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Newbee
Need your opinion of a random idea I just had! So in trying to find a way of getting the amazing look of tall centerpieces without the hefty cost, I came across manzanita centerpieces which look amazing and are a doable DIY for us:
Then, was browsing saveoncrafts.com and came across these cotton stalks:
What do you think? Would that be totally bizarre as a centerpiece? I think dressed up with some tiny pink and white silk flowers, crystals, and in a nice vase, it could turn out really pretty…or really odd? Our reception venue is inside a history museum that has all sorts of Industrial Revolution stuff (cars, steam engines, farming vehicles), so it could all kinda work together.
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Sugar bee
DO IT! I absolutely love this!!
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
- Wedding: September 2011 - Bent Creek Winery (Livermore, California); Reception: Family Residence (San Ramon, California)
I think this looks fun and unique! I’ve never seen it before at a wedding, and I think it’d be really cool to see centerpieces like this. And affordable is always good in my book. 🙂
Post # 5
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Busy bee
That’s a great idea! I’ve seen cotton used in a wedding on one site before, it’s really pretty but unexpected
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
I saw this on a venue’s website and I thought it was genious. I personally love it but it’s not very affordable in my area. oh well it still looks amazing.
Post # 7
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Honey Beekeeper
The only thing about cotton stocks that I will warn you about is that they are very very sharp. It is beautiful, but I would suggest buying one first and playing with it to see how you would set it without getting cut up.
Post # 8
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Buzzing bee
I love the look – I would definitely do a trial and see what you think.
You could also incorporate other cotton decorating – I’ve seen some really neat things done with cotton (decorations, bouts, etc.)
Post # 9
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Honey bee
I thought it would look very nice! I found some pictures of cotton used for wedding decoration too. 🙂
Post # 10
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Sugar bee
So pretty! Definitely do it (with gloves lol)
Post # 11
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Newbee
Yay thanks for all the tips and encouragement everyone! Love the pics MissBoPeep! Will definitely post my pics if I do a dry run.
Post # 12
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Honey bee
That’s beautiful! Love the pictures for ideas….ahhh now I want to do this.
Post # 13
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Newbee
I like it and though about doing it myself. I’m going with differen decor, but really still like the look.
Post # 14
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Busy bee
I really, really love this idea! Can’t wait to see pics!
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