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FutureMrsMonty
Super November 2017

Mismatched centerpieces

FutureMrsMonty, on December 30, 2016 at 12:28 PM Posted in Planning 0 12

So I'm having a small wedding (50 people) and I'm trying to keep costs low. My first floral appt I was quoted at just slightly over $1000 for my bouquet, throwaway bouquet, 4 bm, 6 bouts, 1 flower girl pom, 2 wrist corsages, and the flowers for my centerpieces. I'm planning on doing vintage bud vases of differing heights with a flower or two in each one. I've added my inspiration pic. My question is, would it look silly to have half of the tables (max 8) have my BM bouquets as the centerpieces and the other half be these? Has anyone done this and how did it look?? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you!


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Latest activity by FutureMrsMonty, on December 31, 2016 at 9:44 AM
  • Lauren
    Devoted August 2017
    Lauren ·
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    I love your idea. I think it will be perfect and elegant. Very well done and impeccable taste! Don't doubt yourself you've got this

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  • Ebony502
    Super November 2015
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    Agreed! I think it will look really nice! Variation in height and arrangements are fun!

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  • FutureMrsMonty
    Super November 2017
    FutureMrsMonty ·
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    Thanks, ladies! I didn't think it would horrible but I also don't want it to look tacky or anything be reusing the bouquets.

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    This will be perfect and I did something similar! I had high, low, and repurposed bridesmaid bouquet centerpieces.




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  • FutureMrsMonty
    Super November 2017
    FutureMrsMonty ·
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    That's beautiful!!! So it'll be fine having half of the tables with bouquet centerpieces and half with the bud vases? That's great :-) Saving money ftw!

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  • AyEmVee
    VIP May 2017
    AyEmVee ·
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    I think it'd look beautiful! And it'd be very cost effective. Do it!!!

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  • Erin
    Devoted December 2017
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    Reuse as mush as you can!

    One suggestion though, make sure you figure out when you'd have them dropped off on the tables. If you're having a cocktail hour, will the BMs drop them off before guests see the reception space?

    This is a great idea, but just make sure to account for the time in your planning.

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  • FutureMrsMonty
    Super November 2017
    FutureMrsMonty ·
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    Thanks, erin! Good thinking. Our ceremony and reception are in the same place and you can definitely see the tables from practically anywhere. The bouquets wouldn't get to the tables until after pictures are done.

    Do guests go into the reception area during cocktail hour? My venue is fairly small so unless someone tells them not to go to the tables, I'm not sure what would be stopping them. Haha So, would that look silly sitting at a table with no centerpiece until that BM puts hers there after pics???

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
    GymRat ·
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    My venue has a different area for cocktail hour than where the reception will be held. You should ask the venue manager.

    My centerpieces will be the same - half and half.


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  • FutureMrsMonty
    Super November 2017
    FutureMrsMonty ·
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    The cocktail hour will be inside the manor. The reception is out on the patio (it can be enclosed and has heaters so weather is no issue). I would imagine that people would stay inside since that's where the food will be and we'll be outside doing photos. I'll definitely have to speak to my venue mgr. Thank you!

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  • PressTheStarKey
    VIP November 2016
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    Just an idea: If you don't throw your bouquet, you can save money by not having a throwing bouquet along with your carrying one.

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  • FutureMrsMonty
    Super November 2017
    FutureMrsMonty ·
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    @pressthestarkey, my throw bouquet is included in the price. So I'm not putting out any extra for that. But thank you!

    (Sidenote: my first floral consult was amazing. She even has the vintage vases I want to use and she won't charge me to use them. She's just lending them. #winning)

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