Wedding arches: features and varieties

Modern wedding fashion is different from the usual classics. As time goes by, tastes change. So with the wedding ceremonies. One of the newfangled trends was the arches, which serve as a decorative attribute of the celebration. They symbolize auspicious changes in life. Family happiness and long love. Typically, this accessory is used in the design of exit ceremonies, but there are arched compositions in restaurant halls. Let us examine 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 sky - marriages concluded before the vault 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.

The arch, decorated with flowers, balloons, ribbons or textiles, will be a great idea to highlight the wedding photo zone.

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

• quadrilateral;
• a heart;
• horseshoe;
• arrow.

Registration can be done by the newlyweds themselves, as well as experts 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 it is fascinating. There are several types of designs, depending on what materials it is made of and what form it takes.

Arches in the form of an arc, similar to a horseshoe or a round shape bring a happy life to the young according to ancient belief. A quadrangular, rectangular arch or square (if it looks appropriate) has become a symbol of the financial self-sufficiency and wealth of the couple. Alternatively, have several arches behind each other, forming an openwork corridor of them - this foreshadows a long-term joint life of the spouses.

By type of material, decorative gates can be:

• made of balloons;
• made of branches;
• made from fresh flowers;
• woven from vibrant greens;
• from tapes;
• textile.

Wedding gates decorated with balloons - the most common option. The cost of making such an attribute of celebration is small, and the manufacture of its own will not require special skills. The frame can be made of durable wire, and the construction of balls is already attached to it.

The color scheme of the air gate 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 solemnly. However, they are more difficult to install and cost more.The design involves a frame made of bamboo or metal, which is fixed textile decor.

It is customary to choose materials that are light, flowing, easily draped - it can be organza or silk, chiffon fabric or satin. The color scheme is appropriate: ivory, ivory, white, pale lilac. We will note that the arch only from fabric looks inexpressive. It is not bad to dilute textiles with ribbons of a contrasting color, beads, laces or flower arrangements.

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

• gerbera;
• the Rose;
• chrysanthemum;
• lily;
• chamomile.

Another type of wedding arch - from ribbons. The accessory made of light woven ribbons (or satin ones) always looks simple, but at the same time gentle and subtle. This option is most appropriate for the summer field registration out of town or in private territory. In the wind, ribbons flutter and give a romantic atmosphere. Tapes can be diluted with pearl threads or beads, buttonholes, and can be braided into light braids.

Solemn exit registration begins with the choice of an unusual arch - in this case, the most appropriate arch. For lovers of classics, simplicity and tenderness, wedding arches, such as ivy, are most suitable. The celebration will look as natural and natural as possible, but at the same time the decor is excellent. An ivy vine, a regular 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. This kind of wedding arches are in demand because they look natural, as if they were created by mother nature itself. The arch is suitable for a simple ceremony that is not loaded with other attributes and decorations.

In recent years, the so-called ecostyle is gaining popularity in everything, including weddings. It is dominated by branches, natural colors, greenery and fresh flowers. The arch of this kind is suitable for any wedding - from a classic celebration to boho. Relevance do not lose floral masterpieces when living plants completely cover the frame of the structure, as if creating its overall shape.

Regarding the form, here preference should be given to a simple format. - a rectangle or a wide oval on four supports. A sufficiently high arch of fresh flowers will look beneficial - you should not make a low arch, otherwise the effect of naturalness will disappear. You can make an arch of green without decorating its flowering plants: select plants in the form of hanging lashes. Such an arch will decorate a celebration held in the forest or on the beach, 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 gates and decorating is not required at all. The main thing with this choice is the presence of a convenient and roomy platform for guests who would be able to see all the charm of the ceremony.

If young people are fascinated by historical views, then you should choose a location with a view of the museum or the ancient castle. Here, simple arches of branches, vegetation such as ivy, of kryag will be appropriate.Alternatively, you can choose an old building of historical significance, the architecture of which has an arched doorway - the ceremony is doomed to success.

We give an example of a classic wedding arch for autumn registration. Especially expensive materials for its production will not be needed. Plywood can serve as a frame. More will be needed fabric autumn shades. In addition, you can use beads, autumn leaves and even seasonal fruits. Just take a fabric of such length that it covers the whole frame, and decorate the arch with compositions of leaves or flowers to your liking.

Let's see what interesting ideas for decorating wedding arches are popular lately. Wedding celebration in the style of rustic Provence decorate the arch, made of ordinary PVC pipes, bent in the shape of a heart. The frame is appropriate to decorate with roses of scarlet and white flowers and ribbons in the style of macrame or satin.

No less original will be the arch of natural vines entwined with ivy interspersed with ribbons of different colors. You can add greens with candy flowers - 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. You just have to weave the branches together, decorate them with beads, ribbons, textiles, bells or “wind music”. The branches will create a magical carved pattern.

The special charm of the wedding will give the arch, made in the form of an oriental tent. The supports and the dome of such a composition are draped with soft flowing fabrics, and beautiful Chinese lanterns or hanging flower pots with flowers will look good on the roof of the tent. The original addition can be gilded cages with bright decorative birds inside. Tent with wrought iron stands - a very unusual structure, but which would be appropriate to look at a wedding in the style of Bohemia.

Whatever arch the newlyweds choose as a decorative element for the celebration, it would be appropriate if it was created with love and fantasy. It doesn’t matter whether they have created an arch with their own hands or rented it from professionals, anyway, each tape and ball carry the desire for good, happiness and a long family life.

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