I haven't honed in on any specifics for the decor at the reception yet. Partially because we're a solid 17 months out from the date, but mainly because I have a million great ideas, all of which are fantastic in their own right!
Recently, I've become obsessed with things that hang; hanging lanterns, hanging terrariums, hanging lights, hanging vases, hanging candles, hanging ornaments, and even hanging crystals.
Paper lanterns are a relatively inexpensive way to create colourful impact during the day, and a dramatic lighting effect during the evening. They come in a million different hues, so you're sure to find one that matches perfectly with your wedding colours. And if you're lucky, you might find a recently betrothed bride looking to dump her paper lantern inventory at a deeply discounted price ;)
Chartreuse - the perfect green!
A lovely tent set up!
Strings of paper lanterns at night.
(above photo taken by john and joseph photography)Oh wow, those hanging ornaments are gorgeous. I could do so many awesome things with those. I could hang single fern leaves, moss, bear grass, orchids, candles.... *daydreams* Oh wait a minute. They're blown glass ornaments!! They are going to be waaaaaaaaay to expensive for your budget, so don't go and get your hopes up. But daaaaaaamn they're REALLY nice.... *daydreams* Hmmmm......it can't hurt to just check the price, because then you'll know for sure. Go on, check CB2 and see how much they are. *searches* Less than 5 bucks each!!!! LESS THAN 5 DOLLARS!! I can afford that! At least a few anyways. I WILL DO IT. I will order them online. Oh crap, they're glass, I wonder how well they'll ship? Better yet, do they even ship to Canada? *searches* Yes, yes they do. Waaahoooo! *happy dance*
Orchids in the hanging glass vases from the CB2 site(have I mentioned how much I love orchids?!?)
And of course, once an obsession begins, one must alway add more fuel to the fire! Aren't these hanging crystals gorgeous? I think I'll start hitting up antique stores and garage sales for old crystal chandelier pieces.
3 comments:
I am in love with these diamond vases as well as the round hanging ones... i need about 20 and haven't had any luck buying or finding them in Vancouver. Would you be able to suggest a place where i could buy them ?? HELP!!!
Thanks for having a beautiful blog.
all the best.
Unfortunately, I was never able to find a location in Vancouver that sold hanging vases like the ones from CB2. They still have them for sale at CB2 http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=583&f=3672&fromLocation=search Their website says they will ship internationally - might be worth giving them a call to see how much they'd charge for shipping! Good luck with your search!
Hello! I am in L-O-V-E with your blog and venue choice! My fiance and I were lost until we read your blog. We LOVE (can I say love too much in one paragraph) the Alumni Centre at SFU and we don't have a huge budget so it looks like it just may fit! I was wondering if you know where to order paper lanterns and of a good decoration rental place in Van that has very reasonable pricing? Thanks so much!
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