Centerpiece numero dos!
I like mixing things up, so why not have some variety? I began thinking about having a second centerpiece when I couldn’t find any more tea sets from the first trial, pictured below, on sale.
I also thought it may be easier to give away two different sets than just one when the wedding is said and done. This too, started out differently:
I had intentions of including a tea tin to hold real flowers, but the tin’s red was a bit too orange for my liking. Since I decided to use the silk flower, I used the saucer to hold it instead. The varying height of the components work better with this set up. I also like how this second centerpiece complements the look and meets the same criteria as the first centerpiece.
Cost Breakdown:
* I bought six sets from HERE to get the bulk discount and I used a free shipping coupon (saved me 46%!)
** See details in cost breakdown from centerpiece #1
Cheap Tip: Always search for a coupon when shopping online
What do you think?
SO cute and personal! I really love them - very elegant, but still funky. And I’m so impressed by the cost breakdown - dang!
No offence, I really like your posts you always give a very real budget and have fresh ideas BUT you’re going a little overboard with the BLUR effect.
the pictures are hard to appreciate that way, sorry.
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@Sara: I agree, I love the idea of having multiple centerpieces made of the same ingredients. very cute
@just sayin’: I actually thought that myself when I did the post! lol. I love photography (though obviously not skilled in it), so I know exactly what you mean. Trust me though when I say that the pics are not worth much appreciation in the first place. It’s tough to make a harsh and boring photo of something you really want to show in the best light, to look less so… I really appreciate the honesty though! 
Mrs. Green Tea, Sacramento
Age and Occupation: 30, Tea Analyst
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Coffee Critic
Engagement Date: November 17, 2006
Wedding Date: August 23, 2008
Blogging Since: June 10, 2008
Venue: Vineyard on the Delta
About Me: I'm just your average obsessive compulsive, arts & crafts loving, funky-on-the-inside/boring-on-the-outside girl, who dares to say 'Hey! I can make that!' Nerdy professional by day, goofy won-ton by night. The won-ton sometimes comes out during the day when I'm fed the dollar breakfast at Ikea. Since our engagement, wedding planning has put me on high alert for bargains and I've been pushing my nimble fingers through callous building experiments!
I love it! They’re really different and beautiful. I like that they’re pretty enough to add to the table, but they won’t get in the way - guests can talk over them easily.
I think having two different centrepieces is a great idea too.