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My mama, like so many mamas, loves antique shopping. And since the South is a great place for a bargain, we did some antiquing while she was visiting.
We still haven’t nailed down a true centerpiece theme (mercury glass? antique silver? birdcages? hurricane lanterns? wood branches?), but I think we’re just going to combine all those, really. Yes, I know that sounds like it’ll be too much, but dude, we’ll figure it out. I’m not worried. If it looks “eclectic,” so be it. We’re eclectic human beings, Mr. Panther and I.
With that in mind, check out all the stuff we got!
Can you tell I’m excited?
Admittedly, not all of them are antiques. We got some great vintage pieces, but once we got the ball rolling, we couldn’t stop buying things! Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
There’s actually only two antiques in this shot. The silver candlestick, which has a partner in the next photo, is from a shop that just has “ANTIQUES” on the sign, but I’m pretty sure it’s called Providence. The silver pitcher behind it is from one of the many antique shops in downtown Marietta, Georgia. The rest of the pieces are new! How embarrassing. The footed mercury glass canister is from Vintage-ology in Marietta, but it’s not really vintage. Shhhhh. The peacock mirror is from Urban Outfitters, the crystal candlestick is from Anthropologie and the mercury glass vase is from T.J. Maxx.
Check out that sweeeeeeet silver champagne cooler! When we found it, Brad said he thought it looked like the Stanley Cup, but I looked it up, and I think that’s a little inaccurate:
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Am I right? Anyway, it’s from an antique shop in Marietta, and it’s going to look AWESOME with flowers in it, as will the pitcher, footed mercury glass containers and mercury glass vase.
We can’t keep buying centerpiece containers at these prices, of course. We’ll need at least 23 centerpieces, and some of those containers are going to have to be rented or wholesale. But I think we’re off to a good start!
Did you collect your own wedding decor, or did you leave the centerpieces to the pros?
(All personal photos except for the Stanley Cup shot)
SUCH good finds! I’m always jealous of those who have the gift for finding things at antique stores/secondhand stores/flea markets!! I love all of your pieces!
The stuff you found is awesome!! But what I am most in love with is your dress. It’s so pretty!
@Mrs. Socks: I wish I had The Gift! We really only found three things. 
But THANKS!
@In the media: Aww, thank you! On sale at Urban Outfitters. 
Great, stylish finds!! The champagne cooler looks a lot like one we used in out centerpieces! It looked beautiful filled up with flowers!
I’ve totally been collecting stuff. Michaels and I are now BFF’s. I don’t know what we’re going to do with all these vases and things after the wedding, but in the meantime our florist is going to be STOCKED come March lol.
Great finds! Can’t wait to see how you use them in your wedding.
I have been collecting vases and unique containers for months and feel the exact same way. My fiancée keeps joking about my “trinket shop” and is afraid our tables will look cluttered.
Most pieces are beautiful cut glass so i don’t think it will look cluttered. Is anyone else’s fiancée not so hot about the non matching centerpieces? If so, how do i reassure him they will come together?
Hahaha I love the reference to Lord Stanley! But you’re right…it doesn’t look like the Stanley Cup Great finds so far!
@Mrs. Turtle: Your wedding is such an inspiration to me, so yay!
@Mrs. Glasses, @Miss Elephant: Thanks!
@missbiscuit: That’s awesome! I’m planning to sell mine after the wedding. Fingers crossed that it actually works out!
@Megan: Maybe you could find some photos of weddings with mismatched centerpieces to show him? Mrs. Buttons used an amazing mix of mercury glass for hers — I’m SO excited to see her reception recaps.
@fromcharleston: I think Mr. Panther just WANTED to see the Stanley Cup used in our wedding …
@Megan: Since you’ve already started collecting, could you maybe mock up a centerpiece for him to look at in person, and get an idea?
I LOVE the dress you are wearing in the first picture! You look darling! Where did you find it?
Oh, and the centerpiece collection looks great, too
they’ll look great together. Have you checked out Kudzu on Ponce (like way, way west on ponce… near dekalb farmers market)? They may have some good stuff and you can sometimes score decent deals.
Um… Love your silver, but more importantly… where the heck is the dress from?? I love it…and pretty much need it now, so DO TELL!
I’m drooling over the mere THOUGHT of how amazing your centerpieces are gonna look! And hawt dress, loves me some Urban.
@ehh5000, @Moya: Thank you so much! It’s from Urban Outfitters. I got it on the sale rack a few months ago. I can’t find it on the site, but some stores might still have it??
@Tamara: NO! I need to go immediately! I’ve also never been to the Dekalb Farmers Market, and since I’ve heard that cornichons are SUPER cheap there, that’s just another reason I need to hit up that area.
@Tamara, @ThriftyinWhite: THANKS!
We’re shooting for DIY centerpieces. Our florist is on board. We just have to decided which DIY!
So I see I’m late to the party, but I also <3 your dress! Cute styling too.
@photographernico: It’s so much fun! Good luck!
@Coffeecake: Thank you so much!
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Mrs. Panther, Atlanta GA/Westport CT Age and Occupation: 24, Web Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Music Recording Engineer Engagement Date: March 13, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2011 Venue: The Inn at Longshore About Me: I'm a total goofball who goes through life at a breakneck pace, trying not to knock anything over. I tend to fall in love with everything I encounter, but more than anything, I love my two little kitties, Bela and Josie, and my big kitty, Mr. Panther! As a wannabe crafter, I'm still waiting for my artistic talents to emerge. (Any day now, really.) In the meantime, I spend my days eating anything put in front of me, buying every pair of shoes I see and absorbing wedding inspiration from every inch of my surroundings. Mr. Panther and I are hardcore New Englanders planning Connecticut nuptials from our new home in the Dirty South, and can't wait to mix our newfound love of classic Southern charm with some modern city touches.
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