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Is this centerpiece too big? Will i even notice my flowers the day of? diy vs real?

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Megan, on January 29, 2018 at 7:04 PM

I made a centerpiece with on-sale florals from AC Moore, and I was told by two people it looked too big, but a few of my other BMs and FH raved about it. I have to go in person to each AC Moore as they don't do online orders, and I called and they won't do a bulk order. Is it too much? Missing...

I also looked into afloral today. I can do 4 BM bouquets and mine for ~$120 or so, which is a crazy difference to the $650 I was quoted with real flowers. I also need some flowers for my arch way at my venue, I'll attach a picture. Does anyone know if I can just make two bouquets to attach to it? I think that's what the picture looks like?

What other neat things have you guys done with flowers? Feedback please? Are the savings worth it in the end, will I even care about flowers the day of? In the end, saving $400 seems pretty appealing and I'd rather put it into the bar or our honeymoon/the bar, I suppose.

Thank you.

centerpiece with unfinished table number

please ignore the messy kitchen!

our arch - can we do just bouquets? how would we attach?

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Megan · on January 30, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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Are there pros and cons to the garland wire vs floral wire? This may seem dumb, but I can't logically wrap my head around how to attach it with that - would it just wrap around one of the poles to the arch?

@Aleshiae: I gave it a shot and my FH said he liked the flowers more! Lol! Thank you!
@Stormy, LeeAnne: Thank you so much!!
Shanee and Brian: I asked our venue when we do our walkthrough (early next month) if I can't bring a centerpiece with me to give it a try/or at least I'll bring a tape measurer. I'm going to also bring some floral wire I think to see if I can get a bouquet to logically attach lol. Thank you!
FutureMrsS: Thank you kindly! The lanterns were actually 50% off from Michael's. They were originally $20 and since they were "spring" lanterns they went on sale for $10 and I bought out the last 12 they had lol. A.C. Moore does have some nice lanterns too, though, and I know you can also get some for like $7 from Ikea!
Betmant: I tried about 1.5" of foam to prop it up. Do you think 3" total would suffice or so? I'll play around with it, thank you!
Shai: Thank you!
ThatGirl: Ohh I forgot there'd be so much. I'll see how they look scaled back vs how it is now. I want it to still look full (like all those pretty Pinterest pictures lol) but not TOO big. I'll play around with it once I have some extra flowers.
FutureMrsN14: Oh my goodness that is STUNNING. How did you make the flowers stay like that? Is that a garland? That's beautiful.
Johanna: Omg thank you so much!! I'm sure yours look great!
Becca; That's exactly what I'm doing, thank you!
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Daria · on January 30, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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You need to put it on the size table you are using to see the scale and how it will fit. I think as long as there is enough room for the plates, silverware, glasses, etc you will be ok.
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Megan · on January 30, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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@Daria, thank you! I'm going on the 7th to try it out, my point of reference at our venue was very nice and said I could bring whatever I needed/wanted as many times as possible (within reason) to ensure everything fits beforehand. Fingers crossed, thank you!
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plangalCG · on January 30, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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Killer job on the floral arranging! If I tried to do it, it would probably be a hot mess!
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Megan · on January 30, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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Aww, thank you! I'm sure you'd be able to do it, I watched about a dozen videos before even attempting so if I can do it anyone can!
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FutureMrsW · on January 30, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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Have you tried placing your centerpiece on a 60" table to compare? As long as there's room left for plates, glasses, utensils, etc., then I love it! I'm doing something very similar.
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Megan · on January 30, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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@FutureMrsW: I haven't had the chance to yet, but on the 7th I'll be bringing them to the actual venue so hopefully that confirms yay or nay (neigh?) on that. Thank you.
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Christine · on January 30, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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They are beautiful!! Great job!!
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Megan · on January 30, 2018 at 11:26 PM
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Thank you!!
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Melissa · on January 31, 2018 at 1:56 AM
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When I went to complete the contract for all my rentals (china, silverware, linen, etc...) They had a space that I could set a full table. I brought a couple parts of my center pieces to get a full idea of the appropriate size. I would definitely be something you could look into. I was VERY surprised that the tables where not as wide as I had imagined and place settings would be a bit larger than expected. I'm going to be making a few changes to my centerpieces based off the experience from my first trial.
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