View Full Version : Tentative Centerpiece/table settings *pics*
Alright, so I set up my dining room table today... and I wasn't just blown away excited. But then again, I had to use tons of tulle to get a "black" table to reflect black linens. So I think with real linens it'll look nice. I still need to put the napkins in a dryer so that I can soften them up a bit, and get rid of the creases in them.
Here are a few that I came up with, what do you like better, and please let me know if you have any additional recommendations!!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/stuff01050.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/stuff01053.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/stuff01059.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/stuff01058.jpg
I'm thinking that the blue might be a bit too big on the top 4 pics.. what do ya'll think?
Here are some more ideas.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/stuff01063.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/stuff01064.jpg
SouthernQueenBride
03-17-2008, 02:25 AM
I think I like it with the mirror better than with the blue thingy in the middle. Looks great thouh!
Goin2thechapel
03-17-2008, 11:04 AM
I agree. I like it better without the blue thing in the center. They came out great. I love the rocks...Very nice!
I love how the title of the thread says *PICS*...LOL... You know just what to do to have people look at your thread! LOL We love those pictures!!
Danielle9608
03-17-2008, 11:25 AM
How does it look with the vase directly on the table cloth?
I usually warn about pics for dialup users - but yes, I was trying to draw attention because I'm so lost with these centerpieces. See, I have the material to use the blue material under every centerpiece, but if I go with mirrors for all the centerpieces then that means buying or renting at about $5 a piece or more and I am going to have about 33 centerpieces. Hmm maybe I can do both. I'm using 8' and 6' tables, I can put a center centerpiece instead of two of them (one on either side of the tables), and then on either side of the center I can do just the blue. I'unno... Matt likes the blue material with rocks and no mirror. I don't know what I like.
Jacobs_Girl
03-17-2008, 11:38 AM
I like it better with the mirrors :D
erika85
03-17-2008, 12:12 PM
Do you have enough blue fabric to do a table runner type of thing???You could put them the short way to save fabric if you are having 8' banquet tables... then you could forget the extra expense of the mirrors, or if you like the mirrors by themselves you can buy smaller mirrors at Dollar Tree for $1.00:flower:
ALSO-- I love you little Milk Can Flower Vase- very cute, but I think the Silverware layout takes away from it. I would just put the Knife next to the Spoon. The napkin looks a little crowded with the Pen on there too. Maybe station a couple of kids- or the RB & FG- at the door before the reception with baskets handing them out as people come in, they will be more likely to put them in a pocket or purse and won't leave them on the table... Just my 2 cents!!!
Do you have enough blue fabric to do a table runner type of thing???You could put them the short way to save fabric if you are having 8' banquet tables... then you could forget the extra expense of the mirrors, or if you like the mirrors by themselves you can buy smaller mirrors at Dollar Tree for $1.00:flower:
I'm really not crazy about the table runner look, but then again, I haven't tried it. I guess I should try it before I write it off. If I do it short ways across the table, then I *should* have enough blue material. I bought a whole bolt - I think it's 22 yards, and I could cut it down the middle to make two runners per piece. I'll have to give it a shot.
Blusher
03-17-2008, 12:36 PM
I love it with just the mirror!!!!
saltyveruca
03-17-2008, 12:42 PM
I think what I don't like about the fabric is that it seems messy. Maybe if you cut it into a square instead of folding it, it would look better? Of course, the mirror looks best.
smileyone2002
03-17-2008, 12:50 PM
I love the one you have with just the mirror!! It looks great. I liked the blue cloth but it was just to bulky I think. But all in all I love it :)
ALSO-- I love you little Milk Can Flower Vase- very cute, but I think the Silverware layout takes away from it. I would just put the Knife next to the Spoon. The napkin looks a little crowded with the Pen on there too. Maybe station a couple of kids- or the RB & FG- at the door before the reception with baskets handing them out as people come in, they will be more likely to put them in a pocket or purse and won't leave them on the table... Just my 2 cents!!!
You have a good point - that's the kind of criticism I need :upsidown:. I'll play with ideas - maybe some cardstock on the pen with a note or something. That can be handed out at the door, and the favor bags can be at the place setting. I'll be playing with the centerpiece idea soon. I need to get a black sheet so I don't have to use my tulle every time I want to set up the table LOL.
soon to be Mrs. Wilson
03-17-2008, 01:39 PM
This going to sound crazy...but that mirror almost looks like aluminum foil.
I wonder if there is anything you could do with that??? Like I said it sounds crazy, but its just a thought!
This going to sound crazy...but that mirror almost looks like aluminum foil.
I wonder if there is anything you could do with that??? Like I said it sounds crazy, but its just a thought!
Maybe like - using a Stainless steel or aluminum tray and filling it with the rocks??
BTW.. these rocks are edible!
soon to be Mrs. Wilson
03-17-2008, 03:03 PM
I like the stainless tray idea? Have no idea how much that would cost though!
not sure, now I'm shopping for them to see what I can find :)
Something like this but smaller maybe 10" in diameter...
http://rapidswholesale.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/7V753.jpg
What if I ordered a bunch of 9" pizza pans and painted them chrome, then filled it with rocks around the milk can? Maybe stuffing a few blossoms under the pan around the lip so that it looks nice...?
http://www.royalindustriesinc.com/images/pizza/roy-pt-set.jpg
BrideInCuffs21
03-17-2008, 11:12 PM
I like the mirror without blue rectangular thing in the middle, I could also recommend what about using all the aqua/turquoise stones instead of having tan in their too... also I would look into aqua napkins instead of the white... not to keen on the white napkins....
Here's what I came up with with the blue linen napkin under the tin - with more 'rocks' of course:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/Prep001.jpg
soon to be Mrs. Wilson
03-19-2008, 09:39 AM
I love the pizza pan idea. Very creative! What about a piece of diamond cut metal since your going with a truck theme...
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:tMqL5LQD_fN33M:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2056471203_17ef4f2009.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2056471203_17ef4f2009.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppdigital/2056471203/&h=333&w=500&sz=153&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=tMqL5LQD_fN33M:&tbnh=87&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddiamond%2Bcut%2Bmetal%26um%3D1%26hl%3 Den%26rlz%3D1T4WZPA_enUS236US236%26sa%3DN)
Not sure if it would work or how much it would cost.
I love the pizza pan idea. Very creative! What about a piece of diamond cut metal since your going with a truck theme...
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:tMqL5LQD_fN33M:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2056471203_17ef4f2009.jpg (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2056471203_17ef4f2009.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppdigital/2056471203/&h=333&w=500&sz=153&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=tMqL5LQD_fN33M:&tbnh=87&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddiamond%2Bcut%2Bmetal%26um%3D1%26hl%3 Den%26rlz%3D1T4WZPA_enUS236US236%26sa%3DN)
Not sure if it would work or how much it would cost.
OMG yer a genius!!! So far this is my favorite idea! I can get a sheet of CHROME diamond plate probably from my uncle, and he can cut it for me in probably 9x9 or 10x10 squares!!! I'm going to look into this! Thank you!
soon to be Mrs. Wilson
03-19-2008, 11:16 AM
you flatter me! I just get lucky sometimes!
FriendoftheBride
03-24-2008, 07:32 AM
A few things...
First, let's go with the elements that are currently visual eye-grabbers...the tablecloths and centerpieces. Wonderful idea on the centerpieces BTW...the flowers are so pretty and the holders so neat!!
Now on to the rest...and this is just my opinion, which isn't professional or anything like that :).....
The blue cloth - something about the color on this blue cloth I just don't like. I'd like to see what the table looks like without the cloth. Either that, or, if it's possible, try a light shade of aqua/turquoise (if that works with your color scheme).
The stones - Definitely beautiful, but any stones should be removed that blend in with whatever surface they're on (ie no black stones on black tablecloth, etc.). They don't show up as a nice element, only as a lump. Suggestion: remove blue cloth and only use stones which catch the eye.
Organza bags - same thing goes for these re color. White bags get lost on the napkins. May want to not use them at all.
Silverware--it's getting lost in the black, and the main reason it's there is to add some 'oomph' to the table. Not sure how you would address this one, but it seems a waste to have a nice place setting go unnoticed.
Lastly, you may find a napkin in the dryer equals a plump fluffy one :monkey: Do a test on one before you put them all in. May have to use an iron on those instead.
Hope I didn't sound critical--you're doing a fabulous job! I found when decorating for my 2 friends' weddings that the table design was a tedious process, finding just the right way to combine all the design elements that my friends wanted to see on a table. I have another friend getting married in May, and thankfully she's renting centerpieces for each table and basic white tablecloths :sweatdrop:
Cindy
Sweet!! Thank you Cindy! Constructive criticism is exactly what I need. I am actually totally thinking about something else, and I'm hoping tonight I can get pics of it. When I get some black material (hopefully tonight) I'll do another set up and try some new ideas :)
Mom is comin out tonight, so we'll see what she says as well! :whoohoo:
uptowngirl
03-24-2008, 01:24 PM
I am excited to see what else you have come up with!! Pics!
I am excited to see what else you have come up with!! Pics!
You can bet there'll be pics! I actually talked about it somewhere else on here, not sure if it was on this thread or not. *fingers crossed*... It's a LOT cheaper than using the diamon plate (which is my favorite idea), but I think if I get the right one it'll look great...
FirechickBride
03-25-2008, 02:47 PM
Do away with the blue thing but maybe get some marbles that are blue and place them on the mirror i think them on the mirror looks better and not scattered.
Look at these cause it adds details with it and is blue:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewmorrell/52318018/
I really love this one>
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kiolero/775251256/
Now I could get rid of the chocolate rocks all together and use the blue marbles that I have already... Minus the blue material and just put the tins on the black linens with the blue marbles around them - as seen in this bowl:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/centerpieces6.jpg
FriendoftheBride
03-26-2008, 08:07 AM
Justina, what are your wedding colors?
Justina, what are your wedding colors?
Periwinkle, black and white...
FriendoftheBride
03-26-2008, 11:32 AM
Okay, here we go... (you have a truck or tire theme too, right?)
Remove the blue cloth, and stones. Place the yellow flower centerpiece on table with blue glass rocks. Either with or without metal tray.
Optional, but an interesting table element that brings a little more color to the table:
Buy some heavy cardstock in light blue, and print either your menu or reception program on it. Cut it out in a silhouette of a truck, place it on top of each napkin.
Also optional: Tie a bow of blue fabric around the container, or 'puddle' some blue fabric around the container.
Beautiful choice of colors!
Cindy
Okay, here we go... (you have a truck or tire theme too, right?)
Remove the blue cloth, and stones. Place the yellow flower centerpiece on table with blue glass rocks. Either with or without metal tray.
Optional, but an interesting table element that brings a little more color to the table:
Buy some heavy cardstock in light blue, and print either your menu or reception program on it. Cut it out in a silhouette of a truck, place it on top of each napkin.
Also optional: Tie a bow of blue fabric around the container, or 'puddle' some blue fabric around the container.
Beautiful choice of colors!
Cindy
Great ideas! Actually I've been considering trying just the tins on the black tablecloth with the blue marbles scattered around it, and maybe using a little ribbon around the top of the tins to incorporate the colors.
I LOVE the idea of using cardstock and cutting it in the shape of a truck and doing our program or menu or something on it that's a great idea! It's been mentioned before to find truck shaped cards, but I didn't even think to cut them out.
PLUS, our tables are going to be named after different ford vehicles. We can almost do whatever kind of vehicle that table is named - for the cards. Oh I love it!
FriendoftheBride
03-26-2008, 12:31 PM
Here's another thing for you (gosh, I love this :puppy:)...
For your table numbers, you could do the same silhouette outline (cut out after printing of course), on the same blue cardstock, and the number (or name) could be in the Eagle GT Font (free) here:
http://simplythebest.net/fonts/fonts/eaglegt.html
Cindy
Here's another thing for you (gosh, I love this :puppy:)...
For your table numbers, you could do the same silhouette outline (cut out after printing of course), on the same blue cardstock, and the number (or name) could be in the Eagle GT Font (free) here:
http://simplythebest.net/fonts/fonts/eaglegt.html
Cindy
OH that way I can get my tire tread look after all!!!! I wanted to do mud tire brands for our table names, but everyone vetoed that with the preference for Ford types (matt likes ford types as well). So now I'm going to see if I can find a Goodyear Wrangler tire pattern font.... since that's my favorite tire :)
Thank you thank you!!! I never thought of a tire tread font!!!!! BRILLIANT!!!!
Here is a very VERY tentative idea for the table names....
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/tablefont.jpg
FriendoftheBride
03-26-2008, 03:55 PM
Nice! Can you change the font color/style? White might look really good, if you're going to print this out on a blue cardstock.
Nice! Can you change the font color/style? White might look really good, if you're going to print this out on a blue cardstock.
Yes I can change the font. I chose this one for now cuz it's readable with the white/black/gray. Yes, I like the idea of doing this on a blue cardstock, black tire tread, white writing.
OR, I can print the tire tread on the blue cardstock and just use white paint and find someone who can paint and have them paint the name over the tire tread.... hmmm.... :upsidown:
uptowngirl
03-26-2008, 06:35 PM
Sooo - I am a little bored at work today and tried playing around with your table names a little bit. I like the suggestion of printing it on blue card stock, but white ink might not show up well - here is one idea I had...
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/sarahmoto/onewed/excursion.jpg
and another version...
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/sarahmoto/onewed/excursion_b.jpg
I love it! I'm going to have to run these by Matt and see what he says. Thank you for putting some time into this!!! How did you outline each one of the knobbies in the tire tread?
uptowngirl
03-26-2008, 06:47 PM
I love it! I'm going to have to run these by Matt and see what he says. Thank you for putting some time into this!!! How did you outline each one of the knobbies in the tire tread?
I love to play around with stuff like this, so let me know if you want to see other versions! To outline the tire tread I:
opened your image in photoshop,
selected the tire tread (I actually selected everything that was black, and then unselected what I didn't want)
copied and pasted the tread on a new layer
added a "stroke" to the new layer
I have photoshop at home but I rarely use it cuz I gotta learn all over again how to use it (used it in HS).
I only have paint at work :urgh: So that's all I have to play with LOL.
You rock... I'm working on another idea right now, but it'll take me a few mins :)
I think it would look better outlined.... each of the letters outlined in black, but like I said, I've got MSPaint :urgh: this is a VERY rough idea.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/tablefont1.jpg
uptowngirl
03-26-2008, 07:18 PM
Here is one with the outline so you can see it:
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/sarahmoto/onewed/excursion_c.jpg
Hmmm, with that one the tire tread may look more like leopard print!
Oh it looks so much better with the outline. I gotta try it with bogger tread, although that might *might* look like a zebra or tiger.. hmm... what about with this one? (only if you're still bored and have time) :D I'm outta here in 10 mins to go home... I'm almost upset that I get to go home now LOL this is fun!
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Ford4x4Chik27/BoggerTread.jpg
uptowngirl
03-26-2008, 07:36 PM
Yep - I am seeing zebra with this one! LOL!
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/sarahmoto/onewed/excursion_d.jpg
smileyone2002
03-26-2008, 08:07 PM
That is what I was going to say...it looks like a zebra pattern in the letters BUT i loved the one with the word on top and the pattern on the bottom!
Thank you Sarah!!! Matt and I agree the one with the tread underneath the word is great!!! I'm wanting to play around with that idea and maybe instead of the tread under the word, using the tread for a border, then having a line border around the inside of that to keep order. Just a thought. I have to let Matt back on the computer, but I showed him that and he likes your idea better. Thank you so much for putting so much time into this!!! :flower:
FriendoftheBride
03-26-2008, 09:21 PM
Sarah, I really like the name in script over the tread. Very nice!!
I can't wait to see what this table will look like when done!
Cindy
uptowngirl
03-27-2008, 01:24 PM
Thank you Sarah!!! Matt and I agree the one with the tread underneath the word is great!!! I'm wanting to play around with that idea and maybe instead of the tread under the word, using the tread for a border, then having a line border around the inside of that to keep order. Just a thought. I have to let Matt back on the computer, but I showed him that and he likes your idea better. Thank you so much for putting so much time into this!!! :flower:
I like the idea of tread as a border - here is my version! :) This is fun! LOL!
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/sarahmoto/onewed/excursion_e.jpg
ETA - I just realized I didn't center the word! OOps! Sorry!
I like the idea of tread as a border - here is my version! :) This is fun! LOL!
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd79/sarahmoto/onewed/excursion_e.jpg
ETA - I just realized I didn't center the word! OOps! Sorry!
OMG I love it!!! I think this is my favorite so far. We can do a different tire tread for each border! That way the people who know tires will have a fun time picking out the different treads!
firespirit
04-27-2008, 01:56 PM
I usually warn about pics for dialup users - but yes, I was trying to draw attention because I'm so lost with these centerpieces. See, I have the material to use the blue material under every centerpiece, but if I go with mirrors for all the centerpieces then that means buying or renting at about $5 a piece or more and I am going to have about 33 centerpieces. Hmm maybe I can do both. I'm using 8' and 6' tables, I can put a center centerpiece instead of two of them (one on either side of the tables), and then on either side of the center I can do just the blue. I'unno... Matt likes the blue material with rocks and no mirror. I don't know what I like.
I bought my mirrors at home depot, they were only 1.50 a piece instead of the 5 or 6 craft stores charge....
Sorry if this is a bit late...
I bought my mirrors at home depot, they were only 1.50 a piece instead of the 5 or 6 craft stores charge....
Sorry if this is a bit late...
No kidding? I never thought to look there! Were they beveled??
Thanks!! I'll take a look maybe even today!
firespirit
04-27-2008, 03:17 PM
They have beveled abd plain the beveled were $20 for a 6 pack so a little over $3 a piece (which is still cheaper than craft stores).
By the way I found them by the bathroom mirrors and learned that people look at you funny when you ask where you can find mirrored tiles.
They have beveled abd plain the beveled were $20 for a 6 pack so a little over $3 a piece (which is still cheaper than craft stores).
By the way I found them by the bathroom mirrors and learned that people look at you funny when you ask where you can find mirrored tiles.
:rofl: I'll be sure to take Matt with me and have him ask :happy:
Thank you! That's fantastic. I'm going to look into them!
bichonlvr
04-27-2008, 11:00 PM
Why not do tables differently?? Maybe some have the mirror...some have the blue, etc! There is NO rule that they all have to be the same!
LoLo62808
04-28-2008, 01:40 AM
I love your new centerpieces as well as your table names. Might I add that I didn't know you were a periwinkle girl too!? yay!!
Why not do tables differently?? Maybe some have the mirror...some have the blue, etc! There is NO rule that they all have to be the same!
Now I like that idea!!!
LoLo - Yep, I'm peri as well :happy: Hopefully keeping the yellow to a minimum (flowers/candy only).
BamaBride
04-29-2008, 05:07 AM
i like the last one sarah did the best it ties in with your theme and is sooo cute by far my favorite. Also i like the rocks maybe like someone said just keep the turqoise ones. and even though you kinda moved on from here i like the mirror w/ the rocks.
this might be cute. you could get some fabric made into table runners and add one to the middle of the table. Paint the tire tread patern you want onto it. Then just add the cute flower centerpiece. From far off it would look like a cute design on the table runner but when you look closer you see it.
I don't have enough material to make enough table runners. So far the only blue on the tables is going to be some of the chocolate rocks, maybe blue ribbon around the mouth of the vase, and the blue favors. But that's only SO FAR :)
Thanks!! I love that idea of the tire tread on the table runners though!
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