Wedding candle centerpieces are a simple and cost effective way to decorate your wedding reception.
As you'll see from the photos below photos there are some fabulous options for every season and style of wedding. They're also super easy to customize!
Read on below and you'll even find some kick-butt awesome wedding candle ideas for casual, traditional, daytime nightime, and outdoor weddings!
Simple Wedding Candle Centerpieces
There are alot of ideas for simple wedding centerpieces, BUT candles are often THE simplest of the simple. You don't have to worry about wilting, whether or not your flowers will be in bloom (or too in bloom) and in most cases it's cheaper.
I love all the ideas below, but the one with the updown wine glasses made me gasp a little when I first saw it - clever right!
But the reason all of these are included under the simple centerpiece heading is because they really show you how being creative doesn't require extraordinary craft-skills or bulging budgets.
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Photo by Julie Robert
Photo from C. Fagerlin
Photo by Studio 563
Photo by The Emerics
Unique Wedding Candle Centerpieces
Here's what makes the below candle wedding centerpieces super unique and noteworthy. First, there's the combination of moss and summery flowers - COOL! And the sheer quantity of tealights in the last shot is just gorgeous. I love it - don't you?!
In addition to being really simple, I think that the bride and groom were very clever by using not only a ton of candle holders but also a variation in candle holder design and size.
Photo by Studio 563
Photo by Studio 563
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Fall Wedding Candle Centerpeices
Candles are a no brainer for evening and indoor weddings - especially in the fall or winter when everyone is wanting to feel a little cozy. Fall wedding centerpieces using candles seem to work well with pumpkins, gourds, pine cones and other fall foliage. And sometimes, all you need (regardless of season actually) is a little bit of fabric and string.
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Photo by Hendrickson Photography Weddings
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Photo by Sarah Christine Photography
Winter Wedding Candle Centerpieces
In a lot of ways fall and winter decor share a lot of similarities. But, if you want something REALLY wintery (or Christmas'y for that matter) winter wedding decorations for centerpieces work fabulously with cranberries, beens and even nuts - especially if it's closer to Christmas especially. Fruit like pears and red apples w
Photo by Unknown
Photo by Unknown
Photo by Unknown
Photo by Unknown
Spring and Summer Wedding Candle Centerpieces
Looking for spring or summer wedding ideas that are simple and unique? If you haven't thought of candles, start thinkin' now! In addition to flowers (of course!) some interesting elements for summer wedding candle centerpieces include sand and rocks.
And, as for as vase or candle holder style is concerned I think clear glass is the way to go. There's something decidedly spring/summery about it!
Note: if it's an outdoor wedding, make sure you place them in deep vases so they're protected from the wind.
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Floating Candle Centerpieces
Floating candle centerpieces are pretty, there's no doubt about. A simple candle floating in water is immediately more interesting that a single, teeny tiny candle sitting in a vase.
But, what I like about the ideas below are the additional ele
Simple Tips for Candle Wedding Centerpieces
There are two things you need to know about wedding candles as wedding table centerpieces.
If you're JUST using candles, they look better at night
If there's wind, you need to protect the flame.
If you want candles to play a part in your wedding decor, then consider adding other elements. Flowers are the obvious option, but decorative place card holders could be all you need to give it a little umph. There are some pretty dragonfly placecards on the outdoor wedding themes page.
Another option for outdoor wedding candles are the flameless LED candles from Luna Bazaar. Luckily, batteries are included in most of them. BUT, if you get them elsewhere make sure that you don't have to buy the batteries separately. If you do, make sure you consider that in the cost of the candles.