The Best Centerpieces
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Our Picks For The Top Centerpieces
- 1. KARAVELLA Sanded Clean-Cut Wood Centerpiece Pieces
- 2. Creative Scents Resin Spheres & Decorative Plate Centerpiece
- 3. Besuerte Farm-House Mason Jug Vase Centerpieces
- 4. Butterfly Craze Faux Lavender French County Centerpiece
- 5. Nuptio Floral Ball Arrangement Centerpiece, 2-Piece
- 6. Nuptio Vintage-Metal Tall Floral Tabletop Centerpieces
If you like the look of clean, natural wood, this set of five flat rounds is a great pick. Made from pristine Royal Paulownia wood, these centerpieces come with a sanded, clean finish that looks ideal as a base for for wedding centerpieces, holiday meals, cake stands and home decorations.
Versatile PickBring in the great outdoors with this set of versatile, durable and natural wood centerpieces.
Made from durable resin and finished with a dark brown metallic sheen, this decorative centerpiece is modern yet exotic. It is a great way to accent your dining table, coffee table or anywhere else that you need to perk up. This centerpiece has a base and three spheres.
Clean, Modern and EnchantingChoose this modern and enchanting centerpiece to decorate any space.
This centerpiece has a trendy, distressed 13.6-by-4.3-by 4.3-inch gray wooden farmhouse-style tray. It holds three China-blue colored mason jars. It's decorated with pale yellow and tan flowers and can add a decorative touch to any table.
Shabby-Chic CharmThis small centerpiece creates a feeling of coziness and warmth and will add a lot of design interest to your home.
Designed with a timeless French countryside appeal, this rectangular wood centerpiece is bursting with lavender faux silk flowers. The words “Flowerpot De Paris” are imprinted into the wooden planter for a touch of charm du Provence.
Oui! So ElegantAdd some elegance to your table with this realistic-looking arrangement.
Buying Guide
Traditional centerpieces consisted mostly of flowers, once upon a time. While flowers are still called for on many occasions, you need not be restricted to blooms or greenery.
Betrothed couples often choose flowers as wedding reception table centerpieces, but fresh arrangements can be extremely expensive. Instead, you can purchase inexpensive silk flowers and vases and make your own arrangements. Some venues already have vases that you can use.
Modern table centerpieces for other occasions come in an amazing variety of styles, shapes and sizes. They can be placed on any tables for design interest.
If you have a round dining table, place your centerpiece right in the middle. Look for decor items that don’t obstruct the view of any of your guests.
For rectangular tables, you can use several smaller centerpieces that run down the middle. Choose some that are longer and narrower, as wide ones take away much-needed table space. Square tables allow for more creativity, so you can place one centerpiece or try having several focal points.
Do not choose centerpieces that are too large for your table, as they may visually overwhelm the space. In addition, you’ll need to leave space for place settings and food. If you are going with a certain theme, the centerpiece should also follow suit.
For a casual meal, you might like a natural-looking centerpiece with wood or a farmhouse-style look. You will have no problems finding Thanksgiving- or Christmas-themed centerpieces, as they are very popular. Still, remember that while these can serve as focal point, you don’t want to overdo it!
What to Look For
- Many products that are labeled as centerpieces can be used on smaller tables as décor.
- Try not to get centerpieces that are so heavy that they are difficult to move. You don’t want to drop them on your food.
- Have an open mind when shopping for decorative items. You might think you prefer natural looks, but modern centerpieces can have real appeal, and vice versa.
- If you use centerpieces as décor, feel free to switch them around and rotate them from time to time for different looks.
- Centerpieces make wonderful housewarming gifts!
More to Explore
Have you ever been to a wedding that did not have any centerpieces? Probably not, and it’s been this way for many years. Even before flowers, other things were used as a focal point on the dining table.
According to historians, before the 18th century, the food itself was often presented as a centerpiece at weddings and other formal meals. This is because it was served family-style and needed to be easily accessible by all.
These creative presentations of food were shaped like pyramids, in tall, tiered dishes or in large molds (think: jellies and puddings). Delicious and beautiful!
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