Luxe and Tux

Paper Butterflies

Pretty butterflies cut from patterned paper add lovely and inexpensive detail to centerpieces or favors.

Visit Better Homes & Gardens for more details

Cultural Intrigue

Group a collection of tea-light holders in various sizes and colors for a pretty centerpiece.

From Cultural Intrigue

In a Row

Dutch tulips, ranunculuses, parrot tulips and sweet peas are arranged in hand painted vases, placed in a row.

A Martha Stewart Good Thing

Cherries

Cherries and flowers make a fresh summer centerpiece.

From Tapestry

Wheat Centerpieces

Wheat tied with pink ribbon makes a simple and lovely centerpiece.

From Lichen Frank Design

Paper Topiary

Heather Bailey designed these fantastic paper globes--styled after traditional kissing balls--which would make fun centerpieces for a shower or casual wedding. Or, you could string dozens of them together with pretty ribbon to create an attractive garland.

The instructions can be downloaded here

Dahlias

Red enamel pails filled with white dahlias were center stage on these tables at a Bedford Hills clambake.

Design by Artfool

Heart Topiary

This crafty heart topiary would make a lovely centerpiece for a romantic shower.

Instructions at Better Homes & Gardens

White Pumpkins

White pumpkins embellished with a swoosh of black paint are both sophisticated and country.

From Better Homes & Gardens

Coffee Bean Centerpieces

Coffee beans are creatively used in these do-it-yourself floral and candle centerpieces.

From Better Homes & Gardens

Clementines

A bit of fresh fruit is an inexpensive way to add a touch of color to a classic table setting.

Featured at Fiore Design

Sunflower Centerpieces

These large, bright summer centerpieces are part of the Costco Centerpiece Collection.

$499 for 6 centerpieces at Costco

Whiteware Pedestal

In three sizes, these elegant white porcelain cakestands from the Martha Stewart Collection offer a smart pedestal for your favorite desserts, or an alluring centerpiece when stacked.

$14.99 to $29.99 at Macy's

Beach Blue Bottles

Create a beach themed centerpiece with this array of ceramic vases, sold as a set in shades of the sea.

$50 for five small bottle from Rosanna

Mint Julep Centerpiece

Silver Mint Julep cups are lovely and popular centerpieces. Fill with small floral arrangements or fragrant votives.

$72 for four medium cups at Plum Party
$60 for 12 small cups at Beaucoup

Longneck Vases

A gathering of these longneck vases, each with a single bright stem, would create a simple, modern centerpiece.

$3.95 at CB2

Anna Bella Pinwheels

Fresh and fun, these whimsical pinwheels will be custom made for your wedding.

$4.95 per pinwheel at Anna Bella

Sunflower Centerpiece

A milk jar and sunflower work beautifully in this simple, summery centerpiece.

From Bloom Room

Love is Brewing

Fortnum & Mason teas make lovely favors, or empty out the tea and fill the tins with flowers for pretty centerpieces. Especially lovely for tea party showers.

Starting at £2.95

Pastel Pedestals

Stack cupcakes, favors, or individual cakes on these fanciful pastel cake stands.

$50 for 2 pedestals at Rosanna