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i am thinking of doing assoreted size pillar candles on a mirror base with a floral ring around the base maybe, instead of a floral centerpiece. I'm also thinking of doing bud vases at the place settings in addition. has anyone seen anything similar to this or have any opinions on it? thanks!

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Just wondering, are you doing this to save money? The reason I ask is b/c this might add up and cost the same as a fresh flower arrangement. I am getting a small fishbowl w/ roses and lillies for $40 each (but only 7 tables). I like both of your ideas individually, but when I try to picture it, i think it might be a little crowded and you can get away w/ only one or the other (bud vases or centerpeice). Of course, I don't know what the tables look like. Also if you do the bud vases, how many people do you have per table? I prefer 'the simpler the better', but that's just my taste.

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I have seen candle arrangements that sound similiar to what you are describing, and I think they are simple and elegant. The wedding I went to where centerpieces like that were used was very small, and this added to the intimate effect. I think Nina is right about using both of your ideas together ~ the table may get a bit crowded.

Macy's and Michaels has them...

A friend of mine used the candles on a gold plate with rocks around them. It look great and saved her alot of money. She bought them at Macy's when they were on sale for $9. I also like the look of the bud vases pushed together, then they can be divided up to give to the guests. I think that is alittle more expensive. Good Luck!

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I'm doing something similar. I am using those big 3-wick candles with a flower ring around them, and my catering hall gives us tapers that I will put on the sides. I went back to the store and bought the 1' flower rings to go around the tapers to fill up the table a little bit more. I don't know if there is a Joannes Craft store on LI, but that is where I got mine. The candle and the big ring cost $10 together (I bought them on sale) and the smaller rings were a $1.50 each, so my centerpieces weren't that expensive. I took them to the hall to make sure it was big enough for the table, and it was.

july3bride, that sounds so beautiful!! *NM*

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what was 9$, the candle or the plate?? thanks!!

Thanks! =) *NM*

Both! I think it was 3 or 4 (Dif size) candles and the plate *NM*