79 White Wedding Centerpieces

July 27, 2011

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Steve Steinhardt

These couples took their own spin on the classic all-white wedding.

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Abby Jiu Photography

There's just something so special about a white wedding color palette. The classic hue fits with every style of event, so whether you're hosting a traditional celebration or one with more contemporary style, white décor always manages to look fresh, modern, and absolutely wedding-ready. Plus, there's a good chance your florist will be able to deliver on an all-white centerpiece made from just about any wedding flower that catches your eye since many popular big-day blooms (and even those that aren't so well-known!) are available in white. Choosing gorgeous reception decorations just a whole lot got easier!

Just as there are numerous flowers available in this classic color, there are many ways to arrange monochromatic blooms so that they look fresh and different. Think garlands, bouquets, tall centerpieces, or short arrangements. The sky (or the reception ceiling) is the limit. Which is exactly why the white wedding centerpiece will never go out of style. Don't forget to put your own twist on this wedding staple to make sure it's a flawless fit for your day, but know you'll never go wrong with all-white blooms.

Looking for a little inspiration to get you started? Turn to these statement-making ideas from real weddings for guidance. As you scroll through, take note: the following photos prove that a perfect all-white wedding centerpiece involves so much more than the blooms. Be on the lookout for pretty ceramic urns, antique vessels, and marble bowls—all of which influence major tablescape style.

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Wedding Romance

Steve Steinhardt

Romance was the order of the day thanks to these lush white centerpieces. Hollyflora arranged dense clusters of garden roses and peonies, which looked especially stunning in white marble vases for a reception table that was nothing short of awe-inspiring.

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White Wedding Garlands

More Lush Wedding Garlands to Upgrade Your Tablescape

Individual arrangements not your style? Take a cue from this couple and include long garlands of white flowers and greenery like these by Artistry Floral and Event Design. White pillar candles will round out the romantic look for a reception.

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Outdoor Celebration Centerpieces

These white centerpieces from Oak & the Owl are the prettiest addition to a romantic outdoor wedding. The combination of blush and white garden roses makes for a neutral palette.

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Elegant Details

Custom vases and tall white floral arrangements offered up an extra dose of elegance to this couple's reception décor. Bare Root Flora created equally gorgeous, short displays of peonies, lisianthus, and clematis for contrast.

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Eclectic Décor

Laura Gordon Photography

See More Geode Wedding Inspiration

These place settings are pretty much perfect on their own—but white roses in brass vases up the elegance factor, making the entire tablescape completely stunning.

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All-White Arrangements

Abby Jiu Photography

An all-white reception table is the ultimate option in glamorous wedding style. This gorgeous spread is made complete with the addition of white centerpieces by Petali E Capricci and tall white taper candles.

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Blush and White Arrangement

Corbin Gurkin Photography

Some wedding colors look extra lovely next to a white centerpiece! The blush details here really allow the white peonies, roses, and clematis in these floral arrangements by Tara Guérard Soirée to pop.

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Modern Mode

More Ways to Add Succulents to Your Wedding

White place settings, white chairs, and sleek white centerpieces to match? Perfect wedding décor. But with the addition of Natalie Bowen Designs' arrangements of cacti, succulents, and bright ranunculus, there's just the right amount of contrast for the otherwise monochromatic display.

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Simple White Centerpieces

Abby Jiu Photography

Orchids and roses are two perfect selections for a white centerpiece that's both modern and classic at the same time.

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White Floral Centerpieces

Belathée Photography

Although this couple's color palette was largely dominated by gray and gold, their lush white floral centerpieces by Sinclair and Moore stole the scene.

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Classic Romance

Katie Stoops Photography

Blush and white arrangements by Amaryllis Floral & Event Design, and the addition of white taper candles and white lace tablecloths, gave these reception tables an extra dose of romance.

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Garden Party Pretty

Find More Garden Wedding Inspiration

A garden party aesthetic typically meets a white wedding color palette with a loose, organic feel. These gorgeous centerpieces by Nicolette Camille included garden roses, spray roses, foxgloves, heuchera, and sweet peas to fit the vibe.

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Modern Style

Trent Bailey Photography

This structural white centerpiece has all the modern wedding vibes. Designer Paul Phoa fashioned the sculptural arrangements with a combination of lilacs and stems to anchor the style of each table.

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Boho Chic Centerpieces

Sylvie Gil Photography

More Breathtaking Hanging Wedding Décor

Incredible vines and garlands from Mindy Rice Design were arranged throughout this cozy barn reception, but the table-covering white centerpieces really rounded out the ethereal, bohemian mood.

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White and Light Pink Centerpieces

Along with the peonies, table arrangements were filled with dahlias, hydrangeas, astilbe, berries, and foliage like Italian ruscus and seeded eucalyptus, all from Dina Touwani of Flora Lines.

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Elegant White Centerpiece

Edge Floral designed this elegant tablescape using custom tutu-style linens and chair covers to give the tables a ballerina feel.

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Hand-Picked White Centerpieces

More Creative Table Number Ideas

Three vases centered each of the reception tables, and vintage restaurant-style numbers by That Girl Press directed guests where to sit. The bride selected all of the flowers and sourced them online from wholesalers in Ecuador and California. Arrangements were comprised of Billy balls, aster flowers, monstera leaves, baby's breath, ranunculus, peonies, and hydrangeas.

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Air Plants and White Flowers Centerpieces

Arrangements of air plants and flowers from Moon Canyon were mixed with tea lights to dress up the round tables at this desert affair. The colors of the sunset inspired the palette for the centerpieces.

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Succulents and White Flower Centerpieces

Floral designer Fern Studio incorporated succulents, thyme, and twine elements among these white arrangements. The collection of old wooden printing blocks next to the flowers was the bride's favorite décor item (they earned a permanent place in her home).

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Romantic White Centerpieces

The centerpieces at this South Carolina soirée, designed by Fern Floral and Event Design, included white astilbe, privet berries, ferns, bay leaves, and rosemary. Wood-based candles and candles lit inside glass votives illuminated the flowers in the tablescape that were grouped in mercury glass and tarnished brass vases.

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White Hydrangea Centerpiece

Echard Wheeler Photography

Round tables were set with centerpieces of white hydrangea, wax flowers, and greenery from Palette of Petals. The menu was framed in silver and set out with custom matches.

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Nautical White Centerpieces

Rachel Thurston

Discover Unique Nautical Wedding Ideas

Custom-made linens, including the striped napkins, adorned tables along with all-white centerpieces arranged in vessels the couple had collected at flea markets for their California wedding.

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White Orchid Centerpiece

Lights, wooden branches, and orchids from Flowers by Semia, twinkled above the central table at this Newport wedding.

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Tall White Centerpiece

Brklyn View Photography

Farm tables covered with candles and sprawling arrangements from Bourgeon were held in gold vessels and beautifully filled the Brooklyn reception space.

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White Gardenias and Fern Centerpiece

Elizabeth Messina Photography

At this country club wedding in Los Angeles, moonlight glinted off gold-trimmed centerpieces. Wavy gold glass chargers and tall, scroll-like vessels of gardenias and ferns from Mindy Rice gave the white tables a dash of Art Deco glamour.

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White Baby’s Breath, Peonies, and Roses Centerpieces

At this Pennsylvania reception, fluted silver vases displayed baby's breath while mint julep cups held peonies and roses, all from Murphy & Klein Floral Studio.

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Sweetheart Table White Centerpiece

Rachel Thurston

The bride chose a collection of white flowers—including French tulips, white lilac, David Austin garden roses, and snowball viburnum, all from Meet the Foleys—to complement the sweetheart table's blue-and-white color scheme.

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Kumquat and White Flowers Centerpiece

The reception table featured taper candles and arrangements of privet berry, kumquats, ranunculus, lisianthus, eskimo roses, lilies, and camellia leaves from Mi Mi Design.

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