DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jen Causey
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I’m a huge fan of wedding centerpieces that aren’t focused on flowers and I love decor that adds a little something extra to the ambiance, especially lighting. So embellishing these Tabletop Light-up Lanterns as centerpieces got me super excited! All you need is your favorite ribbon to transform these light-up beauties into the perfect centerpiece for your unique event. Add a few fern leaves, hydrangea petals and tea lights… and you’re golden!

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Spray paint the silver wire bar that holds the Tabletop Light-up Lanterns together, a matte white. This will camouflage that little silver bar from sight.

DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 1 part 1
DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 1 part 2
Step
2

Cut and wrap ribbon around both the top of each lantern. I did two rounds because this copper ribbon is shear.

Adhere to the lantern using Mini Clear Glue Dots or your favorite adhesive.

DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 2 part 1
DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 2 part 2
DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 2 part 3
Step
3

Repeat Step 2 for the bottom of each lantern.

DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 3 part 1
DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 3 part 2
Step
4

You can choose to display the lanterns lit up or not lit up, depending on your venue and display. 

They are darling both ways – which is perfect!

DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 4 part 1
DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 4 part 2
Step
5

These embellished lanterns are a great way to add color and height to any party table! 

To see the full look check out the full tablescape for this Indigo Boho Wedding and see all the DIY projects for this tablescape, check out: DIY Cutlery Napkin Pouch Seating CardDIY Love Fern Boho Wedding Favor, and DIY Nature Print Sun-Sensitive Paper Table Numbers.

DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece step 5

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