20 of the Best DIY Christmas Table Decorations

Christmas is a romantic time of year. We celebrate with the ones we love and are surrounded by the sounds and scents of the season. It’s no wonder that it’s the perfect season to get married! We have DIY Christmas table decorations to inspire your event if you’re planning a holiday wedding.

20 of the Best DIY Christmas Table Decorations for Your Wedding | Hill City Bride

Best DIY Christmas Table Decorations

Can you believe that Christmas is right around the corner? If you’re planning a holiday-centric wedding, it’s a fabulous time of year for inspiration. We rounded out some home decor ideas that you can use as elegant Christmas centerpieces and wedding details. 

Many of these ideas can also be used for your home. The holidays will be here before you know it, so now is the perfect time to start planning your Christmas table centerpiece ideas.

All of these projects are perfect for the entire holiday season. Therefore, you can use them all winter long. Feel free to mix and match Christmas table setting ideas—or personalize them—to make your table unique and your own. Here are 20 of the best DIY Christmas table decorations that you can use at your wedding.

Holiday Table Setting Ideas

1. Tree Snow Globe

These DIY Christmas table decorations are as cute as can be. Consequently, the best part is that they can double as wedding favors for your guests to take home. These adorable snow globes are simple to make and will delight every one of your guests.

DIY Snow Globe Craft for Christmas Table Setting Ideas

2. Christmas Paper Houses

Okay, if you’re looking for something to hold your wedding favors, these are perfect. Imagine these tiny paper houses strewn throughout your wedding tables. They’re even better if you adore farmhouse decor. Too cute!

Christmas Paper House Wedding Favor Idea Winter

3. Holiday Wreath Napkin Rings

Just a few minutes and simple supplies will make these tiny wreaths. These holiday decorations will also serve your place settings well, holding your napkins in place. Keep them or give them as gifts for your wedding guests to take home.

Wreath Napkin Rings Simple Christmas Table Decorations

Festive Mason Jar Ideas

Note: We know, we KNOW, ok? If you’re in the wedding industry, you realize that vendors often complain about past trends. One is the mason jar (and burlap and baby’s breath, but we digress).

However, the lowly vessel can create adorable, modern Christmas table decorations. Promise! Just take a peek at these and see.

4. DIY Christmas Candles

The holidays are the perfect time of year to use mason jars, as our next few projects will showcase. These simple Christmas table decorations will add light and color to your wedding reception tables.

Mason Jar Candle Centerpieces for a Wedding

5. Snow Globe Jar

Okay, this may be a favorite! How adorable is this? And the vintage feel is just perfect. A Christmas card has turned an antique mason jar into a cute snow globe. Such a sweet little decor item!

Snow Globe Mason Jar Christmas Card DIY

6. Cranberry Centerpiece

You need only fake snow, fresh greens, cranberries, and a battery-powered tea light. You can turn mason jars into adorable Christmas table centerpieces that would look cute on your reception tables or in your home.

Christmas Centerpiece Ideas Cranberry Jar

7. Floating Candle

Building on the cranberry and mason jar idea, these floating candle Christmas table centerpieces are unique and fairly economical. Use foraged items, water, cranberries, and a tealight to transform mason jars into adorable DIY Christmas centerpieces.

Christmas Table Centerpiece Ideas Floating Candle Wedding Cranberry

Other DIY Christmas Table Decorations

8. Vintage DIY Trees

Holiday items from yesteryear have such a homey vibe. These vintage DIY Christmas centerpieces encompass that feeling. Use antique patterns and Mod Podge to make these sweet statement trees.

Vintage DIY Christmas Centerpieces

9. Pinecone Table Runners

Elegant Christmas table runners are easy to make when you incorporate nature. Head outside and use greenery and pinecones (these can be saved throughout the year). Use them to create a textured centerpiece. So pretty!

Pinecone Christmas Table Runner Ideas

10. Ornament Holders

Don’t underestimate the power of pops of color from ornaments! Red balls (or any round ornament) can make a statement. This sleigh would look adorable on a card table or as a Christmas table centerpiece for a round tabletop.

Luxury Christmas Table Decorations Sleigh with Ornaments

Other DIY Christmas Table Decorations

Craving more? Here is a roundup of a few more ideas for Christmas table setting ideas, favors, and more from around the web. Enjoy!

11. Make unique Christmas centerpieces from greenery, and use nature to create beauty!

12. Yes, another mason jar project, but make luminaries as DIY Christmas table decorations this time.

13. Collect bells to construct cute statement trees for your wedding reception.

14. Use this pattern to enhance your wedding decor.

15. Make adorable trees and pop your wedding favors inside.

16. Cut felt and craft homemade poinsettias to decorate your wedding tables.

17. This white and silver tablescape inspires a winter wonderland wedding theme.

18. A farmhouse color scheme can easily adapt to wedding reception tables.

19. Tons of layers—plaid, wood, and greenery—make for stunning DIY Christmas table decorations.

20. Go outside and use greens to create a gorgeous tablescape with many details.

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20 Festive Ideas to DIY this Christmas for a Wedding

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