Dripping in Pearls

Not too long ago I got an email from one of my Wedding Elves (i.e. Mama Seashell or FMIL) that said, "I'm Dripping in Pearls! 8 containers x 66ft!" with this photo attached:

 

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Explanation? Sure. One of the classic decorations on our family Christmas tree were always multiple strands of dangling pearls. Look closely - you can kind of see them in the background...

 

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Inspired by this idea, I mentioned to Mama Seashell and FMIL that I wanted to duplicate this look on our wedding centerpieces. My thought was to track down a giant strand of pearls and cut them in varying lengths, add hooks, and give them to the florist to decorate as she saw fit. See the photo below for inspiration, and picture it with pearls and flowers!

 

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Do you think this will work? Do you have any abstract-ish ideas that you're hoping to make into reality?