DIY Wedding Centerpieces Under $20 Each

By Priya Kapoor · October 7, 2026

Why DIY Centerpieces Work

Florist-designed centerpieces average $75-$150 per table. DIY alternatives achieve a polished look for a fraction of the cost.

Group three mason jars of varying heights. Fill with battery-operated pillar candles and wrap with burlap. Cost: about $8 per table.

Lay a runner of eucalyptus down the center. Dot small bud vases with single stems. Cost: $12-$18 per table.

Stack small wooden crates and fill with potted succulents. Guests take a succulent home as a favor. Cost: $15 per table.

Fill a low bowl with lemons or green apples. Tuck in fresh flowers between the fruit. Cost: $10-$15.

Hang paper lanterns above each table. Thread fairy lights through. Cost: $6-$12 per table.