DIY Wedding Centerpieces: 40+ Candle Decorating Ideas to Light Up Your Ceremony

By: Suzanna, Editor, AllFreeDIYWeddings.com

When it comes to DIY wedding centerpieces, few things are as magical and romantic as candles. With these 40+ Candle Decorating Ideas to Light Up Your Ceremony, you can discover the perfect way to brighten up your nuptials and add that soft glow to your celebration. Whether you're opting for a summer wedding or a Christmas ceremony, there are endless ways to dress up, decorate, and deck out your tables with these timeless accents.

Add an unobtrusive glimmer of light to your tables with simple and elegant lace votives, or show your guests something they've never seen before with bigger, more elaborate DIY wedding decorations. No matter what your style, you'll be hard-pressed to find a guest who isn't whisked away by these beautiful centerpiece ideas with candles. Eat, drink, and dance the night away in the flickering light of the many stunning candle decorating ideas on this list.

DIY Wedding Centerpieces: 40+ Candle Decorating Ideas to Light Up Your Ceremony

Woodland Wedding Decorations with Candles

Stand-Alone Stunners

Vintage and Rustic Candle Decorating Ideas

Glittering Accent Wedding Candle Decor

Beach Candle Decorations

Christmas Wedding Decor with Candles

Feeling inspired? Head over to 33 Ways to Create Magical DIY Wedding Lighting for even more romantic lighting ideas.

Woodland Wedding Decorations with Candles

Among DIY wedding decorations pairings, few things complement each other like woodland wedding decorations and candles. It's not hard to channel those precious and romantic outdoor memories when you tie together the delicate flickering flame of a candle and the rustic elegance of outdoor decor.

Stand-Alone Stunners

Not all DIY wedding centerpieces have to be elaborate masterpieces. In fact, simple stand-alone additions in the form of tasteful jars and votives add just as much to a wedding or reception as the bigger, more complicated candle decorating ideas. Add one of these wedding crafts to round out your decorating scheme and create a truly flawless atmosphere.

Vintage and Rustic Candle Decorating Ideas

Transport your guests to a different time and place with these beautiful vintage and rustic decorating ideas. With bases of wood, hints of burlap, and repurposed Mason jars, your candle decorations will look simply stunning.

Glittering Accent Wedding Candle Decor

For glamor girls who simply can't get enough bling, these glittering accent wedding candle decor ideas are the perfect way to add some sparkle to your reception. Use these wedding crafts on their own, or to complement other DIY wedding centerpieces.

Beach Candle Decorations

No seaside wedding is complete without these stunning beach candle decorations. Seashells, sand, and driftwood all make breathtaking accents when candles are added. In fact, with the help of these beautiful wedding crafts, your guests may never want to leave.

Christmas Wedding Decor with Candles

During the most wonderful time of the year, twinkling lights are just about always in the background. Complete the look of your holiday wedding and enchant your guests by completing your Christmas wedding decor with candles - and candle centerpieces - of all kinds.

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