A wedding arch is a beautiful way to make your ceremony look more elegant, but it can also be a tricky thing to set up. Trying to figure out which flowers and greenery best suit your style and theme is just the beginning! After all, you want your guests to remember how beautiful your wedding was for years to come. So here we’ve gathered 26 of our favorite classic wedding arch ideas with flowers that will serve as inspiration for both you and your venue’s florist.
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1. Pampas Grass Arch
- Pampas Grass Arch
Pampas grass, also known as Cortaderia selloana, is a tall grass that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It’s a great choice for wedding arches because of its large size (it can grow to be over 10 feet tall) and lush greenery which makes it perfect for creating an elegant archway or aisle decor detail. This type of grass is commonly used in weddings because it looks so beautiful in photographs!
2. Misty Garden Arch
Materials needed:
- 1 – 2 rolls of 20-inch wide crepe paper streamers in your color choice
- 1 – large sheet (16 x 20) of white poster board
- 1 – large blue or white floral spray foam rose bouquet with leaves, stems and flowers attached to one stem (looks like a centerpiece on steroids)
Directions:
Set up the arch by placing the poster board at the edge of your deck, patio or backyard area. Have someone hold it upright while you smooth out any wrinkles in the paper streamers. From there, start decorating! You can attach your arrangement with pins or tape but be sure that it will be secure enough not to fall over during use at least 8 days later when it’s time for guests to come through. If you’re concerned about windy weather ruining your hard work before then check out our tips below for keeping everything in place. When all is said and done take down instructions are simple: Take down item(s) being used as supports for arch decorations first then carefully pull back arch itself from where it’s taped along top edge so that all pieces are detachable without tearing anything apart until completely removed from area where assembled initially. Store all pieces separately so they don’t get damaged while stored away somewhere safe until next wedding season arrives when they’ll come out again looking just as beautiful as ever!
3. Thistle and Greenery Arch
For a traditional look, consider combining thistle and greenery in your wedding arch. The thistle is a symbol of love and fidelity, which makes it the perfect flower to use for this arch.
You can buy dried bunches of thistle online or at floral shops, but if you want to go fresh, you’ll need to grow them from seedlings first. You can find seeds online or at local garden stores in your area. After planting the seeds in late spring or early summer, keep them watered and wait for your little seedlings to grow into full plants before harvesting them for your ceremony!
4. Floral Hoop Wreath Arch
Like the floral hoop wreath, this arch is also easy to make and costs less than $20. You can use any flowers you like in your arch, but here are some suggestions:
- Roses
- Carnations
- Hydrangeas
- Ranunculus (also called buttercups)
To make your own floral hoop wreath arch, follow these steps:
- Gather all of your materials needed for making a wreath (floral wire or ribbon & scissors). You’ll also need scissors, wire cutters and flower stems if you’re using real ones. If not, no worries! We’ll still help you make one!
5. Evergreen Arrangement
A gorgeous evergreen arch can be made from a real tree or an artificial one. You can use a table as the base, or if you want to build your own arch, use sturdy pieces of wood that are the same height as the person who will be standing under it. Decorate this beautiful arch with flowers, ribbons and candles.
6. Rustic Grapevine Arch with Roses
The rustic grapevine arch is a great choice for a country wedding or one that has a rustic feel. The vine is flexible and can be curved to your liking, and the roses in the hanging baskets add color and flair to this simple but elegant archway.
If you’re looking for more decoration than just flowers, consider adding greenery or even hanging votive candles from the top of this arch. Add lace, ribbons, or other decorative touches as well!
7. The Narrow Countryside Ceremony Design
This design is simple, elegant and romantic. It’s perfect for a country wedding or small wedding ceremony. The arch is made of flowers and greenery that surround the ribbon used to attach them to the arch. The main color used in this design is white, but you can use other colors as well if you want. This style will make your wedding look elegant and romantic at the same time!
8. Woodland Floral Garland Arrangement
Woodland floral garlands are a great way to add natural beauty to your wedding arch. These arrangements can be made with coniferous greenery, like pine, spruce or cedar. They also work well with other natural elements such as flowers and berries.
9. The Elegant and Feminine Blush Rose String Design
- Blush roses are a good choice for weddings in spring or summer. The soft pink color of blush roses is perfect for an outdoor ceremony, especially if you’re having it at a vineyard or a garden setting.
- Blush roses are also great because they’re not too overpowering—they’re subtle and feminine, so they add just the right amount of romance to your wedding arch design. Plus, they’ll match your dress perfectly!
- If you want to go with a vintage theme for your big day but don’t want anything too old-fashioned, then blush roses are perfect for you! They give off an airy vibe that will keep things light and fun without being overly embellished.
10. Peony Bouquet Wedding Arch Decorations
Peonies are the perfect choice for wedding arch decorations. They’re a symbol of love and beauty, and are known as the “Queen of Flowers” because they last so long. They can be expensive, but your local flower shop will have them from spring through late fall (with some overlap). When choosing peonies, you can choose white, pink or red varieties!
Conclusion
These are just a few of the many beautiful wedding arch design ideas for your big day. You could go with one of these arches or use them as inspiration to create something even more unique. Whatever you choose, remember that your wedding day should be all about expressing yourself and sharing your love with everyone who attends so don’t feel like you have to stick with tradition!
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