Wedding reception centrepieces have evolved from being strictly-flowers to modern, ‘out of the bloom’ ideas. Non-traditional alternatives range from floating candles to DIY papier-mâché that complement the wedding theme and bring out the personality of the bride and the groom.
Get inspired by these unconventional and alternative wedding centrepieces below!
Seasonal fruits
Image: Martha Stewart Weddings
Add a pop of color to every table by placing fresh fruits as centerpiece. To play with the texture of the fruits, serve them in different ways: whole, sliced, spread.
Succulents
Image: Succulent Centrepieces
Here’s a fresh take on greenery. Succulents come in different shapes and sizes, and gives your tables that hip, vintage vibe. You can customize your succulent centerpiece by putting it on a patterned plate, a rustic pot or even crochet! There’s no detail too small in weddings.
Cakes
Image: Aaron Courter Photography
There is no such thing as one-cake policy when it comes to weddings. Spread the love by using one-tier cakes in place of a floral centerpiece! To make it more personal, choose different flavors for each table and design your own wedding cake.
Balloons
Image: Ann Katharin Koch
Oversized helium balloons add a bit of whimsy to a family-style wedding reception.
Bomboniere
Image: Flourish Bomboniere
Tick off two boxes on your wedding checklist with one display like this. It serves as a table centrepiece and bomboniere at the same time! You can even DIY this centrepiece/bomboniere idea by getting all the items you need at Koch and Co.
Feathers
Image: Nakai Photography
If you’re looking for an elegant and fanciful centerpiece, try going for white, luxurious feathers like these.
Tropical leaves
Image: Emilia Jane
Fresh cut tropical leaves placed in tall and sleek vases are perfect for a beach wedding or couples who just love the exotic tropics. This decor company can pull off this elegant look.
Fairy lights
Image: Colin Miller Events
One word: magical. Fairy lights housed in terrariums suit an evening wedding reception under the stars. If you’re looking for magical centerpieces, you can find them here.
Something personal
Image: Meg Ruth
Tell a story with your centerpiece by adding a personal touch to it. If you’re into traveling, you can place a globe and a collection of postcards. If you’re music enthusiasts, you can place a record player with your favorite vinyls. And if you’re voracious readers, you can put copies of your favorite books on display.
Rustic candles
Image: Jay Mayuga Photography
Candles create a warm, cozy mood at your reception. Add touches of gold for a rustic feel. You can order your candles, gold accents and other table centerpiece supplies here.
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