Your Next Summer Get-Together Deserves this Pretty Centerpiece

Adding a Beachy Touch to a Summer Celebration

If I was to get married again (no worries hubby!), it would have to be a destination wedding on a beautiful, warm and tropical beach. It would be an all-out beach theme party with sand, seashells and calming coastal hues.

Learn how to make this simple beach theme centerpiece with sand, sea shells and hydrangeas. Video tutorial included!

This simple and elegant beach theme centerpiece idea would have to be at the center of it all! It’s the perfect DIY beach wedding (or bridal shower) decor that I could keep as a memento of the special day to use for decorating my home or cottage.

Make this beach themed centerpiece with just a few supplies. Perfect for a coastal wedding or bridal shower, as as decor for the cottage!

Supplies Needed to this Simple DIY Beach Theme Centerpiece

*Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you chose to purchase through these links we make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read our full disclosure here.

For the beachy centerpiece:

8″ wide clear glass cylinder vase
2 bags of decorative white sand
Variety of natural seashells
3 each of blue and light green silk hydrangea stems
Optional: floral foam (if you want more control over the placement of the stems)

For the tablescape:

Teal, blue or green votive candle holders
Unscented votive candles
Burlap table runner

Instructions to make your own Beach-Themed Centerpiece and Tablescape

We’re happy to share this quick video tutorial with you:

And here’s a quick reference guide with all the steps:

We think this coastal-inspired centerpiece turned out beautifully. It was so simple to make and the entire beachy and neutral tablescape looks so elegant.

Gorgeous mercury glass votive holders as a part of this beach themed tablescape idea

Although I nearly crashed onto the table trying to get this picture, it was well worth it!

I wish that I often threw such lavish and elegant dinner parties, but with four little kiddos around to break everything, it doesn’t happen nearly enough.

Until then, I’m looking forward to displaying this gorgeous coastal-inspired flower arrangement in our Graystone Beach cottage, which we have been renovating over the last few months. This piece will be right at home there!

Like it? Pin it for Later!