Tall Flower Arrangements to Inspire Your Reception Centerpieces

These towering beauties will certainly wow your guests.

There's nothing like walking into a grand ballroom decorated with tables topped with towering floral centerpieces, and going this route will certainly wow your guests and make for gorgeous images in your wedding album.

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Photo: Joe Buissink Photography

When it comes to choosing wedding reception centerpieces, most couples first decide if they want tall flower arrangements, short centerpieces, or a mix of high and low designs. While some pairs select low centerpieces to make it easier for guests to converse with one another throughout the dinner service, the decision to choose tall flower arrangements is one that will instantly transform the space. There's nothing like walking into a grand ballroom decorated with tables topped with towering floral centerpieces, and going this route will certainly wow your guests and make for gorgeous images in your wedding album. 

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! 

Towering Centerpiece with Baby's Breath

Photo by Binaryflips Photography; From Real Wedding: A Luxury Winter Wedding with White Flowers & Gold Details in Orlando, Florida

tall White Rose, Hydrangea & Orchid Centerpiece

Photo by Andrena Photography; Planning & Design by Natalie Sofer Weddings and Events; From Real Wedding: A Glamorous White & Gold Ballroom Wedding in Los Angeles

Opulent tall Wedding Centerpiece at The Breakers

Photo by Sara Kauss Photography; Planning & Design by Sara Judith Events; Venue: The Breakers; From Real Wedding: "Old Florida" Wedding with Art Deco Details at The Breakers Palm Beach

Crystal Chandeliers and Tall Floral Arrangements

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

Striped Linen, Square Tablescape, Tall Centerpiece

Photo by Annette Navarro; From Real Wedding: Romantic Garden Wedding with White & Green Motif in Cincinnati

Tall Blush Floral Centerpiece, Gold Vase

Photo by Krista Mason Photography; Linens by Luxe Linen; From Event: Romantic, Victorian-Inspired Tablescape Featuring Classic Colors

Colorful Tall Wedding Centerpiece towering flower arrangement

Photo by Chris Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Ann Whittington Events; From Real Wedding: Open-Sided Tent Wedding at the Bride's Family Ranch in Texas

Tall Centerpiece in Rustic-Elegant Venue

Photo by Vue Photography; From Real Wedding: Destination Rustic Fall Wedding at a Farm in North Carolina

Tall White & Blush Reception Centerpiece

Photo by Jennefer Wilson Photography; From Real Wedding: Gorgeous Dallas Wedding with Outdoor Ceremony & Ballroom Reception

Elegant High & Low Pastel Centerpieces tall flower arrangements

Photo by Jenny Haas Photography; Floral Design by HeatherLily; From Real Wedding: A Greek Orthodox Ceremony + Reception at Ohio's State Capitol Building

Towering Ivory & Greenery Centerpiece

Photo by Jose Villa Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Glamorous & Sophisticated Garden-Themed Ballroom Wedding in Chicago

Towering Cascading Floral Centerpiece

Photo by Genevieve Nisly Photography; Floral & Event Design by Joe Mineo Creative; From Real Wedding: New Year's Eve Wedding with a Dreamy Winter Wonderland Theme

Fall Centerpiece on Tall Gold Stand

Photo by Hello Blue Photo; From Real Wedding: Boho-Chic Wedding with Traditional Jewish Ceremony in Malibu

Towering Ivory & Greenery tall Centerpiece

Photo by Jose Villa Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Glamorous & Sophisticated Garden-Themed Ballroom Wedding in Chicago

Tall Floral Arrangement, White Blossoms, Greenery

Photo by Joe Laurin Photography; From Real Wedding: Simple + Chic Seaside Wedding with White Palette in Rhode Island

Tall Centerpiece of Greenery

Photo by Triple Cord Photography; From Real Wedding: Destination Wedding with Outdoor Reception & Lavish After-Party

Tall White Cherry Blossom Centerpiece

Photo by Andrena Photography; Planning & Design by Natalie Sofer Weddings and Events; From Real Wedding: Old-Hollywood Wedding Inspired by the Oscars in the '30s & '40s

Tall Centerpiece with Cascading Orchids

Photo by Studio This Is; From Real Wedding: Glamorous City-Style Real Wedding at a Luxury Hotel in Chicago

Taper Candles & Tall Centerpiece on Table

Photo by Lin & Jirsa Photography; From Real Wedding: Destination Multi-Day Indian Wedding with Sunset-Inspired Décor

Luxury Reception with Tall Flowering Tree Centerpiece

Photo by Julia Wade Photography; From Real Wedding: A Black, White & Emerald Green Luxury Wedding in Atlanta

Lush Floral Arrangement

Photo by KT Merry Photography;
Planning & Design by Posh Parties; Venue: The Breakers; From Real Wedding: Soft-Hued Spring Wedding at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida

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