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    Miss Luck of the Irish    October 6, 2012   Flint, MI

    I am a college student. My point? I AM BROKE :( 

    Thankfully my mother has offered to help pay for half of the wedding! I am also super excited because I will have chiavari chairs!!! I see photos of them, and I drool.

    Well, moving on to the next item on my wish list...clear beaded charger plates. They are so cool looking! You can really complete the look of a table with charger plates of any color, I just happen to favor the clear/silver plates.

    After reviewing prices online/rentals/bees selling previous sets that are often too small for my count...I decided to create a post in hopes that other clear/silver charger plate wishers will gather arouind and express their dying need for these puppies!

    Actually, my reasoning is this: if I can find a group of brides to be who want charger plates: if we all went in on these expensive lads, perhaps we could actually afford them!

    I realize that not all weddings call for a +++ wedding, as I'll be around 200 guests +/- 25.  But maybe it would be worth it to some to put in a little extra to get what you really want.

    And, when a wedding will end  - the plates would simply part with one bride and ship off to the next.

    I completely understand the risk of fraud and why many brides may look away...but don't contracts prevent this? :)

    Thoughts? Objections? Am I just daydreaming in la-la land, or is this something that could actually happen?

     
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    For Christmas, Walmart has silver charger plates. 4 for $5.  The day after Christmas, they are half off.  I bought some last year, and they're great.

     
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    Miss Luck of the Irish    October 6, 2012   Flint, MI

    THANKS LADIES FOR YOUR ADVICE!

    While I have browsed numerous websites, I still have a heart set on getting the clear beaded plates...silver would ring in 2nd choice.

     

    But, your advice is something to consider. Thanks again!

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    I really want the clear plate with silver beads too!!! I was planning on just purchasing these and renting them out because they are so darn expensive. I already purchased a set of silver chargers and just don't like them. So I sold those. I purchased my very own chiavari chairs and plan on renting them out as well. So I could possibly front the money for these plates however I would just want a confirmation that other brides with most definitely be using them. I would rent them out for a $1 a piece if that works. Let me know :) 

     
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    Peony007    May 4, 2012  

    I really want the clear plates with silver beads too! Cheapest I found in my area to rent them is $3/each... I thought that was pretty good though.

     
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    Amy43026    December 31, 2012   Columbus, oh

    I would for sure rent them. My planner could not get them any cheaper then $6 a piece for me. I would love to able to rent the, from you. I would need 100, these are the only chargers I love!

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    ok my email is kaelagardner@yahoo.com- I will check into it immediately. I figured if I can get at least 10 people to rent them for $1 each- it will be well worth it. Send me an email of how many you need and where you are located and I will check shipping costs :) I'm excited! 

     
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    sooner365    December 6, 2012   Chandler,AZ

    I am very interested in some super sparkly charger plates! Silver or silver beading:)

    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Charger Plates :  wedding charger plates sisterhood exchange group Yhst 60311661257484 2186 23968191

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    Ok ladies... So I found these plates for around $17 a piece being the cheapest or $28 a piece for really nice ones. I would probably order around 300- so these would roughly cost over $7,000. Now realizing how much this would actually cost- I would probably have to rent them out for $1.50-$1.75. (sorry $1 after all would be really hard to re-coup in the long run!) I would not go over $2 and would work something out- the more you rent, the cheaper per charger. I will most likely be getting these after Christmas so please just give me a response with how many you would be renting and when you would need these so I can get organized with dates. Also if you could message me your email that would be great! I want to try and stay as organized as possible so we can all get a great deal on these little beauties for our big days :) Happy Planning! 

     
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    sooner365    December 6, 2012   Chandler,AZ

    Do you have any pictures?? I would be interested around my date if they are what I am looking for:)

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    These are the ones I found

     

    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Charger Plates :  wedding charger plates sisterhood exchange group Chargerbeadsilver2

     
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    sooner365    December 6, 2012   Chandler,AZ

    Hmmm. let me see if it will go with what I am thinking:)

     
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    sooner365    December 6, 2012   Chandler,AZ

    saveoncrafts.com had some for a good price!

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    this is the look I'm going for with mine...or similiarThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Charger Plates :  wedding charger plates sisterhood exchange group Clearchargerslook

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    I'm doing all bling- blush- and champagne colors. However I am mixing in small details of lace and tulle

     
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    RhubarbPie    December 9, 2014  

    We're renting glass chargers with silver beads from our venue so i cant rent these from you guys but I just wanted to express my enthusiasm for chargers :) I love them and can't wait to have them on our tables! I just think they really make a table, especially for a really formal affair. Yay for chargers!!

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    @Luckygal5571: Ten Strawberry Street is the brand- that is the price for 1 :) They are a very nice brand though and those are the same ones I was looking at

     
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    sooner365    December 6, 2012   Chandler,AZ

    The Sisterhood of the Traveling Charger Plates :  wedding charger plates sisterhood exchange group Large Image

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    My look(s) A winter wonderland... minus the branches bc my reception has trees and vines. Like an indoor garden. So these go under the actual plates right?

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    @sooner365: Yes they go under the plate- Save on Crafts does have similar chargers, however the ones I am looking into are extremely elegant and they are made of glass. It is really easy to find regular silver chargers usually plastic or acrylic for a great price. The quality of these glass chargers is exquisite (hence the price :) However I love you decor theme! It is very similar to mine! I have the Chiavari chairs too :) Best Wishes with your planning! 

     
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    mrsjjohnson2b    October 2012  

    For those of you wanting silver chargers Walmart has them right now in the Christmas section for $.98.  They have red, silver, and green.

     
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    sooner365    December 6, 2012   Chandler,AZ

    @mrsjjohnson2b:arent they plastic? I saw those and loved them!!

    @kinneybride: yes very nice!! So you are renting them out for how much? Will you ship?

     
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    sooner365    December 6, 2012   Chandler,AZ

    I wish I was using those chairs!!  I love them! But I cant afford it:(

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    Hi! Yes I am planning on renting out the chargers for $1.50. I originally offered a $1- but that was before I looked into it and saw how expensive it was gong to be to order them. As long as I get enough brides to commit to renting them I can do $1.50 maybe even cheaper if more brides decide to use them :) Yes I will ship- renter pays shipping and full cost of any damage/broken chargers. 

    I purchased the Chiavari Chairs with the same intent- if enough brides committed I could rent them out for super cheap. So I am renting those out in Ohio for $4 a chair (which is a steal compared to most venues $6-9. Let me know if you have any more questions :) PM me if you are interested. 

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    @RhubarbPie: first off  your name is awesome (my most favorite pie ) and second, I love how you just gave us a shout out for chargers :) Yea for Happy Brides! 

     
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    RhubarbPie    December 9, 2014  

    @kinneybride: haha aw, thanks!! rhubarb has personal meaning in my life :P

    And yes, I just think chargers are the beesknees :P good luck to all of us in our endeavour for fabulous tables!!

     
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    Amy43026    December 31, 2012   Columbus, oh

    So excited about being able to rent these from you! Please let me know when you get them :)

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    ok ladies I just sent out my order this afternoon! so excited :) Also I found a shipping company online that ships boxes by freight for $17 a box for up to  200 lbs.  Each plate weighs about 4lb (heavy I know!) Send me all your emails and I will send out a rental contract right away (it protects both parties :) . 

     
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    Amy43026    December 31, 2012   Columbus, oh

    @kinneybride: Woo-hoo!

     
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    boo@bootiquechic.com    April 14, 2012  

    @kinneybride:Can you please email me the info. boo@bootiquechic.com Thank you!! 

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    Hello ladies :) Please e-mail this week (kaelagardner@yahoo.com) I have had many responses and I want to make sure I don't double book anyone. It is a lot easier to handle everything through my personal e-mail. E-mail me with the following

    Name:

    Wedding Date:

    # Needed:

    Location:

     

    I will send you back a contract for you to sign and return! So excited :) 

     
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    Mary Green    October 10, 2014   Tempe, Arizona

    I want to do this when I get married too. It won't be for awhile though. I'm just posting to subscribe to the thread. 

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    Hello Bees :) 

     

    Just in case I made the wrong impression- let me clarify something. I received an extremely rude and hurtful e-mail accusing me of being a vendor trying to rip off a bunch of innocent brides trying to save for their wedding (which is ridiculous) I am an innocent bride trying to save for my wedding lol. I am not a business trying to make money off of you ladies- I work full-time in a completely different industry and I am completely content. i offered to purchase these chargers because I have a budget to front the money. Because these are so highly coveted- I wanted to try and make it affordable for everyone who wanted these chargers to get them. At first (before I purchased them) I threw out the suggestion of $1 rental. However it was just hard financially to go that low. (These were $27 a piece before taxes and shipping- I ordered 320). So thats why I am asking $1.50. Not because I am trying to rip anyone off or scam you. I purchased these in good faith thinking that a lot of brides wanted to use these, and I could recoup a bit ...not make tons of money. So please if you do not understand that and have ill feelings towards my intentions- just keep it to yourself, I do not need a snarky e-mail. To the rest of you wonderful Bees- who have been so sweet and easy to work with, thank you and I really appreciate how great it is we can work together in this little Bee community- love you girls! xoxo

     

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    arf3420    June 23, 2012  

    Sent you a message! :-)   Would you share the company that you're planning to ship through?  I have been shipping a lot of heavy items lately, and that price is like 1/4 of what I usually pay!!  Lol.

     
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    nicolechrlstine    September 15, 2012   Northern California

    I would LOVE to somehow share the cost of these chargers, I am getting married Sept 15 2012 and will have around 200 guests. It would be amazing if we all could find a way to rent these out to share the costs since they are so ridiculous! I am also wanting some cool ivory or white linens (floor length) but have found these are crazy expensive too. Anyone have anything like that for rent? Thanks!!

     
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    kinneybride    September 2, 2012  

    @nicolechrlstine: I am renting these out super cheap- however they are already purchased so I cannot share the actual cost. Please let me know if you are interested and I can send you a rental agreement right away! They are so beautiful! 

     
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    kab05009    January 21, 2012   VA

    Kinneybride - I sent you an e-mail about renting the chargers! Message me if you didn't get it!!

     
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    Snow00774    September 14, 2012   SW Ontario

    Hmm. I would be interested - wedding date is Sept 14/2012. I saw someone else interested for Sept 15, but I think from what I've read there would probably be enough for both of us (I'd need 100-120). I was wondering if anyone from London Ontario area, or close to the border in Michigan would be renting around the same time? Then we could split shipping maybe? Just throwing ideas out there.

     

     

    even if it doesn't work out for me (cross border shipping will be disgusting $$ I'm sure) I too love chargers and wish you all luck!

     

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