Adding a centerpiece to a table immediately makes it look sophisticated, complete, and beautiful. Floral centerpieces are the usual go-to if you want to dress up your tablescape, but candles are an easy and elegant centerpiece feature that could save you money, too. There are countless gorgeous ways to make a candle centerpiece, and we’ve found some of the best. Candles look dreamy and romantic, especially surrounded by a wreath of flowers or hanging from a tall floral centerpiece. From floating candle centerpieces with candles resting in water, to minimalistic centerpieces with a few candles and sprigs of greenery, to easy DIY candle centerpieces, these centerpieces will illuminate your table in the best light. Whether you’re decorating a table for a dinner party, a wedding, a holiday gathering, or no special occasion at all, you’ll want to include candles after you see these beautiful candle centerpiece ideas.
Flower Wreath
A flower wreath encircling one or more candles is a beautiful centerpiece for a round table.
Mixed Candleholders
For a long, table-runner centerpiece, mix and match different candleholders to keep it interesting.
Add Pearls
An easy way to upgrade your candle centerpiece is adding pearl beads from the craft store.
Channel Beauty and the Beast
For a wedding with red accents or a Christmas party, submerge red roses under floating candles for a romantic centerpiece.
Craft Beer Bottles
Incorporate craft beer bottles in centerpieces for tables at a beer-lover’s birthday party or wedding.
Just Candles
A no-flower, candle-filled table looks stunning at night (and it's less expensive than flowers).
Coral Candles
Candles incorporated in a coral- and oyster-studded centerpiece are the chicest way to decorate for a beach wedding or event.
Cake Stand Candles
Find a new use for your cake stand by stacking it with candles and flowers for a low-maintenance DIY centerpiece.
Herb Accents
Wrap candles in fresh herbs like rosemary for a smell-good, look-good, simple centerpiece.
Illuminate Photos
Showcase photos of the newlyweds at a wedding, the birthday boy or girl at a birthday party, the honoree at a retirement party, or the team at an end-of-the-year party.
Coffee Bean Candles
These coffee bean-filled candleholders are the cutest centerpiece for an afternoon tea or breakfast nook table.
Teacup Candles
These teacup candleholders are adorable for a luncheon or little girl’s tea party, and you can give them as favors. Get the tutorial for how to make them here from My Kitchen Antics.
Succulent Centerpiece
Mini succulents and tea candles make for a low-effort but stylish centerpiece for a backyard dinner party.
Wine Bottle Candleholders
By simply spray painting old wine bottles, you’ve got an inexpensive and glitzy candleholder.
