyones seat and then people can win the fish to take home. I'm not sure about this because what if they don't want the fish? Is this a good idea? Should I just bring bags and say who ever wants one can have one - first come first serve? This discussion has been closed.
Re: Live fish
I think a game is a good idea for bday party, b shower, baby shower but not a wedding, sorry
If you are sending them home with people, you really need to make care cards so that people know what conditions the fish need and what fish they get along with. If you have out african cichlids and someone puts that in a tank they have a home of tropicals... the cichlid will probably have eaten all their fish by morning...
My suggestion would be to do the plant/beta combo (Vase with stones beta lives in it, plant sits in tray at the mouth of vase and roots go into the water) as a centerpiece if you really want fish in your centerpieces. The beta is adapted to living in small amounts of water, and the entire thing can go home with a care card and be a self contained unit.
Just my two cents take it or leave it...
*BFP 1.3.13*
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[QUOTE]Thanks for making me see the light, guys. Ive decided to not use the fish. Im going to put tiny cages on the tables instead - filled with kittens and puppies!!! :D It's going to be awesome!
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You're obviously kidding about the puppies and kittens, but what makes fish different? Just that they aren't cute and cuddly? They are still animals, and animals are not wedding props.
Your mom's idea is the worst ever - not everyone wants a fish to take home.
I've also heard stories on here of guests getting drunk and doing live fish shots. So if you want fish shots, dead fish, and fish poop in your face while eating dinner, it's a great idea. Otherwise, find a different centerpiece.
Dear everyone, thank you so much for throwing your unwanted moral opinions down my throat. I never asked for that. I asked if the game was a good idea or if I should give them away to those who want them.
FYI: I'm getting married right next to water. After the ceremony we're going on a boat. Im making sure to get indigneous fish so if no one wants them to take them home, they're going in the canal. Please someone tell me that's harmful too, ha.
So thanks for your unhelpful and mostly rude opinions. They're very appreciated, especially since you didn't know the whole story.
Just my two cents
this is ridiculous! i don't encourage people using living house plants as favors either in case no one wants to bring them home and as far as dumping them in the water sure that seems like a great idea, but everytime you move around a fish you are risking its like transplanting it from one place to another, forgive us If we feel that basically abusing another living thing at your wedding is not the best tone to set for your lives together, apparantly you were so taken with your idea you just wanted everyone to bend over and say you were right.
my concern is more selfish. as a bride I wouldnt want dead centrepieces - dead wilted flowers would suck, but even worse would be floating fish. while you are eating.. not fun.
and I have heard this happen at indoor and outdoor weddings. it is kind of icky.
*BFP 1.3.13*
Fish have to be acclimated to a new environment. They have to be carefully incorporated in.
I hope it's not true, but you sound pretty thoughtless to me. As for the guests at your wedding, the last thing that many, if not most, will want to think about is driving home with a vase with fish in it on their laps.
And then there's the expense and work to maintain the fish when they get home. But you're putting them into an awkward position. I'm sitting at the table: the dj announces that "WOW! Look under the vase and see who gets to take home the fish! Hey, at table #7, it's TRIX!!"
Then everyone looks at me, and I'm on the spot. Do I not drive home with a water filled vase with fish in it on my lap, and be a party pooper? Or do I take the fish home, and if I know nothing about fish, have it die in a day?
Honestly, if you don't want flower CPs. Okay. But a living creature as part of the wedding decor is just wrong on so many levels.
Finally, I didn't vote for two reasons: I think polls are lame. But second, it's a flawed poll, because there's no option for people who think it's just a terrible idea. Both of your options assume that your guests will actually WANT the fish.
2. It's still happening, whether you like it or not.
3. I can handle the opinions, I think it's kind of funny really. This is the interne. Besides, gluing kittens to mirrors... hehheh.
4. There's not an option for people to say it's a bad idea because that's not the question. Once again for those who can't read: I don't care if you don't like it.
5. Try not making assumptions. I have this planned out. I think your comments are funny if not absurd. I could have posted my whole plan (I'm really not a cruel fish hater, I'm also not dumb and know how to research things) but I never dreamed PETA would be busting up in this post. Frankly, I've typed enough. Feel free to reply with more silly assumptions and moral standpoints though.
Has anyone ever been to a festival with the fish game before?! Dang.
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Aw peaches85, you are just so peachy.
The fish centerpiece idea is actually pretty common! I, unfortunately, can't take credit for the idea. I can't believe no ones heard of it. How sheltered are you people? You obviously must not get on the internet much if you can't deal with the usual sarcasm and "b*tchyness" from posters, haha. So, not surprised.