Easter Centerpieces: How to DIY a Super Easy Inexpensive Arrangement

In this post: Not great at floral arranging? Here’s how to WOW your guests with one of the easiest and least expensive Easter centerpieces.⇒

I set out to write a post about spring wreaths.

But sometimes you have to follow your muse. Oh, there IS a wreath in the post. But when I got to the flower shop, the blooms led me down a different path. And pretty soon my wreath became a bit player in a pretty sumptuous Easter centerpiece.

The good news is it’s a really easy centerpiece to duplicate, despite its imposing presence. In fact, it took minutes to put together. It’s also a money saver and the perfect DIY for someone not particularly adept at arranging flowers. Let me show you how.

It all started with this boxwood wreath. 

I’m a pretty big fan of preserved boxwood, as it has a classic elegance. It can be used for any season and I love that while it’s not quite alive, it’s not faux either. For me it imparts a note of pedigree which I so appreciate.

My plan was to decorate the wreath with spring flowers, and off I went to the flower market. To be fair, it was always my intention to show you a few uses for the wreath, so the one I wound up with was not entirely out of left field. But I didn’t expect it become the focus of today’s tutorial.

Yet the flowers had other plans. The options that would be right for decorating my wreath were either tight little buds that would not be open any time soon, voluminous bouquets that were way more than I wanted to spend to cut up into little pieces or completely missing from the selection altogether.

I picked up a few of the tight little buds for future use and moved on to plan B.

How to Make an Easy Easter Centerpiece

I wanted to use the wreath in a horizontal display, sitting atop a low wide planter. I have one that is perfectly sized so that my wreath can be tucked just inside the rim, sitting there like a collar. This creates a sort of hedge that can function as a lovely border around an upright display of stalky flowers. 

The challenge was to find flowers that would serve that purpose and could also fit inside a vessel that could be tucked into the planter. If they were the ideal expression of spring, all the better.

A tall order for sure, I thought.  If I found something stately enough to achieve the visual look I was after, how would I get it to stand in a shallow holder that wouldn’t be seen above the rim of the planter? 

And since I was buying all those tight little buds for my next project, it would be nice to find something on the economical side.

The answer to this dilemma was to find a flowering plant, a much cheaper option than cut flowers and one that lasts longer! And if it happened to include that heavenly scent that hyacinths possess, I knew I had found my spring muse.

Are you like me?  Do you put hyacinths in your shopping cart and then walk around the shop with your nose in the cart, delighted over and over by that amazing scent? On the ride home it fills the car and once I arrive home, I keep walking into the kitchen to get another dash of the scent wafting by.

Best of all, and this is for the ‘flower-arrangement-challenged’ out there, I simply dropped the plant into the opening in the planter and voila! Instant centerpiece.

You can tuck in bits of crinkle paper filler, to keep the plant steady in the planter.

I could certainly have stopped there and enjoyed this simple spring arrangement, but with Easter coming, I wanted just a few more details.

First I gathered the fallen flowers from my faux cherry blossoms which I had culled together in the bottom of a nearby bowl. I’m pretty much in love with their soft pink color and I knew they’d add a pretty dimension to the Easter centerpiece.

Next I tucked in a few speckled eggs for the final touch on this holiday presentation.

This was seriously the easiest arrangement I could possibly pull together. Place down the wreath, tuck in the plant and pop a few eggs and fallen blossoms on top! $6.99 for a hyacinth plant. Everything else I already owned. And even if I needed to buy one of the elements, I could use it over and over again. 

Yet at the same time, my Easter centerpiece includes fresh flowers that smell absolutely divine!

Now if my peony buds ever open, you just may still see that spring floral wreath.

More Simple Easter Centerpiece Ideas

• Pastel Tulip Bundle in a Vintage Vase – Gather a bunch of fresh tulips in soft pastel shades and arrange them in a vintage glass or ceramic vase. Their elegant simplicity and cheerful colors are perfect for an Easter table.
• Carrot Bunch in a Decorative Bowl – For a playful twist, place a bunch of fresh carrots (with their leafy greens still attached) in a rustic bowl. You can even add a ribbon around the base for a more polished look.
• Easter Egg Nest Centerpiece – Create a small nest using twigs or moss, then fill it with colorful faux Easter eggs. Place it in the center of the table on a decorative plate or charger for a charming, nature-inspired look.
• Wooden Bunny Figurines and Faux Flowers – Add a whimsical touch by using wooden bunny figurines and surrounding them with faux flowers like daisies or buttercups. This minimalist approach works especially well in a vintage or French-country setting.
• Pressed Flower Arrangement in a Glass Cloche – Arrange a few sprigs of pressed flowers under a glass cloche for a delicate, elegant look. This centerpiece feels fresh and refined, capturing the essence of spring without overwhelming the table.
• Easter Egg Tree – Hang pastel-colored faux Easter eggs from the branches of a small tree or a dried branch arrangement. Place the tree in a simple pot or vintage urn for a charming focal point.
• Fresh Flower Bouquet with Pussy Willows – Create a loose, airy bouquet using fresh spring flowers like daffodils, peonies, and daisies, and add in some delicate pussy willows for texture. Arrange it in a simple vase to keep it effortless and beautiful.
• Miniature Potted Plants in Decorative Containers – Place small potted plants like primroses, pansies, or mini daffodils in decorative containers (think galvanized buckets, terracotta pots, or even small wooden crates) for a rustic and cheerful centerpiece.
• Candles Surrounded by Moss and Eggs – Place a few tall pillar candles in the center of the table, then surround them with faux moss and Easter eggs to create a soft, inviting ambiance. This works beautifully for an evening Easter meal or brunch.
• Citrus and Herb Arrangement – Fill a decorative bowl or basket with fresh citrus fruits like lemons and oranges, adding sprigs of fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or mint for a fragrant and vibrant centerpiece that celebrates both the season and the senses.
• Vintage Tea Cups with Blooms – Use vintage tea cups to hold small bunches of fresh blooms, like sweet peas, violets, or daisies. This makes for an unexpected and charming centerpiece, especially in a more intimate setting.
• Flowering Branches in a Tall Vase – Arrange flowering branches, like cherry blossoms or forsythia, in a tall vase or pitcher. Their height and delicate blooms will make a striking and simple centerpiece for an Easter table.
• Basket of Eggs with Fresh Greens – Fill a rustic basket with pastel-painted or natural eggs, and surround them with fresh greenery like ferns or ivy. This simple but beautiful centerpiece evokes the spirit of Easter and spring in an effortless way.
• Tea-Party-Inspired Setup with Cakes and Flowers – For a more casual centerpiece, set up a small cake stand with a pastel cake or cupcakes and surround it with small bunches of flowers like lilacs or daisies. This whimsical centerpiece is perfect for an Easter brunch or afternoon tea.