You’re going down your wedding checklist when you get to something that may stump you — the centerpieces. You have unlimited possibilities when it comes to wedding centerpieces, and the endless options may become overwhelming. In that case, you’ll need a guide to wedding centerpieces that will inspire you and get you on the right track.
Don’t let the infinite possibilities discourage you. No matter the season you’re planning a wedding for, there’s a stunning centerpiece option for you. We’ve assembled popular wedding centerpiece ideas along with suggestions for every season so you can find inspiration for your wedding day. Whether you’re creating DIY wedding centerpieces or working with an event planner, take a look through our guide to wedding centerpieces for an idea on where to begin.
Popular Wedding Centerpiece Ideas
Even if you want unique centerpieces, you can get some inspiration from popular options. For the most popular wedding centerpiece ideas, you can’t go wrong with something floral. Whether a single flower appears in a bud vase or a wide variety comes together in an elegant centerpiece bouquet, just about every bride has floral arrangements throughout the wedding venue. Even under that category, you’ll find a lot of styles to play with, like:
- A mix of textures: Large, green leaves of varying shapes, overhanging berries or other filler and blossoms of varying shapes, sizes and colors create a textured floral centerpiece. They add an eye-catching element to every table and often stand out among the rest of a table’s decor.
- Something minimal: One or two flowers characterize these popular wedding centerpieces. Rose and peony are a trendy combination, favored for their romantic associations and similar, rounded shapes. Select flowers in similar shades and incorporate minimal greenery to keep with the minimal style.
- Low arrangements: Any size or shape table can suit a low arrangement. Many brides enjoy the popular low style because it allows guests to see each other and share a conversation without leaning around a floral display. Short vases and trimmed flower stems come together to create a beautiful and subtle low centerpiece.
- Garland centerpieces: These wedding table decorations can be even lower than short arrangements and often run the full length of a table. Vines of greenery and blossoms on a long stem can weave along a table to add some texture and decor without being too dramatic.
- Tall arrangements: If you want drama without barricading guests from seeing each other, choose tall yet slender centerpieces. Use see-through glass vases to help evoke the open feel and try to avoid overhanging filler unless it stays mostly out of the eye line of seated guests.
We’ll offer up some wedding centerpiece ideas for every season that fit into the categories above so you can find the perfect inspiration for your big day. Remember that you aren’t limited to floral arrangements for your centerpieces, either. You can incorporate other decorative items that are still popular, such as:
- Candles
- Cloches
- Vases without the bouquets
- Fruit
- Feathers
- Shells or coral
You can also incorporate sentimental items like photos or books to add a personal touch to your wedding table centerpieces. With those additions, you’ll have DIY wedding centerpieces that are unique to you yet have a popular style. If you’re more concerned about having wedding table centerpieces that suit the season, we have recommendations for every time of year!
Spring Wedding Centerpieces
At a spring wedding, your love and fresh flowers are in bloom! Celebrate the season of new beginnings with bright, lush centerpieces that feature pastel color palettes and seasonal blossoms. You’ll have a rainbow of floral options to choose with a spring wedding, where you can include seasonal flowers like:
- Daffodils
- Hyacinth
- Peonies
- Lilac
- Wisteria
- And plenty more gorgeous blooms!
Incorporate any mix of those florals into some spring wedding centerpieces to create a scene that feels as colorful and inviting as a spring meadow. You can have a whimsical, soft, romantic or other spring themes for your wedding, and any of the following centerpiece ideas will fit right in with your venue.
A Floral Table Runner
If you want to feature wedding table decorations along the length of a table instead of the center, opt for a runner. Perfect for long tables, a floral runner gives a lush and wild look that is still versatile. To mesh this spring wedding centerpiece with your overall theme, you could either:
- Use plenty of green for a more natural look
- Incorporate soft pink tones for a romantic table display
- Arrange the floral runner over a vivid fabric one to add more color to your decor
A floral runner is among the more straightforward DIY wedding centerpieces because you can scatter flowers and greenery along the table. This decoration can also be more complex if you include other decor elements like candles, battery-powered string lights or small floral arrangements to add height.
Arrangements With an Emphasis on the Flowers
Springtime is about budding blossoms, and your centerpieces should reflect and celebrate the vivid petals of the season. Skip the greenery for an effortlessly gorgeous combination of flowers in your spring wedding centerpieces. Combine textures in a centerpiece that lets the flowers take the spotlight and include blooms like:
- Peonies
- Lilies
- Gardenias
If you already have decided on flowers for your wedding, use those for your floral-only centerpiece bouquets. Keep the arrangement simple in a glass vase or reflect your theme with other appropriate vases like an urn for a vintage feel or something metallic for a modern twist.
Hanging Centerpieces
Bring on the stunning, the dramatic and the whimsical with a centerpiece that hangs like a chandelier from the ceiling above the table. For a hanging centerpiece, focus more on the greenery. Incorporate waterfall filler to create a natural chandelier that drapes dramatically and gives your venue a unique look. You can include vivid blossoms that you feature in other decor, but you don’t want to go overboard since this style of centerpiece isn’t always at eye level.
Your guests will notice the chandelier arrangements as they enter the venue or glance around the room, so you do want them to be beautiful, but greenery can get the job done. If you like the idea of bringing natural details towards the ceiling but still want wedding table decorations, you could also:
- Focus on place settings for every seat
- Place bud vases or other simple arrangements along the table
- Light candles for soft and straightforward table decor
- Spread a fabric runner in a different color than the tablecloth for some contrast
- Create the floral table runner we described above
Mirror your hanging centerpiece on the table by incorporating the same greens as a runner or in arrangements, and your venue will look even more lush than before and perfect for spring.
Summer Wedding Centerpieces
Sunshine and warm breezes make a gorgeous setting for a summer wedding, so mirror the beautiful weather with centerpieces that are just as stunning! Summer weddings are incredibly popular, and you have a lot of directions you can take your summer wedding centerpieces. Seasonal flowers of these warmer months include pastel shades and vivid colors, so you may want to use:
- Hydrangeas
- Delphiniums
- Lavender
- Daisies
- Lilies
- Freesia
- Snapdragons
You can also use spring or fall flowers in your summer decor if your wedding is earlier or later in the season, respectively. Of course, you don’t even need to stick with seasonal blooms, but with so many options already available in the summer, you’re likely to find exactly what you need for your summer wedding centerpieces.
Fresh, Beachy Vibes
Whether your wedding is on a beach or you’re trying to get a relaxed feel for your venue, summer wedding centerpieces are the perfect place to evoke beachy decor. Beach themes often feature a few key elements, such as:
- Glass vases
- Sand
- Shells or coral
- Driftwood or weathered wood components
- White flowers
You won’t need too much greenery if you want an airy, beachy feel for your decor. Focus on accents that aren’t floral — like coral, shells and other nautical touches — and pair them with flowers in white, cream, light blue and other relaxing shades.
Tropical Tones
If you want a summery feel that’s more vivid than the beach theme, go tropical. Tropical florals and decor are fun, bright and colorful, so you can easily include some of these blooms in your tropical summer centerpieces:
- Flamingo flower
- Bird of paradise
- Hibiscus
- Orchid
- Plumeria
- Protea
You also have tropical greenery options, like monstera, palm and banana leaves. These and other tropical greens are often larger leaves, perfect for defining place settings or using together to create a table runner. If your summer wedding theme is fun and whimsical, vivid tropicals may be the way to go.
Classic Arrangements
Summer weddings don’t need such an obvious theme like tropical or beach, and if that describes your wedding, you can opt instead for classic wedding centerpieces. These focus on traditional flowers and colors that still create beautiful arrangements using:
- Light colors: Somewhat similar to the beach style, classic summer arrangements include light shades. White, pale pink, yellow and purple characterize summer arrangements that are as breezy as the weather.
- Romantic flowers: Any classic wedding centerpiece looks romantic. To get that traditional look in a summer centerpiece, use hydrangeas, lilies and other classic wedding flowers.
- A mix of greens: Contrasting textures come through varying blossoms and filler in classic summer wedding centerpieces. Dusty miller has rougher edges while eucalyptus is smooth, making a wonderful combination.
You can alter aspects of classic arrangements to fit your special day. Change the colors, type of blossoms or greenery and put it all in a vase that evokes your wedding’s theme. Go as traditional as you like or give your centerpieces a modern spin with simpler arrangements and vases with sleek lines.
Fall Wedding Centerpieces
Get cozy with friends and family as you celebrate your big day in the fall! The weather is crisp and the colors are warm, so use that to your advantage as you decide on fall wedding centerpieces. Iconic flowers populate this cooler season, and you’re sure to have a stunning arrangement on your tables if you incorporate some of them. Fall flowers often have unique textures and warm colors, so consider using:
- Chrysanthemum
- Goldenrod
- Sunflower
- Dahlia
- Marigold
You’ll find that fall flowers all pair well together thanks to their color scheme, so for those making DIY wedding centerpieces, it’s hard to go wrong with autumnal blooms.
Consider the Theme
Fall weddings are known for rustic inspiration and barnyard settings. Everything feels homey and warm, and if you’re going for that rustic autumn look, your centerpieces should feel the same. You’ll have to consider what style your rustic theme has, as well, when designing fall wedding centerpieces. Some take an elegant or vintage approach while others lean toward a more woodsy or whimsical look. Use different elements to achieve either side of the rustic look, such as:
- A plaid runner on long tables
- A plaid ribbon around the vases
- Log sections under the vases
When in doubt, go natural for your rustic fall decor. If it looks cozy and warm, it could make the perfect fit in your fall centerpieces.
Play With Texture
Fall flowers offer unique shapes, sizes and textures, but so do the fillers and greenery. If you need ideas for DIY wedding centerpieces for a fall wedding, you can’t go wrong with a mix of textures from:
- Tall, thin branches
- Pampas grass or wheat for a feathery filler
- Clusters of berries or grapes
- The small petals of dahlia, marigold and chrysanthemum
- The larger petals of sunflowers
Be sure to combine heights and sizes, as well, to let the textures stand out in your arrangements.
Incorporate Iconic Colors
Fall wedding centerpieces are the perfect place to incorporate staple colors of the season. Look for blooms in colors like:
- Yellows, especially deeper shades
- Vivid oranges
- Bright reds
- Romantic maroon shades
- Warm purple tones that give just the right amount of contrast
You can also include fruits of fall, such as pears, grapes and apples, for added color and visual interest in an arrangement. Place fruit as filler in large, glass vases or scatter them along a table runner. If you really want to get seasonal without florals, use a box or basket of apples to display the table number and offer guests the autumnal fruit as a favor at the end of the night.
Winter Wedding Centerpieces
Winter weddings are often cozy, classic, romantic and whimsical with cool tones or minimal color palettes. Arrangements of all-white florals with pops of deep, cool greens are popular options for winter wedding centerpieces for their simple beauty and elegance. You may have more floral options than you’d expect in the colder season because winter florals include:
- Gerbera daisies
- Tulips
- Calla lilies
- Orchids
- Roses
- Ranunculus
- Anemones
- Poinsettias
- Gardenias
Of course, you don’t have to limit your floral selection to what’s available in the winter, but it could be more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly to choose seasonal flowers. No matter what you choose, you have plenty of winter decor options for a cold season wedding.
Go With the Greenery and Fillers
Along with an array of flowers to consider, you also need to think about the greenery and filler that works with the cold season. For filler that fits a winter theme, you can use:
- Eucalyptus
- Magnolia leaves
- Sprigs of pine
- Pinecones
- Pomegranate
Choose one as your staple filler or play with combinations for interesting textures and heights. Your arrangement is sure to look stunning, no matter what you choose!
Make a Warm, Glowing Table Runner
Make guests feel warm and cozy with a table runner that’s dappled with candles. The soft glow will create a romantic setting that’s sure to fit just about any theme, but to ensure that it suits your venue, you can:
- Weave ivy and delicate, white blooms between the candles
- Use different sizes for a scattered and whimsical look
- Select glass votives that suit your decor theme to keep the candles safe
Whether you keep it simple or incorporate decorative elements, you’ll have beautiful winter wedding centerpieces that mimic the cozy glow of a fire on a winter night.
Get in the Holiday Spirit
If your winter wedding also comes with a Christmas theme, your centerpieces can have either subtle or obvious holiday vibes. Adjust the decor to suit your style and theme, but consider:
- Poinsettias, holly or other florals appropriate for the season
- Tall candles or string lights for a classic holiday touch
- Red plaid accents for a rustic, holiday twist
Holiday colors contrast the cool season and give your venue some warmth and will bring all your guests together and get them in the spirit!
Next Up: Your Wedding Dress
Now that you have wedding centerpiece ideas, check something else off your wedding list — a gorgeous bridal gown. At Alexandra’s Boutique, we have a wide selection of designers whose elegant creations will fit into any wedding’s theme and suit any bride’s style.
Browse our wedding dresses today to find inspiration for your dress. When you’re ready to try on some options and see our selections in person, make an appointment, and you’ll be one step closer to finding your dream wedding dress!