Huge tree decor, help!

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Has anyone had to drag in huge trees to the reception site like the attached photo? I have a bride with big money and she now wants these trees. Where do I turn? Should I construct them, can I buy them whole...what, what... What kind of labor, other than a lot, is involved? My back just hurts thinking about it.
Her wedding is in 4-weeks. Thanks for any suggestions! :help:
 

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rewolf said:
Has anyone had to drag in huge trees to the reception site like the attached photo? I have a bride with big money and she now wants these trees. Where do I turn? Should I construct them, can I buy them whole...what, what... What kind of labor, other than a lot, is involved? My back just hurts thinking about it.
Her wedding is in 4-weeks. Thanks for any suggestions! :help:
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Those look like manzanita branches and are probably consructed into containers with plaster of parris...

Is this the same chick with the after party giant centerpieces??
 
Yes we done them! They are manazita, I do not have a source yet...but we have also use heavily branched material from the wodden areas arround here, they are easily cleaned, and some sort of clear sealer on them, put in plaster of paris, and use the orbs or lanterns as needed.
Takes more time to look for the branches, but sooooooo much more economical. Will get back with sources for buying, not at desk.
 
Try Nettleton Hollow, they have some project grade matrials up to 10 feet.They have some great stuff. Good Luck.
 
lori042499 said:
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Is this the same chick with the after party giant centerpieces??
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Oh yah, this is the same chick... If I live through this I think I will have paid my dues...

jamese said:
Try Nettleton Hollow, they have some project grade matrials up to 10 feet.They have some great stuff. Good Luck.
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Jamese - I've been reviewing Nettleton's site. They don't sell wholesale and their manzanita branches are not long enough. I checked out Roland's of California but by the time I ship it to the east coast, it's a fortune. I'm thinking of just taking a walk through the forest with a saw...
 
We did some of these trees at Ohio Short Course.. The fire marshall had a COW!!! Said theye were too flammable to have in there. Had to spray everything down w. fire retardant.. Check w/ the venue about the fire codes!
 
www.manzanita.com just went searching and come up with that. I'll keep looking
Good luck !!
If there is a garden center or greenhouse could see if they have any old 6 ft ficus trees and you could bulid off of that. Just a thought that popped into my head.
 
They are the manzanita. I've searched everywhere for manzanita and found the shipping charges to be WAY to much. My best advice is to try your local wholesaler. I lucked out and asked the day before a buying trip and they were able to get me some. For a tree that big, I would expect to still pay up to $200-400 wholesale. The 2-3 ft ones I got were under $20 each, but the 4-6ft were around $125 each. Those look like they are at least 7ft.
 
Hey if this girl has got the money..I would price it out and let her worry about how she will come up with it....I don't think you will get the same look out of regular branches from the woods of the northeast, nor the strength that it will take to hold up those lighted orbs, unless of course you are thinking on cutting down a maple or elm tree....
 
yaya2005 said:
The fire marshall had a COW!!! Said theye were too flammable to have in there. Had to spray everything down w. fire retardant.. Check w/ the venue about the fire codes!
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Party is on private property but I'm going to check with the tent people. Good thinking. Maybe they will say Absolutely Not! and that will solve my problem...

dlnfloral said:
www.manzanita.com just went searching and come up with that. I'll keep looking.
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I'll check out the site. Thanks!
Mocha Rose said:
They are the manzanita. I've searched everywhere for manzanita and found the shipping charges to be WAY to much..
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Yeh, I really wish I lived in California right now...

lori042499 said:
...I don't think you will get the same look out of regular branches from the woods of the northeast..
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I agree, I don't want it to get too twiggy. But I think I could get a good look with birch possibly. I might be fooling myself...

Keep the great suggestions coming. While you guys are solving my tree problem, I need to create an itty-bitty dog collar for a "toy something" that is the ring bearer... I'm stressed, but having fun!
 
www.nettletonhollow.com ps If this party is near the beach do not rule out driftwood can set in plaster of paris as well and I would set cut pvc pipe into the plaster and then insert the branch into the pvc pipe this will make it more universal for other props in the future arches....
 
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I've done trees, they were not quite that big, but the same idea.
Just get a pick up truck and a saw and go walking through the woods. With all the storms lately you'll probably find them down already. Anchoring them is the hardest part, you need a stable base. I used christmas tree stands, plaster of paris is probably your best bet. The trees also need to be uplighted, which can prove to be a little tricky. You just need to play with it to get the light and the shadows just right. You can buy up lights, also the base from an old lava lamp works (but they get hot) Hope this helps!

Jennifer



Is this the same wedding you asked about in April ?
http://www.flowerchat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3397&d=1207221180
 
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What is plaster of paris, and where might I be able to find it? I have a potential bride inquiring about a similar design.
 
mgarden05 said:
What is plaster of paris, and where might I be able to find it? I have a potential bride inquiring about a similar design.[/quo Home Depot or any hardware store can get the PVC pipe there to most store will cut it for you as well
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plaster of paris is a quick setting semi cement product. It should be available at any local hardware store
 
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