Easy Centerpiece Ideas and Tips

Sizing

Centerpieces should be under 12 inches tall or over 20 inches tall, depending on how your guests will be seated. You’ll want to avoid blocking the view of guests sitting across from each other.

For the head table or the sweetheart table, you’ll want to keep the centerpiece low to the table or create a floral arrangement that hangs over the table.

Where to Start

Once you know how many tables you’ll be decorating, the next step is gathering ideas. We love Pinterest and Instagram for centerpiece inspiration, and you can also browse our centerpiece collection by new arrivals for the latest trends.

If you’re decorating your dining or kitchen table, you’ll need just one or maybe two centerpieces. If your event tables are round, then you’ll want one centerpiece per table. If your tables are rectangular, think about putting one centerpiece every 2-3 ft or so, or alternating tall and short centerpieces for the whole length of the table.

Tall or Short?

It’s completely ok to mix and vary the heights of the items in your centerpiece. For example, if you have geometric holders or terrarium glass vases, then adding tall taper candles will complete the look. Include a few garlands or tea light candles on your table if you feel like filling in the space. If your vases are the same height, think about adding a stand underneath (or even log circles!) to give them a little height boost.

Tall centerpieces are great for when you’d like your reception space to look bigger. If you have a round table, adding a round mirror can help you achieve the same look!

Shorter smaller centerpieces are perfect for (you guessed it!) smaller tables or if you already have table runners and greenery on the table. For example, silk flower garlands or balloon runners can be used to fill in the space, in addition to smaller flower bouquets. Vases made from heavy-duty mercury glass and are a top choice for flower shops and wedding planners, but feel free to play with material!