There are many reasons to decorate with simple wedding centerpieces. Using fewer flowers is typically less expensive than using large quantities of blooms, and these arrangements are generally less overwhelming than their bigger counterparts. This is an especially great choice for smaller weddings, or when you want another part of the reception to be the main attraction.
Of course, simple doesn't automatically mean subdued—sometimes the most stunning displays are those that do the most with the least. Ahead, examples of wedding centerpieces that are easy to assemble, but don't look it. Each elegant arrangement is based on a different take of what "simple" means, whether that's a monochrome color palette, bundles featuring just one type of flower, displays that use accessible, common materials , or casual, rustic assortments.
There's something here for every season and theme, plus any reception venue or table type. Best of all, each pretty idea would work well for a rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, or other nuptial-related event as well.
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Conversation Starters
Cream canvas and indigo-dyed cotton bring a serene feel to this tablescape. Low arrangements of thistle, scabiosa, rice flowers, and Queen Anne's lace facilitate easy cross-table conversation and complete the look.
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Ultra Romantic
These Stemz centerpieces were arranged by wrapping greenery around lanterns and placing flowers beside them in small, complementary vessels.
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Happy Hydrangeas
MMD Events used blue hydrangeas, lanterns, and orange, patterned runners to decorate the tables at this yacht club wedding.
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Floral Garlands
Garlands filled with foliage and saturated pink peonies by Big Day were all this reception's tables needed.
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Pretty and Practical
Honey & Poppies filled these vases with crushed white glass and zerographica airplants. The tables were also decorated with seasonings for dinner.
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Wild and Bottled
Laura Kohr placed interesting, rustic wildflowers in vintage bottles on this reception's tables.
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Wooden Runners
White Full Bloom floral centerpieces sat alongside candles at this wedding. They were styled on top of wooden slabs.
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Mossy Spheres
Red and green were the main colors in the short Em Creative Floral centerpieces used at this Christmastime wedding, planned by Ashley Rhodes Event Designs.
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Leafy Garlands
Thrifted candlesticks made from mixed metals were combined with greenery for striking Bowman & Clark wedding centerpieces at this celebration.
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Warm Glow
At this Themeworks wedding, small candles were placed in glowing rows down the centers of the tables.
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Sweet Stems
These wildflower arrangements by Seaberry Farm were bright, simple, and charming.
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Floral Goblets
These shabby-chic DIY wedding centerpieces were made using spotted cloth and Whole Blossoms flowers stuffed into metal cups.
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Organic Blooms
Organic flower arrangements were placed in simple glass vessels for this destination wedding on the English countryside.
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Mismatched China
Brightly-colored flowers placed in mismatched china vessels by Colonial Designs gave these tabletops some quirky charm.
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Nautical Nuances
This bride crafted origami sailboats for her nautical wedding's centerpieces. Elizabeth Designs placed flower-filled canning jars beside them.
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Clear Décor
Assorted clear vases were clustered down the center of these reception tables. Each The Nouveau Romantics arrangement held a few blooms, such as foxglove, begonia foliage, thistle, ranunculus, and umbrella fern. Vintage crystal candleholders and white taper candles were also added to the mix.
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Rustic Arrangements
Each of these vintage glass bottles was filled with a single type of flower. The Kate Parket Designs arrangements lended a pastoral look to the wooden tables.
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A Touch of Glamour
For this formal affair, sequined chevron fabric and silver vessels holding a few peonies topped the co*cktail tables. The Kathleen Deery Design arrangements offered a bit of glamour.
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Mason Jar Collection
Red Door Event and Design kept the wedding centerpieces minimal for this reception so they wouldn't detract from the natural surroundings. Jars were filled with white stock flowers and roses and placed in small clusters.
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Mismatched Centerpieces
Complementing a rustic barn venue, DIY arrangements of eucalyptus leaves, carnations, lavender, and cotton blooms were housed in various glass vessels, while gold-painted pomegranates accented these reception tables.
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A Cheerful Display
Arrangements of dahlias, 'Majolica' roses, scented geranium, gomphrena, snapdragons, and exploding grass dotted the tables at this wedding reception and fit the vibe on Martha's Vineyard.
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Dried Flowers
Cream and white dried ammobiums set in mason jars and tied with twine created a down-home look for an autumn wedding on the West Coast.
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Easy Orchids
Tall cobalt-blue vases filled with white orchids (by Celestine's Special Occasions) looked striking in this seaside Florida setting.
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Statuesque
At this wedding, each table had vintage milk-glass vessels that held sweet Janie Medley arrangements of lilacs, roses, scabiosas, and greenery.
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String Lights and Flowers
The wooden reception tables' Sidra Forman wedding centerpieces included cloches filled with string lights plus plates of flowers in a city wedding.
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Geometric Design
Here, ShapeColour used a sculpture as a vase and adding a variety of flowers for a unique look.
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Whimsical Arrangements
Artisan Bloom filled these low vases with seeded eucalyptus, garden roses, lisianthus, freesia, hellebores, anemone, and andromeda flowers.
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Golden Glam
These bold floral arrangements in metallic vases were crafted by Sarah's Garden.
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Art-Inspired
For this art-themed wedding, empty paint cans were filled with Sendick's Home flowers that matched the tablecloths.
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Autumnal Hues
These tables were set with gorgeous garden flowers arranged by Bows and Arrows as centerpieces for the wedding.
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Desert Dreams
A little bit of this and a little bit of that. This wedding's Bows and Arrows centerpieces had a mix of marble, glass, and terra-cotta vessels filled with interesting greenery and flowers.
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Forest Fairy Tale
Philosophy Flowers loosely arranged these overflowing blooms into simple pots.
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Pastel Dreams
Breathtaking Hana Floral Design arrangements of dahlias, peonies, roses, sweet peas, and herbs graced these dinner tables.
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Glass and Gold
These tables were festooned with gold compotes that held dahlias, roses, and a mix of greenery arranged by Fleurish Floral Designs.
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Simple Ferns
Ferns in mismatched glass vessels (arranged by Pollen) brought the outside into this wedding's industrial-chic setting.
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Casual Clusters
These casual Greenwich Floral centerpieces were composed of blue glass vessels and groups of flowers.
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Simple Wedding Centerpieces
Simple wedding centerpieces are a popular choice for several reasons. They are often less expensive than elaborate arrangements, as they require fewer flowers. Additionally, simple centerpieces can create a more intimate and less overwhelming atmosphere, especially for smaller weddings. These arrangements can be just as stunning as their larger counterparts, as they focus on making the most impact with minimal elements.
Different Takes on "Simple"
The article mentions different interpretations of what "simple" means when it comes to wedding centerpieces. These interpretations include:
- Monochrome Color Palette: Using a single color or shades of the same color for the arrangement.
- One Type of Flower: Creating bundles featuring only one type of flower for a cohesive look.
- Common Materials: Using accessible and common materials to create the centerpiece.
- Casual and Rustic Assortments: Incorporating a relaxed and rustic aesthetic into the arrangement.
Examples of Wedding Centerpieces
The article provides several examples of wedding centerpieces that demonstrate these different interpretations of simplicity. Here are a few examples:
- Cream canvas and indigo-dyed cotton tablescape with low arrangements of thistle, scabiosa, rice flowers, and Queen Anne's lace.
- Stemz centerpieces featuring greenery wrapped around lanterns with flowers placed beside them.
- MMD Events using blue hydrangeas, lanterns, and patterned runners for a yacht club wedding.
- Big Day's garlands filled with foliage and pink peonies.
- Honey & Poppies' vases filled with crushed white glass and zerographica airplants.
- Laura Kohr's rustic wildflowers in vintage bottles.
- White Full Bloom floral centerpieces styled on wooden slabs.
- Em Creative Floral's short centerpieces with red and green colors for a Christmastime wedding.
- Bowman & Clark's striking centerpieces combining thrifted candlesticks and greenery.
- Themeworks' warm glow centerpieces with small candles down the centers of the tables.
- Seaberry Farm's bright and charming wildflower arrangements.
- Shabby-chic DIY centerpieces made with spotted cloth and Whole Blossoms flowers stuffed into metal cups.
- Organic flower arrangements in simple glass vessels for a destination wedding.
- Colonial Designs' brightly-colored flowers in mismatched china vessels for a quirky charm.
- Elizabeth Designs' origami sailboats and flower-filled canning jars for a nautical wedding.
These are just a few examples of the various simple wedding centerpieces mentioned in the article. Each arrangement offers a unique and beautiful option for different seasons, themes, reception venues, or table types.
I hope this information helps you understand the concepts discussed in the article. If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to ask!