Apr 30, 2007 9:10 AM

Someone gave me the idea to use fish for my centerpieces since i'm having a beech themed wedding. I was just wondering if anyone has done that or will be for their wedding. I was thinking of using vases and putting some kind of plant on the top. Please post your pics if you have any.

Thanks in advance!!!!

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Apr 30, 2007 2:31 PM in response to: Steph8242008

Just to warn you I have heard horror stories about using fish as centerpieces. Are your guests mature enough not to throw things in the water, tap on the glass, or knock them over? Even after they have had a few drinks?

Also what are you going to do with the fish after the wedding? One of the best types for not getting really agitated with noise and people are betas but if you do those then you can't even put them all in a big tank in your house after. I know some people assume guests will want to take them home but if they don't you may end up with a bunch of unwanted fish you now have to care for.

Kim

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Apr 30, 2007 4:05 PM in response to: Steph8242008

Some people think fish are cute; others are horrified by using animals in this way. You know your guests better than we do, so you'll have to decide. Are you ok with a fish trailing a string of poop in your centerpieces? Because it does happen. I can send you some pics of beachy glass centerpieces, including fishbowls, without the live fish, if you'd like to see some.

myra at www.classysassyweddings.com

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May 7, 2007 11:22 AM in response to: babyjane

Thanks babyjane and everyone else for your input. Babyjane did you happen to have any photos of what you made for your client?

Thanks,
Stephanie

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May 20, 2007 2:59 PM in response to: Steph8242008

I am also having a beach themed wedding and will be doing fish bowl centerpieces.  I am going to have 16 tables to decorate.  Instead of doing fish on every table, I am only doing them on 4 or 5.  I have it arranged so the fish will be on tables with kids.  I'm hoping that this will keep them a little bit entertained.  On the other tables, I am going to have candles with sand and shells and other different decorations.  If people are really that immature that they are harming the fish or throwing stuff in the bowls, then I wouldn't think they would be someone I am inviting to my wedding.  I guess I have friends and family that behave themselves.  Hope this helps. 

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May 23, 2007 1:14 PM in response to: Steph8242008

i do not like the idea of using real fish!  i am a total peta person and i don't believe in using or exploiting animals in any way.  

my mom used fishbowls at her wedding, they were filled with water and inside was a stargazer lily, they were the most talked about decoration everyone loves them.  i will find a picture for you! 

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May 24, 2007 5:23 AM in response to: Steph8242008

A fairly expensive (if you are doing a lot of tables) but beautiful plant idea for the fishbowls are bamboo sticks ... round glass under the fishbowls might look nice as well 

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May 26, 2007 8:01 AM in response to: Steph8242008

We are also doing fish bowl centerpieces for our wedding.  We thought it would be appropriate since he proposed at the beach.  I found a business website where you can rent the fish and equipment, but I am only using the pics for ideas.  Here is the link. http://www.partypop.com/Vendors/4120204.htm  Please let me know if you get any great info!

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