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Reception decor: flameless candles

Knottie61023985Knottie61023985 member
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I am the Mother of a Bride and want to create her dream....on a budget. The guest list is 100 and the venue is a restored Victorian hotel that is a historic landmark. The bride loves candles and does not want a lot of flowers. The historic landmark does not permit live flames. How can I create a magical candlelit room without spending a fortune?  
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Re: Reception decor: flameless candles

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    justsiejustsie member
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    They even make flameless candles that flicker and "move" so it looks more like real candlelight. 
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    MandyMostMandyMost member
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    I did flameless tea-lights. Honestly it came out so well I wish I had done a lot more of them. You can actually find them in bulk fairly cheap on amazon. We used them as part of the "escort cards" in votive candle holders, which had a label on them with the person's name and table number. The whole glowing candle-table was gorgeous, and then they added to the decor of the tables and also provided the extra romantic light. 

    Some flameless candles cost a fortune, though. That's why I stuck to the tea lights. (I swear, I think they ended up being like 33 cents a piece). However, if you buy some bigger candles you can always keep them after the wedding in your house. 
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    PrettyGirlLostPrettyGirlLost member
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    I came up against the same issue- my reception was in a historic mansion and open flames were forbidden.

    I bought a ton of flickering, LED tealights from Dollar General.  They came in packs of 2 for $1 and they were cheaper than anything I found online.  I actually ordered a case of 48 from their website- you had to order the full case- and it was still cheaper to do that than to but from Amazon, Saveoncrafts, etc.

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    Yes, battery operated lights are great. And if you want to disguise them, but them into frosted votive holders or ones of a more solid color. And if you can get the ones that flicker, then no one really will notice.
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    Knottie61023985Knottie61023985 member
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    Thank you everyone. Love the "escort" card idea. Just found David Tutera vellum lampshades and will probably use this idea:  Champagne/Wine glasses with lampshades, flickering tealights in the stemware and possibly one at each placesetting.  Also plan to use a remote control! The bride and groom will have enough stemware for a party in their new home!  Each table will have a different set of stemware!  So excited and pleased because the decor will not be wasteful and it will be beautiful!
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    MissKittyDangerMissKittyDanger member
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    Your daughter sounds like me. I'm doing flameless candles but a mix of 3 sizes

    One thing I was looking for - and is harder than anticipated - was finding ones that were more white. Many are yellow. iKea is best for sizing options and prices!
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