35+ Creative Mason Jars Wedding Centerpiece Ideas

Do you have a lot of Mason jars but no use for them? Hey, I've got so many amazing ideas for using them as wedding decorations. Due to the variety of sizes, they come in, you can use them as serving pieces, table centerpieces, lighting, drinkware, and favors. When filled with water, flowers, and stones, Mason jars make lovely table centerpieces. To change the color scheme or not is entirely up to you.

Mason jars can be used to deliver wedding favors such as baked pastries, hot chocolate mix, jam, and many other foods. They also have lids and are clear, allowing you to either display what's inside, keep them sealed up as they were intended to be, or display what's inside when they are open. Take a look at the pictures below for inspiration on how to use Mason Jars as a wedding centerpiece or in any other creative way.

See also: 18 Gorgeous Mason Jars Wedding Centerpiece Ideas for Your Big Day

Mason jars can serve as the focal point of your wedding centerpiece
Mason jars can serve as the focal point of your wedding centerpiece

#1 Mason Jars On A Wedding Aisle

Finally, here comes the bride or groom! Decorate the aisle with mason jars to greet the bride and groom as they walk down the aisle. Put up this lovely display by decorating mason jars and placing three to five flowers inside each one. The use of mason jars as wedding decorations can help you save a lot of money, especially if you only require a small number of them. Comfortable to use and just the right size for hanging candle lanterns or vases.

Mason jars can be used as decorations along the aisle in order to make it more welcoming for the bride and groom
Mason jars can be used as decorations along the aisle in order to make it more welcoming for the bride and groom
Mason jars on a wedding aisle is not only easy to use but it is also the perfect size for hanging candle lanterns or vases
Mason jars on a wedding aisle are not only easy to use but it is also the perfect size for hanging candle lanterns or vases
The use of mason jars as centerpieces on a wedding aisle is one of the most creative and affordable ideas
The use of mason jars as centerpieces on a wedding aisle is one of the most creative and affordable ideas
When it comes to the centerpieces at your wedding using mason jars can help you save a significant amount of money
When it comes to the centerpieces at your wedding using mason jars can help you save a significant amount of money

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#2 Mason Jars Centerpiece Candles

Lamps made from mason jars are a beautiful and cheap option for lighting the reception table. Wrapping the mason jar with twine or wire, and then lighting it with string lights, makes for a warm and comforting centerpiece. The brown and yellow tones in this lamp make it a great choice for a wedding reception. Candles in mason jars are another nice touch for dining tables. Candle mason jar centerpieces are a great way to set the scene for the night and leave your guests in a dreamy state of mind.

Lighting the reception table with lamps fashioned from mason jars is a lovely and cost effective option to consider
Lighting the reception table with lamps fashioned from mason jars is a lovely and cost-effective option to consider
Making use of candle mason jar centerpieces is a wonderful idea to put your guests in a relaxed and dreamy mood for the evening
Making use of candle mason jar centerpieces is a wonderful idea to put your guests in a relaxed and dreamy mood for the evening
Mason jar centerpiece lamps with their warm tones of brown and yellow are perfect for a wedding event
Mason jar centerpiece lamps with their warm tones of brown and yellow are perfect for a wedding event

#3 Hanging Lamps Mason Jars Centerpiece

Mason jars are a great way to cover up an unattractive wall or fence at your reception site. Create your own DIY lanterns by suspending the jars from the ceiling at several heights and filling them with stones, candles, or string lights. This adorable style is perfect for outdoor weddings, especially those held in the backyard.

The addition of a few mason jar candles hung from the walls and twigs in your garden may quickly turn it into a magical forest.

Covering up an ugly wall or fence at the location of your event using Mason jars is a terrific idea
Covering up an ugly wall or fence at the location of your event using Mason jars is a terrific idea
Your garden may be transformed into a mystical woodland in a short amount of time if you put some candles in mason jars and hang them from the walls
Your garden may be transformed into a mystical woodland in a short amount of time if you put some candles in mason jars and hang them from the walls

#4 Mason Jars For The Wedding Dessert & Drinks

Guests will be really pleased if they are greeted at your winter wedding with hot beverages and sweets. And if you serve it in Mason jars, they'll be over the moon. A mason jar is a perfect choice for serving your specialty drink, whether it be a trademark cocktail, peach tea, or fresh-squeezed lemonade. As a party favor, you can jazz them up with labels, quirky straws, or embossing or printing.

Serving drinks and desserts to guests in Mason jars is a great way to make them feel welcome
Serving drinks and desserts to guests in Mason jars is a great way to make them feel welcome
Warm beverages and food served in Mason jars are a great way to greet guests during a winter wedding
Warm beverages and food served in Mason jars are a great way to greet guests during a winter wedding
Your signature drink is best presented in a mason jar which is an excellent option to consider
Your signature drink is best presented in a mason jar which is an excellent option to consider

#5 Mason Jars Centerpiece With Flowers

Instead of buying expensive vases, you may save money by putting your bouquets in personalized mason jars. Mason jars can be dressed up for a rustic wedding by being wrapped in burlap or painted to match the wedding theme.

You might be able to save some money by presenting your floral arrangements in personalized mason jars rather than purchasing pricey vases
You might be able to save some money by presenting your floral arrangements in personalized mason jars rather than purchasing pricey vases
Mason jars with flowers whether real or artificial made of paper wood silk etc. are an elegant decoration for any event
Mason jars with flowers whether real or artificial made of paper wood silk etc. are an elegant decoration for any event

#6 Mason Jars Centerpiece With Wedding Favors & Gifts

Give your guests top-notch wedding favors to make a positive impression. Mason jars can be used to keep a variety of items, but their main purpose is to hold food, and your wedding guests will love to nibble on the chocolate candy you gave them the day following the ceremony. Mason jars should be filled to the full with mini marshmallows, cookie sticks, cocoa powder, granola, chocolate chips, and other ingredients. It is comparable to gathering around a campfire but without the ash. On the jars, tags that read “more love for you!” can be attached.

The chocolate candies in mason jars that you provide to your wedding guests as favors will be greatly appreciated
The chocolate candies in mason jars that you provide to your wedding guests as favors will be greatly appreciated
To leave a lasting pleasant impression on your guests provide them with high quality wedding favors
To leave a lasting pleasant impression on your guests provide them with high-quality wedding favors

#7 Photo Mason Jars Wedding Centerpiece

Easily make your mason jar centerpieces unique by adding photographs inside. Why not include your fondness for looking back on old images and telling stories with your guests during your wedding? Mason jar photo centerpieces are a fun and useful way to display memorable pictures.

The addition of images to the interior of your mason jar centerpieces is a simple way to give them a personalized touch
The addition of images to the interior of your mason jar centerpieces is a simple way to give them a personalized touch

See also: 18 Intimate and Small Wedding Ceremony Decoration Ideas

How To Make Mason Jar Decorations For a Wedding?

Since mason jars can be used in so many different types of crafts, you may pick and choose from a wide range of mason jar decoration ideas. All by themselves, mason jars add a touch of class to a wedding. You can brighten them up, though, by adding any of the following:

  1. Burlap
  2. Paint
  3. Lace
  4. Stencils
  5. Glitter
  6. labeled chalkboards
  7. Ribbon

#1 Burlap

Do you want a country wedding? Use burlap to create a rustic look with your mason jars. You can cover the entire jar with it, use it as a decorative accent by placing it on the bottom or tie it around the middle with a ribbon.

Burlap should be wrapped around mason jars if youre going for a country chic look for your wedding
Burlap should be wrapped around mason jars if you're going for a country chic look for your wedding

#2 Paint

Mason jars may be easily painted for a low cost and make lovely centerpieces for a wedding reception. Choose a single pastel color scheme, or coordinate with the wedding flowers.

Mason jars that have been painted are a simple and inexpensive craft that can be used to decorate for a wedding
Mason jars that have been painted are a simple and inexpensive craft that can be used to decorate for a wedding

#3 Lace

Lace in white or ivory is a beautiful addition to a country or traditional wedding. Keep the decoration on the outside of the mason jars with the help of Mod Podge. Lace-decorated mason jars make lovely candle holders.

Lace in a white or ivory color works beautifully for traditional or rustic weddings
Lace in a white or ivory color works beautifully for traditional or rustic weddings

#4 Stencils

Stencils of hearts are always a safe bet, while a monogram can be made with letters. If you want numbered mason jars for your party, you'll need to pick up some number stencils. You can also use stencils that fit your wedding's theme, such as roses for a princess wedding, ships for a maritime wedding, or swirly vines for a vintage wedding.

Heart stencils are classic while letters can be used to make a monogram. Buy number stencils if you want numbered mason jars on the tables
Heart stencils are classic while letters can be used to make a monogram. Buy number stencils if you want numbered mason jars on the tables

#5 Glitter

Do you want your mason jars to glitter like a diamond ring? Sprinkle glitter all over them! If you apply a layer of Mod Podge over the top, the sparkles won't disperse everywhere like they normally would.

The ideal option for a wedding centerpiece is glitter sprinkled over mason jars
The ideal option for a wedding centerpiece is glitter sprinkled over mason jars


#6 Labeled Chalkboards

Using chalkboard labels is like taking a step back in time to elementary school. These mason jars have multiple uses, including use as table number holders and as decorations for the front desk or other visitor areas.

You can use Mason jars with chalkboard labels as place card holders or front desk accents
You can use Mason jars with chalkboard labels as place card holders or front desk accents


#7 Ribbon

The mason jars can be decorated by tying a bow just below the lids. A quick and easy technique to make your own mason jars!

One way to adorn the mason jars is to tie a bow directly below the tops of the lids
One way to adorn the mason jars is to tie a bow directly below the tops of the lids

Final Thoughts

It's possible that the additional expense of the centerpieces at your wedding will shock you. Stunning focus points can be obtained without spending hundreds of dollars. The use of mason jars as decorative objects is on the rise. They are cheap, useful, and adorable all at the same time. There is no limit to the number of creative uses for mason jars. Use mason jars as table decorations or favors containers. Various flowers, candles, beads, and glitter can be placed inside. The usage of mason jars as wedding centerpieces isn't limited to the rustic wedding theme; they look beautiful in any setting.

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