11 Wow-Worthy Checkerboard Dance Floors

Be inspired by these stunning examples of wedding reception flooring.

From using iconic checkered-floor ballrooms as bridal portrait scenes, to sharing a romantic spin during a "first look" on a checkerboard porch, to performing a first dance on an iconic black-and-white checker dance floor, there's nothing more magical than the contrasting tones of a beautiful checkered floor.

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Photo: Paul Barnett Photographer

Checkerboard flooring – primarily in black and white tones – has been popular for centuries. The classic, timeless look adds an air of sophistication to a foyer, great room, and a wedding venue. For most wedding receptions, the dance floor is one of the focal, centralized points of the space. Some reception sites have built-in checkered flooring, while many couples desiring the fanciful look may need to rent a black-and-white checkered dance floor or have one custom made to also include a monogram. 

Browse some of our favorite ways Inside Weddings couples have incorporated checkered flooring for their nuptials. From using iconic checkered-floor ballrooms as bridal portrait scenes, to sharing a romantic spin during a "first look" on a checkerboard porch, to performing a first dance on an iconic black-and-white checker dance floor, there's nothing more magical than the contrasting tones of a beautiful checkered floor – especially when it's enhanced with elegant patterns or lettering by way of gobo lighting.

Bride on checker floor at The Breakers

Photo by Lauren Ross Photography & Nancy Cohn Photography; Venue: The Breakers

Bride and Groom First Look on Checkerboard Floor

Photo by Aaron Watson Photography

Checker dance floor next to sweetheart table

Photo by Stephanie Fay Photography

Brown and white checker dance floor

Photo by Elizabeth Messina 

Reception table in front of checker dance floor

Photo by Clane Gessel Photography

Bride and groom first dance on checkers

Photo by Stephanie Fay Photography

Checker dance floor with pretty drapes

Photo by Justine Ungaro

Checker destination wedding dance floor

Photo by lunaphoto

The Breakers ballroom with gobo lighting

Photo by KT Merry Photography