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    Lindsay12.31.2010    December 31, 2010   Missouri

    Hi bees! I work in hotel sales, and was discussing wedding stuff with a bride who is getting married next month. She generously gave me 108 of these vases: http://www.dollartree.com/floral-decor/vases-bowls-containers/Crystal-Fluted-Ivy-Bowls/202c203c203p9885/index.pro

    So, my question is...what can I do with them?  I already have 30 tall flared rim cylinder vases for our "main" centerpiece, so I am trying to figure out what to do with all of these. I am thinking water and floating candles with stones in the bottom? Help! (No fish please :D)

     
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    shannon1126    August 21, 2010   Washington, Wedding in Vegas

    Haha @ the "no fish" request. I think the floating candle idea is cute, maybe with some colored stones to add a vibrant touch. But wow 108 of them?!? Thats alot

     
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    greenleafmountain    7.31.2010  

    I like the floating candle w/vase filler.  Maybe consider a submerged flower too?  Are they big enough to make into a candy buffet?  Put candles or flowers in them and use them to line the ceremony aisle? And of course- sell any you don't need and turn a profit! ;)

     
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    jennifer_espos    June 18, 2010   NYC

    greenleafmountain stole all of my ideas!  Lol. 

     
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    How many guests are you having? I was trying to go outside of the box and am thinking you could use them as escort cards. Submerging the name and table number in water and putting a candle on top could be cool and then everyone will bring them to their tables so you'll have dinner lighting.

     
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    zippylef    October 30, 2010   Norfolk, UK

    If you want to get rid of a few of them, I'm in stl and would be willing to take some off of your hands. I like the floating candle idea. I'm not sure what else they would be good for.

     
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    PrncssDva    October 16, 2010   Memphis, TN

    I agree with the floating candle idea.

     
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    artbee    February 28, 2010  

    i like the escort card idea. fill them with candy and have their name and table number sticking out of it.

     
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    Lindsay12.31.2010    December 31, 2010   Missouri

    Well, we are inviting 400, so I'm not sure how many we will end up with.  Cute idea though.  We aren't doing a candy buffet either. Hmmmm......

     
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    Ella1978    June 19, 2010   Cleveland, Ohio

    I really like using them for the ceremony.  If I had a bunch of vases and candles, I would probably do that.. or you could sprinkle them around the recpetion hall with floating candles.. food tables, escort card tables.. restrooms w/ scented candles... at the bar, good luck!

     
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    maisymay    December 19, 2009   morgan hill, ca

    Could you line the aisle with them? some sand or stones and a candle? If you could dim the lighting of your ceremony location, this and candles at the end of the aisle/where you get married could be beautiful. I was at a wedding recently where there were 300+ guests and they had candles everywhere. It was stunning. Midafternoon wedding, but absolutely gorgeous.

     
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    Mrs Franks    August 20, 2011   Estes Park, CO

    I like the idea of lining your aisle with them. Alternatively, if your budget allows, put a big bloom in each, such as a large peony or hydrangea-style of flower. Something large & fluffy to fill the space. You have so many of them, you can do both the flower & candle alternating around your space! Good luck!

     

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