A beach-themed wedding might seem like a summer celebration, but with the right decor, you can bring the beach to any season, rain or shine!
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From sand and seashells to surfboards and driftwood, you can find table centerpieces that suit laid-back beach days, classy seaside retreats, or ethereal coastal nuptials.
Here are some of the best beach wedding centerpieces, sure to impress the bride, groom, guests, and even the most avid of beach lovers!
Best Sand Structure: Sandcastle Centerpiece
But unlike ordinary sandcastles destined to disappear with the next wave, this one was given a second life, carefully preserved in crystal-clear resin so its seaside magic would never wash away. It is a captured vacation, a pocket of coastal calm, a reminder that beautiful moments do not always have to be fleeting.
Nothing says beach wedding decor quite like a 13-inch artificial sandcastle!
The color looks like natural sand, but it won’t wash away if a guest spills a drink. Cheers to that!
Best for Evening Events: Sand and Seashells Candle Holder
These large pillar coastal candleholders were created using 8.5inch glass candle holders, encrusted sand and seashells from St Augustine Florida, then natural brown beach twine, white real starfish, beach acrylic blue starfish, 2 acrylic sand dollars, or an acrylic starfish and sand dollar are added.
This candle holder evokes the vibe of a late day at the beach or an evening watching the waves. Decorative sand, starfish, sand dollar, driftwood, and various shells are included.
The glass bowl is 7 x 5 inches with a 6-inch opening. Your choices of rim detail are natural, jute rope, or faux pearls.
Best for Greenery: Moss and Orchid Tray
Emphasize nature and color with the moss and orchid tray.
Preserved moss, succulent clusters, and faux orchids are arranged in a ceramic tray etched to resemble coral. Each tray is 14.5 inches long x 4 inches wide x 5.5 inches high.
Best Mason Jar: Floating Candle with Seashells Mason Jar
This mason jar glass candle holder with beautiful seashells, beach pebbles or sand and is trimmed with hemp rope. You will be purchasing the glass holder, the shells, pebbles or sand and the floating candle. Be sure candles are placed on a stable heat resistant surface.
Mason jars are standard at crafty weddings and this floating candle mason jar is a unique spin for a beach wedding theme.
Crushed seashells rest in the bottom of a 64 oz mason jar while twine is wrapped around the mouth and tied with a bow. The three candles are included.
Best Driftwood Candle Holder: Driftwood Tea Light Candle Holder
Bring organic beauty into your space with this handmade driftwood molten glass candle holder, crafted using reclaimed natural wood and hand-blown recycled glass. Each glass bowl is shaped directly over the driftwood while hot, creating a one-of-a-kind fusion that cannot be replicated.
The driftwood tea light candle holder uses real driftwood carved to hold three tea lights.
The holder section perches on a stand made of driftwood, giving it a structured yet natural appearance; perfect for couples having a rustic coastal wedding.
As the driftwood is genuine, the dimensions and colors make each piece unique. The holders are generally 17 x 6 x 4 inches.
Best Lantern: Seashell Lantern
Encased in a sturdy black metal lantern (14 x 5.5 inches), this piece brings the calm of coastal magic indoors. Each of my creations is thoughtfully handcrafted using real butterflies, natural crystals, and botanicals – carefully sourced to be both ethical and high quality. Every tiny element is placed with care to create a one-of-a-kind world.
For table decorations you can take outside, a seashell lantern is a lovely option.
The design showcases shells and starfish patterns and is painted matte white. The ceramic lantern is 8.25 inches tall x 6 inches wide.
Best Candelabra: Driftwood Candelabra Centerpiece
Using driftwood from the Aegean sea, thin driftwood branches form a three-pronged candelabra (plus a few other arms for decoration).
The bleached cream-colored driftwood creates a 29.13-inch x 10.6-inch candle holder.
Best Silver: Vintage Silver Shell Bowl
This stunning, heavy-duty serving dish features a deep, scalloped shell design (Pattern #1799) with intricate, ornate detailing along the border. Measuring a generous 15 inches wide, it is the perfect size for serving seafood, salads, or acting as a dramatic centerpiece for your holiday table. The plating is bright and thick, with no signs of base metal bleeding.
Ready to bring vintage silver to the beach for some extra shine and charm? This vintage silver shell bowl adds a beautiful touch of class to the table.
Leave it closed or open it up to fill with other nautical decorative elements. The bowl is 6 inches long x 5 inches wide by 2 inches tall (closed).
Best Bouquet: Seashell Flowers Bouquet
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16" bouquet is assembled inside 9" glass vase with flair top embellished with multi-color sea glass. All bouquets are embellished with matching color handmade seashell flower, sea urchins, star fish, and a variety of exotic seashells, and accented with white branches. The natural bouquet is accented with brown branches.
While these might look like flowers, the artist arranged shells to look like blooms!
Combinations include coquinas, kittens’ paws, and other beach-themed findings. The uniquely made bouquets use natural shells, so each arrangement is one of a kind.
Best China: White China Clamshell
The white china clamshell is handmade and cured with a glossy finish. Each delicate piece has a matching top and bottom between 5-8 inches long, 3-6 inches wide, and 3-5 inches tall.
It’s notably safe to place in water, making it beautiful on land or part of a water feature.
Best for Height: Seashell-Filled Bubble Vase
I made this vase using a lovely opaque blue and shaped it to be a spherical urn bud vase. This piece measures approximately 3.5 inches high, 4.5 inches across at the widest point, 1.75 inches at the opening, and weighs ~1 pound. This piece has small air bubbles, which is common with hand-blown glass.
The seashell-filled bubble vase is 24 inches tall with a floral arrangement adding 2 feet for a total of 4 and a half feet!
The combination of shells with string lights makes this centerpiece dramatic for all the right reasons! Just imagine it in your wedding photos!
Best Oyster Accents: Oyster Votive Candle Holder Ring
While plenty of shells makes this list; oysters are undeniably a unique choice.
The oyster candle ring fits a votive candle, forming an unmistakably nautical wreath of layers.
Color and oyster shape can vary, but the ring width is 7.5 inches.
Best Detailed: Nautical Lantern Centerpieces
Handcrafted Ocean-Theme Design: Stunning 33cm silver Octopus candle holder with glass hurricane-perfect for coastal, nautical & beach-style décor. Bring the magic of the deep sea into your home with this 33cm Octopus With Glass Hurricane Candle Holder, a statement décor piece handcrafted to elevate any room.
While simple is one way to go, sometimes detailed and fully brings life to wedding decor.
These nautical lantern centerpieces feature two lanterns (two heights), silk flowers, seashells, starfish, fishnet, and candles (battery-operated).
Although the flowers can add some height, the centerpieces are 18 x 12 x 22 inches.
Best Conch Shell: Mother of Pearl and Conch Shell Centerpiece
The conch shell and mother of pearl centerpiece emphasize the softer side of the beach-themed wedding.
It features a collection of beach treasures with a string of mother of pearl, metallic gold starfish, and pink felt roses delicately pouring out of a white ceramic conch shell.
If you like the romantic, beachy look, the artist also makes matching gold starfish napkin rings for your guests’ place settings.
Best Candle Set: Driftwood Starfish Candle Holder
These rustic candle holders or air plant holders would make a great addition to a nature lover's home. They are made from a weathered cedar driftwood log that was thoughtfully removed from a river bank in Missouri. They are approximately 2-1/2 inches tall and sizes vary around 3-1/2 inches round.
Looking like a weathered pier post, the driftwood starfish candle holder set fits votive candles.
There are two block-shaped holders, one tall (8 x 3 ½ inches) and one short (5 ½ x 3 ½ inches). The driftwood is painted aqua, with variations creating a rustic, weathered appearance.
Best Candle Ring: Blooming Seashell Candle Holder
Bring a touch of the sea into your home with this handcrafted Coastal Seashell Candle Wreath. Measuring 21 cm (8.2 inches), this unique wreath is designed to surround a candle, adding a natural, beachy charm to your table decor. Each element is carefully arranged to capture the essence of the ocean.
Resembling the petals of a white rose, the blooming seashell candle holder uses layers of white ark shells.
Elegant yet simple, the base is flat and fits a votive candle shape. The holder is 5 x 5 x 2 inches.
Best Wreath: Shell Wreath with Lights
A diverse mix of shells, starfish and other beach treasures are attached to a 13-inch metal frame to form the seashell wreath. Battery-operated lights glow from inside dispersed shells.
Each handmade wreath is unique, which means you can request more conch, cone, or scallop!
Best Placeholder: Faux Coral Placeholder
The faux coral placeholder is a cute way to keep labels on your guest tables or anything that needs a touch of nautical organization.
Keep your centerpiece simple with faux white coral, or add an overlay of other beach-themed decors, like strings of pearls or shells.
These striking cobalt blue vintage bottles are embossed with a pattern of seashells.
The glass bottles are 8 ½ inches tall x 6 inches wide x 2 ⅝ inches deep.
