Post # 1
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Busy bee
I was so excited for burlap tableclothes and lace and mason jars when i started planning my wedding, and now everyone in my life has shot down all my ideas, within reason. And the one idea i was really clinging too were burlap tableclothes. Is anyone else using them and where did you find them? or did you find an alternative that is very similar? i cannot find them at any rental places, online or anything. i am far from a control freak and i am very easy going with this wedding, but i just want one thing from my first wedding vision to actually work out.
Post # 3
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Blushing bee
I haven’t heard of burlap tableclothes, but rather table runners. Those are sold online: on weddingbee, craigslist, etc. Or you can just buy burlap in bulk and do the cutting and hemming yourself. I would imagine you could order the fabric and make tablecloths yourself, but it will probably be expenseive. Have you considered covering the tables in kraft paper?
Post # 4
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Honey Beekeeper
@mrsrecon: have you tried Google Product Search? http://www.google.com/prdhp
Post # 6
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Busy bee
@carolyn.sp.79: i thought about table runners but we are trying to be budget friendly and just do table clothes. i thought of craft paper for the kids tables, but not regular tables.
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
I wouldn’t be able to go to your reception D:
I’m deathly allergic to burlap. It sucks working in a fabric and craft store. I always have to call someone else to cut the burlap
If you want table runners, I don’t think you have to cut them. It looks more rustic/natural without needing the sides hemmed. And you can always get it at Joann Fabrics.
I don’t know if you have one nearby, but the burlap is a pretty good price per yard. You can just go buy maybe 10-16 yards and use a coupon on it. We have a phone app you can use to get between 40-60% off of a regular priced item.
Man I know this sounds like an ad but I figured it might help a little bit 😀
Post # 8
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Busy bee
@Chrysoberyl: thank you! I do have a joann fabrics nearby. I will have to check it out. I may need to put in the work of making it myself. I heard there are people allergic to burlap.. maybe i should skip it so none of my guests have a reaction. thank you again!!
Post # 9
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Buzzing bee
@mrsrecon: One last thing: there are different COLORS of burlap too! At least, our large format store has them. If you really have your heart set on it, then go with table runners. Then if someone is allergic, you can remove the runner from that table without removing an entire tablecloth. You still have the look you want without making one table stand out TOO much.
Post # 10
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Busy bee
Yes buy the burlap yourself and cut them yourself! 🙂
Post # 11
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Busy bee
@Chrysoberyl: thank you so much for the advice. that is a good idea!
Post # 12
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Busy bee
i finally found burlap tableclothes at a rental company!!! SO excited
Post # 13
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Newbee
You can get gardening burlap pretty cheap. http://www.gemplers.com/product/186073/Burlap-Rolls-Plain?pfx=25PJ
Or in crafting burlap is a little more spendy: http://www.save-on-crafts.com/hempcording.html
Also, you can get rolls in the width you want and then cut the ends and leave them “frayed”. More rustic vintage looking.
I’m planning on having mason jars and burlap runners on family style tables, with squares of gingham fabric under each mason jar centerpiece. My Fiance proposed during a picnic style photo session, so the picnic/bbq/vintage theme is perfect!
Good luck!
Post # 14
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Wannabee
@mrsrecon: What rental company did you end up finding the burlap at? I am having the same problem!
Post # 15
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Busy bee
@alynn3: My caterer ended up recommending a local company called l&l tent rentals. but i know you can rent burlap table clothes from this site http://www.a1tablecloth.com/ from anywhere, they ship them to you and you just ship them back! Good luck!
