When I started to write this I was searching for a variety of different things - but the truth is you can do so much with only a few materials:
- Bowls/Vase/something to hold everything in
- Candles
- Mirrors
- Flowers: in bouquets or just the petals
- Vase gems/pebbles or a variety of other little things
Here are a variety of ways to use all or some of these materials:
Floating candles in a glass bowl
(my personal favorite and always looks stunningly classic)
End Result (sorry it's just easier to work backwards)
Step 1 - figure out how big you want to go. this will be the base for how much of everything you will need (for the sake of examples we will go with a 8" bowl)
8" bowls can purchased from Candles 4 Less for only $3.99
You will need 4-6 candles (you can do 4 small ones with one big one - or 5 medium sized etc...)
Pick the style of candles you want (there are a wide variety...see some below)
Price based on quantity on Candles 4 Less
$11 for 12 hot pink floating candles on Glowlite
$3.99 per pack of 3
Next - choose your mirror. Some may choose to go without, but I prefer it - plus it looks great in photos.
Price based on quantity on Simply Wedding Stuff
Other things you can add/substitute in:
Fake or real flower petals (what I used) scattered across the the mirror and around the table
- If you go the real flower way, consult your florist
Vase Gems are also sold in bulk (by the pound)
Materials can be found at:
- Candles 4 Less
- Glowlite Candles
- Save on Crafts
- Simply Wedding Stuff
- Michael's
- Hot tip: You can receive 40-50% off coupons by signing up for their newsletter. So if you have a bunch of email address (work, personal) sign them all up and do your shopping this way!
- AC Moore
- JoAnn Fabric and Crafts
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Not exactly your everyday craft store BUT you can get miscellaneous things to add to the centerpieces PLUS if you sign up for their newsletter you get a 20% off coupon...even though you probably already have a giant box of them at home like me.
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