• Terrarium centerpieces can feature unique combinations of plants and flowers, like begonias, moss, or tropical orchids, for a personalized look.
• Pair terrariums with creative vessels, such as brass bowls or glass cloches, to add dimension and style to your tablescape.
• Use terrariums beyond the reception tables, like on escort card displays, to bring a modern and flexible design element.

Use Unique Flowers

Use inventive flower combinations to create a one-of-a-kind floral centerpiece. Show off both an interior vessel, like a small brass vase or delicate ceramic cachepot, along with a cloche-type enclosure for a design layered with unique perspective.

Stick to the Theme

This safari-themed wedding stayed true to its vision with terrariums that enclosed a mini organic and wild garden. If you're designing your own arrangement, Sanchez says, “A glass-domed cloche with ferns and huechera and alliums will give a botanical feel, while a shallow brass bowl with oncidium orchids and pods can contribute to a more tropical vibe."

Choose Air Plants and Succulents

Air plants and succulents are perfect for a wedding day terrarium. Their ability to thrive with very little air and sunlight means they will last throughout the reception, even on a very hot day.

Pick a Single Stem

Want to use a smaller terrarium that still packs a punch? Select blooms, like large dahlias or garden roses, that can stand alone with a single stem. They can take up the majority of the space inside the terrarium container and will never feel too crowded. The addition of micro-florals like waxflower will only serve to accentuate the design.

Get Inspired by Ikebana

Ikebana is a style of Japanese floral design that creates artful and organic arrangements in low vessels; a terrarium inspired by this

Get Wild

A wild and organic centerpiece is just the ticket for an outdoor garden wedding or a natural, rustic affair. Choose flowers with a natural playfulness about them, like poppies, tulips, or cosmos, and layer them on moss for an earthy yet elegant design.

Embrace Geometry

The shape of a terrarium may be what sets your table designs apart from the rest. We love the idea of a structured vessel filled with fluffy, loose florals. The juxtaposition will create a beautiful contrast and is a perfect design element to consider for a modern affair.

Make It Moody

Moody florals have long been loved for the emotion they evoke at fall and winter weddings. Choose a color palette of warm tones like mauve and dark purple, and throw in some blush to create a contrast for your seasonal tablescape.

Strike a Balance

Want wedding centerpieces that strike a balance between modernity and tradition? Consider pairing a small terrarium with one or two petite floral arrangements as a complementary combination. We love how this centerpiece is grounded with a wood base for a rustic touch.

Use a Unique Vessel

The beauty of a terrarium is split between the plants that it's composed of and the vessel that houses it. Get creative with the types of open-air containers and vases used to keep things interesting.

Consider Your Placement

Terrariums can decorate more than your reception tables. We love how these beautiful flower-filled cloches were added to an escort card table to bring a modern floral touch to the otherwise minimalist space. “Their flexibility of use is what makes terrariums so intriguing,” says Sanchez.

Opt for Something Out of the Box

With the right elements, you can transform the typical terrarium design components and add a touch of whimsy to the overall design. We love the idea of adding a strand of battery-powered string lights for some elevated illumination.

Go Tropical

Tropical wedding flowers are all about lush greenery and a mixture of textures. If you want to create terrariums for a destination wedding near the jungle, incorporate both succulents and a variety of palm leaves.

Go Heavy on the Flowers

Opt for a more flower-heavy design by using blooms like garden roses or spray roses paired with greenery. Embrace the high-low quality of a lush arrangement in a minimalist vessel for a unique combination.

Use Flower Foam

"With temporary decorative terrariums, you can use a small piece of flower foam as a water source for ferns and flowers, and then cover it with moss,” advises Sanchez. “This way you can add elements such as sweet peas or ranunculus, flowers that would otherwise not work in a traditional terrarium.”

Use Black Accents

We love the idea of sharp black accents as a part of wedding décor. Combined with light whites, deep green tones, and metallic gold candles, this arrangement is perfect for a modern affair. ”I think terrariums can suit a variety of wedding décor looks as the container you put them in, as with all flowers, is a huge factor in design approach,” says Sanchez.