With your wedding theme in mind, you now want to finalize the decoration of your wedding tables for the reception. Your centerpieces will create a unity of tone, on all the tables or the rotating table, but also to arrange important elements such as the menu or the table number (or marker). Find out in our slideshow of 32 inspirations in photography of wedding centerpieces, for all tastes and budgets, since they can be recreated at home!
How to do there decoration wedding table? A simple but original centerpiece
What are the markers of a wedding centerpiece? The simple and effective version : place a log of wood, to structure the whole and give an impression of elevation to your centerpiece; on which you then place your tealight holder or candlestick, to provide light; then vegetation, gypsophila for the romantic and classic side or eucalyptus for a more modern and refined trend. There you have it, you have a simple, quick and inexpensive idea for a centerpiece for your wedding decoration.
Wedding centerpiece decoration chic: our inspirations and DIY
Where can you find inspiration for making one (or more) wedding centerpieces yourself? In addition to specialized magazines, you can find a lot of inspiration online, on Pinterest, Tik Tok or Instagram to name the easiest to access. In 2024, the themes and trends that are emerging for weddings and their table decorations are both very colorful ideas, with a one-color table runner, like here bluein a flowing fabric, such as linen or cotton, enhanced with orange decoration, to create a real contrast.
But recycling also remains a trend to embrace in 2024, to consume more responsibly, even on your big day! We decorate, reuse glass bottles (like here in color or there in chrome version or metallic), but also jars adorned with lace or dried flowers.
The wedding with a country or bohemian theme is also in the spotlight with more refined tables (in colors and materials), and matching centerpieces, created with dried flowers (pampas at the top of the list), or eucalyptus for its modern and trendy side. Small bouquets of wild flowers will also find their place in this type of theme.
DIY wedding centerpiece decoration
As we told you above, gypsophila is a bride and groom’s favorite flower, for its romantic and cloudy side, which makes it easy to use. As a centerpiece, place it in soliflores to play on multiplicity, or we put her in a cagein a small bird cage, if possible second-hand, which has been painted white or even gold or copper!
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Beautiful bouquets of flowers are always favored by brides and grooms to decorate their table, with, as in this example, a high centerpiece, to give dimension to the table and the reception room.
With fruit and greenery, create a Victorian-inspired centerpiece with vintage tableware, like here a cake stand, topped with a beautiful candle.
Or with lemons, which will serve to recall a theme centered on the Mediterranean or summer, for a colorful and tangy decoration.
And without flowers? If the flower budget has already been reached with those for the ceremony, you can always bring them back to the room for the meal or the dance, but you can also do without flowers during the reception (or only place them on the common tables, if there is a buffet, a guest book or an urn, as well as on the head table). Without flowers, what can you use to decorate without overloading? Candles of course! Choose candlesticks high enough to prevent guests from burning their sleeves while grabbing the bread. For a retro or romantic theme, you can also dispose of old books (found or recovered) with a light garland or an LED candle in a tealight holder above. Also use lace or ribbons to dress up a centerpiece without flowers.
Our ideas for homemade country wedding centerpieces
Who says rural says flowers, for sure! For a wedding table that reflects your theme, make a centerpiece with wild flowers or field flowers, which you arrange in old vases, metal or glass (if you have large tables, demijohns will be perfect!). Also find our article with its step-by-step instructions for making yourself a country centerpiece worthy of a florist.
How to decorate a table round For a wedding ?
Many wedding reception halls offer round tables. To create a better atmosphere by letting your guests chat throughout the meal, it is necessary to provide a central centerpiece that does not obstruct the view (so not too high). Another constraint: the table runner! How to choose it for a round table? Either you don’t use one and rely on a beautiful white tablecloth, or you can put two lengthwise, parallel to each other to create a vanishing line.
How to do a beautiful table married ?
The head table will be the center of attention! Generally, it is placed facing the rest of the guests (for rectangular tables) or in the center of the room (for round tables). As for the decoration, it must slightly stand out from the crowd while integrating into the general harmony of the room. For the center of the table, you can choose to have two, or one more imposing than on the other tables. But beware so as not to obstruct the view, the bride and groom will want to chat with their loved ones.