• DIY Mason Jar Centerpieces: Floating Candles

    Posted April 14, 2011 by EmmalineBride | ♥ 47 Comments

    This mason jar centerpiece is easy-to-DIY for your wedding! Adding candlelight creates a romantic atmosphere, and these mason jars will add a rustic and whimsical touch. Buy mason jars (you can buy them in bulk here for about $1 each) and fill with water. Tie a decorative ribbon or string to the top of the jar with a secure bow. Place a floating candle (preferably long burning) in each jar and group approximately 3-4 jars together on each table. Light each candle and enjoy!

    **EB TIP: These can also be made into favors. Use the mason jars to light the entire outdoor reception, and add a tag to the handle with your name and wedding date. During the reception, instruct guests they may each take one mason jar lantern home. My sister did this for her wedding and it was such a fun idea!

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    47 Responses to “DIY Mason Jar Centerpieces: Floating Candles”

    1. Alicia @CharityWedding
      April 14th, 2011 @ 9:59 pm

      Love this! So easy and cute! And you are right it would be an excellent favor!

    2. Colleen @ Soundtrack To I Do
      April 14th, 2011 @ 11:52 pm

      I love these! I just went to a bridal shower that had them as centerpieces – so pretty!

    3. Aleah + Nick Valley
      April 15th, 2011 @ 1:14 pm

      Now these are really fun! We are planning a “dinner in the field” party that these would be perfect for. Think one really long rectangular table with 75 guests seated and family-style food with these mixed in. Love it!

    4. Kristen
      April 16th, 2011 @ 1:40 am

      What a cute idea! Can’t wait to create this for a summer event!

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    6. Lydia
      April 26th, 2011 @ 2:11 pm

      So beautiful and effective whilst being very easy and cheap too :)

    7. erin * sparkle & hay
      May 19th, 2011 @ 2:17 pm

      this are so simple & sweet – i love the look!

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    10. jody blackwell
      June 16th, 2011 @ 1:44 pm

      If you tinted the water with food coloring, you can match to the flowers

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    15. Ann Weaver
      July 25th, 2011 @ 12:03 am

      I just made these last night for my wedding before I even saw this! I’ve collected blue ball jars for years. I used them, plus added seashells on the bottom, and hot glued a “W” with shell mosiac stones, my fiance and I’s initial onto the sides! They look great. We are having a spring lake-side reception after getting married on a lake cruiser! I can’t wait!

    16. Tori
      August 2nd, 2011 @ 6:31 pm

      I absolutely love these! What size mason jars are they?

    17. Roxanna
      September 7th, 2011 @ 9:38 am

      You know that brown stuff you have tied around the Manson jar what is that called and where can I buy some? If you don’t mind responding back to me via my E-mail addy, I would greatly appreciate it.

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    22. Nicole
      December 31st, 2011 @ 4:49 pm

      The stuff tied around the top is Raffia, you can buy it at JoAnns and walmart :)

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    24. Suzette
      January 8th, 2012 @ 10:44 pm

      These are also pretty on your Christmas table with cranberries and a sprig of green in the bottom. cranberries will float to the top.

    25. EmmalineBride
      January 8th, 2012 @ 11:30 pm

      Hi Suzette!

      What a beautiful idea! Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to try that next holiday season. :)

      Emma
      Emmaline Bride

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    29. Erin Spain
      February 3rd, 2012 @ 2:53 pm

      These are so pretty! I featured a link to this on my blog today, in an article about the many uses for Mason jars.

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    32. Taryn
      February 12th, 2012 @ 4:46 pm

      Are the jars in the picture pint or quart? They look like pint but the link takes me to quart sized ones on amazon. I’m trying to order supplies but I’m worried what size candles fit in the pint.

    33. EmmalineBride
      February 12th, 2012 @ 10:45 pm

      Hi Taryn!

      I’d recommend a quart, which I used for mason jar centerpieces similar to these. You’ll be most concerned with the candle size. The quart is the largest, which is great because they’ll make a larger statement. Hope I helped! Thanks for stopping by!

      Emma
      Emmaline Bride

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    37. Becca
      February 21st, 2012 @ 11:41 pm

      I found the link to this idea on Pinterest and plan to make them a little more rustic/country looking. I am buying the jars in varius different shapes and sizes from second hand stores, junk sales and reuse centers. I am buying jars that still have the lid on them but the lid is rusted. Taking the center part of the lid out and leaving the rusted ring part of the lid on the jar. Considering using a different color of raffia but undecided on that yet.

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    39. Beverly
      March 7th, 2012 @ 4:29 am

      How nea and simple to make.

    40. Debbie Jennings
      March 7th, 2012 @ 1:01 pm

      I love this! I have some jars, now I just need to get me some raffia and candles. =) I live in an home that looks like an old farm house. I am trying to do the inside to look like an old farm house, too. I found a table I want, but will need to get the wood to build it. Love country!

    41. Nancy
      March 10th, 2012 @ 11:10 am

      Add artificial flowers to the water in the jar to make a stunning and colorful centerpiece. Also be sure to fill with water to the narrowest part of the neck. Otherwise the tea light can float under the narrowest part of the neck and the heat will break the jar.

    42. lori fowler
      March 24th, 2012 @ 11:21 pm

      wher can i get the floating candles that will fit in the small mouth mason jar?

    43. EmmalineBride
      March 25th, 2012 @ 10:41 pm

      Hi Lori!

      I’m not sure what specific small mouth jar size you have, but this size floating candle should work! Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039KZW9M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=emmabrid-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0039KZW9M There are plenty of colors available, too.

      Good luck!

      Emma
      Emmaline Bride

    44. Karen
      March 26th, 2012 @ 8:44 pm

      So simple and so cute!
      I´ll share this idea on my blog, ok?
      Thanks!
      Karen (from Brazil)

    45. Jamie B
      April 8th, 2012 @ 7:46 pm

      Wow.. these mason jars with the floating candles are gorgeous!! They are so simple, yet elegant.. love them! I hope it’s okay, I just couldn’t help but feature them in my mason jar crafts and home decor round-up. You can see it here:

      http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/Mason-Jar-Crafts-and-Decor-Ideas

    46. Kath
      May 8th, 2012 @ 8:49 pm

      Love this idea. They’d be great as luminaries lining your drivrway or up your steps for a party.

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