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Remember these?
Well, I can’t even tell you how many hours I slaved over these coffee filter roses. Then we moved and the box was stored in a closet for a couple months. Yesterday I pulled out the box to mock-up the centerpiece and all the flowers were smashed. They are very light so they couldn’t have smashed each other. I don’t know how it happened, but it wasn’t good. I was able to salvage just barely enough for our centerpieces.
In addition to the paper roses, the centerpieces include these crazy (and borderline tacky, let’s be honest) copper leaves/sticks and candles atop mirror tiles from Ikea.
(ignore the plastic wrap left on the mirrors)
I am pretty happy with the outcome. It is warm and cozy and has that handmade feeling I love. The tables we are using are rectangular 6 person tables with big cushy chairs. So that alone will give the reception an intimate feel, plus scarves and candle light –mmmmmmm.As far as cost goes I wanted to keep each centerpiece around $10, but with a decrease in the number of tables we have, the individual cost went up a couple dollars. The flowers cost about $30 total, the copper sparkle plants were about $30 total, the mirrors were $1.20 each and the candles were $7/table. Making each centerpiece cost about $12.20.
Now as long as the candles don’t burn down to the mirror and catch the flowers on fire and burn down Pittsburgh, we’ll be in good shape! hrm.
Are you going for a fresh flower alternative for your centerpieces?
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Wow, you really don’t get the full effect until you see the final product…and, Mrs. Pineapple, they’re AMAZING! Beautiful work! 
These are beautiful and achieve just the look you were going for! I love them!
I think they’re gorgeous. It makes me wish I could have real candles at my venue!
wow…a very cozy feeling to it.
I am not usually a fan of autumn but that is gorgeous. Nice job!! Can you come decorate my house?
Very, very pretty. I went the candle route too, and I’m ashamed to say I spent much more money (and I actually like yours better!), so well done.
The coffee filters are back, and finished! It looks so cool! You’re so crafty.
LOOVELY very warm ! You’re guests will feel like they want to kick back and stay a while !
@Sarah: thank you! they are 12″ and come in a 4 pack for $5. the only other mirrors I found were round 10″ or 12″ for $3 or $4, so we went with the square.
They’re amazing!! you hard work paid off, for sure!
lovely! we had piles of lemons with some small fresh flowers sprinkled on top, so not 100% floral free, but close - the cost of the floral elements was less than a single floral centerpiece, so we came out way ahead. thanks to some sweet ikea deals, the centerpieces with flanking wine glass lamps came out to just under $15/table. it would have been cheaper, but we opted to spend more on the low bowls as we’re using them in the house post-wedding.
You put what I thought was my budget friendly decor to shame. I bow down to your crafty price-slashing skills. They look gorgeous.
beautiful, i’m doign a mix of high low centerpieces and my low cetnerpieces are pretty close to what u have. i’ll have candles from Ikea on a .99 cent bronze like charger with rose petals.
out high centerpieces are a mix of fresh, silks and willow.
Beautiful, autumn-y and warm. Lovely, lovely job Mrs. Pineapple! You have crafted a wedding that would make any guest feel welcome and loved (I am in awe—AND taking notes!)
I LOVE the copper sticks/leaves and don’t think they are tacky at all! In fact–where did you get them? Do they come in gold?? I may have to use them myself :)
@blushingaudrey: i got them at Michaels and they sure do come in gold
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Mrs. Pineapple, Pittsburgh
Age and Occupation: 24, Graphic Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Student Affairs Administration
Engagement Date: August 4, 2007
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: April 14, 2008
Venue: The Rivers Club
About Me: Being a transplant from sunny south Florida I am learning to live with all four seasons while playing with our cat collective, line dancing, and doing a ton of DIY projects for our wedding (seriously, like a thousand)!
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