10 Ways Wedding Ceiling Decorations Will Wow Your Guests

Winston-Salem, NC

This celebration featured a sky of alabaster balloons that we think would be just right hovering over a wedding reception. Carolina Balloon Company created an installation with a dreamy vibe at this Gatsby-themed party from A Southern Soirée at Graylyn Estates in Winston Salem, North Carolina. A monochromatic sea of balloons is always eye-catching and chic.

Los Angeles, CA

We love how a variety of oversized balloons — some opaque white and others clear and filled with metallic glitter — defines the dance floor at this glam celebration planned by Nahid’s Global Events. The Renaissance Indian Well Resort in Los Angeles played host to the romantic wedding which featured a palette of clean and classic white blooms, from the design professionals at Shawna Yamamoto Event Design, and accented by rich lavender lighting from Vario Productions.

Palm Beach, FL

This stunning ballroom wedding at The Breakers Palm Beach featured a chic palette of clean white and glam silver. The planners at Sara Renee Events worked with the design team from Tantawan Bloom to conjure a unique vision, intertwining giant silver balloons with cascading florals over luxe round tables with towering centerpieces — the two designs appearing to meet in between. Christian Oth Studio beautifully captured the scene as it evolved from elegant dinner to full-on dance party.

Chicago, IL

This minimalist wedding ceremony at Theater on the Lake evokes an inverted sky with a white horizon and puff of blue cloud. See how Luft Balloons continued the epic wedding ceiling decorations with colorful ombré installations that shimmer in the venue’s natural lighting — as well as transform this prairie-style space into a whimsical wonderland. 

Dubai, Dubai

Dure Events transformed this luxurious ballroom into a floral paradise. Suspended white blooms floated over the dance floor like a tranquil white cloud. Moreover, bright and bold floral centerpieces cast an enchanting glow over the tablescapes with the addition of glittering candlelight. Click to see other incredible details from this colorful and romantic celebration. We especially love the cold fireworks display that turned a first dance into a twirl through the stars.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Provence-Alpes-Cotes D’Azur

Bring your enchanted forest wedding indoors with a lavish floral ceiling installation. Event designer Eric Chauvin whisked guests into a land of wonder and magic with this wow-worthy installation of tasseled blooms. We are also obsessed with each unique and curated detail planned by Alejandra Poupel Events. From floral parasol centerpieces to laser cut wedding invitations by Florine Asch, every element of this wedding has us reaching for our cameras. Click to see more beautiful photos. 

Los Angeles, CA

Cream, pearl, ivory — this elegant reception from International Event Company transformed The Beverly Hills Hotel ballroom with stylish shades of all-white. Revelry Event Designers and Marks Garden created a luxe layered décor scheme with stunning “chandeliers” of white calla lilies arranged downward for glamorous focal points. We love the pops of green from the fresh stems and how the sculptural lighting adds whimsy.

Huntington, NY

Florals hung in the most dramatic and gorgeous fringe over the dance floor at this elegant wedding at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York. The décor team at Preston Bailey conjured the vision with an ombré of pink and white blooms mixed with lush green vines. André Maier Photography captured the magical installation and every other stunning detail from the planners at Jennifer Zabinski Events. View the full event to see how the team created a unique ceremonial arch from a single color at the nuptials.

Houston, TX

A circle symbolizes perfect unity, and what better place to display the shape than at a ceremony for the union of two people in love? We adore how this halo of lavender and pink blooms from Events In Bloom hovers over a beautiful wedding reception at The Houston Club in Texas. En Vogue Events planned a celebration infused with delicate color — a lovely counterpoint to the traditional all-white wedding.

Aventura, FL

Every moment of this wedding was pure magic, thanks to the help of design team Daniel Events. The classic and refined JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa served as the perfect blank canvas for iridescent uplighting and shimmering floral ceiling décor. Click to see additional stunning details such as the ethereal drapery, ornate dinnerware, and lush white table florals.

Los Angeles, CA

Creative lighting can take an event to a whole new level. This elegant wedding at Vibiana in Los Angeles again proves that to be true. Rheefined Company planned an all-white reception that added a dreamy vibe with candlelight and gorgeous lighting on the breathtaking arched ceiling — conjuring the effect of light dappled through trees.

Boston, MA

A towering domed ceiling isn’t just a dramatic architectural statement. It’s also an opportunity for décor innovation. We love how the lighting professionals at Suzanne B. Lowell Lighting brought color and glamour to the arched ceiling at the Boston Public Library. The tabletop floral décor from Lotus Floral Events seemed to transform with the light — sometimes appearing deep purple and, at other times, hot pink. Click to see more of this gorgeous wedding from Nicole Simeral & Company.

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

We adore lush vines and leaves dripping from ceilings over tables, creating an exclusive, hidden garden feel. At this fresh wedding celebration, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in California provided the perfect setting for the luxurious boho vibe. The design team at Blush Botanicals curated a trio of cascading greenery and lighting installations that hovered over the reception, infusing natural beauty into the white and ivory festivities. Delicate strands of strung florals added light touches of color and whimsy.

Chicago, IL

Opulent chandeliers and deep green leaves “elevated” this fanciful wedding ceremony at Chez in Chicago. Sheer white drapery, beautifully hung and backlit by the full-service décor team at Kehoe Designs, created a luxe neutral palette, allowing the greenery to infuse rich color. We love the little pops of red in the artistic installation that mirror the burgundy bouquets carried by the bride and her bridesmaids.

Chicago, IL

Cafe Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo brings nature into the heart of Chicago with its access to the lush surroundings of Lincoln Park Zoo. We love how HMR Designs and CHI Chic Weddings & Events took inspiration from this gorgeous location and created an enchanted forest vibe with lavish greenery. We especially adore how tendrils of greenery cascade off the glittering chandelier, crowning the event space in verdant illumination. 

Lake Bluff, IL

This tented wedding reception from the expert planners at SQN Events went au naturale with time-honored low-fi flickering candles suspended in a dozen oversized lanterns centered above the dance floor. The lantern collection feels classic and celebratory against the pristine white tent and manicured floral centerpieces from Richard Remiard Design at Shore Acres Country Club in Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Dallas, TX

Edison bulbs are still prominently featured in every home design magazine, and we love that they’ve found their way into beautiful events. The lights are striking enough that savvy designers, like the team from Haute Florals, allow them to shine (pun intended) by framing the bare bulbs with simple wire shades for a glamorous, industrial feel. Sue Kelson Events planned a wedding celebration that felt organic and luxurious all at once. View the event hosted at Dallas’ Hickory Street Annex to see how the team lined the aisle with floor lanterns for a flickering path.

Fairfield, CT

For this celebration, Ashley Douglass Events planned a classic New England soirée with unique touches. The Greenwich Tent Co. raised a multi-pointed tent complete with flags, giving it the external appearance of the most luxurious circus you’ve ever seen. The designers from KD&J Botanica transformed the spot at the Country Club Fairfield in Southport, Connecticut. The team created a lighting scheme with Social Event Decor that included a collection of basket lanterns interwoven with greenery as a dance floor focal point. View the full event to see sumptuous outdoor lounge areas from Gather & Lounge and outfitted by Party Rental Ltd.

Montego Bay, St. James Parish

Miami, FL

We can’t think of a more perfect photo op than this all-white tunnel formed by thousands of suspended ribbons. The skilled planners at Premini Events worked with the creative design team at Gilded Group Décor to curate this gorgeous entry scene for a luxurious South Asian wedding at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami.

West Hollywood, CA

This glamorous all-white event celebrated the holidays with two luxe brands — Lancôme and Vogue — but we could easily imagine this alabaster fringe hovering over a gorgeous wedding reception. Celebrity Event Planner Mindy Weiss Party Consultants and the design team at Shawna Yamamoto Event Design conjured an event that mixed velvet and metal, as well as glass and crystal at Delilah in Hollywood.

New Orleans, LA

We love how event planner and designer NICE DAY found inspiration for this wedding ceiling from New Orleans nightlife. Rainbows tassels surround a glittering disco ball — turning the dance floor into the perfect photo op. Click to see other one-of-a-kind décor elements from this funky modern wedding. You’ll find tropical foliage, bright green balloons, and neon signage.

Chicago, IL

Thousands of custom-cut white butterflies created an awe-inspiring installation for this gorgeous wedding ceremony in The Standard Club Chicago ballroom. Suspended on thin wires by HMR Designs, the butterflies fluttered as if real, creating an ethereal feeling at the Paulette Wolf Events-planned celebration.

New York, NY

When fashionable blogger Lindsi Lane got married, it was bound to be a stylish event. She began with an amazing event team, including the expert planners at Marcy Blum Associates and design luminary Preston Bailey. The pretty-in-pink reception featured all shades of pink roses suspended upside down over the custom floral-printed dance floor — creating a vision in bloom for the happy couple.

Newport Beach, CA

The Lighter Side gave guests a magical experience with this dreamy floating candle installation. See how Duke Images captured this imaginative take on starlight throughout The Resort at Pelican Hill. While you’re there, enjoy the organic floral centerpieces by Shawna Yamamoto Event Design and mirrored tabletops by EDGE Design and Decor that helped bring this enchanting vision to life. 

Water Mill, NY

Art museum wedding venues, such as Parrish Art Museum, always wow with imaginative décor. Ovando Design and Production kept artistry at the forefront of everyone’s minds with this unique suspension of neon rings. Make sure you check out the wedding reception where the neon lighting continued with an abstract ceiling installation and eclectic wall art. 

Los Angeles, CA

Vibiana in Los Angeles offered the perfect, elegant space to fulfill this Chanel-loving bride’s designer wedding dreams. Allure Events Atelier worked with the lighting and furnishing teams at Revelry Event Designers to curate a celebration that was black, white, and blush all over. We especially love how the ceremony and reception were made even more stylish with candy-cane shaped, floral-wrapped poles strung with glittering chandeliers.

Palm Springs, CA

This Italian-inspired dinner accented the stars above Palm Springs with a multitude of chandeliers strung in the night sky. Lynden Lane Company curated an affair that meandered from garden nuptials to poolside cocktails, culminating in a tucked-in courtyard dinner, with tables decked in florals by the talented team at Keith Laverty —  all under a blanket of dreamy light.

Dallas, TX

The Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas proved to be the perfect ballroom setting to host this cream and pink vision from the wedding planning team at DFW Event, Inc.  The layered design from Bella Flora of Dallas included a tabletop dressed in low alabaster florals and sparkling candlelight, then higher suspended blooms, followed by a ceiling draped in sparkling crystals.

Naples, FL

This chic design from Xquisite Events proves that you don’t need to fill a room with an abundance of décor to make a statement. Creative Touch Party Design produced a glamorous reception that included a circle of pink roses suspended from the ceiling with strands of crystals as an additional focal point — in a Florida-perfect palette at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples.

Coachella, CA

A beautiful combination of white draping and flooring created a luxurious blank space for his vision in lavender from the planners at Sacks Productions. Floral designer Jeff Leatham and Revelry Events Designers teamed up to curate this dreamy reception, with a dance floor defined by a square of crystal strands at this Coachella-based celebration in California.

New York, NY

This ultra-luxurious New York wedding wows with a dramatic color scheme. We love how this ornate ceiling at Gotham Hall (designed with stained glass and gold-leaf honey-comb) seamlessly flows into cascades of shimmering violet drapery. We also love how By Yena Designs used tendrils of pink orchids in each centerpiece — evoking the same waterfall crescendo of purple draping. Discover more dazzling details by clicking into the event. 

Southampton, NY

You can expect an unforgettable wedding experience when Dave Matthews Band gives a performance. Of course, the décor was just as incredible. Colin Cowie Lifestyle impressed guests with a ceiling of lavish white drapery and crystallized floral installation. The cocktail hour also boasted stylish ceiling drapery suspended from a transparent frame tent. Click to see the wooden bar structure that served as a focal point in this stunning space. 

Yountville, CA

Soft white drapery by The Lux Productions was the perfect addition to this transparent frame tent by Bright Event Rentals. Lush greenery and a stone-paved wedding aisle capture the beauty of springtime — without the worry of April showers. See how event planner Cole Drake Events transformed this same setting for an evening reception. With glittering chandeliers suspended overhead, guests felt like they were dining beneath the stars.  

Beaufort, SC

Drapery by Flower Shop of Bluffton brought a softer vibe to this hip industrial event space. We love how the neutral color scape, planned by Trish Beck Events, extends to the boho floral centerpieces and table linen. Best of all, delicate seating drapery complements the decorations above for a cohesive (and unique) look. Make sure to check out how drapery also made an appearance at the outdoor ceremony for the perfect wedding backdrop.