The ceiling of a venue or tent creates a blank canvas for a designer to explore a world of possibilities in the scheme of decor! One trend I LOVE is hanging centerpieces and floral arrangements from the ceiling! While a bit untraditional, its a fresh and innovative way to add some pizazz to your party!

The idea of hanging centerpieces is perfect for events where guests are seated at long rectangular tables and space may be limited for big-impact decor. As you’ll see below, suspending decor from the ceiling adds a bit of fairytale illusion to your event space and who doesn’t want to create something magical for their guests to enjoy??

It’s also a beautiful embellishment for your food buffet, guest sign-in table, dessert bar or even the head table! Before you decide to hang anything from the ceiling, be sure to check with the venue to make sure they allow it.

The ceiling of a venue or tent creates a blank canvas for a designer to explore a world of possibilities in the scheme of decor! One trend I LOVE is hanging centerpieces and floral arrangements from the ceiling! While a bit untraditional, its a fresh and innovative way to add some pizazz to your party!

The idea of hanging centerpieces is perfect for events where guests are seated at long rectangular tables and space may be limited for big-impact decor. As you’ll see below, suspending decor from the ceiling adds a bit of fairytale illusion to your event space and who doesn’t want to create something magical for their guests to enjoy??

It’s also a beautiful embellishment for your food buffet, guest sign-in table, dessert bar or even the head table! Before you decide to hang anything from the ceiling, be sure to check with the venue to make sure they allow it.

Photo by Allison Reisz Photography

1. Centerpieces – Choose two different types of centerpieces and intermix them. For example, you can use a tall, single arrangement on 50% of your tables and a low arrangement on the other 50%. For the low arrangements, try a trio of monochromatic arrangements in varying heights of 4”, 6” and 8”. Since the tables are round, incorporate some square vases into the mix.
2. Linens – Stick with lighter shades of color for your tablecloths and incorporate accent color into the napkins, cake table and chair cushion covers. For white and ivory lovers, try a fun texture or pattern to add some pizazz!
3. Table Accents – Create a beautiful and welcome presentation at each table setting by pulling such accents as menu cards, unique napkin folds, an eclectic mix of flatware, colored champagne flutes and chargers.
4. Place Settings – Tables set with flatware, glassware and napkins create a welcoming presentation to wedding guests where a full meal will be served. Make sure you have a seat for everyone and that guests are assigned a specific table so that the banquet staff do not have to make last minute changes of adding chairs and settings to a certain table or worse, making a family sit separately because there was not a table with enough seats for them to be together.

Photo by Allison Reisz Photography

1. Centerpieces – Choose two different types of centerpieces and intermix them. For example, you can use a tall, single arrangement on 50% of your tables and a low arrangement on the other 50%. For the low arrangements, try a trio of monochromatic arrangements in varying heights of 4”, 6” and 8”. Since the tables are round, incorporate some square vases into the mix.
2. Linens – Stick with lighter shades of color for your tablecloths and incorporate accent color into the napkins, cake table and chair cushion covers. For white and ivory lovers, try a fun texture or pattern to add some pizazz!
3. Table Accents – Create a beautiful and welcome presentation at each table setting by pulling such accents as menu cards, unique napkin folds, an eclectic mix of flatware, colored champagne flutes and chargers.
4. Place Settings – Tables set with flatware, glassware and napkins create a welcoming presentation to wedding guests where a full meal will be served. Make sure you have a seat for everyone and that guests are assigned a specific table so that the banquet staff do not have to make last minute changes of adding chairs and settings to a certain table or worse, making a family sit separately because there was not a table with enough seats for them to be together.