We’ve curated 30+ of our fave wedding canopys and arches to help get your creative juices fired up. From awesome minimalist copper frames, to bloomtastic crescents of love – get your pinterest finger warmed up, it’s about to get a work out!
An epic wedding arch sets the stage for a jaw-dropping marriage ceremony. It creates a picture pretty frame, and later doubles as a boss backdrop. Here are some of our absolute faves!
Round + Circle Wedding Arches
(Above Left) Make a circular wedding arch from pretty pampas grass, and dot it with king proteas and dried wedding flowers. (Photographer: J. Colony Photography // Floral Design and Decor: I Do Rentals AZ// Makeup Artist: Yolanda Lake//Hair Stylist: Ella Clare Hair// Equipment Rentals: Material Girls Weddings//Dress Store: A Dressy Occasion//Event Venue: Gather Estate/) //
(Above Right) Create a jewel-colored round wedding arch filled with deep burgundy and coral blooms, and loads of greenery – the perfect fit for a dreamy garden wedding. (Photographed by Taylor Mccutchan, designed by Flowers Soulflower Design Studio, as seen in this enchanted garden wedding. )
(Above) Create a circle of love in minimalist style using foraged grasses. Finish the look off with a thrifted bohemian rug for a modern, low-waste wedding as seen in this Moody Burnt Orange + Greenery Farm Wedding with Pampas Grass photographed by Blanche B Photography.
(Above left) Symmetrically wrap a circular wedding arch in romantic peach and cream roses to create a semi-circle worthy of smooches! See more of this Blush + Mint Arizona Wedding with Circular Floral Arch at Mountain Shadows designed by Imoni Events and Lux Wedding Florist here. Images: Photographer Jenn Wagner //
(Above right) Use greenery and white spring flowers to create a wedding ceremony arch in petals and prettiness. ( Photographer: Kristen Weaver Photography // Floral Designer: RAINING ROSES PRODUCTIONS INC. // Equipment Rentals: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals//Event Planner: Pavone Events//Event Venue:Maitland Art Center/)
(Above) Combine crescents to create the illusion of a circle, then wrap them in a whirlwind of white a blue roses for an elegant, luxurious wedding ceremony arch. (Floral Designer: Aysel Cristian Floral Atelier//Reception Venue: The Rookery//Photographer: Kenzie Leigh Photography// Makeup Artist: BMB Brides//Beauty: Elana Darrus Makeup & Hair LLC//Floral Designer: Glamour In Bloom////Apparel: Trudie’s Bridal and Formalwear )
Wooden Wedding Arches
(Above Left) Adorn a wooden wedding arch with boholicious macrame art and crazy beautiful pops of white blooms with greenery for a woodsy wedding! Check out this Jaw-Dropping Boho Style Wedding at Die Woud in Cape Town, captured by Thunder and Love photography with flowers by Wildeflower and Macrame Arch by Houthuis. //
(Above Right) Style your wooden wedding chuppah with rambles of roses and olive greens like this Cape Town couple did for their Earthy Vegan Wedding with Mediterranean Details captured by Justin and Simone, with flolowers and decor by Holloway Design.
(Above) Get inspiration from this minimalist wooden arch is that is dripping with bold monstera leaves, eucalyptus, ferns and artichoke greens with styling by Happinest, flowers by Bouwer Flowers and imagery by Debbie Lourens.
(Above Left) Celebrate safari-style with this South African-inspired outdoor wedding arch featuring local fynbos and grasses. Photography: Charlene Schreuder. //
(Above Right) Add asymmetrical pops of pink blooms and fuschia amaranth to your wooden wedding arch for a romantic, organic vibe. Check out this Intimate Italy-Themed Garden Wedding in Virginia with Boho Vibes captured by Krysta Norma Photography here for more ideas.
Floral Wedding Arches
(Above Left) Floating florals? Yes please! An acryllic arch creates the illusion of blooms in the air, and the ombre effect makes it that much more jaw-dropping. Have a look at more ideas from this couple’s wedding, captured by Katelyn Prisco photography here.
(Above Right) Create a wow moment in the desert by bringing in a floral wrapped wedding arch, complete with a greenery laden aisle! See the rest of this Romantic, Intimate Desert Wedding in Las Vegas with florals by City Blossoms, captured by Elizabeth Le Photography here.
(Above Left) Frame the moment and capture the view with a crescent-shaped floral wedding arch like this. (Floral Designer: Royal Bee Flower Co.//Ceremony Location: Deer Creek Ridge//Event Planner: Heather Benge Events//Photographer: Jade Min Photography LLC)//
(Above Right) Add organic, rambling bouquets to a sheer draping for a super-romantic outdoor wedding arch! Get more inspo from this Whimsical Outdoor Orchard Wedding in Camarillo with planning, florals + decor by Chantal Martinez, captured by Aura Elizabeth photography.
(Above Left) Create a succ-sessful celebration by adding statement succulent floral bouquets to your wedding arch – and re-use the succulents, later! (Flowers by Bloom + Blueprint | Photographs by Jen Jinkens ) //
(Above Right) Celebrate it all over again on your anniversary with a greenery -laden arch and a cute One Year Later sign, like this couple did, photographed by D’amor photography.
Geometric Wedding Arches
(Above Left) Combine two of our fave trends – metallics and geometric shapes – to create an awesome octagon-shaped wedding arch that makes a pretty photo backdrop, too! Check out this Vibrant Coral, Mint + Rose Gold Wedding with Awesome Geometric Deets captured by Caitlin Gilbert Photography here. //
(Above Right) Play with geometry to create a triangle-shaped arch, then wrap it in moody florals with beautiful boho rugs to finish the look! (Florals Crooked Roots Design | Image: Beth Hanson Photography)
(Above Left) Style your geometric wedding arch with eco-friendly floral bouquets including flowers like proteas, eucalyptus and other low water blooms. Check out this Sustainable Boho Vegan Wedding at Summer Solstice to see more. (Images: Elizabeth Grant Photography) //
(Above Right) Say your I-do’s outside, in an epic forest wedding, with an epic boho arch like this! How awesome is this Romantic Gold + Blush Geometric Boho Forest Wedding captured by Roxanne Davison?
(Above Left) A tropical triangle! Combine fun, sun-shiney blooms and greenery with a geometric arch for rad results! (Design & Planning: @agape.designconcepts // Photography: @vdukphotography // Rentals: @3littlebirdseventplanning // Florals: @margoflorals // Make-up: @mgorbat // Hair: @rebelhairwear // Models: @fabiancantbestopped @lenahikaru // Venue: @fdphotostudio)
(Above Right) A geometric wedding wall makes a pretty frame for an outdoor ceremony. (Photographer: Nikk Nguyen Photo// Event Planner: Xo Moreau Weddings & Events//Floral Designer: Foxglove & Grace//Equipment Rentals: Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals// Event Venue: The Addison Grove)
Cresent Wedding Arches
(Above Left) Half-moon heaven! This beautiful semi-circled cresent wedding arch with blue and white blooms makes such a statement. (Floral Designer: Aysel Cristian Floral Atelier//Reception Venue: The Rookery//Photographer: Kenzie Leigh Photography// Makeup Artist: BMB Brides//Beauty: Elana Darrus Makeup & Hair LLC//Floral Designer: Glamour In Bloom////Apparel: Trudie’s Bridal and Formalwear ) //
(Above Right) Set the scene for a heavenly romance with a cresent-shaped arch made of fresh flowers and awesome greenery. (Floral Designer: Royal Bee Flower Co.//Ceremony Location: Deer Creek Ridge//Event Planner: Heather Benge Events//Photographer: Jade Min Photography LLC)
(Above) Celestially styled and eternally loved – create a crescent of adoration to exchange vows under. It’s written in the stars!
( Photographer: Michelle Lippert Photography // Beauty: Shaniceglam// Dress Store: Lasting Bridal Couture//Equipment Rentals: Simply Chic Event Rentals//Floral Designer: Lilley Custom Florals//Event Designer: La Fete – Events and Decor//Location:Ashton Gardens//)
Minimalist Copper Wedding Arches
(Above Left) Go boho with this minimalist copper arch by adding greenery wreaths and a mini macrame deets. {Sarah Goff Photography | Planning: Marcella Camille Events | Florals Atmosphere Florals} //
(Above right) Add a touch of industrial glam to your ceremony with a copper framed arch, decorated with gorgeous greenery and blooms! Get ideas from this Modern, Industrial, Elegant NYC Beer Hall Wedding, captured by Brian Hatton Photography.
(Above Left) Cascades of fabric and floral turn a minimalist copper wedding arch into a magical, modern ceremony backdrop. See more Incredibly Earthy, Organic Outdoor Wedding Ideas here. (Erika Tuesta Photography) //
(Above Right) Combine potted succulents and cacti to set the stage for your wedding ceremony. Delicately drape sheer fabric across a simple copper frame for an easy but effective DIY wedding project. Get more inspo from this couple’s Handmade Copper, Greenery + Succulent Wedding with Boho Vibes here, captured by Brianna Morrison.
Dried Flower + Pampas Grass Wedding Arches
Use dried palm fans to create a statement ceremony backdrop – spray them in metallics, or simply ‘leaf’ them au naturale! Do not miss the awesome details in this Dried Flowers + Pampas Grass Wedding captured by Sheri McMahon photography.
(Above Right) Create a whimsical shape using sturdy pampas grasses and contrasting delicate anemones or poppies to create a pretty wedding piece! Feeling these wild grass + whimsy vibes? You’ll want to check out these Peach, Cream + Blush Pampas Grass Wedding ideas now. (Guiding Arrow Photography)
(Above) Keen on eco-friendly wedding vibes? Use dried flowers and grasses to create an epic mandala-style backdrop for your ceremony! This Earthy Farmhouse Wedding by Opal and Onyx is filled with Cruelty-Free, Eco-Friendly + Vegan Wedding Ideas.
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