A picture-perfect wedding needs the perfect frame, and there is no better frame than a wedding arch. As tradition would have it, wedding arches represent the future home of the bride and groom. The frame that surrounds their love is also the backdrop to the photos the couple will cherish forever. So here’s what dreamy wedding arches are made of…
Pampas Grass
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Pampas grass is amazing for decorating wedding arches, altars, and just ceremony spots. You can make a very cool and eye-catchy wedding backdrop of only pampas or mix it with greenery and leaves of various kinds. Pampas looks great with neutral or bold flowers, too, so you can use them together for creating a unique altar. Use candle lanterns, rugs, and cacti or succulents for a desert ceremony spot or go for galvanized buckets with pampas for a rustic look.
Florals
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There are so many options when it comes to a flower arch. You can entwine it with brightly-colored flowers, foliage, greenery, and pampas grass, making it perfect a gorgeous summer or early autumn wedding. To further draw guests’ eyes toward your ceremony marker—and make it stand out from a distance—line the aisle with bold arrangements using the same florals and greenery found in your arch.
Chiffon Drapes
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Drapes can 10x enhance your wedding vibes into a dreamy vision straight out of your imagination. This gorgeous arch embellished with drapes, white florals, and candles along the beachside is every bride’s dream. We love this pastel pink chiffon drapes in this gorgeous mandap. Drapes are a huge element in Indian weddings, giving it the ‘larger-than-life’ feeling.
Geometrical Designs
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Any couple that wants something a little different will love this hexagonal design. The metal frame can then be decorated as much or a little as you want. We love how the minimalistic flowers on this design – giving it a very subtle, but pretty touch. Giant octagonal structures, wooden triangles, and even teepees give some serious shape to your ceremony. If you want to go for a minimalistic theme, opt for glass arches that add a classy vibe to the overall setting.
Boho Elements
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Boho weddings are on rage. A circular wedding arch styled with dried herbs, moody blooms, and muted greens give us the perfect hippie-chic vibe. You can also opt for more boho elements – macrame, dream-catchers, and earthly elements.
Circular Wedding Arch
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A circular wedding arch is like a big, modern wreath. Not only does it pack a visual punch, but it also represents the eternal love you’re about to promise to your soon-to-be-spouse. Whether it’s covered in flowers or leaves like these ones; a huge round wedding arch lends some drama to saying “I do”.
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