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Help! Which centerpiece?

posted 2 years ago in Decor
  • poll: Which do you like?
    Black shade with red orchid. : (27 votes)
    69 %
    Black shade with different flower. : (1 votes)
    3 %
    Red shade with white orchid. : (4 votes)
    10 %
    Red shade with white orchid with red center. : (7 votes)
    18 %
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    marshadee    October 22, 2010  

    I am making my own centerpieces and am torn between which one, if any of these to use.  I'm not sure which color of lamp shade and which flower or if I've even found the right flower.  I just have fabric wrapped around the lamp shades right now, they will be more finished looking once I decide on a color.  Here are my delimas:  I'm not sure if the black shade will create a look that is too dark, I don't know if I like the all white orchid or the orchid with some red in it.  My colors are black, white and red.  So I want to make sure there is enough red accent, which is why I am not using a white orchid with the black shade.  The tablecloths will be white with the black and white damask runners shown and I will have black napkins, white chair covers with black sashes.  Any advice would help. 

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    Miss Sweet Tea    July 3, 2011   Fort Collins, CO

    I vote for the blakc lam shade one althoguht they are both nice. What abotu mixing it up and doing half and half so all the tables are not the same? Jsut a thought :)

     
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    rlsulli1598@verizon.net       oregon

    I like the red one since you have mostly white with black on the tables, I think black would be too much. 

     
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    tangeriney    Summer 2010   NYC

    I like the red shade too. I think the black shade and the black in the tablecloth is a lot of black. The red shade brightens it up.

     
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    marshadee    October 22, 2010  

    Wow, it's so nice to get some feedback.  My FH gives me the blank stare when I ask for an opinion. Laughing

     
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    krissybee    October 15, 2011   :: chicago IL ::

    i like the black shade better myself, however I like @Miss Sweet Tea's ideas of mixing it up a bit.

     
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    Rosie Girl    September 18, 2010   Montana

    I like the red shade with white orchid and red center. I think it helps add some red and looks really pretty. Those are awesome by the way!

     
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    marshadee    October 22, 2010  

    Okay, I did one more mock up using a mix of black and white flowers with the black shade.  Do you like this better?

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    JennyS    June 26, 2010   Canada

    Love your damask runners! My vote is for the red shade! I love the pop of colour for your theme!

     
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    Treasure43    September 18, 2010  

    Personally I'm a fan of the black shade but they're all lovely!!!

     
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    bestbuddies    June 6, 2010   Chicago, Illinois

    i dont like the black shade for a wedding...but this are very cool! great job

     
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    marshadee    October 22, 2010  

    My new delima.  At the head table I will be using the bouquets as decor.  They will be red roses.  There will be 7 bouquets of red roses.  One at the center and 3 lining each side of the bride/groom down the table.  There will be one of each lampshade centerpiece on each side of the bride groom as well.  Will the red lamp shade look just wrong with a bunch of red roses?  They are the same color red, but I almost think the black may look better with the red roses.

     
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    Mattel    November 6, 2010   WNY

    I LOVE the black lampshade. I think it's a little more dramatic. If you're torn, you could also alternate them.. alternate lampshades and then switch up the flowers, too - black with red, black with white, red with red, red with white. And I think the black would look better on the head table, too.

     

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