Christmas Candle Centerpiece
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Create this beautiful Christmas candle centerpiece in less than 10 minutes with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
Learn where to source the materials and how to customize this design for a long lasting centerpiece that can work throughout the holiday season!
If you haven’t noticed, I have a lot of fun making beautiful centerpieces that makes our guests feel special. I tend to use any combination of linens, candles, fruits, flowers, nuts, and forage of greens, pinecones and wildflowers.
The other common characteristic of my centerpieces is that they take just 10 minutes to create. This recipe for a Christmas candle centerpiece is simple – a little candlelight, greens and the fruit of your choice.
In fact, I have a complete guide for both Christmas Centerpieces and Fall Centerpieces! There’s an incredible collection of inspiration from years gone by that I just know you’ll enjoy.
Don’t forget to pin this post to save it for inspiration at the holidays each year! Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to navigate with ease.
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Why You’ll Love this Easy Christmas Candle Centerpiece
- Inexpensive
- Low to the Table (for easy guest interaction)
- Lasts all Season
- Easy to Create
- Customize to your Tastes and Needs!
What You’ll Need
For me, almost all my Christmas centerpieces begin with beautiful greens. Fortunately, they’re abundant this time of year.
I’ll often forage from our own backyard. Look for spruces, evergreens, cedars, pines, boxwoods and holly bushes. You can also source from your local nurseries, grocery stores, hardware stores and scour Lowe’s free branch bins (cut from Christmas trees).
For this specific Christmas Candle Centerpiece, you’ll need the following:
- Candles (tapers or pillars) – I used my favorite vintage brass taper holders that I found at a thrift store years ago. Check out my source guide at the end of this post to find your own!
- Greens (I used flat cedar) – Learn where to buy Christmas greens and greenery garlands here!
- Fruit – I used aged pomegranates left over from early November, but I love using apples, clementine oranges, it’s completely up to you!
Christmas Candle Centerpiece Tutorial
- Arrange your candles in the center of your table.
- Add green stems, branching out from the candles in all directions. I usually place 2-3 stems together as if they are “growing” from the same place and make it more narrow at the two ends of the table.
- Add your fruit in blank spaces, concealing where stems meet.
Tips
- I love how loose centerpieces like this one can easily frame each place setting as well. It makes your hostess duties so much easier!
- Want to spend even less? Use evergreen clippings from your own backyard!
- Any seasonal fruit will work for this centerpiece. Think apples, pears, clementine oranges, and even sliced fresh pomegranates.
- If you want to preserve this look from season to season, choose dried pomegranates and even specially dried cedar. Find these in the sources section at the end of this guide!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are flameless candles good for Christmas?
I have grown to love the convenience of flameless candles, and we use them everywhere for the holidays and beyond! Try flameless, battery operated taper candles in this centerpiece for an added layer of safety and convenience.
Is a Christmas candle centerpiece hard to make?
Try this easy 10 minute Christmas candle centerpiece if you’re intimidated by other designs. You won’t believe how simple it is – if I can do it, anyone can!
Where to Use this Christmas Candle Centerpiece
This look isn’t just for your Christmas dining table! Think of the possibilities!
- Down a coffee table
- On a buffet or console
- Your entryway
- As Bookshelf Decor
- On your Kitchen Island
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Christmas Candle Centerpiece Sources
Vintage Brass Taper Holder Set
(similar look to ours) Or, buy a brand new set.
Ivory Taper Candles
Or, try my favorite battery powered tapers!
Gold Flatware
Mine is no longer sold, but this set is similar!
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Christmas Candle Centerpiece
Yield:
1
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Active Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Estimated Cost:
$20.00
Create this beautiful Christmas candle centerpiece in less than 10 minutes with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
Materials
- Candles (tapers or pillars)
- Greens (I used flat cedar)
- Fruit – I used aged pomegranates left over from early November, but I love using apples, clementine oranges, it’s completely up to you!
Tools
- Clippers
Instructions
- Arrange your candles in the center of your table.
- Add green stems, branching out from the candles in all directions. I usually place 2-3 stems together as if they are “growing” from the same place and make it more narrow at the two ends of the table.
- Add your fruit in blank spaces, concealing where stems meet.
Notes
- Want to spend even less? Use evergreen clippings from your own backyard!
- Any seasonal fruit will work for this centerpiece. Think apples, pears, clementine oranges, and even sliced fresh pomegranates.
- If you want to preserve this look from season to season, choose dried pomegranates and even specially dried cedar. Find these in the sources section at the end of this guide!
Brenda says
I’ve been following along on your RH dining room table. Is this your tresle table? I thought I read you got a new one. Any information I could get would help me in my decision in choosing a table. Thank you
Julie says
This is the new trestle table in the photos.
Carrie says
I love, love, LOVE your beautiful Christmas flowers recipe! How simple and stylish. Bravo!
Julie says
Thank you, friend! Have a great week!
Laura says
As always, beautifully elegant and yet so doable for all. Thanks Julie!
Julie says
Thanks, Laura! This coming from a woman of elegance and grace. Thanks for hosting, friend!
Indiana says
This is beautiful and so simple! Where can I get those candleholders? They are beautiful!
Julie says
Thank you, Indiana! They’re vintage, but you can often find them in thrift and antique stores, Craigslist and Etsy. Just search “brass candlesticks” “vintage brass candlesticks/holders” and “mid century modern candlesticks”
Sarah says
Beautiful table! I love your candle holders – so simple and elegant. Where did you buy them?
Thanks!
Julie says
Thank you, Sarah! They’re vintage, but you can often find them in thrift and antique stores, Craigslist and Etsy. Just search “brass candlesticks” “vintage brass candlesticks/holders” and “mid century modern candlesticks”