If you’re starting to explore wedding centerpiece ideas to add stunning focal points around your venue, then you’ve landed in the right place. After the ceremony finishes, the reception is where the celebration truly begins! So it’s essential that you’ve thought about your decoration and beautiful finishing touches. A centerpiece can come in many different shapes and sizes so you can adapt it to your own personal style. Best part? These decorative items don’t have to just be flowers, you can choose an array of details and elements to make your centerpieces stand out.
Whichever wedding style you’ve chosen there, will be a wide selection of wedding centerpiece ideas to suit your style. Keep reading to find the right inspiration for you.
1. Rustic Details
Effortless chic elements pair perfectly with rustic style weddings. So the best way to incorporate this into your centerpiece is by choosing simple elements that give a charmingly undone aesthetic. For example, think mini vases with a cluster of flowers, natural woods and plants, vintage wine bottles, or soft dried flowers. All these will add a perfectly rustic style vibe to your wedding reception.
2. Tall Florals
Elevate your centerpiece (quite literally) with tall florals for a dramatic focal point. Display tall vases with long flowers to capture your guests’ attention. Basically, this idea works well with any wedding style but it can really add an impact to elegant and glamorous receptions. You can even go as all out as you like! Another option is to choose stunning structures with overflowing blooms or go for minimal elevations to create more delicately simple centerpieces. This is also a great way to make the most of space if you’re limited on your tables.
3. Petals
Make the most of petals for gentle touches to create a running centerpiece throughout your table. In fact, if you want to go for a subtle centerpiece, petals can work to draw just the right amount of attention for your style. Choose whichever colors go with your decoration to blend in beautifully. This is also an ideal option for brides who want to try their hand at DIY, by creating petal jars.
4. Pampas
Add texture to your centerpiece with a mix of pampas grass and dried flowers. Pampas is the must-have decorative element for so many brides right now! It’s evolved from complimenting rustic and boho weddings to any wedding style. You can create a beautiful floral arrangement to either make a statement or a minimal touch, with both providing a romantic aesthetic.
5. Floral Garland
If you’re looking for wedding centerpiece ideas that will surprise your guests, consider a floral garland that spans across the length of your tables. You can create stunning designs that become the centre of attention for your reception or you can even make them overflow onto the floor for a more dramatic impact.
6. Peonies
Peonies are perfect for spring and summer weddings. They make a beautiful statement by themselves, or you can combine them with other garden florals to make a stunning display. On the other hand, you can also design simple centerpieces with a few small pops of peonies.
7. Bold Blooms
Make a spectacular statement with bold blooms and colours. By choosing this type of centerpiece you’ll truly boast your glamorous wedding style. You can play with different tones, such as purple and pink hues or more dramatic reds and oranges.
8. Cherry blossoms
Go for a beautifully flawless floral centerpiece by choosing cherry blossoms. Their long branches capture everyone’s attention and their dainty petals add a romantic feel. This centerpiece idea works well with any wedding style, as it’s subtle yet elegant.
9. Minimal & Simple
Go for a minimal aesthetic with simple and delicate wedding centerpiece ideas. If you don’t want to go overboard, then go for centerpieces that add a subtle touch of decor to your table. For example, candlesticks with single flowers, or neutral-toned blooms that don’t overcrowd make perfect decorative elements.
10. Lanterns
If you want a dreamy display, then the options with lanterns are endless! From small and subtle to extravagant and eye catching, this centerpiece idea can work with any aesthetic. You can play with color, add romantic details with small bouquets, incorporate wooden elements for a natural touch, or line them with greenery for a rustic vibe. You can even go for hanging lanterns!
11. Baby’s breath
Baby’s breath is underestimated when it comes to wedding decoration. Many see it as a filler flower, but when given its time to shine, it can completely transform a venue. The simplicity of this flower also means that it can be used to complement any styling choice, and the best part is it’s budget-friendly! For instance, you can level up your baby’s breath centerpiece by painting the flower, and using large quantities to create a fabulous statement. Or if you want a delicate display, then consider mixing hints of baby’s breath with other white toned flowers for a stunning combination.
12. Succulents
If you’re looking for wedding centerpiece ideas that steer away from traditional flowers, try going for succulents. You can group together different sizes, create a cute display with terrariums, or go for bright pops of color. These also add texture and a modern contrast when paired with classic flowers such as roses.
13. Mason jars
Mason jars are a great option if you want to try your hand at a DIY centerpiece. They complement rustic garden weddings perfectly, but they’re also versatile enough to incorporate into formal styles. You can fill them with your wedding flowers, or put string lights inside for an outdoor evening wedding.
14. Citrus
Have fun with your display at a summer wedding by including the fruits of the season. Citrus fruits and colors can liven up any wedding centerpiece and create a bold focal point. They’ll also add texture and fragrance to your decoration for a sweet surprise. For instance, this original centerpiece works perfectly for a Mediterranean destination wedding!
15. Greenery
Bring the outdoors in with some natural elements by finding inspiration from your surroundings with gorgeous greenery. You can play with different types of greenery from a simple garland for a minimally elegant centerpiece with bunches of eucalyptus, or mini topiaries to add a cute garden vibe to your display.
16. Lighting
Lighting is a great way to play around with your centerpiece while creating a spectacular display. For instance, this centerpiece idea works perfectly if you’re looking to add a romantic vibe to your reception. Consider pairing fairy lights with simple greenery and inside vases or go for hanging lights to illuminate your venue,
17. Tropical
Embrace your tropical wedding theme by incorporating it into your wedding centerpieces. You can play around with different tropical and beach elements to create a fun display for your guests. Use leaves as table runners for a minimal aesthetic, or display large palms in vases to make a statement. You could even add tropical fruit to subtly make your guests feel like they’re in the tropics.
18. Boho
If you’re looking for wedding centerpiece ideas to complement your boho style, consider ethereal and earthly elements. For example, overflowing flowers, woven decor, drapery, organic linens and wildflower displays can add the perfect boho-chic touch to your wedding reception. Create an enchanting and mythical feel with a stand out centerpiece or opt for simple details to help subtly set the tone for your bohemian inspired reception.
19. Seasonal
Mix in elements of the time of year with a seasonal centerpiece. Depending on your wedding date, you can have fun by incorporating details such as pretty pastels for spring, bold brights and sunflowers for summer, burnt orange and neutral hues for fall and deep jewel tones or holiday candles for winter.
20. Unique
More and more brides want to find unique decorative details for their weddings. So get creative and go with quirky wedding centerpiece ideas such as this vintage birdcage. In contrast, if your wedding has a modern feel then go with centerpieces that incorporate trendy decor such as geometric and art deco elements.
Discover more stunning inspiration for your reception details with 15 Stunning Wedding Tablescapes. If you need more help with your wedding decoration, you can also check out the Biggest Wedding Trends to Expect in 2022 and the 32 Colorful Wedding Decor Ideas You’ll Love. You’ll find all of the answers and tips you need for your wedding planning over at WedBoard.
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