Post # 1
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Helper bee
Not just because I want to cut the costs of flowers, but also because for my vintage themed wedding I think it’s super cute, do you think I could get away with doing something like this for centerpieces and decorations?
As for the bridal and bridesmaids bouquet I’ll either do the real flowers or something simple like this, I have a pretty extravagant dress, so I think I could get away with something more simple:
OR do you think it just looks like I’m being way too cheap??
Post # 3
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Buzzing bee
I think they’re wonderful! Seriously, how clever is that? If this is what you want, then rock it and don’t look back.
Post # 4
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Sugar bee
Nope! I absolutely love it!
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
I think it looks really neat – if I was a guest at your wedding, I would want to take one of those paper flowers home!
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
I think it looks cool but I think your guests might not see the art in it. Maybe not for wedding centerpieces. You might be able use them for your rehearsal dinner, though, since they’re less formal.
Post # 7
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Sugar bee
I think they’re awesome. I really wanted paper flowers at our reception as decorations but FH vetoed it.
Also, tacky is in the eye of the beholder. Everyone does something that others think is tacky, who cares? If you like it then go for it.
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
I hate the word tacky! I’ve NEVER seen something at a weddnig that is tacky- sure there were things that were ugly, or cheap, or out of place, but tacky is SO subjective that I try to never use it. As for your ideas, I think they are terribly creative and different… I would love them!
Post # 9
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Helper bee
@realeastcoaster- aww thanks so much!!
@charm bracelet, well we’re not having a very formal wedding. At first it was just going to be in my backyard, but we had to change it because of unpredictable weather. But I still want to hold onto my vintage theme, even though I can’t do it outside… and my guest list is less than 100…so all the people coming I know REALLY well – they’re either family or close friends…
does that change anything?
@littlemissmoo, aww they are so cute, sorry the fiance didn’t like them 🙁 my fiance isn’t too picky (which can be good and bad haha), he has a hard time making any kind of decisions, so if I show him something he’s basically, “yup, that’s good.” hahaha.
@kjpugs, hahaha. I totally understand that! I meant would it look like I’m being way too cheap or like I was too broke to afford the real thing (which I probably am anyway haha)
Post # 10
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Helper bee
I love it, but my thought is it will depend on your audience. The “Wedding Blog” set (i.e., us brides and our peers who devour charming, unique, modern details on all the wedding blogs,) will likely love it. Your Great Aunt Thelma might be perplexed. I think you have to think about who your audience is and how much you care if they don’t get it!
One way to dress it up just a little bit might be to use colorful paper vs. the newsprint. Or, have a few newspaper flowers mixed in with a few monochromatic paper flowers.
Post # 11
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Bumble bee
If you love it, own it! You can make it work!
Post # 13
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Helper bee
I’m with Circus Peanuts – it depends greatly on the audience. When I told my mom I would probably wear colored shoes she was like “what? Aren’t you supposed to wear white shoes with the white dress?” – sigh…
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
Yes, that does change things. If the event is not so formal then I think you can do them. Guests won’t be expect formal. Plus I think they’re nice.
Post # 15
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Busy bee
I really love the paper flowers…VERY cute
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