This Easter Centerpiece is the perfect way to add spring holiday charm to your dining table. It’s fun, pretty, easy to do and sure to welcome whoever sits at your table. 

I have fond childhood memories of joyous anticipation of the Easter holiday as it came our way each spring. My brother and I would decorate eggs and look forward to the friendly Easter Bunny stopping by.

We’d wake up on what was normally a rainy spring morning excited to see what goodies the friendly bunny brought our way. Several sweet treats adorned our baskets, including chocolate bunnies, yellow sugared marshmallow chicks, crème filled chocolate eggs and jellybeans, all sitting atop shiny green Easter grass.  We were always delighted.

We’d also dress in our Sunday best and head to church to celebrate our faith and the peace found in God’s grace, a gift that we are so humbly grateful for.

Over the years we’d also sit around the Easter table alongside family and friends and enjoy a meal together. I remember looking forward to buying a home and having a space to decorate and entertain for such holidays and that dream eventually came true.

One of the first things I did to decorate our new space was add a centerpiece to our dining table. I wanted to put something together that was nice, but wouldn’t break the bank, something I could easily modify when the season changed, or a new holiday was on the way.

Here you’ll find the Easter version of that centerpiece. So come with me and I’ll show you what you’ll need and how to put together this sweet little table decoration.

Why you’ll love this Easter Centerpiece

• It’s simple and enjoyable to put together.
• The base pieces can be used all year long, making it easy to change just a few items for any season or holiday.
• You can add your own creative touches to personalize it to your taste.
• It adds pretty, fun and festive flair to your dining table.
• You can choose a size and shape to match any table.

What You Need for Your Centerpiece

• Tray, Board or Shallow Bowl (a base for the centerpiece)

How to choose the right base piece for my table

There are many shapes you can use on your table. For my centerpiece, I’m using an oblong, rectangle tray to match my rectangle table, but it’s not the only option. Depending on the size and shape of your table, choosing a square, circle, oval or unique shaped base can work too.

Take a peek at the graphic below. Find the shape of your table, represented in white, and look at some centerpiece shape options, represented in gray.

Also consider the size as it relates to your table. A small centerpiece on a large table can get lost, while a large centerpiece on a small table can be too overwhelming. You want to make sure there is room to set the table and eat around it!

• Candles

How many candles should I use?

When doing your centerpiece, choose an odd number of candles, but consider how big your table and base piece are to make sure they will fit properly.

• • • • Table Seats 2 People: 1 Candle
      • Table Seats 4 – 8 People: 3 Candles
      • Table Seats 10 – 12 People: 5 Candles

What candles should I choose for my centerpiece?

In my example I’ve chosen candles in a soft cream color, which contrasts nicely with the other pieces in the centerpiece. White candles are a great choice too. I recommend the neutral options because you can use them in every season, which we’ll discuss a little later.

 I’m using real candles in this case, but battery-operated candles are a great choice and a lot safer, so I’ll always recommend them over the real thing. I never leave my real candles unattended and only light them when we are sitting down eating a holiday meal. I also don’t burn them down very far because of the flammable greenery!

Another thing to consider is if you’re using an oblong centerpiece on an oblong table, you can either choose candles that are all the same height, or taper in size, with the middle being the tallest. With round or square centerpieces, try using three different sizes of candles and grouping them together similar to the graphic below.

• Greenery Stems

What type of greenery should I use?

I chose several stems with soft green leaves, some with white flowers and buds. Craft stores or online retailers with home goods and décor are great places to find greenery. Look for either soft or bright green to give it a spring touch. Palm leaves are another great option for Easter.

Wherever you shop for your greenery, you’ll often have the option of small or large stems. Oftentimes you can save money by using a few larger stems as opposed to several smaller stems. Many times you can pull the leaves off of the stems for your centerpiece or at least cut it into smaller pieces using wire cutters and/or scissors.

• Easter Eggs

What eggs should I use?

Faux pastel eggs look nice with the soft greenery and are the perfect way to add an Easter touch. Like the greenery, you’ll often find Easter eggs at craft stores and online retailers. Some are solid in color and others have patterns or graphics on them. You can even find some you can decorate yourself or with the kiddos.

How to Put Together the Centerpiece

So you have everything you need, now let’s take a look at how to put it together. It’s quite simple!

Step 1: Add the candles to your base piece (tray, board or bowl).

Step 2: Arrange the greenery on the base piece, around the candles, spreading it out evenly so you cannot see the bottom of the tray, board or bowl. Allow leaves to drape out over the edges here and there.

Step 3: Place the eggs in the centerpiece so they are meandering throughout the greenery. If you opted for multiple different colors of eggs, make sure to spread them out.

Step 4: Place it on your table and enjoy!

Easily Change the Centerpiece to Match the Season!

Spring: You can use this centerpiece all spring long by simply taking out the Easter eggs.

Summer: Simply replacing the Easter eggs with faux lemons gives it a summery touch. If you chose palms for your Easter centerpiece, just removing the eggs gives it a summery look.

Fall: Remove the greenery and replace with orange, red and/or golden fall leaves for a cozy autumn centerpiece.

Winter: Snowy branches are a great choice in place of the greenery. You can even add little Christmas ornaments around the holidays.

I hope you enjoyed making this festive centerpiece with me!

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