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non-floral centerpiece

Looking for alternative centerpiece ideas that don’t involve a huge batch of flowers? We’ve got (deep breath) book centerpieces, glassware and jar centerpieces, geeky centerpieces, Disney centerpieces, dinosaur centerpieces, lantern centerpieces, rock n roll centerpieces, steampunk centerpieces, and so SO much more.

lego centerpiece ideas alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Steal this interactive LEGO centerpiece idea

I was worried that people would think our LEGO-themed wedding was more like a 10-year-old’s birthday party. I was really excited about our centerpieces being vases full of LEGO bricks so guests could interact with them and build things, but I was also scared that the guests wouldn’t really get it.

Disney's Up wedding theme as seen on @offbeatbride #disney #wedding

This balloon-filled Up wedding theme decor makes us talking dog happy

Selena and Stephen had a most magical Disney•Pixar’s Up wedding theme for their Reno, Nevada wedding. We’re talking hot air balloon glowing centerpieces, rainbow balloon cake, grape soda boutonnieres, Carl and Ellie-style mailbox card box, balloon thumbprint guest book print, and balloon shots galore. It’s like their love exploded in color form and we got drenched in the magic. Let’s take a peek at all the Up-themed wedding decor.

Halloween wedding in Hawaii

A Vader officiant, dance to the aisle, and mass golf cart march at this Hawaiian Halloween wedding

Keilin and Sean DIYed SO MUCH for their Hawaiian Halloween wedding including the handmade Halloween houses on each table. Seriously, investigate those photos for the details — so worth it. But just wait until you see the bride and groom in their dapper finery, the mass exodus to the ceremony on golf carts, the DANCE TO THE AISLE, and the Darth Vader officiant. This wedding kills it with fun and meticulous details.

dinosaur jar centerpiece DIY

Dinosaurs and pickles combine in this ultra easy centerpiece DIY project

When you go through as many pickles as I do, you end up with a ton of empty glass jars. These come in super handy for crafting up some DIYed centerpieces, so I decided to convert my handy dandy dry goods pickle jar upcycle into a super easy, dino-tastic centerpiece idea. Here’s the surprisingly easy method for whipping these bad boys up in just a few minutes.