25 Affordable Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

Budget-friendly weddings don't have to compromise on style, and reception centerpieces are a prime example. Floral centerpieces typically cost between $30 and $100 per arrangement. However, we will give you some ideas for inexpensive wedding centerpieces to help you stay within your budget and create stunning arrangements that perfectly complement your reception.

Discover 25 affordable wedding centerpiece ideas we love: 

Simple wedding centerpiece options

1. Minimalist floral clusters 

Think of making several little floral arrangements instead of a few larger ones. We are discussing vases that only contain three flowers each. Because only a few flowers are available, they must be distinctive, so pick your flowers carefully. We adore structural flowers that give the table a playful architectural touch.

2. Eucalyptus

Add eucalyptus and your preferred foliage to vases, bottles, jars, or any other container that complements your wedding's theme for an effortless centerpiece. For a touch of glitz, place it on top of a tiny mirror.

3. Seashells

Seashells make the ideal centerpiece if your wedding is near the seaside or has a nautical theme. Add your favorite seashells, coral, sea glass, and other items to transparent vases of all sizes and shapes filled with sand.

4. Candles and greenery

Use a few candles of varying sizes and surround them with greenery for a straightforward yet sophisticated centerpiece. It's simple, elegant, and stylish.

5. Dried floral arrangements 

Dried flowers make a stunning centerpiece, particularly for an outdoor or rustic wedding. Tie a bow, ribbon, or twine around the center and place it in the container of your choice.

6. Moss table runner

Use moss and branches to create a more organic table runner instead of the conventional fabric. Adding a few candles can create an earthy, romantic reception table.

7. Customized wooden centerpiece

This choice is particularly suitable for outdoor and rustic wedding receptions. Your chosen words, such as your initials, your new last name, or anything else in between, are engraved on a wooden planter. You can customize your wedding centerpiece by adding flowers of your choosing. 8. Submerged greenery

We adore this as a centerpiece option because it's striking without being ostentatious. Your favorite foliage, such as eucalyptus branches or rosemary stems, can be placed inside tall glass vases and filled with water.

9. Lavender bunches

A gorgeously scented centerpiece can be created with potted lavender bunches on your set.

10. Vintage books

For a creative, unconventional centerpiece, gather vintage hardcover books and stack them in groups of three or four: place candles, pinecones, table numbers, or anything else on top of your book stacks.

DIY wedding centerpiece options

11. Wood lanterns 

Make these amazing wooden lanterns to hold your candles for the ideal centerpiece for a rustic wedding. To improve the table's visual appeal, construct it in various sizes and heights.

12. Edible centerpieces 

Using them as part of the meal is a terrific way to have inexpensive centerpieces! Whether it's a dessert platter of doughnuts or a grazing board of fruits, cheese, and crackers, creating an edible centerpiece is a creative and economical way to express your creativity.

13. Monstera leaves

You need look no further than Monstera Leaves if you want to incorporate an exotic aspect into your wedding. This stunning tropical foliage makes a fantastic focal point. To add a romantic touch, place candles on top.

14. Paper flowers

Use tissue paper and crepe to make your paper flower centerpieces. Select a monochromatic color scheme or bright hues. Even use satin ribbons and sparkles to add tactile elements.

15. Floating pearls

This do-it-yourself project turns a vase full of floating pearls into a stunning centerpiece without the need for flowers. For a fantastic centerpiece, pick beads in any size, shape, and color that complements the décor of your celebration.

16. Papier-mâché fruit

Use papier-mâché fruit to create a simple yet artistic centerpiece. Realistic hues or a monochrome color palette can be painted like this all-white fruit dish centerpiece.

17. Melon bowls

Use hollowed-out melons and pineapples filled with your preferred flowers as centerpieces to bring a tropical touch to your beach wedding. 18. Wine cork vases

Glue wine corks together to create rustic vases, then fill them with any flower. These do-it-yourself vases will look great if your wedding is more relaxed and cozy. 

Floral-focused wedding centerpiece options

19. Baby's breath

Baby's breath is always in trend and is among the most reasonably priced wedding flowers. Please put them in a short crystal container, mason jar, vintage ceramic vase, or any other container that complements your wedding décor.

20. Fruits and vegetables

Fresh oranges in crates with a local postcard in the middle served as the reception's centerpieces, an inexpensive and locally sourced homage to the Golden State, where this couple's wedding was held. Think about creating a replica of this for your wedding with locally grown, fresh, and in-season flowers.

21. Wine glasses

Using three different-sized wine glasses turned upside down to serve as a tea light holder; this centerpiece features a single vibrant flower bloom inside the glass's rim. How imaginative and reasonably priced!

22. Hydrangeas 

In addition to their elegance, hydrangeas are reasonably priced. The flower is so large that it only takes a few stems to fill a vase. We adore the appearance of white hydrangeas arranged in clusters on tables in vases of varying sizes.

23. Gladiolus

These blooms are so eye-catching, making them an excellent, affordable choice. These tall, rich blooms give your tabletop height and drama without breaking the wallet.

24. Chrysanthemums

Mums are regarded as one of the most affordable flowers, and because of their resilient texture and range of hues, they're ideal for imaginative flower arrangements.

25. Sunflowers

Sunflowers are not only a reasonably priced wedding flower choice, but they also add a stunning splash of color to your tabletop and are particularly suitable for a rustic event. Put sunflowers in a mason jar covered in burlap and set it on top of big round pieces of wood from a tree trunk to embrace the cozy vibe.

Try out any of these chic and affordable wedding centerpiece ideas!

Regardless of your budget, you may have gorgeous centerpieces with or without flowers for every season.

Consider whether you would sit at a head table with the wedding party or a sweetheart table for the two of you during the reception now that you are aware of the décor for tables. We've compiled a list of 20 stunning sweetheart tables to help you consider your options and get ideas for your special day.