Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

Beach weddings are becoming popular as couples now prefer a less traditional, more relaxed settings for their big day. Also beach weddings can be much cheaper, less stressful and great fun – for everyone! Due to the beautiful natural backdrop and elegant atmosphere, beach weddings are turning out to be special for couples and the guests. For a perfect beach wedding, there are a lot of small details to look after like the theme, fashion and the reception decor. If you are having a beach wedding, there are a lot of centerpiece ideas that can help you liven up a beach wedding theme. You can use the natural elements around the beach to make a centerpiece or put your imagination to come up with a beach wedding centerpiece idea to make your beach wedding memorable for you and all your guests.  Today, couples look for perfect wedding centerpiece ideas as they are a focal point at each table. If you’re looking for beach wedding table centerpiece ideas, there are a lot of creative options available.

 

Single Layer Cake Wedding Centerpiece:

 

 

Cakes are an important part of any wedding, be it beach wedding, winter wedding or summer wedding. Well, cakes can be used as a great wedding centerpiece too. Instead of having a huge, multi layered wedding cake, you can go for a simple two tiered cake for the bride and groom. Get individual, single layer cakes and put them as centerpieces at each guest table. After the couples cut the wedding cakes, guests can have a piece of the cake from the one that is there on their table. This is a cheap and best wedding centerpiece idea for a beach wedding as you will not have to invest on buying different centerpieces! 

 

Light House Wedding Centerpiece:

 

 

For a beach wedding, you can use a small light house as a centerpiece. You can put a light house lamp in the center of the table and decorate the sides with nets and satin ribbons. You can also use flowers. Another option consists of grouping a collection of lighthouses in the center of the table. You can also use a lighthouse vase and out some nautical flags rather than flowers. Small sailboats, canoes, surfboards and paddle boats can be used to highlight the display. Also you can use lanterns that look like old lighthouse lanterns.

 

Vases Wedding Centerpiece: 

 

 

For a beach wedding, you can use vases for making an impressive centerpiece. Use a group of the same colored vases of different heights to create a great centerpiece. For beach wedding use vases in colors such as vibrant blue, soft sea foam, neutral sand, or the golden yellow of the sun. You can put plain vases as per your likes in the center of the table. You can use put simply flowers in each of the vase. Some flowers that go well with beach wedding theme are hydrangeas, plumeria, stock, hyacinth or astilbe. If you wish you can put tiny shells at the bottom of each vase and fill it with color water. Also a glass or silver flower vase full of Fairy Tale Magic Wands makes a spectacular centerpiece.  

 

Fruit Bowl Wedding Centerpiece:

 

 

Fruits are the perfect element for a beach wedding centerpiece idea. You can use a small glass punch bowl full of fruit and topped with a pineapple. This will be a colorful wedding centerpiece. To make it more interesting you can use some slices of lemons and limes and put them near the bowl. For fruits you can use strawberries, grapes, cubed cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, lettuce and so on. If you don’t want to use a bowl or a basket, you can go for a tropical fruit tree also. You can create a tropical fruit tree with a styrofoam cone covered with a few layers of wax paper. Now use toothpicks to attach pieces of tropical fruit to the cone and the wedding centerpiece is ready. These centerpiece arrangements also double as food for guests.  

 

Seashells Wedding Centerpiece:

 

 

To bring life to your beach wedding décor, you can use seashells as wedding centerpieces. Seashells and beaches have always gone together and thus using seashells is a great idea. Seashells can be used in a variety of ways to create wedding centerpieces. You can use seashells alone as your centerpiece. You can take an open-weaved basket filled with a collection of seashells to create a pleasing centerpiece.  Else you can take a large glass vase filled halfway with sand and put seashells of different colors and shapes. You can out a single tropical flower such as gardenia outside the glass vase to highlight the décor.  Another idea is to fill a bowl or candleholder with sand and then add a layer of seashells at the top.

 

Sandcastles and Sand Wedding Centerpiece: 

 

 

Sandcastles and sand are just the perfect ingredients for a beach wedding centerpiece. Sandcastles are loved by people of different age groups. The simplest idea for a sandcastle wedding centerpiece is to fill clear vases with sand. Then, sprinkle the top of the sand with a few larger pebbles and your wedding centerpiece is ready. Else, you can buy artificial sandcastles and use them as centerpiece arrangements. Use palm fronds around the castles to add depth and color to the overall table arrangement. You can even design a series of steps down the table and place multiple colored and sized sandcastles on the steps with sandblasted picture frames holding photographs of the couple. These centerpieces will bring back the memories of the childhoods such as playing in the sand, making sandcastles and so on.
 

Fishbowl Wedding Centerpiece: 

 

 

Fishbowls also make a great centerpiece for a beach wedding. Use fishbowls with several live fish and a small plastic shipwreck or box of treasure to make a style statement. Guests will love the fishes and kids will love to see the movements made by the fishes. You can use a single goldfish or more than that. Another innovative idea for a beach reception centerpiece is to use fish bowls with fake starfish and seashells in each table. Also you can fill the bowls with blue-colored water and four or five floating candles per bowl.

 

Tropical Flowers Wedding Centerpiece:

 

 

For a beach wedding centerpiece, you can never go wrong with a floral arrangement. Choose a vase that suits your weeding décor and fill it with tropical flowers. To highlight the beauty of the beach use flowers those are native to the area.  In case you prefer a calm and neutral look, use flowers in colors that mimic the sand, sea grass and shells. Stick with whites, pale yellows and pale pinks. Floral arrangements are liked by all and your guests will be definitely impressed by such centerpieces. Make sure to use fresh flowers for your wedding centerpiece. In case you have limited budget, you can also go for silk flowers that you can later on use at your home.

 
Candles Wedding Centerpiece:

 

 

Candles look elegant as a beach wedding centerpiece. The best wedding centerpiece idea is to put candles into bowls or trays of sand and shells to make the reception tables lively. Make sure to use white candles if you want an airy and breezy look for your reception. You can use pillar candles and decorate with light-colored seashells and white starfish. If you want a brighter look, use candles in colors of sea blue and seashells with brighter colors. Another idea is to use clear glass bowl and fill it with beads. Next, place a candle in the middle. You can also fill the bowl with water and place a number of floating candles in the bowl. You can also scatter small seashells or artificial starfish outside the bowl to make the wedding centerpiece more attractive.

 

Sculptural Coral Wedding Centerpiece:

 

 

You can use the look of clusters of coral in your centerpieces. You can easily find sculptural coral decorations in the market and use them as a wedding centerpiece. These coral mimics are available in white and other colors. Arrange sculptural pieces in the center of each table and decorate it with beautiful shells. You can also place a few candles around the centerpiece. If you want you can use coral trees for your beach wedding reception. You can put the coral tress in large vases filled with bright-colored stones, white sand or sky-blue colored sand. Coral sculpture centerpiece idea will be definitely liked by your guests and family friends. 

 

To conclude, your beach wedding reception will surely be a success with any of the above-mentioned wedding centerpieces. Also use can use a little imagination and creativity, to find oodles of beautiful wedding centerpieces that you can match the color, decor and theme of your beach wedding and that too within your budget! Always remember that with a little careful planning, your wedding reception will be remembered for years to come! So, good luck for your beach wedding planning and hope you find the perfect beach wedding centerpiece idea.