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titianmac
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 Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 9:48 pm Post subject: Table decorations |
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I'm looking to make the centerpiece of my tables a large candle surrounded with greenery- I know candles are the norm these days but mum is worried about the fire hazard. 
I know the venue allow them so its okay  but its got me thinking...  I'm avoiding them for the evening as by then people will be a little tipsy but don't want a bunch of balloons to decorate the tables- any suggestions for something trendy but classy? |
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winter
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| Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| How about floating candles? |
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titianmac
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| Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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They'd look fab and be safer than regular candles as they are smaller and in water but still a bit of a worry...
Worth a thought thought 
What are you doing for decoration out of curiosity?! |
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madison
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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| my H2B says the only decoration we need on our tables is ashtrays and pint glasses |
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winter
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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actually that sounds ideal
keep it posh though and put some pot pouri in the ashtrays  |
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titianmac
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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yep... we'll have those too- unsurprisingly enough suggested by the groom!
have sorted an idea out now- classy went out the window and we're going for giant inflatable champagne bottles with mini balloons cascading like bubbles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They actually look a lot better than they sound  honest! And are sure not to be "the norm"
They'll last about 5 mins then no doubt be waltzed around the room but will look effective for the initial impact.... after that the beer glasses can take over happily  |
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snazzy
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| Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I like it, sounds cool. I love hearing about new ideas it inspires me |
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titianmac
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| Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2004 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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They've arrived!!!
Still waiting for the "bubbles" but the bottles are here and its looking promising...
 We got the bottles for 2.99 each with free delivery and the balloons are costing 6 inc postage for 100 so 60p for 10.
Thats 3.59 plus a few pence for the metallic confetti and we're done...
BARGAIN!!! Have seen the samething sold as a package for about 9.50 so it just shows what a few minutes spend snooping on the internet can achieve.... I haven't even needed to leave home! |
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Louise
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 1:27 am Post subject: |
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| are your centerpieces able to be viewed before the wedding day, or is it something that you have to assemble on the day? I would love to see a pic of one as i have never heard of this before |
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titianmac
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Still waiting for the balloons or should i say "bubbles!" but will post a pic soon as they arrive! ( Have order extra for playing with... and breakages!!!  )
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welshy
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Like this?
I've got one from ebay. Can I ask where you bought yours from please? |
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titianmac
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thats the ones!!!!
Yep, I saw them on ebay but they were about 9 and needing 10+ and that seemed a wee bit expensive on the grand scale...
I did a search for inflatable champagne bottles and found they are priced between 1.99 and about 4.60 from various joke shops/novelty shops etc. I ended up paying 2.99 each but got free postage so it only worked out a few pounds more than the cheapest looking option( can pm anyone interested the website address) The balloons i got from ebay seperate to the bottles and as i said they worked out at 6 per 100 inc postage.
They look fab dont they?!
Have you got just one as a focal point? Where's it going?!
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welshy
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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I've just got the one and not really sure what to do with it yet!!!
I just fancied the look of it.
I paid 4.70 and 1.50 P&P that included 10 balloons. |
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welshy
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| I've just bought 100 of the 5 " balloons for 4.99 from Ebay. |
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titianmac
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| Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Cool!
They're something funky aren't they?! I like to think my wedding will be traditional with a funky modern twist- lets hope its perceived that way!
The thing about ebay is prices are up and down all over the place- you just have to weigh up wether you're happy with the price at the time or not- sounds like you struck gold!
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