We’ve gone on the hunt for beach wedding cakes that are absolute masterpieces. This gorgeous and delicious gallery of beach themed wedding cakes goes from the classics to the whimsical. Enjoy!
Beach wedding cake with a modern and very glam interpretation of the ocean.
If your love for the sun, sea, and sand has inspired a coastal wedding then you deserve a cake to match! Beach wedding cakes tend to have colors like light blue, turquoise, and sandy, golden tones. But don’t limit yourself to the tried and true. Some amazing beach wedding cakes don shades of navy blue, pink soft hues and pure white.
Beach wedding cakes can feature as much or as little confection work as any other cake for this festive occasion. Watercolor cake painting seems to dominate the ocean scene. Make certain you refrigerate your beach wedding cakes to keep them from melting, as they are painted over fondant. (Buttercream frosting can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.)
When it comes down to the details, there are gold layers, edible flowers, elaborate piping all the way to the traditional starfish and seashells – a must for any beach wedding!
Beach Wedding Cakes in Pink Hues: I’m in Love!
Nothing says summer like these jaw-dropping beach wedding cakes in shades of pink. One look at these cakes and you’ll be tempted to just bite them off the screen.
Imagine your beach wedding (or your backyard summer wedding with a pool, if that’s what you’re planning) with this three tiered pink and orange watercolor accented round cake. Don’t you love the big flower? It’s a simple yet bold statement.
Pink and orange watercolor accented round cake with a big flower. By Sweet Bakes.
Gold leaf touches give this cake a swanky and feminine feel, making it almost-too-pretty-to-eat. So elegantly decorated, it will knock your socks off. This masterpiece is a creation of Melissa’s Fine Pastries.
Beach wedding cakes in soft pink hues and gold by Melissa’s Fine Pastries. Photography: Catherine Guidry.
Blue, Blue, L’Amore e Blu! Beach Wedding Cakes in Blue!
Let’s take advantage of the different shades of blue to decorate our beach wedding cakes and have our wedding guests reminisce of the ocean, the waves and even the sky. After all, love is blue, certo? 😉
This cake is a work of art. Whimsical hand painted watercolor over fondant in soft blues and turquoises fully surrounded by a floating sugar sculpture made that mimics the salty sea, waves and shells. Amazing, right?
Hand painted watercolor beach wedding cake.
Simplicity at its best as illustrated on this three tier watercolor beach themed wedding cake. I guess the sea inspires pastry chefs to paint!
Gorgeous three tier watercolor beach wedding cake.
Surround your cake with macaroons in seaside-inspired colors. Wedding photographer: London Light Photography.
The romantic and relaxed setting among sand and sunshine makes a coastal wedding perfect for a destination wedding, elopement or vow renewal.
Beach wedding cakes can incorporate a tropical and classic colorful palette or stick to whites and sandy dunes. Don’t forget to decorate with a few seashells, starfish, and sand dollars. Get inspired by these classic beach wedding cakes with seashells and castles!
Five tiers of a highly detailed original beach wedding cake with seashells in pure white. Surprise your guests!
Romantic Disney castle cake with scroll piping and flowers perfect for a beach wedding.
The shells, the starfish cake toppers and the delicate and intricate scroll piping with shiny dots have stolen our hearts. Beach themed wedding cake. Wedding photography: Amanda Suanne Photographer.
When you think of a wedding at the beach, you immediately visualize a hot summer day, the smell of the sea breeze, bare feet and gorgeous sunsets. What does not come to mind is a beach wedding under a cloudy sky, wind, wool jackets, blankets and dark colors. But when you do, you cannot but fall in love with them because these winter beach wedding cakes are absolutely spectacular.
Watercolors, sugary papers, edible gold-foil and delicate white peonies and eucalyptus greenery bring back memories of the ocean and the sun reflected on the sand.
Winter beach wedding cakes.
Another stunning watercolor beach wedding cake confection in marine blue, sky and white with highlights in gold foil and sweet poppies. With a cake like this, I wouldn’t mind getting married in the winter!
Your seaside soiree isn’t complete without the sun, surf, sand and a dash of glam. You’ll love a beach wedding cake with all the sass! Show off every bit of your creativity and dazzle your guests. Here are a few creations to get your started!
Glam does not necessarily mean showering your whole cake with bling. Check out this golden oyster shell wedding cake. Stunningly beautiful.
No matter if you decide to paint a beautiful beach scene on your wedding cake or if you go simple and demure, we are certain that your beach wedding cakes will be out of this world!
Carefree, laid-back, free-spirited and romantic. If you would like to plan a boho wedding, here are a few ways to incorporate this trend into your celebration.
Hanging bottles and flowers for an outdoor Boho ceremony.
Romantic, relaxed and unexpected. The boho wedding draws influences from hippie culture, mixed in with gypsy and vintage elements. A trend that started a few years ago and became a classic. What is the bohemian style and how do we plan the boho wedding of our dreams?
What is a boho wedding?
A bohemian styled theme or boho wedding is one that obeys no rules, as shown by its freedom of expression and frugality. An eclectic mix of hippie, ethnic and gypsy styles revealed by simple, artsy and adventurous touches.
Why is the Bohemian wedding theme so popular?
First, a lot of couples identify with the simple, anything goes, DIY filled style of a boho wedding. It allows for many ways to personalize a wedding.
Second, because of its frugality, it adjust to even the smallest of budgets. Couples nowadays are more budget-conscious. Savvy-brides know that they can plan a boho wedding on a tight budget.
The good thing about the Bohemian style is that brides can pick either a Boho vintage, Beachy Boho, Boho Chic, Wanderlust or Woodland themes according to what fits their personality best.
Third, being loaded with textures, prints, and the beauty of simplicity and freedom of spirit, no other style compares.
Carefree boho chic bride with a stunning wildflower bouquet.
How to Plan a Boho Wedding: The 6 Key Elements
A cool boho wedding is non-traditional, has a sense of adventure, and gives you a memorable wedding without the stress of a high-maintenance reception.
The first thing you have to do, is define your inspiration. What does Boho mean to you and your partner? Do you see flower crowns and a garden setting? Do you dream of sunny beaches and waves crashing behind you? A reception outdoors under the stars with a campfire? Or are you leaning towards an embroidered Moroccan style?
Once the inspiration has been defined, pick from one or more of these elements to plan your Boho wedding.
There’s a lot of photobooths out there on the wedding market, but this one does it in boho style.
Bohemian style wedding cake with succulents and flowers.
1Plan a Boho Wedding with Flower Power!
Flower crowns are definitely a synonym of a bohemian bride. Although nothing says, 70s like crystal hair accessories. To keep it frugal, make sure to pick wild flowers for your hair, bridal bouquets, centerpieces and, of course, expect a flower explosion on your wedding cake. Adorn your tables with greenery and flower garlands as the most original table runners!
Romantic and boho floral crown and bridal bouquet with eucalyptus leaves. Wedding photographer: Mandi Nelson Photography.
2Loose, comfortable, and fluid wedding outfits
Fabrics like lace and organza are a wonderful choice for the boho bride’s dress. Meanwhile the groom can wear comfy khakis and a white shirt or a more polished but still unconventional linen suit. For an even more informal look, think of Dashikis, Indian clothes and peasant blouses, vests, fringes and the whole range of gypsy styled clothing!
For beachy boho brides, welcome going barefoot! We have seen some very cute sandals that protect the bottom of your feet and barely cover them. If you are going country, feel free to don a pair of cowgirl boots.
Take full advantage of the mismatched bohemian vibe for your bridesmaids. It will make it affordable for them to fit your reception style!
Such amazing boho wedding dresses, the lace, the neckline, simply remarkable. Nothing like the boho dress trend to make a bride feel comfortable and romantic. Claire Pettibone.
A natural makeup look is the best ally of the boho bride. A touch of lip gloss, great base coverage and some pink tones for your cheeks and you’re ready for your big day! Opt for letting your locks loose, braid them and, for those who can, let your afro shine. Add a simple hair accessory like a flower crown, or a vintage hair clip that could be your “something borrowed” for the wedding.
A thoughtfully styled bohemian wedding. Lovely boho floral bridesmaids dresses.
4Boho wedding decor: Feel free to mix and match!
Don’t be afraid to combine different colors, sets, and styles of chairs, centerpieces, tableware, pillows and textured blankets. Floating candle centerpieces, macrame ceremony backdrops, greenery wreaths, or simply group four or five pillar candles on a very rustic wooden slab to get that boho wedding vibe.
Vivacious garden boho wedding ideas. Gather a couple of buckets, candles, flowers and you have an original and carefree decor for your big day.
5Show your love for Mother-Earth and go local on your wedding menu
Choose catering companies that serve non-traditional food for the wedding. The boho trend is towards food-trucks, buffet styled or BBQ-styled receptions. You can also show your commitment to saving the planet by hiring a farm-to-table caterer (check out this article to learn more about it).
An artistic, carefree, and a relaxed boho vibe is reflected on the ice cubes. Easy to make. Just add a few flowers to the ice tray.
6Get inspired by nature and the outdoors
Let nature become your wedding decor. Nothing more affordable than that, right? Mountains, oceans, and eternal beaches are a magnificent background for a boho wedding. And so are whimsical gardens, forests and parks.
Romantic outdoor pink and red flower Boho wedding ceremony decor via Amy Burke Designs.
And finally, here is a collection of fabulous photos and ideas to inspire you to plan a boho wedding!
A Bohemian floral garland never looked so good! Ideas to incorporate your pet to your wedding.
Do you macrame? Lovely and very boho ceremony backdrop. Macrame is a unique and beautiful knotted piece of art that looks amazing hanging inside of an indoor or outdoor venue.
Adorable centerpieces in blue for a boho wedding.
Boho wedding dreamcatcher.
Laser cut bohemian spring flower wedding invitations (BYWWS085).
This handsome boho boutonniere features neutral feathers, a bronze-tone arrow, and a rustic twine wrap. So handsome, and loaded with bohemian charm.
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About to choose a wedding venue? Stop and read these wedding planning tips to help you land the venue that fits your budget, style and all of your guests!
Florida wedding venue. Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach.
The wedding venue may often set the tone for the rest of your wedding. No pressure, right? Allow us to help you by breaking down the process of choosing a wedding venue. Find out what to consider before touring the locations. What questions to ask get the information you need to land the reception space of your dreams. 🙂
How to Choose a Wedding Venue: It’s Definition Time!
If you are about to choose a wedding venue you will be overwhelmed by the number of banquet halls, spaces, outdoor locations and more that will pop up on Google. Let’s bring it down a notch. Stop the searching, grab a calendar, pen and paper and follow the yellow-brick road. 😉
Before starting to look for the ideal venue you must define four things: the date, your wedding style, the number of guests, and your budget.
First of all, pick a date. You will need to check if the place you picked is available on that date before even considering touring the venue. So, the date will definitely will be one of your filters. If budget is a concern, keep in mind that prices are more affordable from Sunday to Thursday and higher on Friday and Saturday as well as during peak wedding season. If you’re not getting married on-site, check in dates with your church or City Hall first before booking the reception venue. Date: Check!
Intimate weddings are very much on trend. Organic and intimate destination wedding in Italy.
Next, the wedding style. The wedding venue you pick will help you define and frame your wedding theme. If you are looking for a summery vibe to your reception, consider a country, garden, or beach wedding.
Modern couples can look into lofts, warehouses, art galleries. Check out these modern industrial raw spaces if you live in New York! Remember that when you engage a raw space, the rentals do not come included in the package. Consider all the extras in the price for a more fair comparison between wedding venues.
Non-traditional couples may look for unique and eclectic event spaces, such as zoos, public libraries, museums, and even old train stations. These spaces in Los Angeles will give you an idea to start with. (but do not make a decision yet!)
Intimate weddings are very much on trend. You can go as small as your own backyard (so cool!) or as fancy as renting a vacation home and make it a weekend celebration. Who knows? It may end up being more affordable that a traditional reception venue. Talk about an unforgettable experience! At the end of this article, we’ve added a wedding venue size calculator, just in case you want to host the shindig at home. 😉
Plan an unforgettable wedding! Find out how to choose a wedding venue step by step. Wedding photographer: Lauren Conrad Photography.
Now, let’s estimate the guest count. It is highly recommended that you build a preliminary count which you can adjust later. Reception venues will ask you for this number in order to give you a quote. You will also use the guest count to perform your preliminary research. Be mindful of the fact that there are always last minute additions and that just because a venue tells you it can fit 150 people, it does not mean you have to cram them all up.
Finally, the budget! How much can you afford to spend on the wedding venue? We highly recommend sticking to this budget or you will have to do away with those coveted ice sculptures, your dream wedding gown, or the open bar you so badly wanted for your guests. 🙁
Make sure there will be space for your chain link Chuppah! Huron Substation, Los Angeles, CA. Wedding photographer: Jen Huang Photography.
Imagine your reception at a place like the Patio del barrio de Santa Cruz, Sevilla.
How to Choose a Wedding Venue: Perform a Preliminary Online Search
Yes! Let’s bring Google back! The first step is collecting all of the information available to you about the potential wedding venues. Try not to overwhelm yourself with too many event spaces. Start with a few reception places and go from there. Stay organized by building a spreadsheet, it will help you figure out who you’d like to visit in person. Remember, you still have a few more steps to go.
Try to find the following information from each venue’s website: Name of the venue, address, website, phone number & other contact information, capacity, pricing Information, and why you liked it.
It is likely that not all of this information will be available on the website; and you may need to call or email the venue to get everything you need. At least by collecting all of this information you can compare them side by side.
Marquee monogram for the dessert table at a backyard wedding venue.
Burlap and tulle window covers with rosettes. Done with coral and ivory flowers. An easy and cheap idea to help cover windows if the reception space is too bright.
How to Choose a Wedding Venue: Prepare for Touring the Wedding Venues
Now, let’s boil down your list to a manageable size. Email or call the prospective spaces and find out if they are available on your date. If so, coordinate an in-person visit, preferably when it’s set up for a wedding. It will give you a better idea of the space available.
Ask them if you’ll have exclusive use of the venue on that day. Every banquet hall or wedding venue differs in the amount of privacy provided. Some offer separate bathrooms and dressing rooms, some share the parking space area. If you are getting married in a public space, you’d better make your piece with strangers stopping by and giving you their good wishes.
Ask as many questions as possible beforehand so you can concentrate on visualizing your wedding and checking those details you have to verify in person.
The Gavioli Chapel in Eureka Springs is a unique ceremony choice for couples looking for an impressive setting for their wedding. Chapel in the Woods, Arkansas. Wedding Venue.
With this small checklist you are ready to go and choose a wedding venue that is perfect for you! Huron SubStation, Los Angeles, CA.
Questions to Ask a Wedding Venue When Visiting (or Before!)
So you have an appointment with a venue on-site coordinator. You want to make sure this time is well-spent, so what should you ask? Start by making sure you can fill in all the blanks of the spreadsheet you created. Here are a few more questions that will help you choose a wedding venue that fits your requirements.
Layout and Accommodations Questions
Is there a bridal-changing area?
How much parking is available? Is valet parking an option? If the parking is limited, is there nearby parking available? Ensure it is easy for the guests to arrive comfortably to your wedding. They will thank you for it.
Is the venue handicap accessible? Make sure everyone feels welcomed.
How many bathrooms are available and what is their capacity?
Make sure that there is space for all the activities and details that you have planned for your wedding: the guestbook signing, the dinner, the cocktails, the dessert table and the cake, the dance floor, the band, the photo booth and a few lounging areas!
If your guests will travel to your wedding you need to offer them lodging. Find out if the wedding venue has at least a couple of hotels nearby with available rooms. Your guests will really appreciate if you offer them a third and cheaper option.
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Wedding Planning Questions
What time can vendors arrive to start setting up and then dismantling the wedding decor?
What are the wedding decor restrictions? Are there any guidelines, restrictions or policies on using real candles? Is it a raw space? If not, what table and chair styles do they provide? Do you need a special permit for your wedding arch?
What refrigeration is available? (This is important if you are using live flowers or cake with frosting that could melt)
Is the venue licensed for providing or servicing alcohol? Is there hirable bar staff? What is the rate for the staff, service, and drink?
Are there any noise ordinances you need to respect? If the venue does not allow for music after 10pm and you plan to continue the party until the wee hours of the morning, that’s not a good fit. Unless you plan on an after-party somewhere else.
Is there a contingency plan provided by the fabulous vineyard in case it rains? An indoor space or a tent?
If you would like to host a romantic wedding, a daytime wedding or a cocktail at sunset, check that the place can provide you with the lighting you want and need.
How far is it from the church? Or is there a space to celebrate the religious ceremony?
Allow for space for the waiters to serve your guests. Love this tablescape shot! The pops of color are terrific. Wedding photographer: Jen Huang Photography.
How to choose a wedding venue step by step. Chapel in the Woods, The Woodlands, TX wedding venue. Wedding photographer: Sara Answorth photography.
Pricing Questions
Are there discounts available for booking off-season or on Sunday through Friday?
What are the terms of the deposit? Is it refundable and when is it due?
What is the cancellation policy?
Are rentals (tables, chairs, linens, table clothes, or glassware) included in the price? If so, which ones?
Make sure when you are looking for potential venues that you clearly understand what’s included and what isn’t. Examples of this are catering and wedding menus, beverages, and centerpieces.
Are there any vendor restrictions? If the venue offers catering in-house, find out if you can do a tasting before the wedding.
Does the venue have liability insurance?
Don’t book the first venue you see, even if you fall in love with it. Choose at least three or four wedding venues that fit your budget and wedding style and ask for quotes. Be prepared to take notes and lots of photos!
Ask for the wedding venue quotes. Make sure you get as much information as possible to choose a wedding venue that you will be happy with. It’s your day, after all!
Succulents and white roses adorn this chic boho wedding in California. Their quaint, yet ultra stylish venue at Seven4One offered the perfect one-of-a-kind circular ceremony space for their intimate nuptials.
Remember to add the wedding venue address to your invitations. Elegant and luxurious white laser cut pocket wedding invitations. (BYWWS026)
Wedding Venue Size Calculator
All venues will help you find out how many guests can fit in a banquet hall or reception venue for different seating plans. But, if you are holding your wedding affair at home, in a garden or at another outdoor venue, it is useful to know how to calculate how many guests can be accommodated in a given space. You do not want your guests feeling cramped at your wedding.
Measure the length and the width of the area in feet. Multiply the two numbers together to get the area in square feet. If the space is uneven, you need to break it up into squares, rectangles or triangles, calculate the area for each and then add them up.
Now divide this number by 2 as you may safely estimate that 50% of the area will be used for aisles, staging, waiters, dance floor, catering stations, and other. The remaining area will accommodate your guests.
Non-traditional couples may look for unique and eclectic event spaces such as this one. Wedding photography: Colin Cowie Weddings.
Wedding ceremony decor for raw spaces. 40 tissue paper poms.
Use the following guidelines to calculate capacity:
* For every round banquet table that seats 10 people, calculate 30 square feet.
* Calculate 3 square feet per person for a stand-up reception.
However, each room or space is different. You need to take into account the shape, locations of doors, fire exits, columns; buffet dinner or seated dinner set up, and so on. As a rule of thumb, 1,000 square feet is adequate for 80 wedding guests at a sit-down wedding. For each ten additional guests, add an additional 200 square feet of space.
With this small checklist you are ready to go and choose a wedding venue that is perfect for you. Just one last piece of advice, once you have set your reception hall budget don’t go see places that far exceed it. And now, let’s read about wedding reception seating!
Are you looking for wedding table ideas? Don’t know what to put on wedding reception tables? Look no further! Today we cover all you need to know to host the wedding reception of your dreams!
Simplicity at the bride and groom’s table with chairs that complement the wedding table decor to perfection.
If you’re the type that’s been dreaming of your wedding your whole life, you might know exactly what you want your wedding reception tables to look like. If you don’t, then you are in the right place. Use this checklist to choose what to put on wedding reception tables and get inspired by some stunning wedding table ideas that will sweep you off your feet!
How to Decorate Wedding Reception Tables
When styling a wedding reception table, there are a myriad of options to choose from to achieve your desired look. Here’s a short checklist to keep in mind when decorating your wedding tables.
1. The tables themselves: tables come in all shapes and sizes, but wedding tables are somewhat standardized. 😉 From round to square, your tables may be so stunningly beautiful that you may want to show them off. A good example would be rustic heavy wooden tables, too gorgeous to hide under a tablecloth.
Wedding table ideas in soft pink and blue by Celios Design.
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2. Table linens: From simple white to luxurious heavy silk brocade or modern sequined tablecloths, table linens help set your table style. Spend some time considering the colors of your napkins, linens, skirting and table runners and their impact on your reception decor.
3. Place settings: This refers to setting the table with tableware which includes utensils, glasses, dishes, etc. Each individual set is called a place setting. You may choose to go with a formal or an informal setting for your sit-down dinner. Or no setting at all if you are going for a cocktail wedding reception! 😉
Tip: Remember to match your utensils to your wedding menu items or courses.
4. Centerpieces: Tall, hanging, short or even as table runners with wreaths of greenery, make sure the wedding centerpieces match your wedding theme and do not block your guests’ view of the rest of the people at the table. You can go with lanterns, bird cages, floating candles, votives, floral wedding centerpieces or a mix of these. There is so much variety to choose from! (Check out this affordable wedding centerpieces article for more inspiration and fabulous and simple DIYs!)
Adorable votives, shells and white flowers to decorate this beach wedding reception tables. Photography: kiwiphotostudio.
Soften the look of your long tables with round plates and round centerpieces.
5. Place cards and table numbers: Your escort cards, place cards and/or table numbers can be subtle or used to make a statement besides helping you with your seating arrangements. You can do away with them if you choose to have your guests sit wherever they like. These adorable and creative pieces, really do come in handy at a sit-down dinner as it makes it easier for your waiters to deliver specially ordered menus – like those gluten-free, kosher or vegetarian options – to your guests when you know where they are sitting.
6. Other additions to help you decorate wedding reception tables: Add a few surprises to your wedding table decor such as wedding favors and conversation ice-breakers. A few crayons or papers for them to add a well wish for the newlyweds can be a great conversation starter. You may also want to add wedding menus with a small lavender sprig or vine leaf on top of the plates.
Boho wedding. Nothing transforms your reception table ambiance more than the right lighting.
Wedding table ideas and tips to learn how to decorate your reception tables.
7. Chairs: Usually a forgotten item even though they can really help spruce up the place. 😉 Look for comfort, style, and quality. The last thing you want at your wedding reception is a guest that gets hurt because the chair was too flimsy. Chair covers, original sashes, affordable baby’s breath and greenery decor can help you add that stunning personal touch to your wedding chairs. Feel free to browse some chair decor and other original wedding ideas on this article!
8. Table lighting: Nothing transforms your reception table ambiance more than the right lighting. Get inspired by twinkling lights, LEDs, chandeliers, candles and more to create an unforgettable dining space.
Candelabras with tall tapered candles and hanging chandeliers for an upscale outdoor wedding.
You can play with these elements when decorating wedding reception tables but always follow the golden rule: “Stay true to your own style.”
Wedding Table Ideas on a Budget
If you want to save money on your reception tables decor, there are plenty of affordable and amazing wedding table ideas to pick from. Here are a few of them.
Long live DIY! If you, or someone you know, is crafty, make the centerpieces and other wedding table decor yourself. Fill glasses or vases with strings of lights or votive candles, purchase your own fabric for your tablecloths or table runners or create your own flower arrangements.
If you are hosting a buffet-styled reception, use chic plastic plates and plastic “silverware” that look like the real thing instead of renting expensive china. This will help cut down on the cleaning costs as well. 😉
Make these gorgeous but simple DIY succulent centerpieces for your wedding reception tables. What you will need: Moss table-runner with loose succulents, mini terrariums and mica flakes.
Glassware can also double as party favors. Use customized or personalized wine, pint or mason jar glasses for each place setting that your guests can take home at the end of the wedding reception. You can have them engraved with your names, initials and the wedding date or you can tie on a small tag with a note and a ribbon.
Grab old pieces of reclaimed wood, vintage jars and vases, or thrift store candles and trinkets to create unique and stunning wedding centerpieces. Tie the look together with inexpensive ribbons, or not. 😉
Wedding table ideas on a budget. Achieve the classic-clam look with a golden frame some votives and a delicate flower arrangement in white and green like at this stunning West Hollywood wedding. Photography: Jose Villa Photography.
This is one of our favorite wedding table ideas: Secure your napkins with bracelets or jewelry from the dollar store! Tres chic!
Winter wedding? Sprinkle pinecones with glitter. For a beach wedding, mix and match some seashells with lace and create some unique wedding table decor and favors.
Glam up your look with rhinestones, lace and ribbons.
Tips for Decorating Wedding Tables
Decorating wedding tables should be a fun task. Follow these tips and never forget to be true to your style.
Choose your wedding color scheme and/or your wedding theme before buying or renting the wedding reception table decor
Don’t be scared to go for an eclectic look, especially when on a budget. Unique and creative wedding table ideas and decorations add to the fun
Not every table has to have a uniform look and feel. Feel free to experiment with color, shapes and unique pieces that distinguish a table from the next. They will certainly help your guests break the ice!
Consider round or oval-shaped dishes for long or square tables to soften the look
Table numbers or folded napkins that are triangular or diamond-shaped add more visually appeal to a round table
Formal place settings take up more table space than informal ones
Add an original wedding sign to the bride and groom’s chairs
Original elegant and modern wedding centerpiece.
Sophisticated and magical wedding table ideas for a candlelight reception dinner.
These are some of the many beautiful and fun wedding table ideas to help you decide what to put on wedding reception tables. Now, don’t be shy and follow us on Pinterest to discover thousands of other ideas to make your wedding as exceptional as these!
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Nice and simple green fresh garland.
Purple passion wedding inspiration
Mint and gold wedding with succulents and sequins
Tall and modern greenery centerpieces with an edge.
You may choose to go with a formal or an informal setting for your sit-down dinner.
Show your guests their assigned table with these impressive seating card scrolls! Damask pattern double-sided champagne flute seating card scroll in plum, sage, and nude.
Wedding reception tablescapes for organic theme wedding.
Wedding Table Ideas: What to Put on Wedding Reception Tables.
Modern elegance in this Dallas wedding.
Love this wedding table idea! Match your wedding color-scheme with a paper and wrap your utensils with it and a doily for a vintage rustic look.
Beautiful and affordable wedding table decor ideas.
Incorporate colorful flowers and lighting to your rustic chic wedding dessert table. Photography: Angela Gagnon.
Peach tulips for a peach, white and green elegant and simple centerpiece at this Chicago wedding. Photography: Gerber +Scarpelli Photography. Vale of Enna flowers.
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These original and affordable wedding centerpieces are gorgeous and can fit different wedding decors. We even bring you a few tutorials so you can make them all by yourself!
Take a look at this fun boho wedding centerpiece filled with gorgeous rustic details. Photography by Marissa Kay Photography.
As the first thing a guest notices at a reception, wedding centerpieces must be truly memorable. Here you will find affordable wedding centerpieces that can fit a boho, rustic, vintage, industrial and garden or beach weddings and even at an indoor venue. You can adapt these ideas to your wedding by simply adding a touch of your own style. For example, for a table where gold is king, a centerpiece with a very colorful flower bouquet mixed with candles will look stunning. If you decide later to tone it down and change the color of the plates to a more subdued one, your centerpieces will look just as beautiful.
Beach Wedding Centerpieces with a Romantic Touch of Light
Beach weddings are always romantic. The ocean views, the sound of the rolling waves and the smell of the salty sea breeze make for a unique experience. Beach wedding centerpieces must complement this style, without breaking your budget, of course.
Candles are a terrific option for affordable wedding centerpieces. They can be used in a simple yet effective manner and within a tight budget. Beach weddings are especially romantic when candles take over the wedding decor. This image gives you an idea of what an abundance of cristal and candles looks like.
Beach themed affordable wedding centerpieces made with oversized white roses.
Combine flowers, candles, tall vases and water for a very delicate look. These simple wedding centerpieces will only embellish your tastefully decorated tables.
Check out these elegant tinted bottles and mason jars as candle holders which protect against the wind to ensure they remain alight throughout the wedding ceremony.
Beach seaside blue glass mason jar bottle candle holder with nautical decor.
A wedding centerpiece ideal for the beach and summer breeze.
Lemon yellow beach wedding centerpiece.
How to make floral wedding centerpieces with flowers and glass vases: This combination of glass vases and orchid flowers is a beautiful yet simple option for floral wedding centerpieces and is actually really easy to make.
How to make floral wedding centerpieces with flowers and glass vases. Courtesy from Afloral
What could be better than the ultimate boho chic beach wedding centerpiece?
Today is the last day you ask yourself how to make wedding centerpieces that look terrific, are affordable and easy to put together. These flower-filled ideas will have you lusting after some amazing boho chic centerpieces.
Check out this image of how you can make affordable wedding centerpieces by simply using roses, ranunculus, green filler flowers, olive branches, and a mason jar.
These affordable wedding centerpieces are perfect for a shabby chic garden wedding. Leverage the simplicity of seasonal flowers or just pick your very own from the surrounding country side.
Colorful vintage boho chic wedding arrangement.
Beautiful and simple centerpiece from a Texas wedding.
Boho Chic affordable wedding centerpieces Ojai, CA
How to make affordable wedding centerpieces: Simply place your favorite flowers in a glass vases or in mason jars. Simply spectacular!
Afloral brings us this easy DIY for simple wedding centerpieces.
Take a look at this image of wedding centerpieces for garden weddings with a bohemian chic style using plenty of sunflowers and recycled whisky bottles.
Unique and affordable wedding centerpiece ideas.
Affordable Vintage Wedding Centerpieces
Have a look at these vintage-inspired and affordable wedding centerpieces. This image gives you an idea of how to make simple wedding centerpieces using a glass bowl that you might have lying around the house (or can borrow from a friend), candles and a pearls.
Vintage-inspired details are definitely great for brides who want their weddings full of nostalgia.
Inexpensive wedding centerpieces don’t have to look dull or cheap. With good taste, dedication, and attention to detail you can create the perfect ornament for your wedding tables. Here is a great idea to make an economic table arrangement. Place some roses and filler flowers in pot, add some white doilies and a wine bottle by its side and voilá! Vintage chic and really affordable.
Vintage garden table arrangements.
Simple DIY for affordable wedding centerpieces
A vintage tea cup with gorgeous roses, a strand of pearls and a touch of gypsophila is a great, simple idea for your wedding centerpiece.
Find a tea cup and saucer.
Place the roses in the center.
Decorate it with filler flowers and a strand of pearls on one side.
Follow this simple tutorial to make the best vintage wedding decorations for your reception tables!
This color combo will definitely impress you. Vintage-inspired and very affordable centerpieces that look like a million bucks.
Candelabra floral centerpieces.
A combination of good taste and soft pastel colors with a gold base for a romantic and elegant vintage look.
Vintage inspired simple wedding centerpieces at a Wisconsin Hotel reception.
Modern and Affordable Wedding Centerpieces: Show off the Vases!
Simple wedding centerpieces can begin with a beautiful vase crowned with a good flower combination. Filler flowers, like the Gypsophila, grant a delicate look to these white vases. A great idea for simple and tasteful wedding centerpieces: white bottles with baby’s breath!
Extremely elegant and affordable navy and white table arrangements.
If you were wondering how to make simple, elegant and tall wedding centerpieces, this idea is for you. You will need some long branches, pearls strands, hanging votives, and pink flowers. It’s easy to do and very simple yet the combination of color and texture provides a stunningly modern look.
Get inspired by this centerpiece from a Richard Nixon library wedding.
Candles are a good option for sublime yet inexpensive wedding centerpieces while at the same time, really easy and simple to do. Create a dreamy effect using lots of candles inside of lanterns, or floating candles on water. Just check out this stunning centerpiece with glass and candles galore.
Stunning and inexpensive beach wedding centerpieces that don’t look cheap.
Simple Wedding Centerpieces: Rustic Elegance
Inexpensive yet, not cheap wedding centerpieces have the peculiarity that they can complement any wedding style. You just need to find a lot of inspiration, a little bit of time to make them and get ready to surprise your guests.
These rustic wedding centerpieces can be made with materials that are quite easy to find.
These rustic wedding centerpieces help the theme flow right from the ceremony to the reception.
Unique rustic terrarium wedding centerpieces.
This wedding table arrangement is very versatile as you can switch the base for another one with different materials or color and completely change its style. The tightly bunched white flowers create a strong visual impact. Consider using flowers like Queen Anne’s lace or hydrangeas that are easy on your wallet.
Chic and elegant all white wedding.
This photo of a table centerpiece made with votive candles and small artificial rocks is a great idea for creating beautiful wedding table decor without investing a lot of time and effort.
Beach wedding decor. White orchids in bubble balls with lit up candles.
Ultra original and simple wedding centerpieces. Corks in vase.
Fresh wedding centerpiece. Yosemite Wedding at The Ahwahnee Hotel – Photo Colson Griffith
Budget-friendly and simple wedding centerpieces: Do it yourself
No matter what your wedding theme, modern, industrial, country, or beach themed , you can make your own affordable and simple wedding centerpieces that look anything but cheap. Just follow these step by step instructions to make your centerpiece arrangements quickly and at a very low-cost.
Find a suitable base to place in the center of your table. It should be made from a material that best suits your style of wedding; anything from wood to glass. In this example, let’s use some tall silver candle holders.
Next put a Styrofoam sphere on top of the chosen base.
The image shown in this DIY is made from artificial flowers which should be cut at the stem.
Stick the flowers together with white glue very tightly so that they remain in place. You can also use real flowers when assembling this wedding centerpiece. If you wish, cut the stems close to the bulb and attach the bulb with a florist wire so that it better grips the Styrofoam sphere.
DIY hydrangea centerpiece ideas for your wedding reception.
An awesome idea for DIY table centerpieces is to turn different size wine glasses.
Remember that if you decide to make your own affordable wedding centerpieces, you should consider that some flowers keep fresh longer than others, so plan your purchases carefully.
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