What do you think of this centerpiece?

Original post by jenlen

Feb 11, 2007 10:50 PM

I don't really have a lot of money to spend on centerpieces (estimating 340 guests...eeek)....and since i love candles, I wanted to do candles and rose petals. I really loved the centerpiece in the picture below, especially since i'll have be having long oval tables.

The manor room at westbury is big...and i don't want the candles to get lost in all that space. I COULD add pillar candles, but they are considerably more expensive (I can get the votive holders AND candles for 50 cents each).

Do you girls think the votives will do?...as long as there are enough of them? I plan on having at least 14 votives per table (one for each guest at the table in case they want to take one home)....the spacing of the candles will be similar to the picture

thanks!

Mrs.D08 Posted: Feb 12, 2007 02:00 PM

Re: What do you think of this centerpiece?

I love it.

Munchkn16 Posted: Feb 12, 2007 05:01 PM

Re: What do you think of this centerpiece?

I like it, but how it looks depends on the size of your RH room and the size/shape of the tables. If you're in a big room with high ceilings, it might not be enough... you may want to invest in some bigger candles. JMO.

MikeandJess Posted: Feb 12, 2007 05:23 PM

Re: What do you think of this centerpiece?

Posted by jenlen

My colors are burgundy and ivory, so the table set up will be very similar to that...with burgundy napkins. Since Westbury Manor is all lit up in the winter time, i wanted each table to feel like they had their own personal fireplace....

I'm using real petals...Flowers By Burton is coming in to lay them down on the tables. I'm planning on decorating the candles a little, so I'm going to provide those myself.

How much do pillar candles run at AC Moore, Michael's etc.? I don't really have any near me, so i don't really know...

I'm really not sure but I remember looking at them and thinking they were much cheaper than what I thought they would be. Where do you live? I dont really live near one either but every once in awhile I'll take a trip there.