10 Unique Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

Are you planning a wedding? If so, you’re probably aware of how many decisions need to be made. Some of the biggest decisions have to do with the wedding reception. Where will it be? What will you serve? What kind of cake should you choose? One of the decisions you’ll need to make for your wedding reception is what kind of centerpieces to have. We’ve all seen beautiful floral arrangements, but what if you want something a little more unique or affordable? Here are 10 ideas for wedding centerpieces that are both.

Mini Candy Buffets

Candy buffets are very popular – and with good reason! A variety of bowls filled with different types of candy is always a hit!

Citrus Fruit 

Clear vases and bowls filled with lemons or limes make beautiful focal points for your tables.

Seascape

Create a mini seaside retreat at each table with shells, coral and other beach accents.

Foliage
You can make a variety of interesting centerpieces using leaves, branches and pinecones. Use a spray paint on the pinecones that coordinates with your wedding colors.

Candle Garden

Soft lighting adds something special to any wedding reception. To create a candle garden, begin with a mirror or platter and then add candles in a variety of sizes. Fill in the spaces between candles with rocks or decorative filler.

Faux Cakes
Wrap some plain boxes in paper that matches your wedding colors and then stack them to create a 3-tiered cake. Tie a large bow around the stack for extra impact. 

Balloons

Don’t underestimate the power of balloons for your wedding reception centerpieces. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and can be made into bouquets and other arrangements. 

Gourds & Pumpkins

Spray paint gourds and pumpkins to match your wedding colors and then create groupings at each table. You may want to add greenery or a few flowers as accents. 

Wedding Favors

Want your wedding favors to do double duty? Put them in vases, bowls or birdcages and use them to create centerpieces.

Photos

Use framed photos of the bride and groom as centerpieces. People love to look at photos, and you can mix it up by using photos from birth through present day, all in a variety of frames. Add some potted plants for a warm, inviting look.

Here’s another tip: Your centerpieces don’t have to be identical, as long as they coordinate nicely. In fact, it’s quite popular to have each centerpiece be unique!  So feel free to mix and match a few different centerpiece options.

You’ve decided on your wedding table centerpieces, so what’s the worst that could happen?  Read 10 Wedding Reception Mishaps (and How to Avoid Them) to prepare yourself to deal with common wedding reception problems.