What are some wedding centrepiece ideas using mason jars?

Short answer

Mason jars make versatile centrepieces: fill them with wildflowers, tea lights, fairy lights, herbs, or fruit slices. Wrap them with ribbon or twine, and group them at different heights for a relaxed, rustic or vintage feel.

A classic idea is to fill mason jars with loose seasonal flowers, such as daisies, lavender or sunflowers, and tie a piece of twine or ribbon around the neck. You can also use them as candle holders by placing a tea light or small pillar candle inside, or by hanging them from a branch or frame with wire.

For a softer glow, put battery operated fairy lights inside the jars and scatter them down the table. You could also fill jars with layers of coloured sand, pebbles or shells, then add a candle on top. Another idea is to place a small herb plant, like rosemary or mint, in each jar, which guests can take home as a favour.

To add height, place a jar on top of a wooden slice or a stack of books. Group three jars of different sizes together, or line them evenly along the table. You can personalise jars by painting them, adding chalkboard labels with table numbers, or tying on tags with guest names. Mason jars are inexpensive and easy to clean, so you can prepare them well in advance. Just make sure they are sturdy and not too heavy if you need to move them during the reception.