20 Ways To Make A Statement At Your Wedding -- From Above

If you're looking for a bold and fun way to make a statement at your reception, then ceiling decorations above your dance floor will do the trick.
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If you're looking for a bold and fun way to make a statement at your reception, then ceiling decorations above your dance floor will do the trick. Create a jaw-dropping effect with a decorative canopy or DIY-friendly objects suspended from above. Check out 20 photos that are the stuff of wedding fantasies!

One of the most creative options we've seen: a ribbon-covered canopy!

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Photo Credit: Boyd Harris / Event Design: Ever After Events

Upside-down floral arrangements are gaining momentum at modern weddings:

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Photo Credit:Axioo Photography

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Photo courtesy of Eventos Euforia / Event Design and Coordination: Eventos Euforia

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Photo Credit: Antonio Diaz Photography / Event Design and Coordination: Eventos Euforia

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Photo Credit: Colin Miller Photography / Event Coordination and Design: Colin Cowie Celebrations

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Photo Credit: Cami Jane Photography

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Photo Credit: Donna Von Bruening

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Photo Credit: Zelo Photography

Draping adds instant romance:

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Photo Credit: Kaity Whitman of Photo Love

Classic brides can't resist the allure of grand chandeliers:

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Photo Credit: Steve Steinhardt

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Photo Credit: Colin Miller Photography / Event Coordination and Design: Colin Cowie Celebrations

Paper lanterns add a burst of color:

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Photo Credit: Our Two Hearts

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Photo Credit: Kelly Cronin Photography

Bring the outdoors in with a starry night sky:

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Photo Credit: Juan Navarro

Edison bulbs are perfect for an industrial city venue:

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Photo Credit: Jake Holt Photography / Event Design: Becky Navarro of Pearl Events Austin

String lights create a magical atmosphere in a barn:

Umbrellas are whimsical and fun for a springtime wedding:

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Photo Credit: Justin Lee Photography / Event Coordination: Canvas and Canopy Events

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