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7 Gold Wedding Centerpiece Ideas that Gleam & Glisten

Some things are priceless — like marrying your true love and celebrating your wedding day with family and close friends. Of course, creating the wedding of your dreams takes time and creativity. A talented event planner and design team can help bring your personal love story to life — with the help of beautiful décor. Centerpieces, especially, set the scene for heartwarming conversations and a magical dining experience. These 7 gold centerpieces will add instant glimmer and glamour to your treasured wedding celebration — while evoking the beauty of earth’s most precious metal.

1. White & Gold Wedding Centerpieces

photographer: Nakai Photography

Elevated Elegance

Chicago, IL

Gorgeous gold-and-white mirrored stands elevate (both literally and figuratively) these elegant crystal tea-light candle holders.

photographer: Nakai Photography | event planner: SQN Events | floral/decor: Kehoe Designs | venue: The Langham, Chicago | linens: BBJ Linen | stationary: Ceci New York

photography: Kelli Durham Photography

Pillars that Pop

Houston, TX

Gold-pillar candle holders shine bright against white linen, fresh white blooms, and white votive candles.

photography: Kelli Durham Photography | floral/rentals: Events In Bloomrentals: EB Inc. Events | ceremony musicians: Divisi Strings | dance floor: Mike’s Dance Floor Rentals

photo courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

Golden Glamour

Atlanta, Georgia

Golden vases crowned with tendrils of white orchids complement the crystal drum chandeliers and gold elements of this stunning ballroom space.

venue: Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

 

photographer: Sara Kauss Photography

Go Bright with Gold & White

Palm Beach, FL

Delicate green stems create a connecting bridge over this stunning composition of white roses and a golden branch fit with honeycombed votives.

photographer: Sara Kauss Photography.| event planner: Creative Touch Party Design | design/decor/floral: Xquisite Events | venue: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

photo courtesy of LV Event Designs

Double the Dazzle

Aventura, FL

A mirrored tabletop gives these golden pails of bright white florals a second chance to shine.

planning, design, & décor: LV Event Designs | florals: Petal Productionscatering: Nathalie’s Catering | furniture: Events on the Loose, Event Effects, Nuage Designs, Bubble | table top elements: Different Look | lighting & production: PSID Group

photographer: Adam Opris Photography

Two-Tiered Elegance

Miami Beach, FL

A circular shelf reaches new heights (and a crown of white blooms) with this unique golden centerpiece.

photographer: Adam Opris Photography | event planner: Carrie Zack Events | décor & floral: Jose Graterol Designs | venue: Fontainebleau Miami Beach

photographer: 4 Eyes Photography

Firework of Florals

New York, NY

Golden fan palms pop like an explosion of fireworks from these elevated, white floral centerpieces.

photographer: 4 Eyes Photography
event planner: Pejy Kash Events

photo courtesy of The Westin Dallas Downtown

On Cloud Nine

Dallas, TX

If it wasn’t for this towering brass vase, we might mistake these white hydrangeas and pale roses for a summer cloud floating across an elegant ballroom.

venue: The Westin Dallas Downtown | invitations: Significantly Said | photo booth: LeForce Entertainment | rentals: Lawson Event Rentals | cake: Creme De La Creme

photo courtesy of The Crystal Plaza

A New Gold Standard

Livingston, NJ

Slender vases topped with lush florals mirror the golden trim and molding of this exquisite ballroom space.

photographer: Romy Modlin Photography

Black, White, & Gold All Over

Chicago, IL

Towering gold vases crowned with white hydrangeas dazzle against the backdrop of this historic ballroom.

2. Red & Gold Wedding Centerpieces

photographer : PS Photography and Films

Everything’s Coming Up Roses

Alpine, NJ

With sky-high golden pillars and clusters of low red roses, this tented-glass space was filled with beauty from top to bottom.

event planner: Premini Events
design/decor: Elegant Affairs

photo courtesy of The Special Event Resource and Design Group

Hint of Red, Glint of Gold

Palm Beach, FL

Gold votives bring out the delicate golden details of this Moroccan-style linen and intricate dishware — while crimson napkins add a pop of dramatic color.

event design + planning: The Special Event Resource and Design Group

photographer: Perez Photography

Red is for Romance

Dallas, TX

Gold-stemmed vases and rose-studded hydrangeas are a match made in heaven at this elegant celebration.

photographer: Perez Photography | event planner: A Stylish Soiree | venue: Union Station Dallas

photographer: Duke Images

With Room to Spare

Dana Point, CA

Golden-geometric vases give guests a chance to talk freely across the table —  and admire the billow of red roses floating overhead.

photographer: Duke Images | wedding planner: Elegant Events 

3. Green & Gold Wedding Centerpieces

photography: JPP Studios

A Treetop of Candlelight

Chicago, IL

Golden candelabras topped with lush greenery evoke the tranquil grandeur of treetops — all while adding additional glimmer to this dreamily lit library space.

photography: JPP Studios

photo courtesy of Creatively Inspired Weddings & Events

Under a Sea of Green & Gold

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Funky, algae-like centerpieces and bright gold votives draw all eyes to the table — while cheerful green napkins brighten the seashell-style charger plates.

design: Akua

photographer: Two Pair Photography

Gold & Garlands

Dallas, TX

This rustic tablescape boasts lavish greenery interspersed with glittering gold votives — a perfect complement to the gold charger plates.

photographer: Two Pair Photography | event planner: Each & Every Detail | floral: The Garden Gate | venue: Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens at Harwood District | dj: LeForce Entertainment | bakery: Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery

photographer: Abby Jiu Photography

Under a Canopy of Green

New York, NY

This stylish industrial space wows with luxe gold candle holders, elevated greenery, and black-and-white striped linen.

planning: Lemon & Lime Event Design | venue: Tribeca Rooftop | hair and make-up: SB Beauty | flowers: Michelle Edgemont | invitations: Cheree Berry Paper | rentals: Party Rental Ltd. | linens: Nuage Designs

photographer: Rustic White Photography

Understated Elegance

Atlanta, GA

Simple, yet elegant centerpieces (it’s not every day that you see a golden rose) allow the grandeur of this premier music venue to capture our attention — and our hearts.

event planner/event design: Molly McKinley Designs
recdeption venue: The Fox Theatre

photographer: Rodrigo Varela Photography

Table for Two

Miami Beach, FL

Sometimes a table is so beautiful, it might as well be the centerpiece — like this mirrored gold sweetheart table laden with white blooms and ample greenery.

videographer: Merge Social

4. Pink & Gold Wedding Centerpieces

photographer: Embrace Life Photography

Riveting Reflections

West Hollywood, CA

Golden pails filled with pink blooms, along with elevated pink-and-gold centerpieces, are beautifully reflected on mirrored tabletops.

photography: Duke Images

The Gift of Beauty

Los Angeles, CA

Pink napkins feel like gifts when wrapped with golden bows — and pink-paisley linen gets the royal touch with gold-stemmed goblets and cutlery.

photography: Duke Images | design & production: Nahid’s Global Events | floral design: Square Root Design | venue: Vibiana | paper goods: Calligraphy Katrina | rentals: NFP Events | china: Dish Wish | linen: Luxe Linen | rentals: Revelry Event Designers

 

photo courtesy of Erganic Design

An Elegant Garden Party

Green Port, NY

This charming outdoor wedding has us mesmerized with towering gold candelabras and delicate pink blooms.

event planner: Erganic Design

photography: LaCour Images

Ballroom Brilliance

Chicago, IL

These artful centerpieces of pink and gold feel right at home in this historic Chicago ballroom — especially with its glittering gold chandeliers and pink uplighting.

photography: LaCour Images | event planner: Couture Events Chicago | florals: Phillip’s Flowers| venue: Hilton Chicago | band: BeatMix Music

5. Gold Geometric Wedding Centerpieces

photographer: Todd Laffler

New York, NY

Open cubes add new and beautiful dimensions to a luxuriant display of pink orchids and vibrant purple hydrangeas

event planner: State Of The Art Enterprises | florals & design: Konstantinos Floral Design & Décor | venue: Cipriani 25 Broadway | entertainment: Hank Lane Music videographer: Kiss the Bride Films

photographer: Virgil Bunao

Cosmic Chic

Mount Pleasant, SC

Guests may be dining indoors, but they only have to look up to sense the cosmos spinning overhead.

photographer: Virgil Bunao | florals: Branch Design | event planner: Christina Baxter Weddings | venue: Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens | caterer: Cru Catering | bar: Cru Catering | rentals: Snyder Event Rentals, EventWorks Inc. | linens: Nuage Designs, La Tavola Fine Linen. | stationary: Mac and Murphy 

photographer: Collin Pierson Photography

Crystal Clear

Chicago, IL

Crystal beading draped from an open structure perfectly complements these luxe gold candle pillars.

photographer: Liz Banfield

Museum Worthy

Chicago, IL

An awe-inspiring museum offers plenty to “ooh” and “ahh” over — and yet here we are, swooning over these towering geometric centerpieces.

photographer: Liz Banfield | event planner: Bliss Events Chicago | floral: Kehoe Designs | venue: Field Museum | lighting: Frost Chicago | caterer: Food For Thought | printable: Cheree Berry Paper | entertainment: Larry King Orchestra

photographer: Tim Tab Studios

Geometric Gleam & Glitter

Chicago, IL

Geometric-terrarium candle holders add a modern (yet romantic) element to any wedding celebration.

photography: Tim Tab Studios | planner: Storybook Weddings & Events | floral: Life In Bloom | venue: Morgan Manufacturing | linen: BBJ Linen | photobooth: The Bosco | rental furniture: Chicago Vintage Weddings | glassware: Nimble Well | lighting and drapery: Luxe Productions | beauty: Morgan Marie Beauty | catering: J&L Catering | late night: Bub City Chicago | stationery: Magnificent Milestones

photographer: Rachel Solomon Photography

Bed of Roses

Scottsdale, AZ

Geometric terrariums also complement wreaths of whimsical greenery — and create a joyful and contemporary vibe.

photographer: Rachel Solomon Photography | florals: Sarah’s Wedding Garden | strings: Sweetwater Strings | entertainment: Desert House Productions | rentals: Glamour and Woods, Bright Event Rentals | event coordinator: Imoni Events. | food truck: Aioli Burger | linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

photography: Riverbend Studio

Put a Ring on It

Chicago, IL

Concentric rings of gold wiring mirror the natural sweep of delicate greenery in this modern, industrial centerpiece.

photography: Riverbend Studio | planner: North Shore Weddings & Events | event design: Kehoe Designs | venue: Rockwell on the River | catering: Entertaining Company | linen: BBJ Linen | entertainment: Arlen Music Productions

6. Unique Gold Wedding Centerpieces

photographer: André Maier Photography & Visuals by Arpit

photographer: Joseph West Photography

Lamp-Light Luster

Houston, TX

A gold-drum shade adds a unique dimension (along with a modern twist) to any vintage gold candelabra.

photographer: Joseph West Photography | floral + lounge furniture: Johanna Terry Events
ceremony + reception venue: The Astorian | stationery – Wedding Invitations + day of: A Day To Remember | linen rentals: Lavish Linens | confetti canons: Bright Star Productions | transportation – Bentley: Jordan Limousines

7. Gold Lantern Wedding Centerpieces

photo courtesy of KATE & COMPANY

A Little Bird Told Me

Seychelles Islands

This illuminated bird-cage makes a clever home for these vibrant bird-of-paradise blooms.

event planner: KATE & COMPANY

photographer: Jenny Fu

The Magic of Morocco

Denpasar, Bali

Gold Moroccan lanterns and contemporary gold votives mix historic and modern elements for a beautiful tablescape.

photographer: Jenny Fu

photographer: Nicodem Creative

Garden Romance

Lisle, IL

Gold lanterns and colorful blooms create a cheerful garden vibe suggestive of the surrounding arboretum space.

photographer: Nicodem Creative | event planner: LOLA Event Productions | floral/decor: Exquisite Designs | venue: The Morton Arboretum | Mehndi Art: Unnati’z Art