Wedding centerpieces are a beautiful way to add a personal, creative touch to your wedding decor. Although DIY centerpieces won’t break the bank, they do take time to create, so plan and prep them well before your wedding date. Make one or two centerpieces ahead of time to test how they’ll look.
1. Mason Jar Arrangements
- Rustic Charm: Fill mason jars with wildflowers, baby’s breath, or seasonal blooms for a rustic, countryside look. Tie a piece of twine, lace, or ribbon around the jar’s neck for added charm.
- Vintage Elegance: Paint mason jars in soft pastels or metallic colors and arrange roses, hydrangeas, or peonies for a vintage feel.
2. Floating Candle and Flower
- Classic and Elegant: Use a glass cylinder vase, add water, and place a floating candle on top. Surround the candle with submerged flowers, like orchids, lilies, or peonies, for a simple yet sophisticated look.
- Add Greenery: Place eucalyptus, ferns, or other greenery beneath the floating candle for a natural touch.
3. Wine Bottles
- Painted Bottles: Collect empty wine bottles, remove the labels, and spray paint them in metallics, pastels, or colors that match your wedding theme. Use as-is or add candles and greenery around the base.
- Table Numbers: Add table numbers to each bottle or tie a small sign around the neck for a stylish way to help guests find their seats.
4. Terrariums
- Boho or Modern Look: Small glass terrariums filled with succulents, moss, and pebbles make gorgeous centerpieces. These are perfect for a bohemian, garden, or modern wedding theme.
- Add Mini Lights: String some mini battery-operated lights inside the terrarium to give a warm, cozy glow in the evening.
5. Wooden Planter Boxes
- Rustic Touch: Use small wooden boxes or crates as planters. Fill them with seasonal flowers, herbs, or succulents to create a rustic garden vibe. You can stain or paint the boxes to match your theme.
- Personalize with Signs: Add a small chalkboard or sign on the side of each box with messages like “Love Grows Here” or your initials.
6. Lanterns with Flowers/Candles
- Classic Romance: Place lanterns with candles in the center of the table, either alone or surrounded by greenery and flowers. You can use LED candles for a safer option.
- Rustic Meets Modern: Place succulents, small flowers, or fairy lights inside lanterns to add a unique twist.
7. Stack of Vintage Books
- Literary Theme: If you and your partner are book lovers, stack vintage books in the center of each table and top with a small floral arrangement, candle, or greenery. You could even use books with special meaning to you.
- Add Table Numbers: Attach table numbers to the top book in the stack for a cohesive, functional design.
Choose designs that will be easy to transport and set up at your venue, especially if you’ll need help with this on the day of the wedding.
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