Tall wedding centerpieces add instant drama and beauty to your wedding reception tables. Your wedding centerpieces will be one of the main focal points of your reception, so you’ll want to make sure that your tablescapes wow at every turn.
PartySlate reached out to the team at the perfect petal, for additional insight. “Adding height adds dimension and grandeur to any space,” they tell us. They go on to say, “Height adds drama and immediately catches the eye, really making that wow factor as guests enter the room. If making that grand first impression is one of your boxes to check, by all means, think about height.”
Consider the box checked. Keep reading to discover our favorite tall wedding centerpiece ideas, organized by wedding style. You’ll find modern tall centerpieces, rustic tall centerpieces, and everything in between. Sometimes, bigger really is better.
*Listed in no particular order within each section.
1. Tall Wedding Centerpieces for a Modern Soirée
Modern weddings indulge in sophisticated designs and a glamorous aesthetic. Expect plenty of non-traditional textures such as mirrored metals and translucent lucite. You’ll still find the traditional all-white wedding color palette — but this time, with gold and black accents. Of course, no wedding is complete without florals. Look to orchids, organic greenery, and lavish roses to complete your modern vision.
Gothic Black & White
David Kimmel Design gives this modern wedding a gothic edge with glass candelabra and towering black floral stands topped with clouds of white hydrangeas.
Modern With a Boho Twist
This modern-meets-boho floral installation, designed by Sarcon Flower Couture, wows with an all-white color palette. White monstera leaves, feathery pampas grass, and a one-of-a-kind tubular installation result in a sleek, yet dreamy centerpiece.
Sleek Geometry
Pretty Posh Events brings a modern touch to traditional white blooms with unique geometrical vases that almost make us wistful for math class.
Dreamy Blooms Crowned With Glass
Towering glass candelabra rise like fairytale turrets over a dreamy bed of blush-colored blooms. We especially appreciate how Siblana Events uses a romantic color palette to contrast with modern, black lacquer seating and linen.
Glamorous Orchid Cascade
Elegant Affairs takes our breath away with this gold mirrored installation with cascading white orchids and suspended candlelit terrariums.
Organic Greenery
Ashland Addison Floral and Event Decor uses organic greenery with pampas grass accents for a subtle contrast to this sophisticated all-white color palette.
2. Tall Centerpieces for a Boho Wedding Bash
Calling all free spirits: Bohemian weddings reimagine traditional nuptials with playful designs and nature-inspired décor. You’ll find macrame installations, wicker furnishings, and dreamy pastel hues. When it comes to florals, boho wedding styles embrace abundant greenery, feathery pampas grass, and colorful wildflowers for the ultimate flower-child vibes.
Boho With Autumnal Hues
Boho isn’t all pastels and neutrals. We love how KEHOE DESIGNS brought autumn vibes to these boho centerpieces with crimson roses, gold fan leaves, and wispy leaf stalks.
Beautiful Jewel Tones
We love how pampas grass centerpieces with ruby and coral roses, designed by RL Design HTX, beautifully complement the simple, elevated greenery.
Floating Neutrals
Revel Decor reimagines traditional floral centerpieces with elevated dried pampas grass and decadent greenery floating over this emerald-green tablescape.
Boho With Southern Charm
Willow Event Designs has us swooning with elevated pampas grass perched above pops of coral and peach.
Lush Pampas Grass
Revel Floral features lush pampas grass in all its feathery glory with these elevated centerpieces.
3. Tall Wedding Centerpieces for a Glam Affair
“Glamorous” is less of a style and more of a feeling. It’s the sense of luxury — but not the traditional kind. Glam weddings indulge in imaginative designs that defy our expectations. Regular table candlelight becomes a cloud of floating tapers. Floral vessels turn into ornate pillars. Even the floral choices, such as decadent orchids and lavish roses, exude a more contemporary luxury.
Floating Candlelight
“Tall” takes on new meaning with these illuminated floating centerpieces by The Lighter Side. We especially love how the candlelight reflects off the mirrored tabletops for an extra glamorous effect.
Golden Accents
Elegant Affairs brings ultimate luxury to this tented wedding reception with textured golden candelabra and candle holders that pop against bright-pink linen.
Delicate Filigree
Erin McDonald Co perfects this wedding reception with golden filigree stands that range from floral-like candlelight to towering vessels for abundant white blooms.
Winter Wonderland
Wilton Manors, FL
Dulcio Florals & Design whisks guests away to an enchanted winter forest with frosted treetops and glimmering candlelight.
X Marks the Spot
This striking X-shaped mirrored tablescape becomes even more beautiful with orchid-laden candelabra by Xquisite Events and moody lighting by Frost Florida.
Candlelit Cityscape
This gorgeous tablescape design by Bella Flora of Dallas evokes a cityscape of glimmering towers — giving new meaning to the definition of a skyline view.
Think “Pink Glamour”
From floral-draped ceiling décor to these towering fuschia centerpieces with sleek glass stems, this wedding design by DiCicco Design evokes glamour at every turn.
4. Tall Centerpieces for a Whimsical Wedding
We love whimsical weddings for their playful approach to creative designs. Instead of traditional wedding décor, you’ll find imaginative elements that feature unexpected color palettes and unusual shapes. Some of our favorite whimsical blooms include baby’s breath, dyed pampas grass, and wispy floral fillers like foxglove and thyme.
Whimsy Goes Full Glam
This Art Deco-inspired wedding, designed by Ed Libby Events, both surprises and delights us with unique lamp centerpieces wrapped in floral garlands.
Floral & Fringe
Sarcon Flower Couture reinvents the tall centerpiece with this whimsical pastel floral arrangement laced with suspended fringe.
Clouds of Baby’s Breath
Clouds of baby’s breath by Marks Garden drift above these elegant tablescapes — lending a whimsical touch to this sophisticated garden wedding.
Colors That Pop
Old Lyme, CT
This wild frenzy of colorful blooms by Ed Libby Events invokes the playful side of romance.
Whimsical Rustic
Tabernash, CO
the perfect petal proves that a rustic style can still wow with bold colors and whimsical florals that include hydrangea, mums, and pincushion proteas.
5. Tall Wedding Centerpieces for a Romantic Reception
For many couples, getting married is a chance to recreate their very own fairytale. A romantic wedding style enchants guests with ornate architecture, abundant florals, and unending candlelight. Centerpieces are just as magical with florals that range from roses to baby’s breath.
Gold & White Romance
Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design brings a modern vibe to this fairytale wedding that showcases luxe gold seating and tall centerpieces with cascading orchids.
Abundant White Florals
Fantasy Designers reminds us that there’s no such thing as too many wedding blooms. We especially adore the contrast of table-length floral garlands with towering rose centerpieces.
French Garden Vibes
This French garden-themed wedding, with florals by The Style Marc, elevates romance with crystal details and dreamy blush blooms.
Romance With an Edge
Orly Khon Floral brings just the right amount of drama to these tall wedding centerpieces with rich purple blooms.
Crystals & Candlelight
Marigold Design House has us swooning with these curated tablescapes laden with glass candelabra dripping in crystals and wound with blush blooms. We also adore the towering treetops woven with baby’s breath and crystal beads.
6. Tall Centerpieces for an Elegant Wedding
Elegant weddings celebrate tradition, sophistication, and a timeless style. Instead of the latest trends, you’ll find classic designs that never go out of fashion. Some of our favorite elegant settings include classic tenting and refined ballrooms. When it comes to florals, consider hydrangeas, ranunculus, and roses.
Traditional All-White Wedding
This timeless wedding keeps things classic with tall white floral centerpieces and beautiful crystal details by KEHOE DESIGNS.
Neutral & Sophisticated
This elegant wedding in neutral hues showcases sleek metal floral vessels with a tasteful bouquet of blooms and suspended globed candlelight by QG Floral+Landscape.
Elegant Ballroom Blooms
Ed Libby Events reminds us why we will always love an elegant ballroom wedding. These pearlescent vases topped with white hydrangeas and roses perfectly complement the refined setting.
Classic Black & White
Jackson Durham Events brings the black-and-white ballroom wedding style to fruition with an elegant black-and-white dance floor and towering white floral centerpieces.
Formal Greenery
ZAK Events proves that even simple greenery is a staple of elegance and sophistication. We love how these centerpieces bring a bit of beautiful nature to this refined setting.
7. Tall Wedding Centerpieces for a Rustic Reception
Our favorite rustic weddings combine cozy vibes with an elegant aesthetic. Whether you opt for al fresco dining or a beautiful farmhouse reception, you’ll want to embrace an all-natural vibe with plenty of greenery, wooden textures, and soft candlelight. For florals, consider everything from wildflowers to grasses and herbs.
You can also check out even more of our favorite rustic wedding centerpieces here: 15 Rustic Wedding Centerpieces to Inspire Your Designs.
Farmhouse Centerpieces
This beautiful farmhouse reception featured rustic wedding centerpieces by Strelitzia Flower Company. We especially love the addition of dried grasses and wild greenery.
Rustic Greenery
Tall clear vases create the illusion of floating greenery at this rustic outdoor wedding with décor by Blushington Blooms.
Greenery & Blushing Blooms
Elevated greenery drifts above blush bouquets by Bouquets of Austin at this rustic reception for a unique wedding aesthetic.
Industrial Rustic
These beautiful centerpieces by KEHOE DESIGNS feature wild berries, potted greenery, and towering candlelight for the ultimate cozy, yet elevated dining experience.
One-of-a-Kind Wicker
This unique wedding features one-of-a-kind wicker centerpieces by Urban Earth. Suspended candlelight adds an enchanted touch to this surreal, yet rustic tablescape.
8. Tall Centerpieces for a Tropical Wedding
Take it from us: You don’t need to travel to a tropical destination in order to experience a tropical wedding. Let your décor bring paradise to you. We recommend adorning your tablescapes with lavish tropical greenery that includes monstera leaves, palm fronds, and palm fans. For florals, consider birds of paradise, orchids, flamingo flowers, and ginger.
You can also discover more of our top tropical wedding centerpiece ideas here: Our Favorite Tropical Wedding Centerpieces [Beach Optional].
Tropical Palms & Fronds
The Style Marc brings an elevated, tropical vibe to this glamorous hotel ballroom with a variety of tall palm fronds and tropical greenery.
Tropics in the City
Elevated geometric floral vessels are wound with tropical greenery and orchid cascades by BOTANICA INC for a tropical reception in the heart of New York City.
Tropical Glam
Palm fronds with gold monstera leaves and white tropical blooms, designed by Prestige Wedding Decoration, seem to float over the tabletops with these glam clear vases.
Tropical With a Touch of Romance
We love this unique floral combination by Farai Machina Events. Palm fronds gilded in gold add a glamorous touch to this array or romantic red roses.
Floating Tropics
Yanni Design Studio brings a vibrant tropical vibe to this rustic-industrial venue. Elevated centerpieces wow with tropical foliage, birds of paradise, and flamingo flowers.
9. Tall Centerpieces for a Garden Wedding
Garden weddings combine the beauty of the natural world with structured, curated design. Whether you celebrate in a garden setting, or transform an indoor space into a garden landscape, your tablescapes will benefit from an abundance of greenery and beautiful blooms. Moreover, look to a traditional garden for your floral inspiration. We recommend roses, hydrangeas, lilies, and gardenias.
Garden Grandeur
Events In Bloom transformed this indoor space into the garden of our dreams with blush blooms and winding greenery. We especially adore how greenery covers the elevated centerpiece stands, so it appears as if each floral arrangement grew straight from the reception table.
Romantic Garden Candelabra
Sarcon Flower Couture has us swooning with this table-length floral arrangement and ivy-wound candelabra with green leaf-like sconces.
Whimsical Garden Fringe
These elevated garden centerpieces, designed by Adam Leffel Productions, bring a touch of whimsy to this indoor setting with upended greenery and playful pops of pink and purple blooms.
Spring Tented Wedding
Unique Floral Designs reminds us that simple greenery elevates any tablescape. We appreciate how these towering branches, adorned with fresh spring growth, complement the myriad of white blooms.
Dreamy Drapery & Florals
Shawna Yamamoto Event Design brings beauty and sophistication to this tented wedding with lavish billowing drapery and tall centerpieces with a mix of delicate white blooms.
People Also Ask…
How tall should wedding centerpieces be?
Cindy Berry Ollig, CEO of the perfect petal, and Kitzel Lynn Ruth, Wedding Director, get down to the basics: “If visibility and conversation is the MOST important aspect of your dining, we would opt for low tablescapes. If drama, design, and the overall look is what you are after, height is the way to go.”
They go on to say, “There are many ways to do this that are minimally invasive to the guests. However, some couples choose to forgo all worries of sight line for killer designs, and if that really speaks to them as a couple, we are all for it.”
They also remind us that not every celebration calls for added height. “You really have to think about your venue, the land, your mood and vibe, and the textures surrounding you to consider if a tall design is something that will add that extra flavor. Is your venue indoors or outdoors? Do you have other elements that would be competing with the tall centerpieces like lighting, an entertainment stage, ceiling installations, or tree line?” Ask yourself these important questions to determine if tall wedding centerpieces are right for you.
Most importantly, they emphasize, “It is key to always consider what speaks to your soul, what is your natural aesthetic, and what feels the most “on brand” for you. The most beautiful and authentic designs are the ones that mirror the couple — and speak to their most authentic selves.”
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