Sad News . . . .and I need some help

FutureMrs.T Posted: Jan 30, 2008 06:54 PM

Sad News . . . .and I need some help

So, my mother was officially put on oxygen due to her Sarcoidosis. While she is sounding better, we just realized that we need to change my centerpieces. I was originally going with a hurrican globa with a candle stuffed with rose petals as little tea lights all over the table. However, since my mother is on oxygen, we have to forego the candles because she cant be around an open flame with her oxygen. She told me not to worry and that she would leave the room whenever she needed to use her oxygen, but I dont want her to miss a second of the wedding. I need to come up with ideas for a new floral centerpiece.....I am not big on flowers so I am not sure what to do. I was thinking about a small square vase stuffed tightly with deep red roses...does anyone have any pictures or can offer me advice as to which flowers to use, etc. My colors are ivory, black and a deep red/

davenjess Posted: Jan 30, 2008 06:57 PM

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they do make candles that are battery lit....

Deanna on the 07 boards used them...let me get her to post on here - i'm sure she has a pic of hers....i know she really liked them!

debismom Posted: Jan 30, 2008 06:58 PM

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Kristen, you are a beautiful example of sacrificial love!!! Blessings on you and your Mom!! Mary MOB

JACK808 Posted: Jan 30, 2008 06:58 PM

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I'm sorry to hear about your mom, but I am so glad she will be able to be at your wedding.

I don't know how to post pics, but if you go to teleflora.com and click on 'collections', they have a whole section titled 'modern cubes'. You might find what you are looking for there. Good luck!

Espo22 Posted: Jan 30, 2008 06:59 PM

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first of all i am so sorry about your mother

as far as the candles, they have those candles but its not like a real candle its a flickering type light that makes it look like a candle inside so its electrical. Kind of the same concept as a fake fireplace. Maybe try and look into that

angl2001 Posted: Jan 30, 2008 06:59 PM

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sorry to hear about your mom i hope she is ok! As far as the CPs go...what about flameless candles...i have seen them at BBB....they are small pilliars that run on battery....might still give you the effect you want without the actual flame...its a bulb...worth a look
good luck

LuvMyAlfonse Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:00 PM

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I'm sorry about your mom, my mom's on oxygen too (for emphysema), it will be OK.

I agree with the battery operated tea lights! That's a great idea Jess! You wise old married woman!

chrispar Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:01 PM

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I am sorry to hear about your mom. I have seen tea lights at the store not sure if it was michaels or somewhere else and they are not real candles. If you really want candles maybe you can try that.

chrispar Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:01 PM

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Posted by angl2001

sorry to hear about your mom i hope she is ok! As far as the CPs go...what about flameless candles...i have seen them at BBB....they are small pilliars that run on battery....might still give you the effect you want without the actual flame...its a bulb...worth a look
good luck

Yes it was BBB where I saw them.

Papillon25 Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:06 PM

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I'm so sorry about your mom.

Here are pics of my centerpieces - they are dark red (black magic roses)

FutureMrs.T Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:14 PM

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Thank you for all the well wishes and suggestions. I googled flamesless candles and I found 144 flameless tea lights for $114. Totally worth the $$ if my mom is going to be there to enjoy every minute of my wedding. She is already doing so much for me...making card box, embroidering bags for my bridesmaids, making my ring bearer pillow and countless others things (she is very crafty and home all day). I am going try to figure something out.

angl2001 Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:17 PM

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Posted by FutureMrs.T

Thank you for all the well wishes and suggestions. I googled flamesless candles and I found 144 flameless tea lights for $114. Totally worth the $$ if my mom is going to be there to enjoy every minute of my wedding. She is already doing so much for me...making card box, embroidering bags for my bridesmaids, making my ring bearer pillow and countless others things (she is very crafty and home all day). I am going try to figure something out.

good luck!

FutureMrs.T Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:21 PM

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Its amazing how unimportant centerpieces seem right now when I thought for a second that my mom would not be in the room for my entire wedding. Puts things into perspective. I could spend tons of money on all the little details to make the reception perfect, but knowing that my fmaily and friends will be with me the whole day from start to finish makes all those other little details seem sooo insignificant! Made me step back and put things back into perspective. Its a celebration of love and two families coming together...not about centerpieces, candles, menus, programs, etc.

Wifeynella Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:22 PM

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you could always use the battery operated tealights for the same 'candle' effect. you can but them in a votive holder with rose petals under and around the tealight.

kimandvin Posted: Jan 30, 2008 07:59 PM

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Glade actually makes candles that run on batteries and im sure if you surround them with flowers they will look gorgeous.. I have them in my home and htey even flicker.. Ofcourse they will be more expensive but will give you the look you are going for....

FutureMrs.T Posted: Jan 30, 2008 08:13 PM

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Thanks everyone!

Princess Cut Bride Posted: Jan 30, 2008 08:25 PM

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Posted by FutureMrs.T

Thank you for all the well wishes and suggestions. I googled flamesless candles and I found 144 flameless tea lights for $114. Totally worth the $$ if my mom is going to be there to enjoy every minute of my wedding. She is already doing so much for me...making card box, embroidering bags for my bridesmaids, making my ring bearer pillow and countless others things (she is very crafty and home all day). I am going try to figure something out.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom!
I'm glad that you found the flameless candles...and at a good price. I'm sure it will look beautiful!