This post is all about the best summer wedding table decor for an unforgettable wedding day that doesn’t break the bank.

There’s something truly magical about a summer wedding—the golden glow of sunny days, the scent of fresh flowers in the air, and the vibrant energy that only the summer months can bring. Whether you’re planning a breezy outdoor wedding or a colourful wedding reception, your table setting is the perfect place to infuse personality, warmth, and joy into your special day.

But I’ll never forget the moment I started looking at wedding decor prices for my own big day—I nearly choked on my coffee. £300 per centrepiece? For one table?! I love a beautiful wedding reception, but I also love keeping my bank account intact.

So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and scoured the internet for gorgeous, budget-friendly solutions. I was determined to find ways to create stunning decor without blowing my budget—and trust me, I found some amazing ideas that still made my reception tables look like they cost a fortune! (I have friends who still talk about it)

With a little creativity (and a love for vibrant, sun-kissed details), you can design stunning reception tables that feel elegant, fun, and totally you. From citrus-filled vases to twinkling candlelight and playful floral touches, these ideas will help you set the perfect scene—without breaking the bank.

So, grab a lemonade, soak up the warm day vibes, and let’s dive into 30 gorgeous summer wedding table decor ideas that will make your big day feel even more magical! 🌿✨

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30 Summer Wedding Table Decor Ideas

Keep scrolling for the best colorful summer table ideas you’ll want to copy!

1. The Ultimate Disco Ball Vase ✨

I’m OBSESSED with this. Imagine your wedding tables twinkling under the lights with mini disco balls reflecting the glow of fairy lights and tea lights. Absolute magic! Fill a disco ball vase with colourful blooms and you’ve got a modern touch with a hint of retro glam. I did this at a friend’s wedding, and we LITERALLY couldn’t stop taking pictures of it—it looked incredible in every single shot!

2. Lemon Slices in Mason Jars with White Flowers 🍋

summer wedding table decor - lemon slices in vases

I first saw this at a summer wedding in Italy, and I’ve been in love ever since. There’s just something about fresh fruit in a centrepiece that feels so fresh and effortless.

Fill a mason jar with water, pop in some lemon slices, and add summer flowers like white roses or daisies. It’s such an easy way to add a vibrant yellow pop to your table setting while keeping everything looking light and breezy. Perfect for a warm day and a citrus-inspired wedding theme!

3. Colourful Glass Bud Vases 🌈

I always say: If you’re on a budget but still want gorgeous summer centrepieces, invest in different sizes of colourful glass vases. You can grab them second-hand or mix and match from thrift stores, then fill them with fresh flowers in complementary summer colours.

It creates such a playful, whimsical atmosphere, and the best part? No two tables look exactly the same!

4. Pastel Taper Candles 🕯

I went to a wedding last year that had pastel-coloured taper candles in every shade—blush pink, soft lavender, baby blue—and I was obsessed. It gave the reception area such a romantic, dreamy vibe. Pair them with vintage candlesticks (which you can totally thrift) for a super elegant look that won’t cost a fortune. Plus, they work with literally any colour scheme!

5. Unique Table Lights 💡

One of my favourite ways to elevate a summer table is with unexpected lighting. Think tea lights in coloured glass holders, vintage lanterns, or even tiny LED fairy lights wrapped around fresh flowers. At my own wedding, we had tiny glowing orbs scattered across the reception tables, and people still talk about how magical it looked. Lighting makes such a difference in setting the perfect atmosphere—and you don’t need much effort to make it work!

6. Poppies & Grapefruit 🍊🌸

Okay, hear me out—poppy stems in grapefruit halves. I saw this at a summer wedding last year, and I still think about how cool it looked. The bright orange and pink of the poppies mixed with the juicy grapefruit slices? Obsessed. Plus, it smells AMAZING. If you want a centrepiece that screams tropical centrepieces and feels effortlessly chic, this is such a great addition.

7. Dried Orange Slices 🍊

orange slices and candles on white table cloth wedding

I love a good DIY moment, and dried orange slices are one of my favourite natural materials to use for wedding decor. Hang them from mini trees in the centre of the table, scatter them along a table runner, or add them to floral arrangements for a whimsical atmosphere. They add the perfect touch of summer colours, and bonus—they make everything smell incredible!

8. Hanging Flower Stems from the Ceiling 🌿

If you want to make a BIG impact without spending a ton, forget the reception tables—decorate above them! Hanging flower stems from the ceiling instantly transforms your wedding venue into a dreamy floral wonderland.

One of my best friends did this for her outdoor summer wedding, and walking into the reception area felt like stepping into a fairytale. It’s such a modern touch and works beautifully with twinkle lights or fairy lights.

9. Hand-Painted Tablecloth with Guests’ Names 🎨

One of the most personal and unique centrepieces I’ve ever seen—hand-painted tablecloths with guests’ names. Imagine sitting down at your wedding tables and seeing your name beautifully painted into the table setting. It doubles as a table number alternative, adds an intricate design, and is a wonderful keepsake. If you’re crafty (or know someone who is!), this is such a fun way to personalise your big day.

10. Wine Bottle Candle Holders 🍷🕯

wine bottle candle holders decor wedding

If you love a bit of rustic wedding decor, empty wine bottles make such easy and elegant candle holders. I actually started collecting bottles months before my own wedding (aka, an excuse for more wine nights with friends), and the finished result was STUNNING. Mix in some tea lights and fresh flowers, and you’ve got an effortlessly romantic look.

11. Sunset Citrus Fruits & Colours 🌅

If you’re all about a vibrant colour palette, use citrus fruits like blood oranges, grapefruits, and peaches to decorate your reception tables. The mix of warm day hues—orange, pink, yellow—feels so summery and fresh. Scatter them along the table, pair them with terracotta plates, or mix them with simple wedding centrepieces like glass bowls of floating summer flowers.

12. A Colourful Mix of Table Candles 🕯🌈

Why stick to one candle colour when you can have them all?! I love the look of different sizes and shades of taper candles in mismatched holders. It creates such a fun, whimsical atmosphere and looks even better when the candles start melting in different ways. Perfect for a summer reception area that feels cosy yet stylish. Easy and gorgeous summer wedding table decor ideas.

Amazon is a great place to get a range of cute affordable candles. These gorgeous pastel pink taper candles are definitely one of my faves!

13. Tropical Fruit Table Runner 🍍

Instead of flowers, go bold with a table runner made of pineapples, coconuts, and mangoes. I saw this at a beach wedding once, and it was hands-down one of the best tropical centrepieces I’ve ever seen. It adds so much colour and texture, plus it’s an easy way to incorporate fresh fruit into your wedding theme.

14. Mirrors & Colourful Tablecloths

Mirrors on tables are one of my favourite simple wedding centrepieces because they make everything look more expensive than it actually is. Pair them with a vibrant colour palette of tablecloths and watch how they reflect all the twinkle lights and candles—so dreamy!

15. Fresh Herbs in Mini Pots 🌿

If you want your wedding tables to smell as amazing as they look, use fresh potted herbs like rosemary, thyme, and basil. Not only do they add a rustic, natural materials touch, but guests can take them home as favours!

16. Italian Tomato & Basil Vibes 🍅

tomatoes and grapes table decor for spring tablescape

If you’re going for a romantic, rustic Italian look (think warm day in Tuscany), create centrepieces with bowls of ripe cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Not only is it stunning, but guests can snack on them throughout the night—double win!

17. Colourful Ribbon Bows on Flowers 🎀

I recently helped a friend decorate her wedding reception, and we tied pastel ribbons around the base of each bouquet—it completely transformed the look! Such a great addition to make even the simplest summer flowers feel extra special.

18. Italian Classics (Pasta, San Pellegrino, Lemons, Olive Oil) 🇮🇹

Okay, this one is for my fellow foodies. Imagine a reception table decorated with jars of pasta, bottles of sparkling water, fresh lemons, and mini bottles of olive oil. It’s so fun, and I love how it creates a cohesive look with an Italian-inspired wedding theme.

19. Amber Bottle Vases 🍂

Amber bottles give off the prettiest warm glow, especially at sunset. Fill them with summer flowers in vibrant yellows and oranges for an effortlessly elegant look.

I love this pack of Amber bottles from Amazon! (I mean with nearly 90 five-star reviews I can’t be the only one!)

20. Mini Cacti Table Runner 🌵

mini cactus table decor for summer wedding

For a modern touch, mix small cacti and succulents along your table runner. They add so much texture and are perfect for an outdoor summer wedding in warmer climates.

21. Oranges in Vases 🍊

This is the ultimate easy way to add colour. Simply fill clear vases with whole oranges and a few fresh flowers for a super fresh, citrusy centrepiece.

I recommend using a range of different vase heights to make the look more dynamic. This 16 pack of Glass Cylinder Vases on Amazon are perfect. With 4 different heights included you can create a gorgeous tablescape!

22. Flowers in Vintage Tins 🌸

I once found a bunch of gorgeous vintage tins at a market and used them as vases—they were SO much cheaper than buying traditional vases and added such a cool, eclectic touch.

23. Grapes & Lemons 🍇🍋

A mix of grapes and lemons scattered on tables adds a Mediterranean feel—perfect for a summer wedding.

24. Picnic Baskets & Flowers 🧺

If you want a laid-back, romantic vibe, use mini picnic baskets filled with fresh flowers and soft linen napkins.

25. DIY Pressed Flower Floating Candles 🌸

Floating candles with pressed flowers? Obsessed. Such a whimsical atmosphere for an evening reception. You can grab a pack of three hurricane candle holders on Amazon which will do the job perfectly!

26. Mix of Clear Bud Vases & Floral Stems 🌿

Mismatched bud vases with different sizes of floral stems make for a simple yet stunning centrepiece.

Also Temu do THE BEST pack of affordable glass bud vases. If you’re an OG around here you would’ve heard me rave about these bud vases numerous times. But they are just so gorgeous, such heavy, high quality glass and you get a good array of sizes and patterns. I loved them so much I used them at my own wedding.

Shop Temu Bud Vases Here.

27. Striped Yellow Tablecloths & Greenery

I love how a striped tablecloth instantly makes a space feel fresh and fun. Pair it with greenery for the perfect summer table setting. This gives me such Italian Summer vibes.

This is my fave yellow striped table cloth from Amazon. Such a gorgeous color and I’m obsessed with the tassles! https://amzn.to/4gwKJRq

28. Orange Everywhere! 🧡

Orange candlesticks, vases, and summer flowers—this vibrant colour palette is perfect for a bright, bold wedding theme.

29. Colourful Bloom Terrariums

Glass terrariums filled with colourful blooms add an intricate design to your table setting.

30. Flower Ice Buckets with Drinks

Chilling drinks in ice buckets filled with frozen flowers? Not only does it make a stunning centerpiece but also THE prettiest way to keep drinks cold in the summer heat!

Finally

There you have it—30 fun, budget-friendly ways to decorate your wedding tables while keeping things colourful, personal, and oh-so-beautiful! Which one’s your favourite? Let me know! 💕

Your special day deserves the perfect touch, and the right table decorations can make all the difference. Whether you go for citrus accents, vintage vases, or twinkling candlelight, these summer wedding centerpieces will bring warmth, personality, and a pop of summer colors to your reception tables.

With the summer months offering plenty of sunny days and fresh blooms, it’s easy to create a stunning look without spending a fortune. So, mix and match, have fun with it, and trust that your big day will be just as beautiful as you imagined! I hope you loved these summer wedding table decor ideas.💛✨