• Enhance a table with the vibrant colors of the tropics.Tropical fish image by buchan from Fotolia.com
  
  When decorating tropical-themed tables, use island sunsets, vibrantly hued fish, fresh flowers and other natural elements as design inspiration. Tropical table decor can range from casual and laid back to elegant, depending on the overall event style. Create a serene, calming ambiance using Caribbean blue and white pieces, or spice up the event space with citrus-hued items.
  
  

Sand Bucket Centerpiece

• Transform your event table into a day at the beach using whimsical sand buckets. Set a tray filled with sand and sprinkled with small seashells in the center of the table. Buy mini metal sand bucket-inspired candle holders complete with handles. Look for holders featuring cutouts shaped like palm trees, starfish, sand dollars or seahorses so the light will glow through and cast designs across the table. Pick holders in tropical hues such as bright pink, sunny yellow and coral orange. Fill the buckets with votive candles and arrange them on the sand-filled tray.
  
  

Wreath Table Decor

• Infuse the table with a laid-back, casual beach vibe using natural elements. Use a hot glue gun to attach various-sized seashells and starfish around the perimeter of a real or faux seagrass wreath. Attach vibrant sea glass pieces to add pops of color to the design. Set the decorated wreath in the center of the table and place a turquoise-hued metal candle lantern in the middle of the wreath. Write guests' names on large, smooth stones and set one by each place setting.
  
  

Vibrant Coral Trees

• Make your own vibrant, coral-inspired trees using a few basic craft items. Cover the table with a turquoise-colored tablecloth as a striking contrast to the coral decor. Spray-paint natural curly willow branches, which are available at craft stores, florist suppliers and online retailers of dried florals, with coral-hued paint and allow them to dry thoroughly. Place a combination of clear and turquoise decorative glass gems in the bottom of a tall glass vase and nestle the branches inside for a secure fit. Surround the elegant centerpiece with clear glass candle holders filled with white votives.