During a religious or non-religious ceremony, whether outdoors or indoors, the exchange of vows is most often done in the centre of a flower arch, whose style and colours are in keeping with the rest of the decoration. Here are a few ideas from the current trends.
Wedding arch :
Theflower arch is often the central element in the decoration of a secular or religious ceremony. Whether outdoors or indoors, this large decoration serves as an altar for the exchange of vows.
The moment when we say yes is a dreamed moment. The arch acts as a stage for the bride and groom, creating an intimate space, a moment just for the lovers in a romantic setting, a love nest.
Bohemian rock, romantic gypsy, industrial chic or modern minimalist, whatever the style of your special day, the theme and the spirit you are looking for, there is certainly an arch that will fit the mood you want.
There are therefore different types of arches. The list below is not exhaustive, but here is an overview of current trends.
Rectangular wedding arch
This traditional arch is often made of wooden sections in three parts (two vertical sections that support the front part horizontally) and forming a right angle at their meeting.
It can be a smooth and varnished wood, in agreement with a contemporary spirit or left rough for a country style , bohemian or rustic chic.
This wooden base can be dressed with a delicate, rather thin and slightly transparent fabric for a romantic effect and an elegant charm.
Most of the time, it is enhanced by floral arrangements. The flowering can be done in a light way, in a corner or in the form of several compositions. On the contrary, it can be generous, like a climbing garden with varied foliage and rich, colourful flowers.
Rounded wedding arch
The basic structure of the arch can be rounded on the pediment, i.e. the upper part. This gives it a romantic, classic and timeless spirit. This type of arch is often found in two materials, wood or metal and often in a garden spirit, like the small pergolas used as giant stakes for climbing roses in botanical gardens.
A sober spirit and pastel shades, an ideal arch for a delicate, classic chic and romantic wedding.
Minimalist wedding arch
The minimalist arch is ideal for clean, simple and delicate environments.
It can be composed only of plants, assembled in a way to form a natural and intimate scene only thanks to the natural shape of the various branches and foliage. An organic style for green lovers.
The arch can also be imagined on the basis of a horizontal suspension, without vertical legs to support it. The aerial spirit creates an ultra pure effect, totally trendy on a wedding with an industrial chic spirit.
The copper trend has led some brides and event designers to imagine an arch base in pinkish gold, perfect for a modern and minimalist atmosphere.
The candles on the floor add a touch of modern, clean design to the whole.
An arch decoration based on a copper structure, modern and pure.
An original suspension on the beam of a space with a raw charm.
Wedding arch arbor
A small variant of the traditional arch, it is also called a Houppa. This type of arch should be considered for a rather large space because of its imposing volume. It compensates for the instability of the ground by a solid and balanced structure. It is then vegetated on the front only, on each part or in its totality.
Exotic atmosphere for this arbour mounted on a fine sand beach. The white sails bring light and lightness to the whole.
An arbour decorated with a fine veil and flowers in pastel colours for a soft and romantic atmosphere.
Original wedding arch
There are no limits to creativity and originality! Invent your own ceremony scene. As you will have understood, the idea is to create an intimate space, which highlights the key moment of the beautiful day, whatever form it takes! Get off the beaten track and imagine an arch in your own image...
The old antique doors form a charming entrance for a ceremony with a rustic chic, natural and wild atmosphere.
Look around you. In the garden, or somewhere in the estate, there might be a magical little corner that would play the role of the ark to perfection. A portico, the most beautiful branch of a hundred-year-old tree, ...
Old antique doors for a ceremony with a rustic chic, natural and wild atmosphere.
A flowery teepee for a wild and bohemian ceremony.
The combination of a light garland of foliage and ribbons in a cameo of colours to perfect the idea of this naturally created arch with an enormous low branch.
This is not an ark
Sometimes, the arch is not one, but remains the idea of a ceremony space with colors and in harmony with the decoration of the wedding. Why not?
The staged ark
The arch is often part of an elaborate decor on the theme of the wedding. Don't overdo it, a few decorative accessories in the spirit of the day will complete the look of the arch for a harmonious whole. A real scene for your photos!
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