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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

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

Elevated Elegance

Chicago, IL

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

Tablescape with a white tablecloth, candles lit, and white and pink florals
photography: Kelli Durham Photography | floral/rentals: Events In Bloom | rentals: EB Inc. Events | ceremony musicians: Divisi Strings | dance floor: Mike’s Dance Floor Rentals

Pillars that Pop

Houston, TX

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

Black, white, and gold tablescape at a ballroom wedding reception
photo courtesy of venue: 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.

Romantic tablescape with candles in gold and clear jars
photographer: Sara Kauss Photography.| event planner: Creative Touch Party Design | design/decor/floral: Xquisite Events | venue: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

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.

White and gold tablescape with gold vases and white florals
photo courtesy of planning, design, & décor: LV Event Designs | florals: Petal Productions | catering: Nathalie’s Catering | furniture: Events on the Loose, Event Effects, Nuage Designs, Bubble | table top elements: Different Look | lighting & production: PSID Group

Double the Dazzle

Aventura, FL

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

Grand and gorgeous centerpiece with a slim gold vase and bountiful white florals
photographer: Adam Opris Photography | event planner: Carrie Zack Events | décor & floral: Jose Graterol Designs | venue: Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Two-Tiered Elegance

Miami Beach, FL

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

Firework inspired centerpiece with white florals and firework-esque gold detailing
photographer: 4 Eyes Photography event planner: Pejy Kash Events florals: L’Atelier Rouge venue: Gotham Hall

Firework of Florals

New York, NY

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

Centerpiece with gold vase and white florals
photo courtesy of venue: The Westin Dallas Downtown | invitations: Significantly Said | photo booth: LeForce Entertainment | rentals: Lawson Event Rentals | cake: Creme De La Creme

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.

Wedding reception with white florals
photographer: ein photography and design | venue: 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.

Black, White, & Gold All Over
photographer: Romy Modlin Photography| event planner: Jamie Joffe Events | venue: The Palmer House Hilton

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

Red & Gold Wedding Centerpieces
photographer: PS Photography and Films event planner: Premini Events design/decor: Elegant Affairs lighting: Pegasus Productions entertainment : DJ SUNNY P EVENT PRODUCTION

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.

Tablescape with hint of red, glint of gold
photo courtesy of event design + planning: 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.

Bride and groom share a kiss at their wedding reception that features a tablescape with pink and white floral centerpieces
photographer: Perez Photography | event planner: A Stylish Soiree | venue: Union Station Dallas

Red is for Romance

Dallas, TX

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

White and red rose centerpieces
photographer: Duke Images | wedding planner: Elegant Events 

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.

3. Green & Gold Wedding Centerpieces

Simple and elegant greenery centerpieces
photography: JPP Studios catering: Jewell Events Catering venue: The Newberry Library music: Okyne Medialab

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.

Gold tablescape with bright green napkins
photo courtesy of event planner : Creatively Inspired Weddings & Events design: Akua

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.

Tablescape with gold plates and green garlands
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

Gold & Garlands

Dallas, TX

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

Candlelit tablescape with black and white striped tablecloth and garland
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

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.

Tablescape with golden rose florals
photo courtesy of event planner/event design: Molly McKinley Designs florals: Bloomin’ Bouquets: Unique Floral and Event Design recdeption venue: The Fox Theatre cake: Confection Perfection

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.

Bride and groom table with black and gold furnishing and white and green florals
photographer: Rodrigo Varela Photography | event planner: Marylen Exposito Weddings & Events | venue: The Miami Beach Edition | florals: Parrish Designs of London | videographer: Merge Social

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.

4. Pink & Gold Wedding Centerpieces

Gold furnishing and light and hot pink floral centerpieces
photographer: Embrace Life Photography | planner: Fancy That Events | floral: Tic-Tock Couture Florals | floral wall design: Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design | venue: The London West Hollywood | rentals: Palace Party Rental | dance floor: High Colorful Dancefloors Co. | cake artist: The Butter End Cakery | lighting: Amber Event Production | bridal party make up: Blushington

Riveting Reflections

West Hollywood, CA

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

Pink napkins feel like gifts when wrapped with golden bows
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  

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.

This charming outdoor wedding has us mesmerized with towering gold candelabras and delicate pink blooms
photo courtesy of event planner: Erganic Design | floral: Designs by Ahn

An Elegant Garden Party

Green Port, NY

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

Centerpiece with golden vase and pink florals
photography: LaCour Images | event planner: Couture Events Chicago | florals: Phillip’s Flowers| venue: Hilton Chicago | band: BeatMix Music

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.

5. Gold Geometric Wedding Centerpieces

Golden vases with purple and pink florals
photo courtesy of 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

New York, NY

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

Golden cosmo-like lighting fixture
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 

Cosmic Chic

Mount Pleasant, SC

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

Crystal beading draped from an open structure perfectly complements these luxe gold candle pillars
photographer: Collin Pierson Photography planner: Michelle Durpetti Events design & decor: Erin McDonald Co venue: The Carlisle

Crystal Clear

Chicago, IL

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

Tall and lavish white and pink floral 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

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.

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

Geometric Gleam & Glitter

Chicago, IL

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

Centerpiece with greenery and florals
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

Bed of Roses

Scottsdale, AZ

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

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

Put a Ring on It

Chicago, IL

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

6. Unique Gold Wedding Centerpieces

These gold-leaf candle holders feel straight out of a fairytale — while dramatic views of the Hollywood Hills add to the magic.
photographer: André Maier Photography & Visuals by Arpit | planner: Mindy Weiss Party Consultants | floral: Keith J Laverty, Butterfly Floral & Event Design | venue: OUE Skyspace LA | rentals: Archive Rentals, Lux Lounge EFR | lighting: Ambiance AV | linen: Wildflower Linen | caterer: Good Gracious! Events, Room Forty, Contemporary Catering and Event Production & Oysters XO,  24 Carrots Catering and Events, Wolfgang Puck Catering – Los Angeles | dessert & cocktails: Patina Catering | entertainment: Entire Productions & Surface Productions & Luxury Entertainment Group

Gold-Leaf Glamour

Los Angeles, CA

These gold-leaf candle holders feel straight out of a fairytale — while dramatic views of the Hollywood Hills add to the magic.

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

Lamp-Light Luster

Houston, TX

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

7. Gold Lantern Wedding Centerpieces

This illuminated bird-cage makes a clever home for these vibrant bird-of-paradise blooms.
photo courtesy of event planner: KATE & COMPANY | venue: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

A Little Bird Told Me

Seychelles Islands

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

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

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

Garden Romance

Lisle, IL

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