25+ Ceiling Decor Ideas: View Remarkable Wedding Ceiling Installations Over the Dance Floor
From string lights and disco balls to stunning florals, be inspired by the jaw-dropping wedding decor from these real weddings.
One way to ensure everyone heads to the dance floor is to decorate the area above it, making it the pièce de résistance of the space.
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There are a million ways to wow guests at your wedding: personalized details that make them feel special, gorgeous floral centerpieces, and amazing entertainment. Related to the latter, many couples cite wanting a fun party for their loved ones to enjoy as one of their ultimate goals for the reception. One way to ensure everyone heads to the dance floor is to decorate the area above it, making it the pièce de résistance of the space.
Some banquet hall and hotel ballrooms come equipped with a beautiful chandelier; however, many modern couples are taking it one step further and adorning the ceiling above the dance floor with gorgeous installations of crystals, lanterns, or florals. From opulent floral chandeliers ideal for formal fêtes to cascading string lights overhead for laid-back soirées, the options are plentiful. Not only will these beautiful décor pieces encourage attendees to dance the night away, but they will look incredible in photos and surely make your guests feel as though they've been to the wedding of the century.
Take a look at 25+ gorgeous floral chandeliers and ceiling installations over dance floors in the images below. To see more from these impeccable real weddings, click on the link below each photo!
How To: Decorate Ceiling for Wedding – See Ideas from Real Weddings!
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Photo by Joey Kennedy Photography; Floral & Event Design by HeatherLily; Planning & Design by A Charming Fête; From Real Wedding: Luxury Outdoor At-Home Wedding with a Garden Party Theme in Ohio
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Photo by Duke Images; From Real Wedding: A Modern Wedding with Chic Chrome Mirror Décor in Beverly Hills
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Photo by Anastasiia Photography; From Real Wedding: Santorini-Inspired Sangeet & Emerald Indian Wedding in Charlotte
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Photo by John Cain Photography; From Real Wedding: Couple Who Met on Southwest Airlines Flight Get Married in Austin
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Photo by Sofia Gonzalez Noriega; From Real Wedding: Tropical "Jungle Disco" Destination Wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico
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Photo by Ira Lippke; Planning & Design by Victoria Dubin Events
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Photo by John Cain Photography; From Real Wedding: A Luxury Southern Wedding with Light Blue Décor in Dallas
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Photo by Stetten Wilson; Planning & Design by Posh Parties
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Photo by Carrie Patterson Photography; Planning & Design by LimeLight Expressions; From Real Wedding: Western Wedding at an All-Inclusive Luxury Ranch Resort in Wyoming
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Photo by M. Wang Photography; Entertainment by Gulf Coast Entertainment
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Photo by Roey Yohai Studios
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Photo by Sarah Kate, Photographer; From Real Wedding: Childhood Sweethearts Say "I Do" at Luxury Wedding in Dallas, Texas
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Photo by Elizabeth Fogarty; From Real Wedding: Destination Wedding with Lush Garden-Inspired Details in Colombia
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Photo by Grant Daniels Photography; From Real Wedding: Outdoor Ceremony & Tented Reception with Cozy Fall Color Palette
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Photo by Abby Jiu Photography; Planning & Design by Evoke Design & Creative; From Real Wedding: Ballroom Wedding with Classic Color Scheme & Modern Catering Trends
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Photo by Kent Drake Photography; Entertainment by Gold Coast Events; From Real Wedding: Bright and Colorful Wedding Palette with Ceremony Overlooking Lake
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Photo by Chris Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Ann Whittington Events; From Real Wedding: Sophisticated Southern Soirée in Texas with an Ode to New Orleans
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Photo by Carter Rose; Floral Design by Bella Flora of Dallas; From Real Wedding: Colorful Spring Wedding with Stunning Floral Details in Dallas
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Photo by The Day; Music and Entertainment by Gold Coast Events; From Real Wedding: Contemporary Backyard White Wedding Under Clear Tent in Chicago
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Photo by John & Joseph Photography; From Real Wedding: Opulent Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony & Reception in San Diego, California
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Photo by Rachel Havel Photography; From Real Wedding: Unique, Boho-Chic Wedding Inspired by Blue Agate in Colorado
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Photo by Thisbe Grace Photography; From Real Wedding: Gorgeous Tented Wedding in Texas with Neutral & Gold Color Palette
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Photo by Bryan Miller Photography; From Real Wedding: Ethereal Tented Wedding Inspired by the English Countryside
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Photo by Thisbe Grace Photography; From Real Wedding: Dallas Wedding of Actress Heidi Mueller & NFL Player DeMarco Murray
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Photo by Michael and Carina Photography; Floral Design by Amaryllis Floral and Event Design; From Real Wedding: A Wedding Celebration Inspired by London's Regent's Park in Washington, DC
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Photo by Roey Yohai Studios; From Real Wedding: Romantic Wedding with Unique Florals & "Mad Men" Vibe in New York
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