What do you think of putting floral centerpieces on every other table, and non-floral on the remaining tables?
Posted by admin | Under Centerpieces For Weddings Saturday Mar 6, 2010I am looking to cut costs in my wedding with my limited budget. I would love to have flowers in the centerpieces but can not really afford it. One of my bridesmaids suggested using flowers in half of the centerpieces, and non floral centerpieces for the rest (every other table). The non floral centerpieces would be similar to this: http://weddings.theknot.com/ODB/themes/realweddings/detailview.aspx?STOPREDIRECTING=TRUE&id=32772&type=3&wedding_details=Centerpieces&MsdVisit=1 … but without the apple.
Do you think it’s okay to use different centerpieces at every other table?
The reason I wanted at least some to have floral arrangements is because my theme is Spring garden … so it seems we need some flowers!
I was worried about people feeling slighted for being seated at one of the tables without flowers … but that seems silly to me now. Would you honestly feel that way? The non floral centerpieces are beautiful too.
Wow I’m surprised at how many people would take it personally if they were at a table without flowers! But honestly I can’t imagine anyone in my family putting up a fuss about what kind of centerpiece was at their table.
Paulina: So funny you would post a link to that photo … I have that photo saved on my computer for centerpieces but when I spoke to a florist about cost it was still beyond my budget.
Personally, I think it looks great. Don’t have everything matchy matchy – it looks dull. Someone would feel slighted without flowers? Are you kidding? I’m sure they are going to your wedding to make sure that you put flowers on their table.
You could try having tables with flowers and a few tea lights, then have tables with pillar candles and rose petals. I think it would look fabulous!
For my friend’s daughter’s upcoming wedding, we are doing the eiffel tower vases on 5 tables (corner tables and center), then short round rose arrangements with tea lights on 5 tables, then candles with petals on 5 tables. It’s going to look great!
Why not just go with the non-floral centerpieces?
I have also seen potted plants (ivy) used as centerpieces, or fruit and chocolate dipped pretzels made into centerpieces — you can do that yourself.
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no, if I were at guest at the table without real flowers, I would feel slighted.
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I think that might tend to look a little unbalanced depending on what you do with the non-floral centerpieces and especially if you have assigned seating, some people might wonder why they were put at a table with the "less special" centerpiece- you know it, some people would think that. What you could do, instead, is find a centerpiece idea that mixes limited floral and non-floral pieces together to make something stunning. OR, just do candles… everywhere. Our centerpiece actually was a square clear glass vase with tissue paper in it in the colors of our wedding, containing special squigly shaped bread sticks my sister (who is a professional caterer) baked for the (Italian) dinner, surrounded by candles. Quite different, and quite cheap.
EDIT: "Spring Garden", huh? I see white wicker baskets filled with flowers and greenery. More greenery, less flowers = still pretty with less cost.
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I think that although you do it randomly, it does give the air of every other table being "special" compared to the non-floral arrangements. I would simply put the centre piece you have chosen at every table (I agree, without the apple), and use the money saved for another aspect of your wedding, or use it to add a small floral arrangement to every table.
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I am thinking of doing this. I think it would be nice looking and would step out from the traditional. Have flowers on some and candles and glass on others. If you make both look nice, they will work.
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As long as the room doesnt look unbalanced I don’t see why not. I wouldn’t mind one bit. As much as people butt in when you’re planning, when it actually comes to the wedding day I really don’t think anyone is going to care about these kind of details as much as you do.
I think I might actually mix up the centerpieces too, now that you’ve brought it up. My mom’s allergic to flowers anyway.
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Sorry, but it would look like you were cutting corners. Centerpieces can be anything from real flowers , to silk flowers, to candles but they should all be the same.
You could place candles in pretty glass containers and set the containers on mirrors. The reflections are really pretty and give the illusion of a lot of light. Place clear, colored stones on the mirrors that match your color scheme. These are available at party stores.
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i like the idea, and think its totally fine. no one will care if they sit at a table with out flowers
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