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xcalystax
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Member since 11/05 2639 total posts
Wedding Date: 11/17/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location: Leonard's of Great Neck
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Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Hey Guys! FH and I made our first trial of the votive table numbers. We got 10.5 inch vases in order to make sure they are easy to spot and do not get lost since we will be having a high centerpieces (guests eyes will be initially drawn higher on the table). We really liked how it came out and I was so excited to show my parents who both totally slammed them! They thought it was way too big and that it would look foolish along with the votive placecards we want to do! I told my mom that I love candles and candlelight since it IS a wedding after all (more romantic IMO), and she said it won't look nice instead it will look like a funeral. My dad today said the same thing and mentioned that it is way too tall and instead should be low (but then how the heck will the guests see it?). It pathetic but I feel soo bad and unsure now (of course all this happens AFTER I bought everything!).
I am including pics so u guys can give me ur honest opinions. Keep in mind that FH made a monogram that will print like a shadow in the background and that we will not keep the striped ribbon, I will use a solid colored chocolate brown ribbon.
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Posted 2/5/06 10:15 PM
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esb980
2 years........

Member since 7/05 3150 total posts
Wedding Date: 6/2/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location: Beach Club Estate
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Honestly? I LOVE them. You have just inspired me to do them. Do YOU like them? Thats whats important!!
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Posted 2/5/06 10:18 PM
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kara10152006
RSVP's 49 YES 3 NO

Member since 11/05 1447 total posts
Wedding Date: 10/15/2006 3:30 PM
Wed. Location: Booked
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I think it looks gorgeous! I can totally picture how nice it will look when guests walk into the room and see the soft glow coming from their table. Stick with your idea, it is so unique and special and I think your guests will really appreciate the finer details like the ribbon trim.
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Posted 2/5/06 10:19 PM
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xcalystax
Call me Mrs. M ! :)

Member since 11/05 2639 total posts
Wedding Date: 11/17/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location: Leonard's of Great Neck
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Posted by esb980
Honestly? I LOVE them. You have just inspired me to do them. Do YOU like them? Thats whats important!!
Thank you! I do like them, but I hate the fact that its so easy to make me question myself, now I am imagining that they will look grotesque and huge and throw everything off... If you need any help I can email u the template FH made. I am really bag at creating even the basic stuff so he helped me.
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Posted 2/5/06 10:22 PM
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xcalystax
Call me Mrs. M ! :)

Member since 11/05 2639 total posts
Wedding Date: 11/17/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location: Leonard's of Great Neck
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Posted by kara10152006
I think it looks gorgeous! I can totally picture how nice it will look when guests walk into the room and see the soft glow coming from their table. Stick with your idea, it is so unique and special and I think your guests will really appreciate the finer details like the ribbon trim.
Thanks Kara!
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Posted 2/5/06 10:22 PM
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esb980
2 years........

Member since 7/05 3150 total posts
Wedding Date: 6/2/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location: Beach Club Estate
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Posted by xcalystax
Posted by esb980
Honestly? I LOVE them. You have just inspired me to do them. Do YOU like them? Thats whats important!!
Thank you! I do like them, but I hate the fact that its so easy to make me question myself, now I am imagining that they will look grotesque and huge and throw everything off... If you need any help I can email u the template FH made. I am really bag at creating even the basic stuff so he helped me.
You know what? i've found this WHOLE wedding process makes me question thngs I was sure of. I am a VERY decisive (sp?) person, and people are swaying me. I want my hair half u half down, and my BM tells me a "bride' to her has always been in a up do. I questioned myself. I want a headband, FMIL tells me a tiara sys "bride" I questioned myself. You have to go with your gut. That will be BEAUTIFUL. Candles are very romantic, and yes, please FM me ANY info you have on making them, because I ama craft spaz!!
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Posted 2/5/06 10:26 PM
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Wintersbride
Congrats to my sis and new BIL

Member since 7/04 3241 total posts
Wedding Date: 8/20/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location: East Wind Country Gardens A+++++++
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I like them. Do you have a pic of the CP's you will be using (or something like the CP's you are using) so I can get a better idea of what they will look like together? I love candle light at weddings. I know my parents weren't big on candles either, but it does give it a more romantic atmosphere.
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Posted 2/5/06 10:29 PM
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FRAN W
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Member since 3/05 150 total posts
Wedding Date: 10/9/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location: Atlantica
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I think they are beautiful, and will look beautiful on the tables.
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Posted 2/5/06 10:33 PM
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xcalystax
Call me Mrs. M ! :)

Member since 11/05 2639 total posts
Wedding Date: 11/17/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location: Leonard's of Great Neck
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Posted by Wintersbride
I like them. Do you have a pic of the CP's you will be using (or something like the CP's you are using) so I can get a better idea of what they will look like together? I love candle light at weddings. I know my parents weren't big on candles either, but it does give it a more romantic atmosphere.
I am using the same one as PIZZ2306 only the stand will be chocolate brown, I tried to cut out the centerpiece from the pic, I hope it works! It will have 4 dozen blush pink roses, with creme hydrangea as filler (no greens)
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Posted 2/5/06 10:34 PM
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jada2destiny
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Member since 3/04 1759 total posts
Wedding Date: 4/15/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location: Chateau Briand
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
they are stunning! I love them.
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Posted 2/5/06 10:42 PM
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Wintersbride
Congrats to my sis and new BIL

Member since 7/04 3241 total posts
Wedding Date: 8/20/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location: East Wind Country Gardens A+++++++
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Posted by xcalystax
Posted by Wintersbride
I like them. Do you have a pic of the CP's you will be using (or something like the CP's you are using) so I can get a better idea of what they will look like together? I love candle light at weddings. I know my parents weren't big on candles either, but it does give it a more romantic atmosphere.
I am using the same one as PIZZ2306 only the stand will be chocolate brown, I tried to cut out the centerpiece from the pic, I hope it works! It will have 4 dozen blush pink roses, with creme hydrangea as filler (no greens)
I honestly think the candles will look stunning w/ your CP's!
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Posted 2/5/06 10:50 PM
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gina674
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Member since 4/04 3037 total posts
Wedding Date: 11/9/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location: Riviera in Massapequa
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I Love Them!!!!!
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Posted 2/5/06 11:33 PM
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MattsBride
Married over a year! Oh My!

Member since 11/05 2925 total posts
Wedding Date: 7/16/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location: Galaxie Caterers
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I absolutely love them! I would love the template to make them myself!
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Posted 2/5/06 11:48 PM
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MrsStefan
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Member since 1/05 5990 total posts
Wedding Date: 10/14/2006 10:00 AM
Wed. Location: Giorgio's A++++++
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I think they look wonderful!!! Very elegant looking..and I dont think they are too big. Your guests need to be able to spot them from across the room so they dont have to go up to each table to see if it is theirs.
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Posted 2/5/06 11:52 PM
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Pookiesangel
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Member since 2/04 3500 total posts
Wedding Date: 5/7/2006 3:30 PM
Wed. Location: The Swan Club
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Honestly, YOURS came out BEAUTIFUL! I have seen a few different ones, and these actually made me think about doing them. Totally FAB!!
IF they made you TWO happy, then I say use them, plus sometimes it's hard for people to imagine them, when your parents see them on the tables, with the flowers and the whole look comes together I am sure they will eat their words!!
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Posted 2/5/06 11:58 PM
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ChrissynRicky
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Member since 2/05 14636 total posts
Wedding Date: 4/30/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location: Fox Hollow - Woodbury, NY
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Booba - they look absolutely beautiful!!!! It's your wedding - your way - people are going to put down your ideas simply b/c they're not used to seeing them. unfortunately, it stings more when it comes from mom & dad. But, I LOVE THEM!!!!!
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Posted 2/6/06 6:53 AM
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transamgirlie
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Member since 11/05 1369 total posts
Wedding Date: 12/14/2012 6:00 PM
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
no it definatly won't look like a funeral. Infact I didn't understand the topic and was quite impressed with them. I think it is a great idea. Your parents don't get it because it is something they have never seen Go for it it sgreat!
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Posted 2/6/06 7:04 AM
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kittythestray
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Member since 1/06 4789 total posts
Wedding Date: 10/1/2006 11:30 AM
Wed. Location: Tall Grass - A+
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I LOVE them! I know it's hard because you want your parents to be as excited as you but my Mom has been negative about most aspects of my wedding (it's going to be very non-traditional) but as soon as she "sees" what I am trying to do she says "Oh, that will look nice!" I think you're visualizing the big picture and maybe they can't, once they see it all pulled together I think they'll agree that it's beautiful! If YOU & FH like it that's what should matter! I think they came out GREAT!!
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Posted 2/6/06 7:43 AM
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xcalystax
Call me Mrs. M ! :)

Member since 11/05 2639 total posts
Wedding Date: 11/17/2006 2:00 PM
Wed. Location: Leonard's of Great Neck
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
Thank you so much girls! It sounds silly that this kind of stuff upsets me but its just an extra thing that my parents hate that I am doing for my wedding (hate my wedding colors, hate the high centerpieces...the list just keeps getting bigger). FH thanks you girls too, you would not believe how he readily always says "ask the girls on LIW". In regards to the template, FH made it in adobe photoshop but he will redo it in Microsoft word tonite. As soon as its done I will send it out.
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Posted 2/6/06 10:07 AM
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JessicaM.
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Member since 3/05 10894 total posts
Wedding Date: 4/23/2006 12:00 AM
Wed. Location: shes gonna dream up the world she wants to live in
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
they look gorgeous...your parents don't have to like them as long as you do. maybe it's a little too "different" for them...but I think they look gorgeous!
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Posted 2/6/06 10:10 AM
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smara

Member since 12/05 3169 total posts
Wedding Date: 8/26/2006 1:30 PM
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
IMO- I think they are great!! They will flow perfect with your colors. Maybe your parents cant visualize how nice it will look with all the pink and browns at your wedding.
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Posted 2/6/06 10:30 AM
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cindyandkevin
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Member since 2/05 21575 total posts
Wedding Date: 6/10/2006 5:00 PM
Wed. Location: Stonebridge Country Club
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
It looks great!!!!! Nothing like a funeral!!! I say go for it, your parents will change their minds once they see everything all together. They just can't picture your vision right now. Reassure them, everything will be fine!!
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Posted 2/6/06 10:34 AM
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thefirstlady
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Member since 8/05 1820 total posts
Wedding Date: 8/5/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location: Patchogue Manor
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I like them, and think they came out really nice! Maybe if you parents just get used to them? They're unique and untraditional looking, so maybe they're not what your parents are used to seeing.
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Posted 2/6/06 10:39 AM
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MrsFudge
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Member since 4/05 2039 total posts
Wedding Date: 4/8/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location: Watermill
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I think they are gorgeous!
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Posted 2/6/06 10:48 AM
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MissingTheBGene
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Member since 6/05 4547 total posts
Wedding Date: 6/2/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location: The Woodlands
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Re: Votive Table numbers-Got Slammed
I really like Votive Table Numbers, I think they are so pretty and who does love candlelight? I say if you and your FH love it, then go for it!
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Posted 2/6/06 10:53 AM
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