Average centerpiece cost?

Suzannebride Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:31 AM

Average centerpiece cost?

Can anyone give me a vague idea of centerpiece costs? Candles are generally cheaper than flowers, right? I don't want to spend much but I also don't want to sound like an idiot speaking to my florist and saying I want to spend under $30 per table if that is totally unreasonable.

laural2979 Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:44 AM

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I got quoted $70 each for a low cp with 4 hydrangeas. We're probably going to try to do it ourselves to save some money.

BellaEyes Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:47 AM

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The high centerpieces I got quoted were anywhere betweem 130-180. This is why I am glad my hall threw in their centerpieces.. an DI have the option to use them if I want to still.. They are the high silk floral arrangements.. They do look like the real thing.. I MAY decide on just saving some money and using the ones the hall throws in.. b/c I am going way over my budget here...

Suzannebride Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:48 AM

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Posted by laural2979

I got quoted $70 each for a low cp with 4 hydrangeas. We're probably going to try to do it ourselves to save some money.

My concern about DIY is who will set them up for you?

lacey&mark Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:49 AM

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flower centerpieces are pricey, i don't think you will find much for under $30. you could def go the candle route for much less, more like $20 each. www.surroundings.com could give you some ideas. i am going to make my own beachy ones, a vase with sand, shells, and candles. much cheaper than flowers. good luck! ~Lacey

laural2979 Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:49 AM

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We're still trying to figure that part out. Luckily my wedding isn't until 7pm on a Friday so we should be able to get into the hall early that day to setup.

lacey&mark Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:50 AM

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Posted by Suzannebride

Posted by laural2979

I got quoted $70 each for a low cp with 4 hydrangeas. We're probably going to try to do it ourselves to save some money.

My concern about DIY is who will set them up for you?

as far as set up, your hall might do it for you. i told my hall i wanted to make my own and they said i just have to drop them off a week ahead and they will take care of it the day of. if you have a DOC she will do it for you no doubt. ~Lacey

BellaEyes Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:50 AM

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yea.. see that's the thing..my reception is a 12:30 P so even if I decided to do something like a DIY how the heck would I be able to get it set up before then??

BellaEyes Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:51 AM

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I agree with Lacey & Mark ! I just read their reply

Suzannebride Posted: Apr 08, 2006 11:53 AM

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My reception is at 7 but there is another wedding right before mine and there won't be much set up time. My plan had been to have a bunch of cool wine glasses with those glass beads in the bottom and floating candles but I think that is too much for the hall to set up or at least care about making look okay. Ugh! I can't stand this planning stuff!

shellibean Posted: Apr 08, 2006 02:30 PM

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I recently purchased a bunch of hurricane vases and candles from AC Moore, at a great price. I am going to use those as centerpieces, and ask the florist for rose petals to spread across the table...just trying to cut costs wherever possible! Plus I think it will make the room look so pretty and warm!

JayZee07 Posted: Apr 08, 2006 02:55 PM

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I am going to have low centerpieces with about 2 dozen gerber daisies. I was quoted for about $50 per table. I wanted to do it myself, but it would probably be too stressful and I am very narotic. Check out AC Moore or Pier 1 for great sales on vases.

Mdolph6 Posted: Apr 08, 2006 03:01 PM

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We are doing a candle ceterpiece and its probably gonna end up costing us about $15-$20.....I know it sounds cheesy but they really look nice.
FM if you would like more information.....

I dont have pictures yet but when I do I will post.