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Okay party planners, I need your advice!?

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I'm the MOH hosting a bridal shower for my BFF and had some other people helping me. We ended up buying pink tablecloths and pink napkins. I need something to break up the color at the table setting. At first I thought a paper doily might be nice, but I'm not sure if the bride would like it. Any other suggestions on what I could use? I will likely set the table with the napkin and silverware, but not a plate (those will be at the buffet).

I also need to think of an inexpensive centerpiece!

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  • 6 years ago
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    you didn't say if the table cloth is real or plastic, but in any case, i suggest table runners in a contrasting color, like tangerine or orange or even a pattern with those colors, or maybe purple or red or green. table runners can be made out of contrasting colored plastic table cloths by cutting the table cloth into 12 inch wide strips, or if they are fabric cloths purchase fabric from the fabric store and cut into 12 inch wide strips.

    centerpieces can be made out of nearly anything...old books, photos in stand up frames collected from family and friends (frames are cheap at dollar stores), teapot collections, vases, candles, live plants, blocks of wood wrapped to look like presents, balloon bouquets, tree branches, artwork, silver pitchers, etc.

    try looking here for some ideas and also a source if you need to purchase something. http://www.save-on-crafts.com/

  • 6 years ago

    I saw one on tv the other day that looked easy, and was cute, do able in any color. It was paper cutouts, in the shape of 4 petal leaves. You need the paper, the buttons, some wire, and a glue gun. CUT OUT THE FLOWERS< AND GLUE more than one together, like a flower. Pick your colors, contrasting or patterns. Glue a button on the top for the center. Take the wire, make it an appropriate stem length for you flowers, turn it end to end until you have several lengths of wire. Take the top, and twist it, making a platform for the flower. Glue that, and diplay in a vase, a pot, or whatever you want. A painted clay pot would be really cute. This was on "The Chew" show.

    Finds some little paper umbrellas, and decorate them. Buy or make some great big paper flowers. Make some napkin rings, use ribbon, an artificial flower, whatever you want.

  • 6 years ago

    Table runner or a row of clear candle holders with colors in a contrasting color (candle holders do not have to be the same size, all just clear). This way you don't need a centerpiece or have a taller, more decorative holder in the middle, one with a larger candle, same color. Table gems or table scatter. See save-on-crafts.com for this plus more.

    The wide (2-4 inch) satin ribbon run down the center of the table like a table runner and in the middle one across, then have a big bow in the middle where ribbons cross, same ribbon so that table looks like a candy box. Can wrap small gift boxes in coordinating colors to give the theme of a gift.

    Accent color for pinks is in the green family, use sea foam for brighter pink and mint green for lighter.

    Can use orange, although it is too far out for me. Hot pink and lime, purple or turquoise are great together. Blending in same color family use lavender or lilac. Also, centerpiece, buy either mason jars or ice cream malt/milkshake glasses and put useful items to give to bride, stick in a piece of Styrofoam and fill in and around Styrofoam with the crinkly gift stuffing and a bow. Example: in one have a spatula, another a spoon, a slotted spoon, a ladle, a cake server, tongs, can do colors above or do each one in different pastels for a rainbow look. Or have different centerpieces on each table for variety, they do not have to be the same. This way she will have useful items and a set of ice cream sundae glasses. Around napkins just a tied bow in contrasting color ribbon. Lots of inexpensive glassware, plus at Dollar Tree. Also, look up Oriental Trading.com and the following has some good ideas: www.moneycrashers.com/bridal-shower-decoration-ideas-cheap/

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    Go to the dollar store and pick up vase. (Vase that you could put a few flowers in)

    The day of the shower go to the supermarket and pick up the flowers they have on sale.

    This is an very cheap way.

    You can tell people at the table can take them home.

    Also Candles different sizes work.

    You could do an edible centerpiece like cupcakes, where it's an centerpiece and dessert.

    Do not worry about pink table clothes and napkins.

    It will be okay, if the table is pink.

  • 6 years ago

    If you are having real plates and table linens at the party (as opposed to disposables), then try buying or renting some chargers to go under the plates.

    If you're using disposables, you could wrap the utensils in the napkins and place them on or beside the plates.

    For centerpieces, pick up some inexpensive vases at the craft store and fill with fresh flowers from a supermarket or farmer's market purchased that morning. If you buy mismatched thrift store vases you can spray-paint them all white for a cohesive look: http://www.thehappierhomemaker.com/2012/05/diy-whi...

    You could use a table runner in a contrasting color, or white, to break up the pink.

    Or you can play into the theme or the bride's interests with the centerpieces ... bowls of fresh fruit (doubles as snacks!), stacks of hardcover classic novels (party favors?), river rocks and small votive candles, framed photos of the engaged couple, lanterns (IKEA), bowls of pinecones or acorns for a fall shower, fake starfish for a summer shower, etc.

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