A wedding arch is the must-have trend for ceremony decor. Available to hire or buy, it wins over couples of every age and every guest.
Not only does it bring style and elegance to your ceremony space, it also makes the perfect backdrop for your photos.
If DIY is not your strong point, decor suppliers offer plenty of shapes and styles to hire.
Different wedding arch shapes
First, the classic wooden wedding arch, which suits every theme and ceremony.
For a more modern, chic look, choose a square metal frame. It is the ideal base for flowers and balloons.
For an outdoor ceremony that is both original and modern, a hexagonal wedding arch is your best friend. Made from raw wood, it adds maximum style to your wedding photos.
For an elegant, minimalist wedding, go for a round wedding arch (or moongate). Usually made of metal, it sits discreetly in the ceremony space and is easy to dress with your decorations.
Short on space for the ceremony? We recommend a triangular wedding arch. Made from plywood and customisable, it adds a lovely finishing touch to your venue.
Which wedding arch style should you choose?
Let the theme of your wedding guide you.
For a rustic wedding arch, for example, choose raw wood or hand-woven cotton.
It will look perfect outdoors, on the beach or in a garden, and will be THE original touch to complete your ceremony decor.
For a romantic, stylish and modern wedding, nothing beats a floral wedding arch.
It is also the all-rounder of wedding decor. A simple wooden frame dressed with fabric and colourful dried flowers brings a fresh, natural feel to your day.
A slim, rectangular wooden arch with macramé and fresh or dried flowers is perfect for a boho wedding.
This kind of arch works just as well indoors as outdoors.
How to decorate a wedding arch
A bare arch on its own is not enough for beautiful wedding decor. Dress it with the right accessories:
- Fresh flowers: the essential of wedding decor, natural, beautiful and chic. Beyond roses, try irises, orchids, peonies and more. Choose an arrangement that suits your theme and colour palette.
- Dried flowers: ideal for a rustic wedding. Wheat, lavender, strawflowers, pampas grass or gypsophila give you plenty of choice for pretty, colourful arrangements around your arch.
- Drapes: for an elegant touch on wood or metal, and lovely combined with flowers.
- Macramé: perfect for a boho-chic theme. Hung from the arch, it creates a beautiful backdrop. As well as white, there are beige and off-white versions that pair perfectly with dried flowers.
- Candles: at the base of the arch, for warmth and class. Mix different sizes for a personal look.
- Wooden crates: very on trend, they complete the style of your ceremony space and hold flowers, vases or candles.
- Balloons: use sparingly, ideally in white, grey or black. Well placed, they can be THE elegant touch on your arch.
The wedding arch symbolises the couple's future home together. It is a key piece of decor that guests will remember. Whatever style you choose, make sure it reflects the love you share.
Read more: the arch is the centrepiece of any humanist or celebrant-led ceremony. To find professionals who can handle decor and logistics for you, browse our directory of wedding planners.