What are you going to do with the fish after the wedding? Also wbat if one died or a bowl got accidentally knocked over, might put a downer on things. I think it would look beautiful but its risky x

I agree with KATG, They would look beautiful & very unique, but VERY risky xx

Well i was thinking of scattering roses petals either side with a few tea light in amongst the petals. Our colour theme is cream and dark purple. We have thought about giving them as presents to our page boys and a few relatives. Plus we wanted to keep some as a momentum from the wedding x

I wouldnt think it would be fair on the fish - what if someone put something into the bowls, even by accident or like the others said they got knocked over
I'd do the fish bowls without the fish!

I agree with Nicsquared, i dont think it would be fair on the fish at all :(, you can make the actual bowls look beautiful without the fish....it would also be a bit cringy while the guests were eating their meals and the fish decide to do a poop ....looks horrible with the string of poo hanging out of them ...yuk...sorry

I agree that this may not be good for the fish, horrible if any die or poop too.

H2B likes the idea of the bowls with candles floating in it with flower heads in the colour scheme too xx

I would check this with your venue as my venue doesnt allow this - they contacted rspca when another bride asked and they said no!
Also, if I went to a wedding and my daughter was given a fish as a present I would be raging - what the hell would I do with a fish?!lol
You ould look into fake fish or something?x

I think that woud be a real shame on the fish! Really don't think this is a good idea. Plus you just can't put any old fish in a bowl. Most fish need filters and air pumps etc etc. then you have all the tiddly and drunk guest that think it's funny to pour their drinks into the bowls?? Nope not a good idea xx

My friend wanted this a few years ago, but when she looked into it she found out how incredibly unfair it is on the fish. They will find it stressful being moved and with the lights/noise from the disco. No matter how sensible people are most of the time, you always get the one that turned into a complete idiot when drunk and thinks it's a good idea to add things to the bowl. Some pet store won't sell you the fish if they no it's for a wedding.

I have fish and I am scared at the idea of people using them as decoration at a wedding! They get stressed so easily. We lost a few when we moved house as they got stressed and we were so so so careful to preserve their water and move them gently but quickly :-(

Have to say I'm sorry but as much as it's nice that h2b has an opinion, I think it's a total no-goer!

Have a nose about online for other ideas, I bet there are loads that will look fab for you :-)

We are having fish bowls with GLASS fish. The glass fish are attached to a bubble which makes them float in water. Will put a picture in my album for you xx

I saw that episode of DTTB where the guy had the goldfish and my honest opinion is that apart from it looking a bit tacky it was really cruel on the fish. They do get stressed easily and I would imagine you'd probably end up with a couple floating on their sides. You'll probably also find that a pet shop won't just sell you fish, you have to provide proof that you have the correct tank and care products. I know this because a friend of mine went to Pets at Home and they wouldn't sell her the fish because she'd gone in on a whim.

Personally I used to agree with the majority but my best friend, (who studies marine biology) and is extremly animal and eco friendly told me she wanted to do this if she got married, I was so shocked but she explained it in a way that seemed ok. Firstly she said that she would buy a large tank for the fish and take it the venue a couple of days before the wedding with all the fish in it, filters etc all there, then the day before take a little of the water from the tank and put it into the little bowls and then fill the rest up with filitered water, allowing the temp to regualte and check the ph. then on the day of the wedding move the fish into their little houses for the day.
Her argument about people knocking them over was that people don't really knock over centerpieces because they are in the middle of the table, normal centrepieces have candles etc and you very rarely if ever, hear of a wedding that somebody knocked the centrepiece over and lit the place on fire!
If you're worried about people dropping things in (which is highly unlikely) put something like a little bit of gauze or get little tanks that come with a lid.
She also said that she would sincerly hope that she knew her 'friends' well enough to know if she thought any of them would be disgusting enough to hurt or do something to demaning to the fish, firstly they prob wouldn't be her friend and would certainly not be invited.
After the wedding she wants to keep the fish, in thier big fish tank, in thier marital home, as pets :)

I do think this is a very striking centerpiece, but as people have mentioned we are talking about real living creatures, and I do think you can do it in a way that is not too traumatic on the fish, afterall in the wild they live in rivers and ponds so they are hardy little animals, but please please consider how much work it will take to do this the 'right' way :)