Beads for wedding centerpieces?

Question

I am using glass vases with floating candles and glass beads on the bottom as my centerpieces for my wedding. I have one problem, the beads cost alot of money and i need at least 2 - 1lb bags per centerpiece. Right now, they cost about 7 dollars a bag and that is going to be very pricey just for some centerpieces lol
Does anyone else have any ideas as to what i can use??

I am going to put a light in the bottom to illuminate the beads but i need enough to cover the light, its a glow stick, so its not so big, but its also not so small.

Thank you for any ideas and suggestions :)

Additional Details

I like the foam idea on the bottom, b/c then i wouldn't need as many beads and i can cover the bottom with a bow or something to that effect. Thanks so much! Good ideas

Answer 1

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I like the marbles idea...you could also stick with your beads idea and put a piece of styrofoam in the vase (to take up room) then add the beads- that should cut down on the amount you would need.

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i like the styrafoam idea :) Thanks everyone

Answer 2

how about flat glass marbles. they will still let light shine thru
they sell them at the dollar tree and walmart

they is about a pound in each bag

they have different styles and colors at my local dollar tree too

Answer 3

Go to the craft section of the dollar store. They usually have beads and marbles. You may want to use marbles since they are heavier and glow sticks may try to float up.

Answer 4

try this stuff... its called clear ice, I think Im going to use it my wedding...
http://www.orientaltrading.com/applicati…


you can also use glass pebbles(they come in different colors) Try any craft store or even target and walmart sell them.

Good luck!

Answer 5

You may want to try some of these websites. You may be able to find a good deal on some bags of beads for the centerpieces...
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/skybluvasg…
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glassvaseg…
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/vasgemmars…
Another idea might be do cut back on the beads, but add lots of rose petals to help cover up the light stick.
I hope that this helps. Good luck :)

Answer 6

glass beads might be a possible substituion for the beads. they are much cheaper then $7 a bag. come in 1 lbs bags or larger. they're available any craft store, even walmart for like $1 or $2.

you could also use a different substance to cover up the stick so only the items you want to illuminate are displayed. maybe flowers or smooth stone.

Answer 7

I would definitely check a dollar tree in your area. My friend got married last year and was able to buy all her glass beads there. Good luck!!

Answer 8

See? I told you marbles would work ::sticking out tongue::