Nest centerpieces- cute or corny?

[E B]

So today, I come across an adorable bouquet that is made up of flowers going up through a nest. To be honest, I don''t love it for a bouquet, but I think it''d make an adorable centerpiece!

Since I''m having a bird theme, I was thinking about purchasing large bird nests (which took me FOREVER to find), and having my florist arrange flowers inside the nest.

Picture of the bouquet:

 

[E B]

Now, the nests I found aren't as thick or "bushy" as in the bouquet shot. Below is a picture of the nests I'd buy for the center of the table.

Would flowers in these nests tie nicely into the bird theme, or would they just look like flowers in a basket? And with the 'bird' table numbers, bird invitations, and bird cake toppers, will it be a bird overload?

 

[IrishAngel7982]

I think it''s adorable and very creative. You won''t be including the eggs, right?

 

[E B]

Date: 7/25/2007 12:01:00 AM
Author: IrishAngel
I think it''s adorable and very creative. You won''t be including the eggs, right?

Thank you, Irish! No eggs.

 

[door knob solitaire]

Your comment of bird overload is funny.

I don''t think it would be too much. I think it is very creative. Is there anyway you can post images of the rest of your theme? What about colors?

I just recently saw a fabulous idea for a place for guests to put greeting cards...so many today are filled with cash, or checks, and just leaving them on a table may not be the best idea...so what they did was get a large about 3 - 4 feet tall ornate antique looking bird cage. It had organza ribbon woven around it, and ofcourse flowers and it was used for cards to be dropped in it and were there securely. I would like to see you also incorporate this romantic ornate bird cage in your theme. You could also have a stack of note cards and encourage people to write marriage advice to be opened by the two of you in private, after the ceremony. The bird cage could be a holding place for that.

If you want your nest centerpieces to be a little more fuzzy, your local craft store would have things and garland you could hot glue directly on the nest. I don''t know what your color theme is...but some spanish moss would add texture, and a green moss applied sparingly habhazzard like would also add dimension. That is if you wanted to go more natural...from your post I am not sure you are pleased your nests are sleek or dissappointed they don''t look like the image. I think they are great either way!

Please post color theme...so we can visualize your nest centerpieces more clearly.

DKS

 

[E B]

Thanks, door knob solitaire!

I LOVE the idea of a bird cage card holder. All of these cute ideas aren't good for my budget!

As for my theme, my colors are green, brown, and champagne with hints of ivory and pink, and we're definitely going for a 'natural' feel. We're getting married in an arboretum, so I want the flower arrangements to look a little wild (sort of like they were taken from our surroundings). We're also having the ceremony and the reception outside, so the whole nature/bird theme works well, I think.

 

[diamondfan]

I think they are really lovely and unique. your setting sounds great too, I can picture what you are going for and think it will be stunning.

 

[E B]

Thank you, diamondfan! I hope it all comes together.

What about these nests? They're only 6'' in diameter, but they look a little more like nests. Would a 6'' nest filled with flowers be substantial enough centerpiece for a table of 10?

ETA: I'd definitely trim down the extra branches. I wouldn't want any of my guests to lose an eye!

 

[diamondfan]

Personally I think that is too small. A table for 10 would be at lest 60 inches, right? What about having a few of them, different heights, around a large hurricane candle? I just think 6 inches is much too small for a table of that size...

 

[E B]

Date: 7/25/2007 1:13:12 AM
Author: diamondfan
Personally I think that is too small. A table for 10 would be at lest 60 inches, right? What about having a few of them, different heights, around a large hurricane candle? I just think 6 inches is much too small for a table of that size...

That''s a good point, and I really like the idea of several small ones around a hurricane candle! Thanks for the idea! I''ll mention it to my florist.

 

[door knob solitaire]

Hmmm...

If you are talking to scale...I don't think on 6 inch would be sufficient for a table of ten. I wish I could think of something that you could use economically that would give you some height..and still utilize your theme.

To help you visualize your scale...a 6 inch plate in you kitchen should do it...Your dinner plates should be 10 at least...a 6 inch is about the size of a salad plate. So picture nothing else on the table but a 6 inch salad plate. If you could obtain some height that may make the scale better. You could group three together...or elevate one with say curly willow sticks. Oooo...what about forming a teepee of sorts...the top of the sticks still go beyong the gathering point...but the nest is inside or attached...on second thought I have to think more about that one.

You could make a large grouping of limbs say shaped like a V draped across the table...leaves attached (silk obviously) and then the nest or nests on the stack. What I am trying to get you see is there needs to be more...going on if you are choosing that small of centerpiece. You are talking about scale here. I am not sure even a 10 inch nest would be right on a table that seats 10. Would you know the tables measurements yet?

I don't know what the costs of these nests are...but you could build some yourself out of grapevine. It is sold at florist places and craft stores. It usually comes already in a round roll. It would not be difficult to reshape it and secure it with wires.

Still thinking'

DKS

Edited...you know in that first image, you see that it is actually a bouquet. Could you use something just like that to elevate your nest? The handle part of the bouquet would in turn be legs to the nest?

 

[diamondfan]

I have seen pretty candles that are in iron holders, or you could find something that looks more rustic, but like the idea of differing heights and focal points, not too tall overall, just varied so you have visual interest. Otherwise it will look like it is floating in an empty space. You either have to go TALL, so it is not blocking people, or lower, and those do not seem to be good for very tall, since you will miss seeing what is in them...

 

[E B]

door knob solitaire and diamondfan,

Thank you so much for the ideas! I''m definitely nixing the 6''''. The first nest (with all the eggs), is 12'''' in diameter, which should be big enough, right? Filled with flowers, it should have somewhat of a presence.

I went to a wedding recently where the centerpieces were an odd height and it was hard to see over (and around) them, so I think low is the way to go. Does 12'''' sound good? The table are 60'''' rounds.

 

[diamondfan]

there is a staging issue with height, you either must go really tall so people can see across the table, or low. With the 12 inch, I might still like something else with it so it has some balance. Then, with the tables set it should be fine. Can you see a mock up of your tables set so you can play with it with the florist?

 

[Gypsy]

I've been to two weddings with these.

One was just awful. They used wildflowers and mixed a ton of colors... and it just looked beyond rustic and amatuer.

The other wedding kept the flowers in the nests all white (cream) and had dusted the nests VERY LIGHTLY (not enough for color just enough for a hint of sparkle) with gold spray paint. They had small metallic eggs (some tables just had a pearled white, others silver, otheres a light gold) in them and it just beautiful.

 

[mela lu]

I love these ideas!! I''ll be interested to see the final outcome! Make sure you show us the pics!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

I think it is a cool and unique idea!