Reception Centerpieces - What do you think?

For our reception, we will be having long rectangular tables.



In the center of each table, we will have a bud vase with dark purple %26amp; white tulips (or roses, perhaps) like this photo:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n286/...



and approx. a foot down the table from the bud vase, on each side, will be a short rectangular arrangement with purple and white rose buds placed in a clear glass container (like in the photo above) with light blue glass stones replacing the water.



We want to do this with silk flowers (high quality silks), but don't want them to look tacky. I'm basically looking for your input, and tips/suggestions on making the arrangements look more "authentic"?



Also, I haven't been able to find any of the rectangular glass "boxes," like in that photo, so I would also love suggestions on where to purchase those!



Thanks much!

Reception Centerpieces - What do you think?
I think they look great! I'm not sure where you can find those rectangular glass boxes, but I do have a little advice about your ribbon idea! I'm doing very similar arrangements for my centerpieces...



We found that the best ribbon for this is the ribbon that has wire in it along the edges. It holds it's shape very well! And, since the ribbon refuses to stay in place around the vases, a little piece of double sided tape works wonders to help it stick and isn't noticeable at all!



Good luck!
Reply:I love it! I would add though, that it might look a little different with silk flowers. If it had fresh flowers, I think it would be better. Either way, very nice.
Reply:Walmart actually has a lot of good shapes of vases. I would check there first because they will most likely be the least expensive. I actually found mine at michaels ($2 each) but they weren't rectangle.
Reply:If you are on a budget I would do rose petals in the rectangles with floating candles..and I would use a real flower in the tall cylinders...u can purchase them whole sale :) it would be easy and inexpensive!
Reply:I think it looks great. Dont stress enjoy it. Congrats!!!!!!!!!
Reply:http://www.modernvaseandgift.com/product...

http://www.wholesale-glass-vases.com/rec...

Can't beat $2.16 per vase!



Shop around for your silk flowers to see which ones look better to YOU. Looking online is not going to help because photography can make anything look good.
Reply:You could buy those online from http://www.onlineflowers.com/

they have a pretty good selection and things that will admire your tast. But the only problem is that it is online, sorry...
Reply:I've seen those rectangular boxes at Target (I think they were around 7 or 8 bucks each). Those arrangements are very beautiful. Is there a reason you want silk instead of real? Honestly, silk tulips or roses are going to run around the same amount of $$. If you must have silk flowers, you can make them look more authentic with acrylic "water." They sell it in the flower arranging sections of Michael's and A.C.Moore.
Reply:Best sources for silk flowers are Garden Ridge, Old Time Pottery, Micheal's Crafts, Jo Ann Fabrics, and Walmart. Also, look on eBay.
Reply:have you thought of those beautiful floating candles? i've seen those used at several weddings with the same description you gave almost. you can do any kinds of decorations to make them go with just about anything. but i'm just a dude so what do i know lol.
Reply:I would look at Pottery Barn or Flower Factory. Either one should have what you are looking for. I think the arrangements look beautiful. If you use high quality silks, they will look authentic without doing anything. If you want them to look real, put some water in the vases or some clear acrylic. The only problem with the acrylic is then the flowers are permanently placed in the vases.