Wedding Decoration Quantities: How Many Candles, Runners and Centerpieces Per Table?

Wedding Decoration Quantities: How Many Candles, Runners and Centerpieces Per Table?

By the Jofete Team · Last updated: September 24, 2026 · 5 min read

How many candles do I need per wedding table?

Plan 3–5 candles per table, arranged in odd numbers of three or five. Odd groupings look intentional and balanced, while even numbers tend to read as symmetrical and flat. For 12 tables, buy 36–60 candles plus 10% spare for breakage.

How many table runners do I need?

Use 1 runner per table. A standard runner is 12–14 inches wide and 90–108 inches long, which drapes over both ends of a 60-inch round or an 8-foot banquet table. Buy one spare per five tables in case of stains or tears.

How many centerpieces do I need?

Use 1 centerpiece per table for round tables seating 8. Keep it under 12 inches tall so seated guests can still see across the table. Taller arrangements belong on the head table or in corners, not between guests.

What is the full quantity table by guest count?

Use this table to order in one pass. Counts assume round tables of 8 with a 60-inch diameter.

How many greenery bundles do I need?

Plan 1 bundle per table for a simple garland along the runner, or 2 bundles per table if you want greenery cascading off both ends. One standard bundle covers about 3 feet of runner, so a 9-foot runner needs three bundles for full coverage.

What does wedding table decor cost per table?

Budget $18–35 per table for disposable or reusable decor: about $6–10 for a runner, $8–15 for a centerpiece, $3–6 for candles and $2–4 for greenery. That works out to $2.50–4.50 per guest, or $216–420 for 12 tables.

How do I save money on wedding table decor?

Reuse the same centerpiece design on every table, choose candles over flowers, and buy runners and greenery in bulk. A single repeated design always costs less than a mix, and candles deliver the same warm effect as floral arrangements at a fraction of the price.

Frequently asked questions

How many candles should be on a wedding table?

Use 3–5 candles per table in an odd-numbered grouping. Three is the minimum for a balanced look; five suits a wider table or a fuller design. Always keep open flames inside a glass holder and away from the runner fabric.

How many centerpieces do I need for 100 guests?

For 100 guests at round tables of 8, you need about 13 tables and 13 centerpieces, plus 2–3 spares. If you use a long banquet layout instead, plan one centerpiece every 6 feet of table length.

Are table runners necessary at a wedding?

No, but they are the cheapest way to make a plain table look styled. A single runner costs $6–10 and instantly frames the centerpiece and candles, so most couples treat it as the highest-value item on the table after the centerpiece itself.

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