Beautiful Centerpieces Created With Candles

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.

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Simple Greens

The simplest centerpieces can make the biggest impact.

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Flower Wreath

A flower wreath encircling one or more candles is a beautiful centerpiece for a round table.

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Modern Look

White candles in geometric candleholders make for a sleek, modern centerpiece.

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Mixed Candleholders

For a long, table-runner centerpiece, mix and match different candleholders to keep it interesting.

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Floating Candles

Floating candles in plain glass vases look dreamy for a nighttime event.

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Add Pearls

An easy way to upgrade your candle centerpiece is adding pearl beads from the craft store.

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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.

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Tall Candelabrum

Sky-high candelabra make a dramatic statement.

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Tiered Candles

Echo your wedding or birthday cake with a tiered candle centerpiece.

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Use Old Corks

Save old wine corks to make a beautiful DIY candle centerpiece.

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Craft Beer Bottles

Incorporate craft beer bottles in centerpieces for tables at a beer-lover's birthday party or wedding.

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Frosted Pinecones

Make your table ready for winter with frosted pinecones and candles.

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Just Candles

A no-flower, candle-filled table looks stunning at night (and it's less expensive than flowers).

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Coral Candles

Candles incorporated in a coral- and oyster-studded centerpiece are the chicest way to decorate for a beach wedding or event.

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Lantern Centerpieces

Lanterns adorned with flowers and candles are the rustic centerpiece you need.

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Cake Stand Candles

Find a new use for your cake stand by stacking it with candles and flowers for a low-maintenance DIY centerpiece.

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Herb Accents

Wrap candles in fresh herbs like rosemary for a smell-good, look-good, simple centerpiece.

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Checkerboard Candles

If you're neat and organized, your centerpieces should be, too.

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Moss Wreath

For an earthy look, go for a moss wreath instead of a floral one.

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Candle Cake

A candle cake is the cutest centerpiece for a grown-up birthday party.

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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.

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Add Color

Add color to your table with vibrant candleholders.

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Coffee Bean Candles

These coffee bean-filled candleholders are the cutest centerpiece for an afternoon tea or breakfast nook table.

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Apple Candleholders

Instead of pumpkins, make apple candleholders to complete a fall centerpiece.

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Mercury Glass Containers

Mercury glass candleholders and vases create a soft, rustic look.

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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.

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Mason Jars

Mason jars with floating candles are the most charming way to decorate your table.

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Succulent Centerpiece

Mini succulents and tea candles make for a low-effort but stylish centerpiece for a backyard dinner party.

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Wine Bottle Candleholders

By simply spray painting old wine bottles, you've got an inexpensive and glitzy candleholder.

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Hang 'Em Up

A large centerpiece with hanging candles is absolutely whimsical.