Weddings are usually all about flowers but what if flowers aren’t your thing? Avoid rocking flowers and substitute them with other things – that’s it! As for wedding centerpieces, you can use many other things instead of using flowers. What are alternatives? Let’s have a look at them.
Succulents And Cacti
Succulents and cacti are everybody’s love – everyone around is crazy about them! You can rock amazing succulent and cacti centerpieces to make the wedding tablescape amazing even without flowers. Plant them into bowls, boxes and planters or cut them and put into terrariums with moss, driftwood and greenery. The bowls and containers are up to you and your wedding style – concrete will be nice for a modern wedding, gilded pots are great to add a glam feel. If it’s a coastal wedding, you can mix succulents with driftwood, starfish, corals and other similar stuff.
a wooden box with moss and succulents surrounded by candles and terrariums with succulents
a tall gilded bowl with cacti is a chic idea for a desert-inspired wedding
a lush succulent wedding centerpiece with eucalyptus and geometric toppers for a chic modern look
a bowl with moss and succulents for a cute look - terrariums are super trendy today
a glass bowl with pebbles, moss and succulents is a small terrarium, which is great for a woodland wedding
a glass bowl with driftwood, succulents, starfish and table numbers will be amazing on a beach wedding table
a geometric decoration with a large succulent is a great idea for a modern geometric wedding
a lush centerpiece with succulents, foliage and privet berries plus a calligraphy table number
a lush succulent wedding centerpiece with candles for a modern wedding
lots of cacti and succulents planted in pots for a cool boho or desert wedding
Fruit Centerpieces
Fruits and veggies are a new hot trend for wedding decor, they can be mixed with flowers, succulents and greenery to achieve a cool effect. These can be peaches, citrus, grapes, apples and other fruits, place them in glass or metallic bowls, into bread bowls and trays. Add greenery, succulents, moss, berries and other stuff that fit your wedding decor. Such centerpieces can be edible, too! Such a cute idea for a rustic or boho luxe wedding.
a bowl with citrus, succulents and greenery is great for a tropical wedding
a chic centerpiece with grapes, plums, blackberries, blueberries and succulents
a dish with cranberries, pinecones, succulents, artichokes, persimmons and straws for a rustic weddding
a rustic metal bowl filled with moss and fresh peachies is a gorgeous idea for a soutern wedding
a wooden dough bowl with pussy willow and lemons for a Tuscany-inspired wedding
Woodland And Rustic Centerpieces
Create woodland and rustic centerpieces using wood slices, moss, foliage, twine, candles and moss balls to give your tablescape a cool look. Go for a moss and greenery terrarium, or place foliage and greenery on a tall stand for a modern and bold look. Add wood slices with your initials or with table numbers and names to make the centerpiece cooler.
a wood slice with moss, pinecones, a mason jar with pebbles and a floating candle for a rustic wedding
a woodland or rustic wedding centerpiece with a wood slice, a wood log, a candles and some moss
a woodland wedding centerpiece with a tree stump, moss balls and birch candle holders
a glass bowl with moss and a tealight is a simple and cheap idea for a woodland wedding
a lush greenery and foliage wedidng centerpiece on a tall metallic stand for a modern wedding
Other Ideas
A stack of books with lanterns, candles, pinecones and moss can be a nice and creative centerpiece. Cloches can be used to store agate slices, greenery, succulents and many other items. Geometric figures in bold colors can be used for creating a bold centerpiece; cotton branches are amazing to substitute flowers and give your tablescape a cozy feel.
a colorful geometric wedding centerpiece of geo figures and bold colors is great for a modern wedding
a gilded vase with cotton branches is a chic idea to add coziness to your winter wedding
a glass bowl with beach sand, shells, starfish and a blush candle is a perfect fit for a beach wedding
a glass bowl with silver and metallic Christmas ornaments is great for a New Year's Eve wedding
a large agate slice with a table number in a cloche is a great idea for a modern trendy wedding
a stack of books with a globe on it for a travel-themed wedding
a vintage book centerpiece with small black lanterns, pinecones and a birch candle holder