A table centerpiece at a party table can draw a lot of attention. And a graduation party, of course, is no exception. If you want to add a little “umph” to your graduation party tables, I have put together a fantastic list of 15 graduation centerpiece ideas with mason jars that will take your party tables to the next level! (seriously, they are SO CUTE!).
But before we jump into the amazing centerpiece ideas, let’s go over a couple of FAQ’s when it comes to creating mason jar centerpieces for graduation parties.
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What size jar should you use for mason jar centerpieces?
It’s best to opt for a 16oz or 32oz mason jar for creating your centerpiece for your party. 16oz mason jars are fine to use if you have other decoration elements on your tables (candles, ribbon photos, etc). If you want your centerpiece to act as a statement piece on your tables, 32oz will be your best bet!
What can you use to fill mason jars for centerpieces?
Flowers
Flowers will make a great addition to any mason jar centerpiece. Either faux or real flowers will work. It all just comes down to your preferences. Choose flower colors and styles that match the overall theme of your graduation party.
For example, if your party theme/decorations are simple, you can have fun with flowers and be bold with them. If you already plan on having a party theme/decorations that are on the busier side, opt for a simple flower (ex. baby breath) so that it isn’t over powering.
Candy
Filling your mason jars with candy is another great (and yummy) way to take up space in your centerpiece. You can choose wrapped or unwrapped candy.
Both will get the job done. But if you want your guests to be able to enjoy some of the candy at the end of the party, wrapped candy will be your best bet for sanitary reasons.
Crinkle Papers
Crinkle paper is a classic centerpiece filler that you can’t go wrong with! You can find crinkle paper at your local craft stores for less than $5 and even Dollar Tree making this one of the most budget-friendly centerpiece filler options.
Newspaper
If all else fails and you are creating your graduation party centerpieces on a whim, using newspaper to fill your mason jars will do just the trick!
However, I recommend that you only use this option if you aren’t going to be using a clear mason jar. I mean let’s face it, newspapers aren’t the prettiest thing out there, am I right?
Now that we’ve covered the basics let’s hop into the centerpieces!
Mason Jar Graduation Centerpieces
1. Rustic Floral
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This rustic graduation centerpiece idea is not only cute but is super easy to put together. You can opt for real flowers as shown in the image, or find fake flowers from Hobby Lobby, Micheal’s Jo-Anne’s, or even Amazon to match your graduation party theme colors!
2. Glitter Graduation Year
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I just love all of the glitter and sparkles in this centerpiece idea! This idea is another easy one to create, however, you will need to bring out your arts and crafts skills for this one.
If you want to recreate the glitter on the bottom of the mason jar, be sure to grab some liquid glue, glitter, and mod podge for this DIY centerpiece!
3. Rustic Floral With Pine Cones
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This mason jar graduation party centerpiece idea is probably my favorite. It’s so fresh and simple yet so elegant at the same time. This makes it easy to incorporate into a variety of graduation party themes.
4. White Mason Jar With Baby Breaths
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The simplicity of the centerpiece idea is just unmatched! I love the rustic-farmhouse vibe it has.
5. Personalized Mason Jar Centerpiece
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This centerpiece idea is super unique! You can opt to paint your mason jar as shown or leave it how it is. By popping out the center of your mason jar lid, you can then add a picture of the graduate making it extra special.
Related: How to Paint Mason Jars
6. Graduation Stick Centerpiece
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If you like to keep things fresh and light, this mason jar centerpiece idea is the way to go. Either real or fake daisies will work perfectly for this centerpiece.
7. Pop of Color
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This centerpiece is similar to the one before, just with a little pop of color! To make the most out of this centerpiece, be sure to add a pop of the main color theme/school to tie everything together.
8. Sunflower
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If you want your centerpiece to make a statement at your graduation party without overpowering your other decorations, this is a great way to do it.
9. Fresh Floral
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This is another super easy graduation party centerpiece that will be easy to recreate for your own graduation party. Be sure to grab your glitter, mod podge, and glue!
10. Bright and Bold
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I just absolutely love the bright florals of this centerpiece idea. If you choose this idea for your graduation party, be sure to keep your other table decor as simple as possible to avoid the appearance of unnecessary clutter.
11. Photo Display
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To recreate this centerpiece all you have to do is get some of your favorite pictures printed out (Walgreens and CVS are cheap options), hot glue them on craft sticks, and add them to your mason jar of fresh flowers.
12. Photo Collage
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This easy mason jar centerpiece idea is another way to display your photos at your graduation party. For this idea get your pictures printed in black and white and mod podge them on your mason jar for a seamless look.
13. Fun and Whimsical
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If you are looking for a fun and whimsical centerpiece idea for your graduation, check out this centerpiece! Add some fun party sticks and candy to complete this idea at home.
14. Candy Filled
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Who knew candy could make such a good centerpiece?! Fill your centerpieces with your favorite candy that matches your graduation party decor.
15. Pampas grass
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I love the aesthetic vibes this centerpiece brings. It’s so simple, yet it’s a statement at the same time. This idea will work best for boho themed graduation parties!
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