Beyond Flowers: 50 Unique Ideas for Your Centerpieces
Do floral arrangements feel a little too "been there, done that" for your taste? Here, get inspired by 50 gorgeous centerpieces that don't rely on flowers to make a lasting impression.
By: Kristen Klein
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Towering globe lights provide a soft glow across your tables.
Photo Credit: Paras Events
Seasonally Appropriate
For a fall wedding, gather leaves and pinecones for a beautiful, seasonally-appropriate centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Donnell Probst Photography
Games
Make your reception more fun by placing a different game in the center of each table.
Photo Credit: Sea Studio
Branches
Use a few flowers as accents on a horizontal branch down the middle of the table.
Photo Credit: Molly + CO
Candles
Illuminate your table with floating candles in glass bowls, surrounded by votives.
Photo courtesy of Inspired By This via Loverly
Tea Cups
A vintage tea set makes a charming centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Photography & Design
Desserts
Fill a fishbowl with personalized M&Ms that reflect your wedding colors.
Photo Credit: Lynette Smith Photography
Branches
Add a few orchids as accents on a branch centerpiece — they'll look like falling snowflakes.
Photo Credit: Bob and Dawn Davis
Books
Place a stack of classic love stories on each table, with a framed quote on top.
Photo Credit: Nadia D Photography
Fruits & Vegetables
Place a bright fruit, like lemons, in pillar vases.
Photo Credit: Bartlett Pair Photography
Greenery
Fresh greenery can have the same impact as using masses of flowers — for a lot less money.
Photo Credit: Tantawan Bloom
Lights
Tall lamp-inspired centerpieces give a ballroom wedding a more intimate feel.
Photo Credit: Gruber Photographers
Candelabras
Wrought iron candelabras add a rustic touch to your tables.
Photo Credit: Honey Heart Photography
Seasonally Appropriate
Getting married near the holidays? Add a touch of the festive season to your centerpieces.
Photo Credit: Travis Curry Photography
Lights
Twinkling lights draped across branches create a magical centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Weddinglinens.com
Desserts
Skip the traditional wedding cake in favor of mini cakes on each table.
Photo Credit: Lola Rose Photography
Candelabras
Make a candelabra centerpiece more modern by adding black and white lampshades.
Photo Credit: Bruce Plotkin/Event Planner: David Tutera
Antiques
Hit up local garage sales and secondhand shops for unique vintage pieces to place on your tables.
Photo courtesy of Canvas and Canopy Events
Candles
Slate gray candles give your tables a unique look.
Photo Credit: Gianluca & Mary Adovasio Wedding Photography
Candles
Vary the height of your taper candles for more visual interest.
Photo Credit: Danielle Capito/Event Planner: Davia Lee Events
Fruits & Vegetables
Warm up a winter table with pomegranates and pinecones.
Photo Credit: Kismis Ink Photography
Birdcages
Antique birdcages are perfect for a vintage-inspired wedding.
Photo Credit: Memories Through Time
Candles
Line your table with pillar candles in varying heights; add more drama by displaying branches above the tables.
Photo Credit: Eric Craig Studios
Photos
For a beach wedding, try this message-in-a-bottle centerpiece.
Photo Credit: In His Image Film & Video
Branches
For a sweet spring centerpiece, dress up your branches with a few flowers and faux birds.
Photo Credit Memoire Studio
Fruits & Vegetables
Display seasonal produce and fresh greenery in decorative baskets.
Photo Credit: Michael +Anna Costa
Candles
Hundreds of candles give your tables an ultra-modern romantic feel.
Photo Credit: Erin Johnson Photography
Desserts
A bouquet of cupcakes works double-duty as a sweet centerpiece and a creative dessert display.
Photo Credit: John Arcara Photography
Pinwheels
Whimsical and fun, place mix-and-match pinwheels in vases on your tables.
Photo Credit: Stephanie Haller Photography
Photos
This sweet DIY centerpiece gives your guests a look at your relationship through the years.
Photo Credit: Rose Street Studio
Feathers
Give your tables a touch of Gatsby glamour with feathered centerpieces.
Photo Credit: Rebecca Weiss Photography
Candles
A wood-carved box, tree trunk stand, and mason jar candleholders make this the perfect centerpiece for a rustic wedding.
Photo Credit: Orange Photographie
Candelabras
Top your crystal candelabras with gold candles for a warm, elegant look.
Photo Credit: Samuel Lippke
Photos
Add a personal touch to each table with a framed photo from your engagement session.
Photo Credit: Aldabella Photography
Candles
Raise your candles above the table on modern pillars draped with crystals.
Photo Credit: Regeti's Photography
Seasonally Appropriate
Glitter-covered cones and a feather centerpiece tree reflect the holiday season with elegance.
Photo Credit: Kismis Ink Photography
Candles
Keep it simple by placing a single pillar candle in a tall hurricane vase.
Photo Credit: Turner Creative Photography
