tell me the truth

[nychaelasymone]

is this ugly, tacky, and stupid

Our wedding is Caribbean themed and I didn't want to totally use 'safe' flowers and arrangements. Our cocktail hour is the most Caribbean out of everything. For the cocktail tables (tall bar tables), I was considering using sliced coconuts with orchids coming out of them. My FH says it makes him feel like putting a straw in it and having a drink......I agree w/ him somewhat but is this a stupid idea? I think done right, it could be very classy and very cost effective. We have steel drummers playing during this time, with tropical drinks w/ customized umbrella's in them, etc....so I thought coconut bar centerpieces were kinda cool....but I could go the safe route and use orchid bowls (clean glass bowls filled w/ river rocks w/ one orchid bloom in it. opinions....paleeze

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lastly, I wanted to use palms under the flower arrangements on the reception tables....is this dumb

 

[Oasis]

It's your wedding and you can do want you want.

I don't think it's tacky at all. It's original and very pretty, IMO.

 

[Son26]

I prefer the orchid bowl, it looks prettier to me

 

[Livingmylifetothefullest]

No, I happen to like them. Congrats!!!

 

[Tiffalicious]

I think it's pretty. Different too.

 

[JustKiya]

I think that if you do the palm fronds, you should do the orchids in the bowl. If you skip the fronds, go with the coconut shells. I think doing both - coconuts and fronds - might be a little over the top.

My only concern if you use fresh coconut is a) the whole hall will smell of coconut and b) the meat might turn colors, and not stay that pretty crisp white all night.

Oh, wait, now that I've reread, the coconut is for the cocktail tables, and the fronds are for the sitdown tables? Okay, yeah, I think that'll work - but be sure on the fresh coconuts, if you do opt to use them.

 

[MD_Lady]

Tasteful and colorful... I give them

 

[inspiration150]

Looks pretty. I think its great.

 

[hopeful]

I love it!!! Everything is going to be beautiful.

 

[JinaRicci]

You're so creative- I love it all!!

For the coconuts-hope you find those with the Easy break line so that you can have perfect halves. it will make your life a lot easier. I used this for a friend's wedding with roses coming out of the center & people loved it... So don't worry- your wedding will be beautiful! Congrats!

 

[nychaelasymone]

thank you ladies....personally, I'm trying to get away from the 'normal' stuff but fh wants to keep it safe. I think we can have a Caribbean feel but still make it classy and sexy.......it can be done.....one last thing ladies, our wedding is in an atrium and I was considering using these as altar flowers....the room in entirely white w/ floor to ceiling (even the roof) in glass.

 

[nychaelasymone]

geesh, sorry for the extra large picture

 

[Highly Favored8]

Very nice.... Congratulations......

 

[*~*Afrolicious*~*]

flower bowl :nods:

 

[BrooklynSouth]

thank you ladies....personally, I'm trying to get away from the 'normal' stuff but fh wants to keep it safe. I think we can have a Caribbean feel but still make it classy and sexy.......it can be done.....one last thing ladies, our wedding is in an atrium and I was considering using these as altar flowers....the room in entirely white w/ floor to ceiling (even the roof) in glass.

So pretty, don't forget to tag a chair at each table so some lucky guests get to take them away with them at the end of the reception. The altar flowers will be beautiful!