Platinum Centerpiece Look for Less
Published by: Carlise (Carla) Shepperd on 14th Sep 2009 |
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Look how beautiful this centerpiece is and it's no wonder it cost the couple $17, 550 which was just a small piece of the $350, 000 wedding. For that price tag. I could throw a complete wedding, maybe even two. The good news is that there is a way to create this look for less for any mini budget bride and if you DIY you can do it for under $40 bucks per table.
Below I've listed everything you'll need to create this look with a few directions as well.
200 White Delphinium Flowers - $189.99
Since Orchid spray is not the most affordable option, you can use Delphinum flowers to create that spray look in taller vases. Or you can even use Baby's Breath since you can find those free growing wild as I've mentioned before, but you can get 10 bunches from FiftyFlowers.com for $119.99. Each bunch contain about 6 to none stems.
10 Bunches of Party Time Baby's Breath - $119.99

A close up view of the Baby's Breath.

In the centerpiece, there are Orchids in the taller vases. I have faux Orchid listed below because it it not completely necessary to submerge real Orchids is you are on a tight budget. However, you can certainly use a stem of the Delphinum flowers if you choose to get 200 of them for $189.99 which would be a better option all around.
Large 28" White and Cream Faux Orchids $4.99
For the vase itself, I choose a 23.5 inches pedestal one that is quite affordable at $15.49. Remember to add food coloring to the water, blue or the color that best suits your theme and fill the vases all the way to the top before adding the flowers.
Tall 23.5" Glass Pedestal Vase with square top - $15.49
For the candle-light, there are cylinder vases with floating candles that I have listed below. Just add a candle to each vase with water and it's up to you just how many you want to add to each centerpiece.
White Floating Candles 1-3/4" Disc - 20 for $7.99
7 1/2 " Glass Cylinder Vases - $1.00

For even more lighting, there are votive candles in the display. You can find 72 votive candles in the holders of course for $39.99 at Amazon.com. Once all the candles are lit, your centerpiece will lool like you paid thousands as well. You guest will be quite impressed.
72 White Votive Candles and Holders - $39.99

photo courtesy of WETv.com






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