- My first solution for this was to just gather as many vases as possible from friends and family - regardless of color, shape, size - and see how creative we could get with arranging them as centerpieces. I haven't completely let go of that idea because it is a really thrifty way to do it and I'm sure that Elaina (my florist) will be able to make it come together and look very preppy chic.
- On the other hand, I love the idea of using mint julep cups as vases - I like their southern, traditional look and feel. I could get three different sizes of these silvery vases, maybe add ribbons to soften them up, and get a very preppy/romantic feel.
- Lastly, and this would be a heck of a lot easier if I were in Poulsbo - I could go shopping at Antique Malls and Flea Markets and really get an assortment of vases that look vintage and shabby-chic (have I gone overboard and used the word "chic" way too many times in this post??). Honestly, I arrive in town the Tuesday morning before my Saturday wedding, I could easily hit up three antique stores that I am familiar with on my way home. If I go this route it's a tad bit risky because I won't be able to budget for the vases - on the other hand, it seems so much more personal and interesting per table.
- I also like the idea of incorporating old mason canning jars - this idea kind of ties into option number three as I think you are most likely to find these old jars in antique shops.
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I like the Mason jars idea, and they're very inexpensive. You don't have to go to an antique store; people still use them for home canning. Ace Hardware has a 12 pack of the quart sized for $11.97, or you can go to amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Jarden-67000-Mouth-Quart-Mason/dp/B000BWZ7QO
ReplyDeleteYou can also get them in half-gallon size, but they get pricey at that size, at about $9 each. Have fun!
you could try home goods/marshalls/tjmaxx/ tuesday morning for some vases or pitchers. they don't always have a lot of stock so this would work maybe if you wanted a different one for each table. kind of like vintage knock-offs...
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