6 Ways to Style Candles for Wedding Centerpieces

Mar 10

Whether you go all in on candles, or mix the glow with florals, here are some of our top ways to style candles into your centerpieces.

Mix and Match styles to create interest

Mix floating candles with pillars or tapers, or even incorporate an LED Lamp for a collected and glowing look.

Floating Candle Centerpiece for a wedding at Perona farms in New Jersey — Photo by The Fox & The Hare

Taper Candles and Floating Candles down a long table with a white runner and pink flowers for a wedding at Indian Lake Trail Club, NJ — Photo By Alania Elizabeth Photo

Table styled with small LED Lamps, taper candles, and floral budvases in deep moody tones, for a weddingat The Roundhouse NY — Photo by Jaci Berkopec Photography

2. Get creative by bringing in an accent color.

Incorporating colored candles, like moody black, soft blush, or bright yellow great way enhance your design.

Bright colored floral budvases with marigold-yellow floating candles for a wedding at Full Moon Resort, NY — Photo by Love Me Do Photography

Table with a deep green linen, blue taper candles, and a colorful floral arrangement for a wedding in New Jersey — Photo by Russo Photo + Film

Tables centerpiece of all blush floating candles and a small disco ball for a wedding at The Red Tail Lodge in Vernon NJ — Photo By Lauren Carly Photo

3. Keep it simple and chic with styled greenery.

Let the candles really shine by accenting with delicate greenery

Floating candles in the center of a table accented with delicate greenery for a wedding at The Inn at Millrace Pond in Hope NJ — Photo by The Kruks

Long table with blue runner and a ton of floating candles and greenery for a wedding at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY — Photo by I nbal Sivan

4. Accent around tall or low centerpieces

Spread candles around your main centerpiece for a soft glow.

Beautiful spring flowers surrounded by small pillar candles for a wedding at the Roundhouse in Beacon NY — Photo by P at Furey Photo

Large and tall branch arrangement with floating candles surrounding it for a wedding at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY — Photo by Jaci Berkopec Photography

Beautiful floral centerpiece surrounded by floating candles for a wedding at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY — Photo by Lo reto Caceres Photography

5. For long tables, add a runner and style candles with small arrangements and budvases.

Long wood table with a white runner, purple napkins, and floral arrangements and pillar candles for a wedding in New Jersey — Photo by Oceans to Mountains Photography

Champagne table cloth with a tan cheesecloth runner, plenty of lush flowers, and floating candles for a wedding at The Roundhouse in Beacon NY — Photo by Pat Furey Photo

6. For round tables, cluster candles in the center and pair with budvases.

Taper candles and budvases as the centerpiece of a round table for a wedding at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY — Photo by Jaci Berkopec Photography

Bright peach and white floral budvases with floating candles for a wedding at Natitrar in New Jersey — Photo by Tanya Salazar Photography

Bright floral budvases basking in the sun and surrounded by floating candles at a wedding at the Roundhouse in Beacon NY — Photo by Emma Melin Studios

Candles are a simple yet stunning way to elevate your wedding centerpieces. Whether you stick to one idea here, or mix a few together, you can’t go wrong with the romantic glow candles bring to a space.

If you’re planning a wedding in New Jersey or New York and need expert guidance on decor and candle rentals, we’d love to help! Contact us today to start designing the perfect look for your special day.

Want to know more in depth about the different candle styles and what we offer in our inventory? Check out our candle guide here.

Hope VandenAkker