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Cheap branches for centrepieces

Tammy86
Tammy86 Posts: 183 Forumite
in Weddings & anniversaries
Hi,
does anyone know where to get cheap branches from to make Crystal Trees for my centrepieces. I've only managed to find US sites. Need to be somewhat strong as they will have crystals or tealights on them.

Thanks,
Tammy

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  • shellsuit
    shellsuit Posts: 24,749 Forumite
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    Your local park? lol

    Haven't a clue sorry, but there must be something out there.
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  • Tammy86
    Tammy86 Posts: 183 Forumite
    shellsuit wrote: »
    Your local park? lol

    Haven't a clue sorry, but there must be something out there.

    lol thanks, but the local council are strict. I'll probably end up getting arrested! lol
  • Tigerlilley1980
    Tigerlilley1980 Posts: 1,197 Forumite
    I am having twigs as my centrepieces and I have a good willow tree in my garden that I have taken them from and them my MIL2B brought me some silver spray paint and they have come up berautiful. I got my vases from Morrisons for £1.99 each, or Ikea is great if you have one nearby! If you have a car take a ride out into the o!!!!ry where there is noone and get some from some trees, I have noticed recently that with winds a lot are getting blown off the trees so you can just pick them up.

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  • Tammy86
    Tammy86 Posts: 183 Forumite
    Thanks Tigerlily, you'll have to post your pics to let me know how they turned out!
  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    Contact a local tree surgeon and ask - they get rid of trees and branches so may be able to help you out.
  • tizhimi
    tizhimi Posts: 457 Forumite
    JTF is like makro but cheaper and sell twigs and stuff. you need a mate to have a card to get in but its not hard to join!
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  • joolesw1972
    joolesw1972 Posts: 632 Forumite
    How about these? No idea about the site but thought it might be of help?http://www.withycombefair.co.uk/Short_Stem_Twig.htm
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