Table Centerpieces
I am getting married in less than two weeks, and would like suggestions on who should receive the table centerpieces. I do not want my guests to play "pass the dollar", I've seen it done at too many other weddings. Any ideas?
Thank you!
Posted by winfrey; updated 01/19/01
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One of my bridesmaid's was recently married and she had a few ideas on this:
1) Draw a tiny heart on the back of one placecard at each table... That person takes home the centerpiece.
2) place a coin under the plate of each guest (mostly pennies, one nickle)... The person with the nickle takes home the centerpiece.
3) Have the youngest person at the table stand and take the centerpiece, then have the oldest person at the table raise their hand... The youngest person gives the centerpiece to the oldest person to take home (this usually gets some laughs)
She opted for option one and it worked out really well. For my wedding I'm tying one favor with a gold ribbon (the rest will be pale yellow) and the person with the gold ribbon gets the centerpiece. Hope this helped, even if only to get you started on ideas!
Posted by susi van; updated 01/19/01
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Centerpieces are usually quite an expense and you might not want a casual acquaintance to be taking one home. You may designate certain people to receive one by writing inside the seating card. A card is placed on the table stating that the centerpiece has been reserved. No one seems to mind and you get to "reward" those who have been helpful or special to you.
Posted by Eileen; updated 01/25/01
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Why are you giving them away? If you want to give something to your guests, give EVERYone something.
Imprinted matchbooks are great & they are only about
22c each.
Princess
Posted by Princess; updated 03/21/01
