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15 Unexpected Centerpieces That Will Dazzle Your Guests

Nontraditional Wedding Centerpieces

15 Unexpected Centerpieces That Will Dazzle Your Guests

Nontraditional Wedding Centerpieces

After the vows have been recited, it's off to the dining table your guests go — and your tabletop decor is the perfect place to dazzle them. For something unexpected, go beyond the usual floral arrangement. Not only will you save money by cutting back on flowers, but you can use your centerpieces to highlight your distinct personality. From eclectic antiques to seasonal vignettes, have fun and think outside the box. Here are 15 of our favorite nontraditional centerpieces to inspire you.

Branches add height and depth to a tabletop like flowers, but they cost a fraction of the price.
Image Source: Annie Schlechter for Domino

Branches add height and depth to a tabletop like flowers, but they cost a fraction of the price.

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Pare down the flowers to a few budget-friendly stems by using gold-painted bottles and vintage books as your centerpiece. Photo by Sara Lucero via Style Me Pretty

Pare down the flowers to a few budget-friendly stems by using gold-painted bottles and vintage books as your centerpiece.

Photo by Sara Lucero via Style Me Pretty

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A bowl of fruit can be just as vibrant as a vase of flowers, especially when the fruit is in a bowl this pretty. Photo by Chris Isham via Style Me Pretty

A bowl of fruit can be just as vibrant as a vase of flowers, especially when the fruit is in a bowl this pretty.

Photo by Chris Isham via Style Me Pretty

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For a stark and dramatic look, contrast dark pheasant feathers with a clean, white tablescape.
Image Source: Annie Schlechter for Domino

For a stark and dramatic look, contrast dark pheasant feathers with a clean, white tablescape.

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A bright pom-pom trim looks extrafestive next to succulents in modern, white pots. Photo by Kimberly Chau via Sugar and Cloth

A bright pom-pom trim looks extrafestive next to succulents in modern, white pots.

Photo by Kimberly Chau via Sugar and Cloth

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Pine branches are a fragrant and Winter-appropriate option.
Image Source: Marianne Lucille Photography

Pine branches are a fragrant and Winter-appropriate option.

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Instead of spending hours reviewing options at the florist, spend time trolling antique stores for an eclectic mix of table-worthy pieces. Photo by Stephanie N. Baker via Wedding Chicks

Instead of spending hours reviewing options at the florist, spend time trolling antique stores for an eclectic mix of table-worthy pieces.

Photo by Stephanie N. Baker via Wedding Chicks

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Incorporate an outdoor theme into the dining experience by using logs as table runners. Photo by Novel Hill Studio via Green Wedding Shoes

Incorporate an outdoor theme into the dining experience by using logs as table runners.

Photo by Novel Hill Studio via Green Wedding Shoes

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A lush display of vegetables adds rich color. Photo by Jeremiah and Rachel Photography via Style Me Pretty

A lush display of vegetables adds rich color.

Photo by Jeremiah and Rachel Photography via Style Me Pretty

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Small succulent vignettes make a big impact at a lower price; plus, they serve double-duty as a guest favor at the end of the night. Photo by Cacá Santoro Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

Small succulent vignettes make a big impact at a lower price; plus, they serve double-duty as a guest favor at the end of the night.

Photo by Cacá Santoro Photography via Green Wedding Shoes

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For an elegant centerpiece, keep it simple with white candlesticks and scattered greenery. Photo by Clayton Austin via Style Me Pretty

For an elegant centerpiece, keep it simple with white candlesticks and scattered greenery.

Photo by Clayton Austin via Style Me Pretty

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For an autumnal touch, paint pumpkins your wedding colors and scatter them across the table.
Image Source: Green Wedding Shoes

For an autumnal touch, paint pumpkins your wedding colors and scatter them across the table.

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When a coat of sparkly gold spray paint covers the tabletop decor, no one will notice if there are flowers or not. Photo by ReadyLuck / Lindsay Hite via Style Me Pretty

When a coat of sparkly gold spray paint covers the tabletop decor, no one will notice if there are flowers or not.

Photo by ReadyLuck / Lindsay Hite via Style Me Pretty

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A playful lamp makes a conversation-starting centerpiece, and you don't have to worry about it wilting in the heat! Photo by Arrow & Apple via A Beautiful Mess

A playful lamp makes a conversation-starting centerpiece, and you don't have to worry about it wilting in the heat!

Photo by Arrow & Apple via A Beautiful Mess

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Mix vintage home decor with lush greens for a charmingly eclectic look. Photo by Kat Bevel Photography via 100 Layer Cake

Mix vintage home decor with lush greens for a charmingly eclectic look.

Photo by Kat Bevel Photography via 100 Layer Cake

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