Achem... Not only does that sound cheap and tacky as heck, but it also sounds like the opposite of elegant and clean and also, why would I use a florist if all they are going to do is cut some grocery store filler flowers and shove them in a vase? So not what I asked for. Holy cow, I don't know how these people are still in business.
So anyhow, snapdragons aside, here's what we're thinking... Since we can't seem to get a florist who is willing to create a centerpiece for us, why not just use potted plants? I know it isn't sexy, and it isn't romantic but it will add something pretty to our reception, and if done right, also maybe a little drama. We aren't thinking of any old plants though. We're thinking (are you ready for this?) crazy, over the top, intense, most enormous you've ever seen succulents. Tah dah!
Remember when I said I was inspired by the Malibu Lumber Yard? I said... tah dah!!!
I mean, check these sweet pre-made centerpieces out. These babies are $45! That's not bad, right? Can you imagine if you took some of the uglier cacti out and replaced with some pretty roses, candles, snapdragons? OK, just kidding about the snapdragons...
Also found this great LA based succulent arrangement business called Living Arrangements that I will be contacting. No idea of their prices, but it appears they appreciate the beauty of recycling... that always seems to indicate decency, right? They also give each arrangement a cute name like Constance, Rue or Nina Simone. Rrrrrar.
Think we could create our own magical centerpieces with enormous succulents? Idk, but jic (that means just in case) I found this website that mail orders enorme Jumbo Sempervivium on the cheap and I also found a lot of 64 tiny 2 inch potted succulents for just $84 on the E to the Bay...
Am I freaking out over succulents?
Tonight's dreams shall tell for sure...
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I love the idea!! They will look just as great in an interesting pot or box as they would in a glass jar or vase. There's a succulent lady at the Los Feliz farmer's market. They seem fairly cheap. Seriously, they're so easy to grow that you shouldn't have to pay that much.
you're succulent!!!
The funkier recycled style containers will fit right in with the Ace's vibe
Yup, love, love these centerpieces. And, Tiffany's right--succulents should be cheap because they are impossible to kill! I should know, my black thumb hasn't managed to kill my aloe plant which just keeps getting bigger and bigger and bigger....yikes!
My world class skills at killing plants is pretty much the number one reason we are considering using potted succulents and no other flowers... still working on the deets.
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