Wedding arches: features and varieties

Modern wedding fashion is different from the classics familiar to everyone. Time goes by - tastes change. So it is with wedding ceremonies. One of the new-fangled trends was arches, performing the role of a decorative attribute of the celebration. They symbolize favorable changes in life. Family happiness and long love. Typically, this accessory is used in the design of visiting ceremonies, but arched compositions are also found in restaurant halls. We will analyze the functionality and appearance of this wedding attribute in the article.

The direct purpose of the arch is to make the wedding ceremony special, memorable. She emphasizes the romance of the day, gives the atmosphere of a fairy tale, gives a special charm to the celebration. Arches came to our wedding traditions from Ancient Egypt. Then it was a symbol of the firmament - marriages concluded in front of the arch of heaven were considered sacred and protected by the gods themselves. Weddings in the West, in general, are rarely found without such an attribute of modern wedding fashion.

An arch decorated with flowers, balloons, ribbons or textiles will be a great idea for highlighting the wedding photo zone.

The design of this wedding element is completely dependent on the style of the celebration and the choice of the young. Its shape can also be very different:

• quadrangle;
• heart;
• horseshoe;
• arrow.

Design can be done by both the newlyweds themselves and specialists in the field of wedding decor. The decision depends on the budget and time constraints in the preparation process.

The process of creating an arch for a wedding is not at all simple, but fascinating. There are several types of designs, depending on what materials it is made of and what shape it takes.

Arches in the form of an arc, similar to a horseshoe or a round shape, bring a happy life to young people according to an old belief. A quadrangular, rectangular arch or square (if it looks appropriate) has become a symbol of financial self-sufficiency and wealth of the couple. Alternatively, they place several arches one after another, forming an openwork corridor from them - this portends a long-term joint life of the couple.

By type of material, decorative gates can be:

• made of balloons;
• made of branches;
• made from fresh flowers;
• woven from living greenery;
• from tapes;
• textile.

Wedding gates decorated with balloons are the most common option. The cost of manufacturing such an attribute of the celebration is small, and manufacturing on its own will not require special skills. The frame can be made of durable wire, and a ball structure is already attached to it.

The color scheme of air gates is usually white or pale pink, silver and gold tones are acceptable, less often red or scarlet. Textile wedding arches look much richer, more presentable and most solemn. However, they are more difficult to install and cost more. The design involves a frame made of bamboo or metal, on which textile decor is fixed.

It is customary to choose materials light, flowing, easily draped - it can be organza or silk, chiffon fabric or satin. The color scheme is suitable: ivory, ivory, white, pale lilac. Note that the arch only of fabric looks inexpressive. It is good to dilute textiles with ribbons of contrasting color, beads, lace or floral arrangements.

Flower arches are relevant in the summer. This is the most expensive option, difficult to implement. If you choose this option, then it is better to trust the experts. In this kind of scenery, fresh flowers and greens are usually used, and it is worth choosing plants that maintain a fresh look for a long time. Most often, in the manufacture of flower arches, flowers are used:

• gerbera;
• rose flower;
• chrysanthemum;
• lily;
• chamomile.

Another kind of wedding arch is made of ribbons. Made from lightweight woven ribbons (or satin), the accessory always looks simple, but at the same time delicate and sophisticated. This option is most appropriate for summer field registration in the country or in a private area. In the wind, the ribbons flutter and give a romantic atmosphere. Ribbons can be diluted with pearl threads or beads, buttonholes, or can be braided into light braids.

Solemn exit registration begins with the choice of an unusual arch - in this case, arches are most appropriate. For lovers of classics, simplicity and tenderness, wedding arches, for example, from ivy, are most suitable. The celebration will look as natural and relaxed as possible, but at the same time, the decor is excellent. An ivy vine, an ordinary frame, a large tree, or a fountain in the background is a great idea for a wedding.

You can add decorative elements - decorate the design with beads, colored stones, pendants, silk or satin ribbons - this will make it even more tender and airy.These kind of wedding arches are in demand, because they look natural, as if they were created by Mother Nature herself. The arch is suitable for a simple ceremony, which is not loaded with other attributes and decorations.

In recent years, the so-called eco style has been gaining popularity in everything, including weddings. Branches, natural colors, greens and fresh flowers dominate here. An arch of this kind is also suitable for any wedding - from a classic celebration to boho. Floral masterpieces do not lose their relevance when living plants completely cover the frame of the structure, as if creating its general shape.

Regarding the form, here the preference should be given to a simple format - a rectangle or a wide oval on four pillars. An arch of fresh flowers of sufficient height will look advantageous - do not make a low arch, otherwise the effect of naturalness will disappear. You can make an arch of greenery without decorating it with flowering plants: select plants in the form of hanging lashes. Such an arch will decorate the celebration taking place in the forest or on the shore, on the beach or in the stone jungle.

If you want to focus on naturalness, then the background can be a simple landscape in nature. A view of the ocean, the sea, the mountains, the forest edge, the park area can completely replace the wedding gate and decoration is not required at all. The main thing with this choice is the availability of a convenient and roomy platform for guests who could see all the delights of the ceremony.

If the young are fascinated by historical views, then it is worth choosing a location with a view of the museum or the old castle. Here, simple arches from branches, vegetation such as ivy, and snags will be appropriate. Alternatively, you can choose an old building of historical significance, the architecture of which provides for an arched opening - the ceremony is doomed to success.

Here is an example of a classic wedding arch for autumn registration. Especially expensive materials for its manufacture will not be needed. The frame can be plywood. Still need fabric autumn shades. As a complement, you can use beads, autumn leaves and even seasonal fruits. Just take the fabric so long that it covers the frame completely, and decorate the arch with compositions of leaves or flowers to your liking.

Let's see what interesting ideas for decorating wedding arches have been popular lately. A wedding celebration in the style of rustic provence will be decorated with an arch made of ordinary PVC pipes bent into a heart shape. The frame is appropriate to decorate with scarlet and white roses and macrame or satin ribbons.

An arch of natural vines entwined with ivy interspersed with ribbons of different colors will be no less original. You can add sprigs of greenery with flowers from sweets - very original. The rustic style of the celebration will be able to decorate the arch, the basis of which will be two nearby growing trees. It remains only to weave the branches together, decorate with beads, ribbons, textiles, bells or “wind music”. The branches will create a magical carved pattern.

The arch made in the form of an oriental tent will give a special charm to the wedding. Supports and the dome of such a composition are draped with soft flowing fabrics, and beautiful Chinese lanterns or hanging flower pots with flower will look good on the arch of the tent. Gilded cages with bright decorative birds inside can become an original addition. A tent with wrought iron racks is a very unusual structure, but it will be appropriate to look at a bohemian-style wedding.

Whatever arch the newlyweds choose as a decorative element for the celebration, it will be appropriate if created with love and imagination.It doesn’t matter if they created the arch with their own hands or rented it from professionals, anyway each ribbon and ball carries a wish for good, happiness and a long family life.

In the next video you will find an example of decorating a wedding arch.