Tall Flower Arrangements to Inspire Your Reception Centerpieces

To achieve height, most florists will begin with glass or crystal vases, gilt risers, or candelabra and top them with lush blooms including roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, and orchids, or a mix of the couple's favorite wedding flowers. Additional options include stock, branches or curly willow, greenery, or even driftwood to add height and create a rustic, tree-like arrangement. Especially ideal for event spaces with high ceilings or those wedding receptions taking place in tents, tall flower arrangements help to create a cohesive look that breaks the barrier between low tables and high ceilings, drawing guests' eyes upward.

Also, if you've always wanted an outdoor wedding, but the weather of the season doesn't permit an alfresco soirée, you can create a garden-inspired wedding look indoors with tall, lush arrangements of flowers and foliage – even adding in trees to bring the outside in. No matter what the setting, tall floral arrangements and centerpieces create an opulent atmosphere. 

Browse the images from real weddings below to inspire your own wedding reception centerpieces and wedding flower arrangements. Click the links below each photo to see more from these beautiful events! 

For more ideas, discover how to plan flowers for your destination wedding, find out how to choose flowers based on your wedding date, and see ways to use cherry blossoms in décor!

Opening photo by Joe Buissink Photography; From Real Wedding: A Music Executive's Opulent Ivory & Gold Wedding in Beverly Hills