10 Simple Wedding Table Decorations Ranked From $12 to $95 Per Table
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Patricia T. Eliason | 16 Jun, 2026
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When I was planning my lakeside wedding back in 2008, I spent large amount of time on wedding websites trying to figure out how much all of this is going to cost me per table? Every list I found showed gorgeous photos and zero numbers.
These 10 simple wedding table decorations are ranked from cheapest to most expensive per table. Each one also gets a DIY feasibility score so you know upfront what you are actually signing up for. Whether you have $120 to spend on 10 tables or $120 per table, there is a look here that works for your budget.
1. Pillar Candles on a Wood Slice ($12 to $18 per table)
This is the most budget-friendly simple wedding table decoration you can pull off and still have it look intentional. A wood slice from Michaels or Amazon runs about $4 to $7, and three white pillar candles in different heights cost maybe $6 from IKEA or the Target dollar spot. Set the candles directly on the slice and add a small sprig of eucalyptus from Trader Joe’s for about $2 more. Total: roughly $12 to $18 per table, and you can assemble all 10 tables in an afternoon. DIY feasibility is as high as it gets. Zero floral skill required.
2. Greenery Table Runner With Votives ($15 to $22 per table)
This is the single most pinned simple wedding table decoration on Pinterest right now and the reason is obvious. It looks expensive and is not. A fresh eucalyptus garland from Costco costs around $8 to $12 per bundle and one bundle covers one round table or most of a long table. Add 4 to 6 glass votive holders from the Dollar Tree and you are at $15 to $22 per table. For round tables, lay the greenery in a loose ring around a small cluster of candles in the center. The catch: this works best with fresh eucalyptus, not faux, so you need to buy it 2 to 3 days before the wedding. DIY feasibility is high but timing matters.
3. Mason Jar Wildflower Clusters ($18 to $28 per table)
Three mason jars in different heights, loosely filled with wildflowers, is one of those simple wedding table settings that photographs beautifully on round tables because the cluster fills the center without blocking sightlines. Ball mason jars from Walmart run about $1 each. Flowers are where cost varies. If you source sunflowers, daisies, and baby’s breath from Trader Joe’s or your local grocery store, expect $10 to $15 for enough stems per table. Wrap the jars in a little twine or leave them plain. I went the twine route at my own wedding and it took about 4 minutes per jar. DIY feasibility is very high as long as you keep the arrangement loose and don’t try to overthink it.
4. Bud Vase Trio With Single Stems ($20 to $30 per table)
This is the minimalist wedding table decor look that brides with a clean, modern aesthetic reach for first, and it works especially well on round tables where you don’t want something towering in the center. Three clear glass bud vases in slightly different shapes, each with one or two stems, look intentional without requiring any floral arranging skill. IKEA sells bud vases for under $2 each. One stem of spray roses or a single ranunculus costs about $1 to $2 at a wholesale market or through Blooms by the Box. Add an acrylic table number card for $1 to $3 and your simple wedding table setting cost lands at $20 to $30 per table. DIY feasibility is very high and setup takes about 5 minutes per table.
5. Lantern With Candle and Greenery Sprigs ($25 to $38 per table)
A metal or glass lantern is one of the best simple wedding table decorations for a backyard wedding or barn reception because it reads romantic even in low light and holds up outdoors. A 10-inch lantern from IKEA or HomeGoods costs $8 to $15. Drop a pillar candle or LED candle inside and tuck a few sprigs of faux eucalyptus from Afloral around the base. LED candles are worth the few extra dollars if your venue has any kind of breeze or wind concern. Total per table lands around $25 to $38. The good news here is that lanterns can be reused after the wedding, unlike fresh flowers. DIY feasibility is very high and you can assemble all of them weeks in advance.
6. Dried Pampas and Amber Glass Vases ($28 to $42 per table)
Dried florals have been trending for a few years and I don’t see them slowing down. They photograph well, and more importantly, they have no wilting deadline. A bundle of dried pampas grass from Amazon runs $12 to $18 for enough to do two to three tables. Amber or brown glass vases in a medium height go for $3 to $8 each at HomeGoods or TJ Maxx, and one vase per table is usually plenty. Mix in a few dried wheat or cotton stems for texture. You can put all of this together a week before the wedding. No water, no timing stress, no 6 a.m. flower market run. That alone is worth the slightly higher cost compared to the options above it.
7. Faux Flower Arrangement in a Neutral Vase ($30 to $50 per table)
Nearly Natural and Afloral both sell faux florals that photograph very close to real at a normal guest-table distance, which is to say from about 3 feet away. A small faux peony or rose arrangement for a round table costs $18 to $30 per arrangement, and the vase is already included. You buy everything weeks out, nothing wilts, and you can resell the arrangements after the wedding. Where brides get tripped up is buying low-quality silk flowers that read as fake even in photos. Spend a little more and get something from Nearly Natural rather than the craft store bin. Total per table lands at $30 to $50 depending on the arrangement size. You don’t arrange anything yourself since it comes ready to set on the table.
8. Fresh Flower Low Centerpiece With Grocery Store Blooms ($40 to $60 per table)
This is where the real DIY decision point sits. A fresh flower centerpiece in a low, compact vase looks polished and personal, and you can pull it off with grocery store flowers if you keep the color palette tight. Costco sells roses and alstroemeria in bulk for around $25 to $35 per bunch, which covers 4 to 5 centerpieces. Add a low bowl or compote vase at $4 to $8 from HomeGoods, some filler greenery, and you are at $40 to $60 per table for a look a florist would charge $90 to $150 for. The honest caveat: you need a few hours of arranging time the day before. If you have never done it, do one practice centerpiece first. DIY feasibility is moderate. Definitely doable, but plan for it.
9. Wholesale Rose Arrangement From Blooms by the Box ($50 to $70 per table)
Blooms by the Box is where serious DIY brides go when they want real florals at wholesale prices. A box of 100 garden rose stems runs around $90 to $120 depending on the variety, which is enough for 8 to 10 round table centerpieces at a generous size. Add a glass cylinder vase at $3 to $5 each and some baby’s breath or eucalyptus filler, and your per-table cost lands at $50 to $70, roughly half what a florist would charge for the same arrangement. The real cost is time: roses arrive 2 to 3 days before the wedding in bud form and need to be conditioned, trimmed, and arranged. For 8 to 10 tables, it is very manageable. For 20 tables, think hard before committing. DIY feasibility is moderate for smaller guest counts.
10. Mixed Floral Centerpiece With Foliage and Height ($70 to $95 per table)
This is the top of the simple wedding table decoration budget range before you get into true florist territory. A mixed arrangement with a focal flower like garden roses or peonies, supporting blooms like lisianthus or ranunculus, and a foliage base of eucalyptus or Italian ruscus looks full without being over the top. Sourcing through Blooms by the Box or a local wholesale market, flowers alone run $45 to $65 per table at this size. Add the vase and you land at $70 to $95 per table DIY, compared to $120 to $180 for a florist. For round tables, keep the arrangement low and wide rather than tall so guests can see each other. DIY feasibility is moderate and requires some floral skill. Do a practice run before committing to 15 tables.
