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ILoveChoo · Hermes

cheap centerpiece ideas?

Elle · Hermes

Would candles work?

Or if candles wouldn't be appropriate:

or just 2-3 flowers floating in a bowl of water?

Karina · Chanel

lol im a dork

-- Edited by Karina at 21:29, 2005-10-06

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

I think your best bet is to buy potted plants from Target, Rite Aid or Home Depot. If the pot is ugly, just it up w/fabric, ribbon, tulle, nice tissue paper, etc.

Potted Mums

When is your reception? If its close to a Holiday you could do a pumpkin or poinsettias.

I thought this was really cute & it looks inexpensive, except for the mirrors. You could substitute that w/a tulle/fabric circle or crystal-like plates.

Floating Candles in Glass Fish Bowl

JMR · Dooney & Bourke

I recently need inexpensive centerpieces for a bridal shower - Where did I get everything? At the dollar store...check out your local dollar store!! They have tons of candles and glasswares - I am sure you can come up with something creative.

halleybird · Hermes

edit: I am a moron... I thought these were for your wedding. nevermind!

-- Edited by halleybird at 21:24, 2005-10-06

mikacat · Coach

JMR wrote:

I recently need inexpensive centerpieces for a bridal shower - Where did I get everything? At the dollar store...check out your local dollar store!! They have tons of candles and glasswares - I am sure you can come up with something creative.

i completely agree---dollar store $12 for 12 glass bowls, $6 for some glass pebbles--6 bags and $12 for some white floating candles. You could rent or borrow the square or round mirrors and buy some cranberries like that first idea or a little greenery or real ivy. If you use the mirrors---it will be around $100 and if you nix those, I think you could do them for 12 + 12 + 6 + $12 for greenery = $42

ILoveChoo · Hermes

yeah, this is for a work event, not my wedding.

I don't think we're allowed to do candles because of the liability issues. plus it's a lunch, so that might be too formal. I'm thinking maybe a pumpkin or some gourds piled up might look cool and fall-y (this is in 2 weeks, so fall decor would be appropriate)

Elle · Hermes

ILoveChoo wrote:

yeah, this is for a work event, not my wedding. I don't think we're allowed to do candles because of the liability issues. plus it's a lunch, so that might be too formal. I'm thinking maybe a pumpkin or some gourds piled up might look cool and fall-y (this is in 2 weeks, so fall decor would be appropriate)

I think the gourds are a fine idea! Maybe in a small basket (from Dollar Tree or Goodwill?) with some leaves tucked in?

Cricket · Gucci

Right now, my Costco has big bags of real mini gourds for about $5 each. I got a couple bags last year and they was quite a variety of the cute little buggers.

-- Edited by Cricket at 12:06, 2005-10-07