Centerpiece Mock-up

Have you guys ever tried to buy flowers for a wedding?! Holy expensive! Luckily, when Brian was home for Presidents' Day, we got to tackle one DIY project that will cut some of the costs in that department.

This story starts this past November, when I went to visit Brian in Tucson. The resort where we stayed, Starr Pass, is probably one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I pretty much loved everything about it! But imagine my surprise when Brian was the one who pointed out these flowers that decorated the lobby....and insisted on having something similar at the wedding! Good thing I'm so agreeable! :)

After meeting with the florist, we decided to tackle creating these centerpieces for 1/3 of the tables at our reception (1/3 of the tables will have a short floral centerpiece, and the remaining 1/3 will have a tall floral centerpiece). We set out in search of supplies and came up with this:

4" Rocks Glass Candleholders from The Dollar Tree

7 1/4" Glass Cylinder Vases from The Dollar Tree

  

  10.5" Glass Cylinder Vases from Michael's

Multi-Toned River Rocks from The Dollar Tree

A couple of stems of fake orchids from Michael's


  Floating candles

(I will probably order some longer-burning floating candles from here; the ones from The Dollar Tree burned for around 3 hours and our reception, not including cocktail hour, is 4 hours).

We decided on three different heights for the vases on each table. Here is what they looked like put together!

 

I'm thrilled with how they turned out! I think we definitely did justice to Brian's inspiration, don't you?! :)