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Mrs. Buttons, Clearwater, FL Age and Occupation: 24, "Working on it" Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Financial Services Engagement Date: June 13, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: Carlouel Yacht Club About Me: I'm a self proclaimed perfectionist and a professional nomad (seriously, I've lived in TX, WI, MI, FL, NC, and now VA!). I love wine, cooking, curling up with a good book (nerd alert!), spoiling the furbaby, and of course, the wonderful Mr. Buttons! We are planning a lighthearted and whimsical wedding (with a good deal of DIY projects) in Clearwater, Florida, but from a distance of 800 miles away! We are looking forward to sharing our day with our family and friends, and most importantly, starting our lives together as husband and wife!
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Light It Up!

March 2nd, 2010 @ 10:30 am by Mrs. Buttons

Light It Up! :  wedding decor diy Img 325  If you’re not already following along with the creation of my centerpieces… first I accumulated my vases, then I went through a trial run with the baby’s breath.

Next, I assembled a few samples!

In addition to my vase-purchasing frenzy, I also cleared TJ Maxx and Marshall’s on any and all of these adorable little bird figurines. I now have a rather sizeable flock!

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I wanted to create the ambiance/arrangement that we will have the evening of the wedding. Ideally, the lighting will be low and the reception tables will be illuminated with votives. Perhaps like this?

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Aren’t the little birds adorable?

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I plan to use one tall vase and one short vase in the arrangement. I’ll add a bird on one side, and the table number/letter on the other. Votives will be scattered around the table.

Light It Up! :  wedding decor diy Img 32702  So…what do you think? Did you have an easy time turning your visions into reality for your reception tables?

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ariellebride (message)  431 posts, Helper bee

they look great! i’m also thinking of incorporating some birds in my table arrangements

 
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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message)  2,685 posts, Sugar bee

so cute! I am clearing goodwill of all white figurine animals! :)

 
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Miss Rainbow (message)  1,535 posts, Bumble bee

So pretty!

 
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amariem25 (message)  3,733 posts, Sugar bee

looks nice. what style tables are you having?

 
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Ms. Library
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Ms. Library (message)  1,250 posts, Bumble bee

Very cute! I like how the color of the birds plays off from the baby’s breath.

 
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Miss Hot Wings (message)  2,213 posts, Buzzing bee

I love how it’s shaping up. So romantic. Our tables are having a hard time shaping up.

 
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Miss Pug (message)  3,753 posts, Honey bee

this is looking awesome–way to go, buttons! i’m impressed!

 
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Miss Pretzel (message)  1,893 posts, Buzzing bee

ohhh the birds are the perfect touch! Good job bargain shopping!

 
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Miss Stripes (message)  1,063 posts, Bumble bee

I’m loving the birds AND feeling a little less crazy that I actually have a box of wedding stuff I came across while moving labelled, “wedding animals” No joke. Loving how your centerpieces are turning out so far! :)

 
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Miss Hamster (message)  4,046 posts, Honey bee

So pretty! great job!

 
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AngieP2B

What a great idea to do a trial run before the wedding. Your idea came together so nicely, it looks really lovely!

 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

Your tables are going to look beautiful!!

 
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Panda Pez (message)  306 posts, Helper bee

The birdies add a VERY nice touch. Well Done!

 
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Miss Cardigan (message)  8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

I love it! The birds are adorable - your centerpieces are going to be amazing!!

 
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estrella (message)  40 posts, Newbee

Love the birds!! If you need anymore, btw, Michael’s has some cute ones for 50% off right now (in mine, they were over by the fake flowers… lots of sizes).

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,288 posts, Bee Keeper

i love the bird figurines! they’re so cute!

 
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,216 posts, Honey bee

Very hip

 
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Miss Buttons (message)  5,046 posts, Bee Keeper

@amariem25: The tables will be round…either 8 seats or 10 depending on our arrangements!

@Miss Pug: awww thanks ;)

@Miss Stripes: Haha! I totally have a box labeled “wedding birds” in my room at the moment!

@estrella: Oooh thanks - I keep hearing people say that…I need to go take a look!

 
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Yach (message)  403 posts, Helper bee

Do you have any low vases where you can birds nesting within the baby’s breath? Those birds are so cute!

 
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Miss Pudding (message)  1,180 posts, Bumble bee

Those are beautiful! Great job!

 
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Mrs. Buttons, Clearwater, FL Age and Occupation: 24, "Working on it" Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Financial Services Engagement Date: June 13, 2009 Wedding Date: May 2010 Venue: Carlouel Yacht Club About Me: I'm a self proclaimed perfectionist and a professional nomad (seriously, I've lived in TX, WI, MI, FL, NC, and now VA!). I love wine, cooking, curling up with a good book (nerd alert!), spoiling the furbaby, and of course, the wonderful Mr. Buttons! We are planning a lighthearted and whimsical wedding (with a good deal of DIY projects) in Clearwater, Florida, but from a distance of 800 miles away! We are looking forward to sharing our day with our family and friends, and most importantly, starting our lives together as husband and wife!

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