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Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t throw the wedding of your dreams, all the way down to the last detail. When it comes to the best wedding table centerpieces, affordable and gorgeous choices abound. We scoped out a ton of cheap wedding decorations and we can assure you, they don’t look cheap. From simple, minimal decor to beach-themed centerpieces, as well as floral ideas, lanterns, rustic touches, and centerpieces that, well, center around seasonal motifs, we are excited to share our top picks for affordable wedding reception decorations for your tables. Read on to get the scoop on how to pull off each idea without stressing about your budget.
The 15 Best Wedding Centerpieces on a Budget
- Best DIY Wedding Centerpiece: Mercury Glass Bowl
- Best Lantern Centerpiece: Decorative Lanterns with Flameless LED Candles
- Best Candle Centerpiece: White Unscented Clear Glass Filled Votives
- Best Simple Wedding Centerpiece: Mr. & Mrs. Wood Letters
- Best Geometric Centerpiece: Geometric Blush Rose Ornaments
- Best Vase Centerpiece: Different-Shaped Glass Containers with Rope
- Best Elegant Centerpiece: Tree With Crystal Garlands
- Best Rustic Centerpiece: Large Wood Slices
- Best Beach Centerpiece: Glass Bottles
- Best Mirror Centerpiece: Round Trays
- Best Photo Centerpiece: Wooden Card Holders
- Best Fall Centerpiece: Pumpkin Decals
- Best Winter Centerpiece: Antler Table Numbers
- Best Spring Centerpiece: Birdcage
- Best Summer Centerpiece: Sea Urchins
Shopping for Wedding Centerpieces on a Budget
Tips:
If you’re looking for inexpensive centerpiece ideas that are unique and fun, you’ve come to the right place. The first thing to do as you browse our roundup is to think about the theme of your affair. Several suggestions are organized by season, and overall feel. For example, round wood trays adorned with warm, glowing candles will be fitting for a rustic wedding. A beachy soiree calls for sea glass-filled bottles. Trendy, traditional, minimalistic, and more ideas are all ahead, at prices that will please your piggy bank.
Affordable Wedding Centerpiece Shopping Considerations
Cost:
Budget was our top consideration as we searched for the best affordable wedding centerpiece ideas. You’ll see that some products cost less than $1 per piece. You can pull off all ideas for less than $200 for 10 tables, and most ideas will cost way less.
Color:
Your wedding colors are highly individual, and of course, chosen to reflect your taste. Centerpieces should gel with your overall color scheme, and most ideas here can be customized to fit your vision, be it full of bright hues or more simple and refined shades of cream and blush.
Style:
Modern, elegant, rustic, beachy, cute, fun. It’s all here, just a scroll away!
Other Considerations:
Each of our ideas is meant to be a jumping off point. Let your creativity run wild to make the vision for your wedding day come to life!
Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
1 of 15 Image Credits: Michael's
Best DIY Wedding Centerpiece
Mercury Glass Bowl
This footed bowl is the perfect find to add antique charm to your wedding centerpieces. Simply fill each with real or artificial flowers, candles, succulents, or stones.
Specifications:
9.25 x 4 inches
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“These bowls are stunning! I’m using them for my wedding as centerpieces.”
2 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Lantern Centerpiece
Decorative Lanterns with Flameless LED Candles
Lanterns as wedding centerpieces is a hot trend for 2020. This highly-rated indoor/outdoor lantern can be purchased in bulk. The lit candle effect is a romantic touch and you don’t even have to worry about flames.
Specifications:
12 pieces
10 inches high
4 x 4 inches
5 hour timer
Weatherproof plastic
3AAA batteries required not included
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“They worked out perfectly for centerpieces.”
3 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Candle Centerpiece
White Unscented Clear Glass Filled Votives
For less than a dollar per votive, turn your wedding venue into an intimate, softly-lit space oozing ambiance. You can’t go wrong with this pick, which has over 700 glowing reviews.
Specifications:
48 pieces
2.5 x 2.5 inches
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“I used these for my wedding. I bought two sets of them. They were perfect! They lasted the whole reception and put off great light. It was way cheaper for me to buy these to give to my flower designer to put out, than have the vendors do it themselves.”
4 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Simple Centerpiece
Mr. & Mrs. Wood Letters
Place these elegant script letters among candles (or flowers, real or faux), and voíla! You’re done.
Specifications:
10 x 5.9 x 3/4 inches
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“This is a beautiful wedding sweetheart table accent.”
5 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Geometric Centerpiece
Geometric Blush Rose Ornaments
If you’re going for a minimalistic yet elegant feel for your tables, you’ll fall in love with these geometric flower centerpieces like we did. The best part? There’s no DIY required because the ornaments come with all elements already assembled.
Specifications:
3 pieces
3, 4, and 5 inch cubes
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“These are absolutely beautiful for a boho-chic modern wedding.”
6 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Vase Centerpiece
Different-Shaped Glass Containers with Rope
Add interest to your tables with these differently-shaped glass vases with rope accents. Fill each vase with branches or sprigs of greenery for a clean look.
Specifications:
6 pieces
6.3 - 7.8 inches high
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“I liked these better than simple glass vases because of the burlap addition. The centerpieces were also cute to give away after the party!”
7 of 15 Image Credits: Etsy
Best Elegant Centerpiece
Tree with Crystal Garlands
For tall centerpieces on some tables, we love this elegant tree that comes with crystal garlands. The tree is available in various colors to coordinate with your wedding vision. Try hanging photos from the branches for a personal touch.
Specifications:
30 inches
8 crystal garlands
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“I’m happy with the purchase and excited to start decorating it.”
8 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Rustic Centerpiece
Large Wood Slices
We are a bit obsessed with these varnish-free wood slices that will lend a rustic look to your centerpieces. Just add candles and a few sprigs of spruce, and your guests will be wowed.
Specifications:
5 pieces
10 - 13 inches diameter
1 inch thick
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“Finally, I have found really high quality wood slices. They feel good and look just like I wanted them to. They come in all different sizes and they are perfect for decoration and honestly so much more.”
9 of 15 Image Credits: Michael's
Best Beach Centerpiece
Glass Bottle
The hexagon-shape and raised round dots on this corked bottle add interest to any table. For a beach wedding, simply fill the vessel with sand or sea glass, and sprinkle some shells and candles around it. Oh, and did we mention each bottle costs just over $1 when you buy them in bulk?
Specifications:
6 pieces
5 inches
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“The perfect bottle!”
10 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Mirror Centerpiece
Round Trays
Set candles and greenery or seasonal decor like pinecones atop round mirror trays to infuse elegance into your wedding centerpieces. You definitely won’t be mad at the price.
Specifications:
12 pieces
10 inches
48 dots of foam tape included
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“The mirrors were EXACTLY what I needed for our event! They were a great price and quality, arrived very quickly and were perfectly packaged.”
11 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Photo Centerpiece
Wooden Card Holders
Place photos of various stages of your relationship at tables with these holders. One idea is to stack the holders, and add a pic to the top of each mini-tower. Then intermix candles, succulents or greenery, then step back to admire your handiwork.
Specifications:
50 pieces
1.2 x 1.2 inches
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“I bought these for my daughter's wedding and they worked just right to hold the table card numbers. Though they are small, and lightweight, they worked well. If you are using them where there is a breeze, they will fall over, so be prepared to anchor them or secure them somehow.”
12 of 15 Image Credits: Etsy
Best Fall Centerpiece
Pumpkin Decals
How cute are these “Mr. and Mrs.” decals you can apply to pumpkins as centerpieces for your fall wedding? Just add a few tea lights, then you can turn your attention to another planning task!
Specifications:
3 inches tall
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“This was a perfect accent for our fall wedding!”
13 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Winter Centerpiece
Antler Table Numbers
Wood antler table numbers are perfectly on-point for a winter wedding. Candles, pinecones, sprigs of holly, and poinsettia plants finish the centerpieces at a super nice price.
Specifications:
4.3 x 3.5 inches
20 pieces
Wood
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“I give these 5 stars.”
14 of 15 Image Credits: Etsy
Best Spring Centerpiece
Birdcage
White wire birdcages become unique terrariums for a spring wedding. Fill each cage with succulents, colorful feathers, greenery or candles. And then poof! Love is in the air.
Specifications:
13 x 7 inches
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“I bought 20 of these to use as wedding centerpieces! The seller was incredibly accommodating and got them to me in no time. They look lovely!”
15 of 15 Image Credits: Amazon
Best Summer Centerpiece
Sea Urchins
Employ seasonally-appropriate sea urchins as mini-vases to fill with small dried flowers or place electric tea lights underneath for a unique under-the-sea glowing effect.
Specifications:
12 pieces
1.5 x 2.5 inches
What Reviewers Are Saying:
“These are beautiful and suited my purpose perfectly. They arrived well-packaged and in perfect condition.”
