Cylinder vases combined with floating candles make a perfect centerpiece for any wedding table that is extremely elegant and more economical than fresh flowers.

Of all the centerpiece ideas out there, these are among the most popular. You can do so much with them and you can also add different objects to create the right feel and perfectly match your theme. Like the centerpiece pictured above, you use an assortment of cylinder vases, fill them with flower petals and water, then place  3″ floating candles in them. Add a few matching color votive candles in glass holders as accents, and you have an elegant centerpiece that will be the focal point for your reception hall.

If you would like some additional ideas like this, try going to Do It Yourself Weddings for their great ideas and suggestions. Whichever centerpiece ideas you like best just keep in mind that they need to match your colors and the theme of your wedding.

Cylinder vases with floating candles, fresh fruit, and flowers make a very colorful centerpiece for Mother’s Day.  Fresh Spring flowers are submerged in one cylinder.  Cherries are submerged in another cylinder vase, while sliced lemons and limes decorate the other.  Floating candles are used in each cylinder vase in complementary colors.  Bring the bright colors of Spring to the table with this beautiful centerpiece.

Two inch floating candles are beautiful in any type of glass vase or bowl, but this is a creative way to add floating candlelight to any table scape.  The 2 inch floating candles burn for about 4-5 hours.  These petite hurricanes are fairly small in size, but small aquarium rocks or flower petals could be submerged in the water to add some color.  The floating candles in petite hurricanes could be used around a larger floating candle centerpiece or clustered together to create something unique.

Clear cup tealight candles in square tealight holders are perfect favors for showers, parties, or dinners.  Clear cup tealight candles are available scented or unscented in a variety of colors.  Square tealight holders are made of clear, thick glass and are beautiful to use anywhere.  Clear cup tealight candles in square tealight holders are great for favors because they are small and will be enjoyed by everyone.

Unscented candles are mostly commonly used for events where food is being served, or in large groups where people may have allergies to scented candles.  Some highly scented candles can trigger attacks in those who suffer from asthma.  Pillar candles, floating candles, tealight candles, votive candles, and taper candles are usually always available without scent.  Unscented candles are available in many different colors and styles and are typically used for restaurants, weddings, and other large events.

Pink, white, and red floating candles are perfect for Valentine’s Day centerpieces.  Place one of each color in 3 cylinder vases of 3 different heights, or place some of each color in a large glass bowl.  Floating candles are inexpensive for decorating and instantly add a splash of color.  Pink, white, and red are typical colors for Valentine’s Day, so floating candles in these colors would work for decorating or for gifts.

This color combination is quite popular and is ideal for Spring weddings or other special events.  Two tall stems of pink orchids are shown in cylinder vases of different heights.  Green floating candles are also placed at different heights, in stemmed candle holders.  Green pillar candles are nicely placed on each side to create a balanced and colorful centerpiece.  This pink and green centerpiece could be easily transformed to match any color scheme.

Triangle floating candle holders are great for bringing a modern twist to any decor.  The funky shape and smooth lines of the triangle floating candle holder make it an interesting addition to any room.  Triangle floating candle holders work best with 2 inch floating candles, which usually burn for about 4-5 hours.  Although there is room at the bottom of the holder for colorful rocks or decorative items, the simplistic look of the candle and holder alone is very elegant.

Floating candles displayed in cylinder vases will make an easy, yet classic, centerpiece for any type of event.  A group of cylinder vases in three different sizes will add height and balance to a table.  Tie in a color scheme with floating candles in a bold color, or use neutral colored floating candles with colorful flowers or rocks submerged in the water.  Creating a centerpiece with floating candles in cylinder vases can be as simple or extravagant as desired.  There are endless possibilities to make a beautiful centerpiece with these items.

Navy blue and green floating candles are the perfect way to execute a color scheme for a navy blue and green wedding.  Place navy blue and green floating candles in cylinder vases or shallow dish gardens to add color to reception tables.  The combination of navy blue and green is very popular for weddings, although it is more popular for weddings in the warmer months.  Green and navy blue floating candles are an inexpensive way to enhance a beautiful color scheme.