13 Wedding Dance Floor Decor Ideas Designed To Get You On Your Feet

The vows have been exchanged, dinner has been served, and now the wedding band is hitting the first note, signaling that the real party is about to begin. It comes as no surprise really that when asked what the favorite part of their wedding was, many of our clients respond along the lines of “dancing the night away surrounded by the people we love most!” All the stress related to wedding decorum has passed and the dance floor becomes a symbol for everyone to relax, let loose, and have fun. Many couples choose to send the message to their guests that this area is designated for celebration without limits by creating a beautiful and welcoming setting. Additionally, this is a focal point in the reception that allows for creative freedom, playfulness, and surprise – we worked on wedding at Oheka Castle that started with an elegant garden theme and ended with everyone dancing under a covering of balloons and flowers. From fairytale floral canopies to blooming chandeliers to shimmering disco balls, here are unique wedding dance floor decor ideas guaranteed to get you on your feet.

A Mesmerizing Floral Installation

From the vibrant colors and lush, organic texture to the starburst light pendants and geometric pattern flooring, everything about this reception setup allures with magical delight. The floral and decorative elements combine to create an irresistible dance floor that will have guests partying all night long.

An Elegant + Modern Floral Chandelier

For this sophisticated, all-white reception at The Park Hyatt, we designed a circular floral chandelier featuring hydrangeas, roses, stock, cascading dendrobium orchids and glass bubbles with LED votives. The ‘floating oasis’ underscored the wedding’s modern-meets-elegance aesthetic while creating an eye-catching focal point over the dance floor.

A ‘Living Floral’ Canopy

What makes industrial venues like Second Floor so attractive to floral designers and clients alike is the myriad of creative opportunities they offer when it comes to decor. For their wedding, our couple Jessica and Ivan softened the space with a ‘living floral decor’ theme, which started with the ceremony and carried over to the reception where the couple shared a first dance under a canopy of purple and white carnations and stock mixed with jungle ivy and Italian ruscus.

An On-Wedding-Theme Dance Floor

While a destination wedding on the Amalfi Coast was a little out of your budget, you can still evoke Italy’s Old-World beauty and charm with a mosaic tile dance floor. A custom dance floor allows you to channel a wedding theme while putting a personal stamp on the celebration.

Eclectic, Colorful Decor From Ceiling To Floor

The wedding dance floor is the one focal point of wedding design where the goal is to inspire guests to shake loose and have a blast. It’s impossible to resist taking a spin amidst this jaw-dropping setup that pairs a colored checkered floor with an eclectic ceiling featuring suspended flowers, disco balls, and vintage velvet lamp shades.

A Cozy Wedding Dance Floor With Rugs

Are you planning a laid-back outdoor reception and looking for a unique way to designate a dance area? Consider mapping out your dance floor by scattering mix-and-match rugs on the ground – this setup works especially well with a boho themed wedding. Bonus: Because of the soft, cozy surface, guests will be able to kick off their shoes, literally, and dance the night away.

A Glittering Disco Ball Ceiling

Disco balls and epic dance parties go hand in hand. For their reception at Second Floor, Real BB Weddings couple Chen and Max put a modern spin on the retro disco theme by mixing the glittering accents with hanging greenery and a black and white checkered floor to create a festive atmosphere suited for songs ranging from the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin’ Alive’ to Dua Lipa’s ‘Dance The Night’ and everything in between.

Beach Dance Party Inspired Ceiling Decor

Anna and Michael’s wedding at Catch NYC culminated with a dance-till-you drop after party under a luminous ceiling installation complete with crystal chandeliers, disco balls, and suspended white blooms. “We wanted the feel of a beach party with a DJ, non-stop music, drinks, and dancing with everyone having a blast,” the bride remembers. 

Sparkling Statement Lighting

The impact that lighting has on your weddingscape extends all the way to the dance floor. Statement lighting such as geometric pendants, crystal chandeliers, and gleaming celestial fixtures put focus over the dance area while creating an inviting party atmosphere.

A Flower-Filled Dance Floor With Wow-Factor

Up until this point, our conversation has concentrated on hanging florals over the dance floor. Flipping the script, this out-of-the-box display features a flower-filled floor under a starry, disco ball decorated ceiling. It’s these unexpected designs that will have your guests talking long after the last dance.

A Whimsical Balloon and Floral Ceiling

Forget everything you know about balloon decor’s association with kids’ birthday parties and baby showers. A balloon and floral dance floor ceiling installation adds a sense magic and whimsy guaranteed to inspire guests of ages to get out of their seats and have fun.

A Joyous + Bright Paper Decor Hanging Installation

Like balloons, paper fixtures could easily fall in a decor category deemed not sophisticated enough for a wedding. While you may not want paper honeycomb orbs and tassels in your ceremony archway, they look right at home suspended over the dance floor. Additionally, paper decor is budget friendly and available it a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.

A Dramatic Dance Floor Ceiling That Transforms The Room

Making BB Featured Bride Lauren’s dance floor installation was an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Bride & Blossom’s Rachel Santana remarks, “It was such a pleasure working with Lauren to create her unique and dramatic vision. Seeing her ceiling covered with suspended flowers, crystals, and ribbon was magical, and completely transformed the venue.” Lauren finishes, “It was the focal point of the room and really brought all the elements together.” The couple’s dance floor also included a custom-made covering featuring their wedding monogram, which was used throughout their wedding stationery.

Setting up a wedding dance floor has come a long way from shining a few spotlights on the ground. Customizing this area allows you to make a personal statement and be original while setting the tone for last part of your special day. Stunning, cheerful, and inspired, these decor ideas will have even those who claim that they ‘don’t dance’ out of their chairs and feeling the beat.