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Hugo Brambles
Beginner August 2002

Please vote which you prefer!!

Hugo Brambles, 18 November, 2009 at 16:34 Posted on Planning 0 23

I wish hitched could do proper polls! Anyhow, I am still undecided whether to have flowers on the tables or candelabras.

I don't have pics of the flowers but according to my florist they would be "a posy or small arrangement in a vase".

Or I could have these candelabra's for the same price although I'd have to buy the actual candles I guess so that would cost a bit.


My dilema is the flowers I could give out to people to take home but the candelabra's I could potentially sell on although I'd not expect to recoup the whole amount obviously. The candelabra's are 18.5 inches high but I'm not keen that I can't see them for real to make sure they are nice quality. I do think candles could look nice lit up as it's going to get dark early in Jan but I don't want the tables to look sparse and I'm a bit afraid the candelabra's just won't fill the table out enough?

Any preferenes anyone?

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Latest activity by diamondsragirlsbestfriend!, 19 November, 2009 at 18:56
  • teeheeyoucrazyguys!
    teeheeyoucrazyguys! ·
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    Candleabras - if the venue doesnt mind the candles of course.....

    i like something different. I didnt fill the tables......

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  • Mitzi50
    Beginner June 2010
    Mitzi50 ·
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    Candelabra's get my vote, i had wanted them at our wedding but the venue didnt have enough and OH wasnt convinced so that was his get out!

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  • B
    Beginner July 2010
    brideseekingblush ·
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    Are you getting married fairly soon? The reason I ask is I really like candelabras but see them as "winter wedding" things - so I'd go for the candelabras.

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  • nayso
    Beginner May 2011
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    I am with you on this one HB, same pickle.

    My venue is quite dark though so I think Im having to go with the candleabras

    ....although my florist recommended setting them on a mirrored plate with some petals and crystals scattered on it.
    I recently saw that demo-ed at the venue itself and it is stunning! Reflects the light, but the petals soften it... and its a nice way to tie in your flowers.

    xo

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  • Sandysounds
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    Candleabras - mainly because of the candle light - they always seem to create a warm elegant atmosphere.

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  • laineywhu
    Beginner July 2010
    laineywhu ·
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    My vote goes to the Candelabra's :-)

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  • nicyx
    Beginner May 2011
    nicyx ·
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    Definatly x

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  • The BFG
    Beginner August 2010
    The BFG ·
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    Candelabras it is!!!! lol you could always scatter a few rose petals or something on the tables too x

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  • Mrs S*
    Beginner January 2010
    Mrs S* ·
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    Candlebras if venue allows and you don't have too many children running around.

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  • 1Lucie
    Beginner May 2011
    1Lucie ·
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    What type of venue are you having? If its an older type building then the candlelabra wins my vote! You could sprinkle crystals (to match those on the candlelabra) on table too.

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  • GeordieBarbie
    Beginner May 2010
    GeordieBarbie ·
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    Hmm - I do love candelabras (and that one is particulary lovely) but as others have said, you'll need to check with your venue if you can have candles (I can't)

    However, what I don't like is when the table decoration in the centre is big and you can't quite see people across the table (i've been to a wedding before where we moved the decorations off the table cos we couldn't see eachother!). Something to think about...

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  • Hugo Brambles
    Beginner August 2002
    Hugo Brambles ·
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    Yes its a winter wedding in January next year. Looks like Candelabra's have it! Never thought to ask if they allow them at the venue, will double check!!

    I don't think they'll interfere with viewing each other accross the table? They're about 45cm tall plus candles? Thanks for the tips about mirrors, its all adding up though so not sure I can afford that really.

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  • 22tango
    Beginner April 2010
    22tango ·
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    My vote goes for candelabra as well - candles won't bee too expensive - have a look at Ikea I think they have packs of dinner candles...

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  • Hugo Brambles
    Beginner August 2002
    Hugo Brambles ·
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    Ooh....just found this candelabra too for the same price. Which do you think's nicer?


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  • emmamc01
    Beginner August 2010
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    Candelabras - get my vote. The first one (where is it from i love it)

    xx

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  • 22tango
    Beginner April 2010
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    I prefer the first one.

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  • GeordieBarbie
    Beginner May 2010
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    This one...

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  • I
    Beginner January 1999
    irrelephant ·
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    Candelabras. every time. i want candles on the tables rather than big flowery centres.

    ETA: i prefer the first one with the roses

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  • The Little Jewellery Box
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    Go for the candelabras!! Particularly for a winter wedding, although I'm biased as I had candelabras at my December wedding! If you have a dull winters day they will look stunning and look fab when it gets dark early.

    I love the first creamy coloured one ❤️

    If you're worried about the table looking sparse, you could always add some cheap tea light candles (perhaps from ikea or the bay of e) to the table too, or some rose petals or table confetti....although I know this is all extra expense! I'm sure it would look absolutely fine once all the tables are made up with cutlery and glasses. You don't need loads of decorations.

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  • 1Lucie
    Beginner May 2011
    1Lucie ·
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    First one gets my vote

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  • bluebutterfly
    Beginner April 2011
    bluebutterfly ·
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    Candelabras for a Jan wedding be lovely!

    Although I can see a health and safety issue looming..

    First one's much nicer, don't like the tassles on the second one.

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  • Broody_wife
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    Broody_wife ·
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    The first one is much classier I think!! It gets my vote! x

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    Beginner May 2011
    XcitedLynn ·
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    First one gets my vote it's classier and nicer the..if not for the tassles l would have said the second one...

    P.S where did you get those considering having them too...

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  • diamondsragirlsbestfriend!
    Beginner May 2008
    diamondsragirlsbestfriend! ·
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    Another vote for the candelabra's, will be much nicer for a winter wedding and atmospheric. Defintely prefer the first one you showed.

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