Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Arch Ideas & More

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Wedding Ceremony Arch Ideas

This information will cover a multitude of wedding ceremony arch ideas. Check out wedding arch photos of different shapes and wedding arch design ideas, wedding arch alternatives, wedding arch decoration ideas, general wedding arch inspo, and more! If you’re as drawn to flowers as we are, then these wedding arch ideas will be deeply satisfying!

Large circular wooden wedding ceremony arch adorned with a colorful assortment of flowers, set against a backdrop of greenery.

Multiple floral arrangements adorn a diamond-shaped wooden wedding ceremony arch against a mountainous backdrop at dusk.

Bright and colorful floral arrangement on a wooden arch hexagon with a mountain peak in the background sparking great wedding ceremony arch ideas.

Triangle wedding arch with boho florals and decorations overlooking a serene lake and pine trees under a clear blue sky during an intimate Colorado elopement.

A circular wedding ceremony arch with floral arrangements of various colored flowers anchored by stones on an altar in a lovely outdoor garden setting.

Certainly, an arch is not a requirement by any means, though they create clarity and definition to the site on which you commit your life to your partner. They can add color, beauty, and look incredibly nice in photographs. We’ve compiled some of our favorite wedding arch ideas after photographing over 200 ceremonies. We sincerely hope you enjoy these dreamy aesthetics!

Wedding Arch Design Ideas

The most common wedding arch design ideas are typically circular in nature – you know, the whole “arch” effect. However, your wedding arch design does not have to be a circle. Perhaps you are drawn to certain shapes; for example, if you are passionate about honey bees, a hexagonal arch might attract you. If you played softball, then a diamond wedding arch might be nice. The following wedding arch design ideas show you all of your basic shapes:

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A wedding arch circle with real flowers decorate the wooden frame on a lush grassy lawn.

Circle Wedding Arch

Triangle Wedding Arch

Diamond Wedding Arch

Hexagon Wedding Arch

Square Wedding Arch

Wedding Arch Alternatives

If an arch does not fit your budget or isn’t allowed at your ceremony site, there are wedding arch alternatives. You can create an altar the form of wedding arch balloons, wedding arch string lights, wedding arch tulle, or anything else that feels aesthetically pleasing. Even a nice rug with some sort of landmark on either side can define the space nicely. Below are two examples that are not actual arches, but that make incredibly lovely altars and ceremony sites.

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Wedding Ceremony Floral Installation

This magnificent floral installation creates a colorfully lush & lovely vibe for a memorable vow ceremony. It compliments the landscape, creates a magnetic charm, and truly distinguishes the space.

An outdoor ceremony setup with a wedding arch alternative in the form of an incredibly wide and colorful floral installation, an intricately designed rug, and an acoustic guitar, set amidst the mountains and lush green pasture during an intimate Colorado elopement.

Pastel roses and fluffy purple plants create a magnificent floral arrangement as a wedding arch alternative for a vow ceremony in Boulder, Colorado.

A vibrant collection of flowers featuring a prominent pink rose surrounded by purple blooms and white accents as part of a wedding arch alternative for an intimate Colorado elopement ceremony.

A colorful floral wedding arch alternative with bright and colorful flower installations with roses and varied flowers set on top of an intricate rug and against a stone wall.

Wedding Arch Greenery

The tall plants of this wedding arch greenery create a classy and sophisticated altar. This did not take too long to set up, and it feels innate to the natural environment.

Rows of wooden chairs facing a serene mountain lake with a vintage telephone booth on the left and a ceremony altar site created with wedding arch greenery.

Wedding arch greenery created with delicate white flowers blooming on a green shrub with narrow leaves

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Wedding Arch Decorations

Your wedding arch decorations can make your arch the centerpiece that it is! How you decide to decorate it may depend on your budget or what’s in season at the time.

Wedding Arch Flowers

There’s nothing quite like fresh and colorful wedding arch flowers on your special day! Depending on how big your arch is and how much of it you want covered in flowers, this may be the most expensive aspect of your arch.

An vibrant and colorful floral arrangement cascading from a circular wedding arch, set against a wooded backdrop.

Wedding arch flowers that are a vibrant arrangement in full bloom, featuring yellow roses, red dahlias, and burgundy blossoms.

Wedding arch flowers in a vibrant assortment including roses and chrysanthemums, arranged decoratively.

Wedding Arch Artificial Flowers

Believe it or not, the flowers below are actually artificial. Having wedding arch artificial flowers can save you money and have less of an impact on the environment. Keep in mind that not all artificial flowers are created equally. Some are quite natural and hard to tell the difference, whereas others can be quite plastic-looking and tacky.

A bride lightly touches a wooden hexagonal wedding arch adorned with boho artificial flowers and looks over her shoulder with a mountainous landscape in the background.

A boho style wedding arch adorned with artificial flowers and pampas grass, set against a sunny sky.

Bride posing next to a decorative boho wooden wedding arch with boho-styled artificial flowers, set amidst the Rocky Mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Wedding Arch Drapery

Your wedding arch decorations can be as simple as a long piece of fabric with a bit of foliage. Wedding arch drapery creates an elegant and graceful aesthetic and can also be less expensive than alternatives.

Wooden gazebo adorned with greenery and white wedding arch drapery, located in a lush garden with a pathway leading up to it.

A wooden gazebo ceremony site decorated with green leaves and white fabric wedding arch drapery in a garden setting.

Wedding Arch Ideas DIY

Of course, you can absolutely create your own wedding arch ideas DIY! If you have experience or even an inherent interest in woodworking, crafting your own arch might be a great way to help design your ceremony site. It’s a great way to connect you to your wedding day ahead of time, and it may make a lasting keepsake from your wedding that you can keep around your home. There are classes you can take and woodworking spaces available for rent to help you bring the wedding arch of your dreams to life!

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A wooden DIY arch decorated with colorful flowers with a mountain peak in the background.

A groom dips his bride and shares a kiss beneath their wooden hexagonal DIY wedding arch during an intimate mountainous outdoor elopement ceremony in Colorado.

A bride with a floral hairpiece and bouquet in her hands gazes through a wooden DIY wedding arch hexagonal frame upon a lush field at her dog during an intimate Colorado elopement.

A bride stands under a DIY wooden arch adorned with flowers in a field during her intimate Colorado elopement.

Colorado Wedding Arch Rental Companies

It’s important to note that you may need a permit to set up an arch for your ceremony. Make sure that you follow the rules and preserve the land wherever you get married.

Lastly, the following companies offer arch rentals and other ceremony site needs. There are options aplenty with macrame draping, chuppah canopies, floating arches, and more. We have worked with most of the following companies, and if you have any questions, please reach out!

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