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Decoration Ideas!

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A single votive candle burning behind the glass panes of these lanterns gives off a soft, dreamy light, creating a setting of ambiance when used as centerpiences at a wedding reception. Use one per table, or combine in groups.
Frosted Votive Lanterns

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For a truly unique centerpiece idea, create enchanted worlds of light as the softness of pastels and the glimmer of metal come together in candle sleeves and a runner of sheer metallic fabric. The little bags dress up votives, while the sleek glass cylinders filled with water hold floating candles. The runner makes a stunning backdrop for any celebratory centerpiece. Fill them with water and floating candles, then veil them with the gossamer colors of our Iridescent Sleeves. By Illuminations.com

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An Outdoor Wedding?
Here's a fabulously unique decorating idea! Float these wax boat lanterns in a pool, pond or fountain. Can also be used to line walkways or placed on tables as centerpieces. Just $4.97
By Illuminations.com

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Floating pastel colored candles in a pretty frosted bowl, complemented by nearby pillar candles contribute to a romantic reception mood. Products by Illuminations.com

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Elegance in Glass... Planning a rehearsal dinner or special gathering? This collection is the perfect decorating solution for any celebration. It combines Hurricane Lamps with Pillar Candles, Bubble-Stem Candlesticks with Taper Candles, Glass Stem Sphere Holders and Martini Sphere Holders with Sphere Candles, a Small Martini Bowl one Floating Candle, and Large Martini Bowls, each containing three 2" Floating Candles. Al candles are ivory in color. Collection by Illuminations.com

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Scatter a parade of opaque glass votive holders about a reception room or a protected porch or patio at an outdoor wedding, and create a world of dazzling candlelight.
"Milk Glass" Votive Cups

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Classic, elegant centerpieces are easily created by grouping together pillar candles in varying heights. When chosing candles, quality counts. Better quality candles, like these from Illuminations, will burn longer and brighter. From $6.95
Plillar Candles

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Add elegance and height to your head table decor with tall candle sticks for pillar candles, like these from Illuminations. Made by glass blowers who've mastered a difficult technique to create the prominent swirls of glass, these are exquisite pedestals for either pillar or taper candles.
Optic Candlesticks

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Sometimes the simplest creations are the most dramatic. This collection of Pillars candles has a breathtaking effect! This collection includes the following sizes: 3"x12", 4"x16", 3"x3", 3"x6", 3"x9" - all clustered upon an elegant large square Bronzed Plate.
Collection by Illuminations

The special gel inside these reusable glasses looks just like bubbly champagne... and when it's burned down, you'll find your fortune in a miniature capsule.
By Illuminations.com

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LACE SACHETS

This favor is not only very easy and inexpensive to make, they are also fully customizeable to fit your wedding theme and/or colors by using different colored ribbons and lace squares. Fill with potpourri or dried flowers that match your flower arrangement. These would make great favors if you are having a victorian or holiday theme.

The most wonderful thing about these favors are that they are only limited by your imagination. They also make wonderful gifts for your bridesmaids, maid/matron of honor, sisters, parents and even for yourself! Make a few extra to stick in your dresser drawers to keep your clothes smelling fresh.

This craft is courtesy of FloralHome.com and is used by permission. They retain all rights; copyrights to all contents, directions, and images are the property of FloralHome.com.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

10" Square White Lace
1/4 Cup Lavender Flowers
24" White Satin Ribbon, 1"Width

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:

Scissors
Iron
Sewing Machine
White Thread
Fusible Web

INSTRUCTIONS:
Using a sewing machine will be a great advantage when making these sachets. However, you will be able to make them using a needle and thread or fusible web to bind them together.

Fold the lace square in half and cut it. Fold each half in half again and cut them. You will use only 3 of the 4 pieces.
Fold each lace section in half, making a rectangle shape and iron it. Sew one short side and one long side. With one side folded over, sewing the others should make a tube shape with the top open. If you don't have a sewing machine, you may stitch the sides by hand or insert fusible web and iron them together.
Fold the lace tubes inside out, so the seam is on the inside. Stuff each one with equal amounts of lavender and rose petals until they are plump. You may want to mix the lavender and rose petals in a bowl before stuffing the sachets.
Turn the top section in to create a finished edge. Insert a small piece of fusible web and apply a hot iron to seal the end.
Find the center of the ribbon and place it under one of the small pillow shaped sachets. Stack the other two on top of it and tie the ribbon around all three. Knot the ribbon on top and tie a bow. Trim the ends of the ribbon in a V shape.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent is to inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, FloralHome.com disclaims any liability for untoward results.