Looking to minimize costs and DIY your own wedding decor? Incorporating mason jars into your wedding centerpieces is a great way to add a personal touch to your big day! Here’s how to create beautiful mason jar wedding centerpieces on a budget.
My daughter’s wedding is next month and we’ve already been hard at work planning and organizing all the details. Since mama is so crafty, my daughter asked me to make a few DIY decor pieces to use at the reception. So, I decided to incorporate these mason jar wedding centerpieces.
This quick and easy centerpiece will also light up, which is perfect for those dusk and nighttime weddings.
How To Make Mason Jar Wedding Centerpieces
With our tutorial, you can make your own mason jar wedding centerpiece in just minutes!
Here’s a list of everything you’ll need…
Supplies needed
- Mason jars
- Clear glass marbles
- Lace ribbon
- Moon lights
- LED branches
- Batteries
- Hot glue and glue gun
- Fresh baby’s breath (or your favroite kind of flower)
Instructions
Here’s how to make these DIY wedding centerpieces…
Step 1
Start by adding the lace ribbon around the mason jar as shown below. Secure the seam with some hot glue.
Be careful not to burn yourself through the lace!
Step 2
Fill your jar with marbles and weave in the stand of moonlights as you fill the jar.
Tip: Make sure the battery pack and switch end up at the top.
Step 3
Insert your lighted LED branches into the jar and arrange the baby’s breath around the stems. You will have to bend the stems and arrange them in the jar.
Note: The lighted stems require batteries before adding to the jar.
Now you have your beautiful wedding decor!
FAQs
Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about learning how to make a wedding centerpiece using mason jars. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see it? Leave it for me in the comments!
Do I have to use lights?
Nope- it’s totally not necessary. You can also make this one without the lights for an elegant day wedding. Click here to see the version without lights at our bridal shower.
Can I use flowers other than baby’s breath?
You can use any flower you like. This would also be pretty with small roses, daisies, or even carnations. mums in the fall!
Do I have to use marbles?
No- you could also use stones, pearls, or even small seashells. The mason jar wedding centerpieces are really customizable and can work for weddings of all styles!
I have WAY too many mason jars. What can I do with the leftovers?
Use the leftover mason jars after the wedding for projects like this mason jar candle holder! If you love this, don’t miss our collection of over 80 MORE mason jar wedding ideas here.
Equipment
- Mason jars
- Clear glass marbles
- Lace ribbon
- Moon lights
- LED branches
- Batteries
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Fresh baby’s breath
Instructions
- Start by adding the lace ribbon around the mason jar as shown below. Secure the seam with some hot glue.
- Fill your jar with marbles and weave in the stand of moonlights as you fill the jar.
- Insert your lighted LED branches into the jar and arrange the baby’s breath around the stems. You will have to bend the stems and arrange them in the jar.
Notes
- Make sure the battery pack and switch end up at the top.
- The lighted stems require batteries before adding to the jar.
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You are some dynamo Angie, with all you do on top pf helping your daughter with wedding prep. This is gorgeous for her wedding, love lights with light up sticks, hadn’t seen those before. The sparkly jars are so pretty with lights. Love you’ll be able to use jars for other occasions. Your daughter is so lucky to have you for Mom. Happy week