We decorate an arch for a wedding with our own hands: how to make wooden, metal and plastic ones from flowers, balls and ribbons

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Continuing the wedding theme, when we talked about the decor of glasses, today we will deal with such an attribute as a wedding arch.

Wedding arches are very popular in Europe and America. They are placed there for the engagement, either in the courtyard of their house, or somewhere on the seashore, or in some other picturesque place. In our country, arches have not yet gained such popularity. This is more due to the fact that the engagement takes place in the registry office, and then a banquet is held in some restaurant. Moreover, weddings take place not only in the summer, but also in the winter. But you can’t put an arch on the street at this time of year. However, if you come up with some role for this attribute in the wedding scenario, then it will become a very important and beautiful element of this wonderful holiday - a wedding.

In addition, the wedding arch can be placed above the place where the newlyweds will be at the table. The main thing is to choose the right size and shape of the arch and decorate it in accordance with the overall wedding scheme.

How to decorate - decor ideas

When developing the design of a wedding arch, the main emphasis is on the choice of decorative elements, while taking into account the color palette, theme of the celebration, budget and personal preferences of the newlyweds.

Balls

Decorating an arch with balloons is the simplest and most budget option. The main advantage of this solution is that the low weight allows the structure to be moved from place to place. The base for the arch can first be draped with a beautiful fabric in the main color of the wedding. For registration you will need:

• Balloons;
• pump;
• fishing line or thread for fastening.

Balloons are attached to a pre-prepared frame using fishing line. Instead of a hand pump, an electric one is used for weddings, and the balloons are filled with helium. This will allow the garlands to maintain a presentable appearance longer.

Textile

Light and translucent materials create beautiful draperies, which is why designers recommend using them to decorate a wedding arch. Tulle or organza are ideal for this purpose. To create a canopy or lambrequin, use heavier silk or satin. A standard design will require about 5–6 meters of fabric. Ribbons and pins will help secure the fabric to the arch. For reliable fixation, an additional glue gun is used. For a wedding in a classic style, white or cream-colored textiles are used. For more original options, bright colors are added to the design. Fabric draperies are combined with bouquets and garlands of fresh flowers to maintain the style.

Decoration with flowers

A classic design option for a wedding arch is the decor of fresh flowers. To ensure that plants retain their beauty and beautiful appearance longer, special capsules with a nutrient solution are attached to the legs. Flower arches are usually heavy, and minimal experience is required to handle the heavy frame.

Don't despair if your holiday budget is limited. To decorate the arch, you can purchase not real, but artificial flower arrangements. Not only lush bouquets are used, individual inflorescences also fit well into the overall concept. Beginners should choose this option for their first experience.

Advice! To fix floral arrangements, use a glue gun, tape, tape or fishing line.

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DIY wedding arch design

Decorating a wedding arch is a pleasant process, but first you need to create a reliable structure that will hold the decorative details of the designer. We will describe a simple way to create an original wedding event attribute. What you will need:

• Frame. A large flexible metal-plastic pipe (length - 5-6 meters, diameter - 2.5 cm) or wood. When creating a frame, you should remember that it is easy for two or even three to walk under the arch. The standard height of such a structure is about 2 meters, if the groom’s height does not exceed this mark.
• Fastening. A fragile arch made using available building materials will not hold up without reliable fastening. To make metal-plastic pipes stable, you should buy special holders at a hardware store or use a more interesting option - two flower pots (diameter - 25-30 cm, height - 40 cm) with plaster or cement.

To create a base using the suggested materials, follow the instructions:

1. Give the metal-plastic pipe the shape of an arch.
2. Fill the buckets with cement or gypsum mortar.
3. Make sure the end of the pipe touches the bottom of the pot.
4. Carefully level the structure.
5. Leave to harden for a day in a dry place, if it is gypsum, cement - for a week.

This option for creating a wedding attribute is simple and does not require serious financial investments. To facilitate transportation, the metal-plastic arch can be cut in the middle, dividing the structure into two parts. In this form, the object of celebration will not take up much space.

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Balloon arch

The easiest and cheapest way to decorate an arch with your own hands is to decorate it with balloons. The main advantages of this decoration are its extreme low cost, which allows you to create a ceremonial decor for even the most budget wedding, simplicity of design, lightness of construction (given the lightness, it is worth providing heavier fastenings so that the arch does not fly off from the wind). What you will need:

• Balloons of suitable colors.
• Fishing line.
• Electric pump. You should not use helium pumps when creating a wedding attribute; after just a day, the decor item will no longer have a presentable festive look.

Decorating the prepared frame will be simple: wind a fishing line around it, then tie inflated balloons - the holiday decoration is ready.

From fabric

All kinds of fabrics are a beautiful, solemn and elegant way to decorate an arched frame. These can be flowing light organza fabrics or playful colored ribbons, massive cuts of silk reminiscent of expensive curtains, or natural chintz material wrapped around a pipe, decorated with dried flowers, in the popular rustic style. You should choose fabric according to the theme and type of wedding event. To decorate an arch with your own hands with organza and satin, you will need:

• Organza (3 meters).
• Atlas (two pieces of 2.5 meters, width - one and a half meters).
• Pins.
• Bias tape.
• Liana.
• Scotch.

Instructions for creating a wedding accessory:

1. Sew the edges of the satin, skip the binding.
2. Mark the top center of the metal-plastic pipe with a pencil - the organza will be attached there. Also mark the places where the atlas is attached - in the place where the pipe begins to bend.
3. Tie the satin tightly at the fastening points, and on the wrong side, connect the edges with pins.
4. Fold the organza scrap in half and tie it in the center.
5. Wrap the top of the pipe with a vine (use tape for security). Attach the ends to the edge of the satin.
6. Pass the organza on both sides - insert the fabric between the vine and the pipe every 10 centimeters. Secure the free corners at the junction of the satin and the vine.
7. Straighten flowers, fabric, check symmetry.
8. A beautiful wedding arch is ready!

Flower arch

A DIY floral wedding arch is a classic option for decorating an outdoor celebration. Choose flowers depending on your financial capabilities and style of the event. An expensive option for decorating wedding attributes is tempered living plants that retain their beauty for a long time. Thanks to a special product that extends the life of cut flowers, plants can be attached to the arch and look good for a long time without water.

A cheaper and also more durable option for decorating a wedding arch is artificial flowers. These can be individual flowers or lush vines from plants: a wide selection allows each arch creator to find a suitable option. You can attach decorative details using tape, colored ribbons, and fishing line. See beautiful photos of stylish floral accessories:

Beautiful arch of flowers

A flower arch is an arch whose frame is made of wood or pipes and is decorated with flowers.

This arch option is the most traditional for a destination wedding. Since the flowers are a fairly light material, the best frame would be either metal-plastic pipes or an openwork frame, such as this one:

The flowers woven into the arch can be anything. But they must be combined with the overall style of the wedding. It is desirable that the bride also likes them.

If you use fresh flowers, they must be treated with a special compound. These are the so-called tempered plants. As a result, they, attached to the arch, can retain their freshness for a long time. And you don't even need water.

Of course, if you are somewhat limited in funds, then the best option is artificial flowers. You can even make them yourself from paper.

But even purchased plastic plants will not only look good, they are easy to attach and vary, both individual flowers and entire bouquets. To attach them you will need tape, colored ribbons and fishing line.

The frame itself for the flower arch is also easy to make. To do this, take a pipe of the required length and bend it in the form of an arch. For such an arch to stand, you need to take two small buckets, put the ends of the arch in each of them and fill them with cement.

Instead of buckets, you can use flower pots. But both them and the buckets will need to be decorated so that they do not stand out.

Everything is very simple. The main thing is to adhere to the algorithm: arch sizes, material and decoration. As for the material. As already mentioned, an arch made of metal-plastic pipe is lighter than a wooden one and is much easier to assemble.

How to make a frame?

Making a wedding arch with your own hands is an interesting task and will take quite a lot of time. But if you follow the step-by-step instructions, the result will definitely please you.

There are not many types of this product, but the shape of the frame and the necessary set of materials and accessories that will be needed for the work will depend on the type chosen.

A horseshoe-shaped arch is the most common option for off-site registration or decoration of the newlyweds’ table. She can be found at almost every second celebration. Most often, this form is decorated with lush flowers, light fabrics and bows.

There is a less common, but no less interesting option - a quadrangular wedding arch or a square one. Outwardly, it resembles an improvised tent. It is decorated with light fabrics, and its racks can be decorated with beads and ribbons. If desired, the structure can be made with a roof. A family union concluded under such a vault will be ardent and passionate, and the couple will live in abundance.

A heart-shaped arch is a very symbolic element of wedding decor. It can be made entirely on the basis of a heart-shaped frame or resemble it only with outlines in the upper part of the structure. The design can be decorated with flowers, balls, and draped with fabric.

If the wedding is organized in a vintage style, then the most suitable option for an arched design is a domed one. It visually resembles a round arch, from under which supports can be seen. This product is decorated with flowers and light fabrics. In this case, it is necessary to take care of the reliability and stability of the base, since the total weight of the structure will be impressive.

A rectangular arch is a classic look that is very easy to make and has a simple base. It’s not difficult to do even for a beginner.

The creation of any wedding arch begins not only with the idea of ​​decor. First you need to draw up a drawing, on the basis of which calculations will be made and this attribute of the celebration will be created. Currently, there are many master classes on creating arches of various shapes, in which all the actions are described step by step.

Making the frame of the product is very simple if you have the necessary tools.

1. You need to take a plastic (or metal-plastic) pipe. Its length should be approximately 5-5.5 m.
2. By strongly heating the central part of the pipe with a hair dryer, it should be bent into an arc.
3. The ends of the pipe must be fixed into strong bases (platforms). They can be made from buckets or flower pots, filled with plaster or cement mortar.
4. Glue plastic rings onto the pipe using a glue gun or liquid nails, which will serve as the basis for attaching the fabric.

Using a similar scheme, you can make this square-shaped wedding decor product by tightly fastening the turns and joints of the pipe together. If the holiday will be held outdoors, where strong gusts of wind are possible, then in order to avoid incidental and funny situations, it is better to make the supports for the frame heavy, with stable foundations.

The frame can be made from an old restored screen, dry intertwined branches or openwork forged metal structures. Fantasy in this case has no boundaries.

Wedding arch made of metal-plastic pipe step by step

To create an arch from metal-plastic pipes, you need to purchase two pipes, each 3.5 m long. The diameter of the pipe is 2.5 cm.

If you make an arch in the form of a horseshoe, then the pipe must be carefully bent into an arc. If the arch is made with the letter “P”, then you need to purchase two corners, two pipes 2.4 m high and one piece long enough for two people to pass through. The arch is assembled at the corners.

Next, we dilute the cement and pour it into pots or buckets. After this, we place the arch strictly in the center, using a plumb line to level the arch so that it is horizontal.

We leave the arch for a week and a half so that the cement hardens well. After this, you can start decorating.

There are other options for making fastenings to stabilize the arch if you don’t want to mix cement. You can use additional pieces of pipes to make stands for the arch.

You can also use two metal sheets for the racks as a platform, and make the arch itself double.

By the way, wedding arches are similar in structure to garden arches, and therefore they can later be used in the garden plot. And the assembly scheme for both wedding and garden arches is the same. Below is a drawing of the assembly of an arch made of steel pipes; using this scheme we make a metal-plastic one.

If you have enough time before the wedding, then the arch can be made with patterns. For example, here is such a wonderful version of a heart-shaped arch. Note. That her racks are also made of pipes.

So there are many options, it's up to you to choose.

How to choose the best option

You cannot allow a replacement wedding bouquet to not match the style and dress. For example:

• eco-style, rustic and rustic suggest an edible composition or accessory made from plants;
• A huge flower and a sweet alternative are suitable for a European or American holiday;
• Exquisite hand-made compositions are combined with vintage and retro themes;
• For a wedding in a nautical style, compositions made of shells are suitable.

The same can be said about the image of the bride, with whom this or that bouquet will look good. For princess-style dresses, you should choose neat hand-made compositions and clutches with umbrellas. And with light summer outfits they combine edible accessories and living plants.

Combined arch

Very often you can find models made from several materials. The most popular is the combination of wood and metal. The supports are made of wood, and the upper arc is made of metal. Wood and plastic are combined using the same principle.

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Structures with brick or stone columns - a base and a wooden top - look monumental. But such buildings are suitable for large plots with architecture in the same style. And heavy climbing plants. Selecting the right ones will be discussed further.

Should I do it myself?

If you want to contribute to the wedding preparations not only in words, but also in deeds, then make an alternative to your bouquet yourself. You will be even more pleased to hold it in your hands, knowing that you put your soul into it.

Cherry and flowers option

You will need:

• 200-300 grams of beautiful cherries;
• 13-15 light-colored chrysanthemums;
• 7-9 branches of decorative greenery;
• long sticks according to the number of berries (preferably flexible);
• satin and tape tape;
• vase with water;
• pruner

Steps.

1. Wash and dry the cherries. Place it on the sticks with the tail facing up.
2. Make a composition of chrysanthemums and greenery in a vase.
3. Dilute it with cherry sticks.
4. Gather the bouquet in your hand. Tie it at the bottom with tape.
5. Trim off the excess length with pruning shears.
6. Tie an alternative bouquet with a satin ribbon.

Flower handbag

You will need:

• thick cardboard;
• covering fabric;
• handle tapes;
• glue;
• scissors;
• paper knife;
• oasis;
• thick film;
• water;
• 7 roses (3 large and 4 small);
• leaves from roses.

Instructions.

1. Cut out a base for a handbag from cardboard. Bend the edges and make the center the bottom of the product.
2. Cover the outside of the cardboard with fabric. Secure it with glue.
3. Attach ribbons on both sides, stretching them along the entire length. This way you will get handles. Make holes for them in the top of the bag.
4. Cut the oasis in the same shape as a folded handbag. But approximately 1-1.5 cm less on all sides.
5. Moisten the oasis and install it in film. Fold only the bottom edges.
6. Place the oasis in a cardboard base. Secure it with ribbons.
7. Insert flowers and leaves into the oasis.
8. If desired, decorate the handbag with additional decor.

What forms are there?

In the form of an arc or horseshoe

One of the most common and simple forms, it can be decorated with anything: flowers, balls, and ribbons. It is generally accepted that this option promises good luck and success to newly-made spouses. Therefore, it is perfect for couples who believe in folk signs.

If you have a classic wedding celebration, then it is appropriate to decorate the “Horseshoe” with flowers and white fabric, you can also add some bright satin ribbons or balloons. For the “Eco” style that is popular this season, decorate the accessory with tree branches and greenery. On the “Sea” holiday the following is used in decoration:

• shells;
• corals;
• anchors;
• shells;
• paper fish;
• plants and fabrics in gray, blue and white tones.

In the form of a square or rectangle

This option is a symbol of home, reliability, prosperity, prosperity, family comfort and hearth. A structure with a roof will protect the family from envy and the evil eye.

Advice. An excellent choice for a rustic themed wedding day.

These arches most often turn out to be large and bulky, and therefore it is recommended to make them from durable metal or thick wood.

Heart shaped

Undoubtedly, the most romantic form for a wedding, which will once again emphasize the love, passion, tenderness and sincere feelings of the couple. In order for the “Heart” to stand steadily, the frame is made of metal-plastic, but sometimes it is replaced with another option - balloons, which are mounted on a specially equipped stand.

Enfilade

A peculiar series of arches, consisting of several identical shapes. They create a beautiful corridor, following one after another, through which the newlyweds solemnly walk to the ceremony site.

The enfilade can rightfully be considered the most luxurious option, which looks very impressive and symbolizes the endless happiness of a young family.

An ideal solution for a chic wedding celebration with a large number of guests.

In the form of a circle

When choosing a round arch, a ready-made frame of the appropriate shape is used. It is most often decorated with flowers, greenery, ribbons, fabric, various vintage items, paper lanterns, lace and much more.

Advice. A good option for Vintage and Shabby Chic themed weddings.

Shaped like the letter "P"

The U-shape is the easiest to make; it is only important to secure the base of such a structure well, for which it is best to use PVC or wood. For a holiday in nature, decorate the accessory with light fabrics - organza or veil

For a “Russian folk” wedding, use chintz; for a “Retro” wedding, use velvet, silk or satin. Also suitable as decoration are flowers, greenery, balloons, ribbons and much more.

For an outdoor celebration, decorate the accessory with light fabrics - organza or a veil. For a “Russian folk” wedding, use chintz; for a “Retro” wedding, use velvet, silk or satin. Flowers, greenery, balloons, ribbons and much more are also suitable as decoration.

Alcove

Another variation associated with home comfort and warmth. The easiest way is to find a ready-made building and decorate it in the desired style. To decorate a wedding gazebo, use light, flowy fabric, organza and veil, bright satin ribbons, flowers and balloons are suitable.

In the form of doors or gates

Antique doors or gates will also look very interesting at your ceremony; you can decorate them with anything:

• tree branches;
• greens;
• flowers;
• beautiful fabric, such as velvet or organza.

What types of wedding arches are there? Choosing the appropriate form

In general, the shape of the structure under consideration can be any. Everything is limited only by your imagination, the “straightness” of your hands and the desire to work.

FACT . When deciding what shape your handmade wedding arch will take, you can rely not only on the aesthetic side, but also on symbolism: different shapes and materials symbolize different moments. And if wedding signs are important to you, this issue needs to be given due attention.

Arch-arc and its features

What does the shape of this design resemble? That's right, a horseshoe, which is known to be a symbol that brings good luck. In addition, the arc symbolizes heaven and seems to indicate that the union of the newlyweds is approved from above.

Quadrangular arch and U-shaped structure

The quadrangular design resembles a fireplace or family hearth. It symbolizes hope for the well-being of the future family, prosperity and comfort in the home.

Enfilade

To make such a design, you will have to work hard. After all, an enfilade is a series of arches standing behind each other. But it’s worth it, because such a structure symbolizes the endless love of the newlyweds for each other and lasting happiness in the upcoming marriage.

Heart shaped design

The significance of such a structure is clear to anyone. It symbolizes the love between newlyweds, as well as the ardent passion in marriage.

Once you have decided on the shape, you can begin choosing the base material and constructing the structure. Again, there are several options here.

Required Tools

To create an elegant design with your own hands, you will need to visit a hardware store, fabric store, handicraft store and, of course, use your imagination.

First you need to decide what kind of arch you would like, because they come in completely different shapes. Based on this, tools and materials will be selected. In any case, you need to stock up on a screwdriver, a hair dryer, a metal-plastic pipe, plaster or cement, and those accessories that will decorate the base of the future decorative element: artificial flowers, greenery, fabric, beads, ribbons or balloons.

It is better to choose a fabric for decoration that is light and flowing, so as not to weigh down the already large structure. All elements should be in harmony in color with the overall scheme of the celebration. It is not only economical, but also practical to use artificial rather than natural flowers. In addition, artificial material will not make the frame of the product heavy. Plastic beads for decoration are also more practical, unlike glass ones.

Functions

A wedding arch makes the ceremony memorable, emphasizes the romantic atmosphere of the holiday, and makes it unique. The tradition of using wedding arches came from Ancient Egypt. For the Egyptians, it symbolized the vault of heaven. It was believed that a marriage concluded in front of the arch would be sanctified by the gods. Western weddings are also rarely complete without this decorative element.

At a modern ceremony, a wedding arch will be a wonderful decoration for the newlyweds’ table, banquet hall, or for outdoor registration. Generously decorated with flowers, balloons, and ribbons, the arch becomes an excellent basis for organizing a photo zone.

The decor of the arch depends on the wishes of the newlyweds. The accessory is given various shapes: quadrangular, round, pointed, horseshoe-shaped, heart-shaped and others. You can order the design from a professional designer, rent an arch, or make it yourself using available materials. The decision depends on the wedding budget, creativity and free time.

Idea! If there is not enough time for preparation or if the wedding style requires it, make an impromptu arch, for example, throw light fabric or tie long satin ribbons to tree branches that form an arch.

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Application options

The portal www.svadebka.ws has selected for you some beautiful ideas for decorating a wedding arch. Which option should I choose? Consider the format and style of your celebration, for example:

• For a rustic wedding, you can create an arch from twigs, flowers and dried flowers, as well as twine and burlap.
• For a celebration in a nautical style - made of blue and white fabric, twine, garlands of shells and starfish.
• For a wedding in boho style - in the form of a now fashionable wigwam.

It doesn’t matter what you make your wedding arch from: fresh or artificial flowers, paper or ribbons, in any case, the backwall you create will deserve many admiring glances and compliments, because you won’t see such an arch at any celebration!

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Before you start making an arch, you need to determine its dimensions.

The optimal height is considered to be slightly higher than the height (this means the height of the newlyweds, and therefore it is necessary to measure both the bride and groom in advance), and the width - two people should freely pass through the arch.

If you decide to make a wedding arch out of wood, then its shape would still be better rectangular. There is one trick here: you don’t have to think about the beauty of the tree, but even use timber. If all this is beautifully draped with fabric, then the wooden base will not be visible.

To make this arch, in addition to timber, you can also use tree trunks, for example, birch. It will turn out very beautifully, in such a romantic Russian style.

Making such an arch is not at all difficult. You will need two long beams for support and an upper crossbar. An arch is made in the form of a gate and dug into the ground. Then it is decorated with the intended material.

If you are not digging an arch, but just want to install it, then you will need four beams for the posts and two horizontal beams with which these beams are connected. It turns out two U-shaped arches knocked together. It seems simple, but elegant.

If you use a vine, you can make a horseshoe-shaped arch. We knock down the sides of the arch in the form of a ladder. After that we wrap them with rods.

And here is another version of the arch, completely simple. Some may find it rude, but for a one-time event, especially if properly decorated, such an arch will look very nice.

Well, the last version of the wooden arch is perhaps the most creative. Find a horizontal tree trunk, place a ladder on one side of it and decorate it. This is what you get:

Decorating a house or apartment for a wedding

Today it is rare to celebrate a wedding at home, so it is not necessary to invite a professional decorator and decorate every corner. But you can spend your time decorating one or two rooms with the help of your girlfriends.

Private home decor

A private house usually begins with a yard, which is why it needs to be decorated first. If you have a canopy, attach garlands to it: ribbon, floral, electric, paper. You can make them yourself or buy them in a store.

Tie small decorative elements to the tree branches that will match the theme of the celebration: flowers, ribbons, etc. Don't forget about helium balloons. You can use them to make an arch, columns or other shapes.

In addition to decorating the yard for a wedding, you should think about how to decorate the building from the inside. There are stairs in almost every private house. This element is very often involved in the wedding procession, and therefore requires appropriate decoration. Use balls of fresh or artificial flowers, bright satin ribbons, tulle or organza to decorate the stairs. Look how gorgeous the newlyweds look on the staircase strewn with flowers.

When decorating your home for your wedding, don't forget to decorate the room where you will invite guests; You can also do this yourself, using the most top ideas for wedding decor. Look in home textile stores for a beautiful tablecloth that will match the theme or palette of the celebration. Beautiful candlesticks, salad bowls, glasses, napkin holders, small vases with bouquets - all this can be used to decorate the house for the wedding.

Apartment decoration

If you have an apartment, then you should start with wedding decorations for the yard and entrance. You can make these places more festive with the help of ribbons, paper garlands and inflatable balls; for example, the entrance to the entrance can be decorated with an arch, and in front of it you can place several small columns of balloons with flowers on top. The entrance can be decorated with ribbons, garlands or fabrics.

To decorate the apartment itself for a wedding, you can use the following ideas:

• Fill the balloons with helium, tie beautiful ribbons to them and distribute them evenly under the ceiling. You can attach flowers, hearts or even photos to the ends of the ribbons. It will turn out very gentle and atmospheric.
• Decorate the room with lots of flowers. These can be small bouquets in vases or potted arrangements.
• Print out photos of the newlyweds together and place them in frames on a table or chest of drawers.
• Decorate the surrounding space with satin ribbons, bows, textile hearts and other decorative elements in a romantic style. Remember, to decorate a room beautifully, you should stick to a single color scheme.

Arch for wedding 2021: new items, shapes and types

Wedding arches are very popular in Europe and America. They are placed there for the engagement, either in the courtyard of their house, or somewhere on the seashore, or in some other picturesque place. In our country, arches have not yet gained such popularity. This is more due to the fact that the engagement takes place in the registry office, and then a banquet is held in some restaurant. Moreover, weddings take place not only in the summer, but also in the winter.

But you can’t put an arch on the street at this time of year. However, if you come up with some role for this attribute in the wedding scenario, then it will become a very important and beautiful element of this wonderful holiday - a wedding. In addition, the wedding arch can be placed above the place where the newlyweds will be at the table. The main thing is to choose the right size and shape of the arch and decorate it in accordance with the overall wedding scheme.

What shape of wedding arch should I choose for off-site registration?

The shapes of the arches for newlyweds not only differ structurally, but also carry a certain meaning:

Each couple can be creative and come up with their own original form of implementing a wedding arch. If you plan to make it yourself, you should take into account the degree of complexity and be sure to sketch out a preliminary drawing with measured dimensions. The simplest option in terms of manufacturing and decoration is an arc-shaped arch , decorated with flowers and ribbons, or a rectangular one made of balls.

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Wedding arch in the form of a gazebo 2021 photo of new products with photos

Wedding gazebos can come in all shapes, sizes and colors. If you are planning a ceremony outside (nature, beach), then you need to worry about the decor of the event in advance in order to have time to prepare everything. It is unrealistic to list all the ideas for wedding celebration designs, since there are a huge number of them, and there is no limit to the flight of human imagination. The most popular decorations are flowers, preferably fresh ones. You can also use various inscriptions or posters for decoration. Nowadays wooden signs with various inscriptions are very popular. If the event is planned in the evening, then you can play a light show. For decorations, you can use various LED lights or garlands of different colors. When it gets dark outside, the gazebo will light up brightly in all possible colors.

Selection of plants and decorations

• The choice of colors should, first of all, be determined by the planting location and climatic conditions. The most popular climbing flowers are rose, grape, sweet pea, clematis and others.
• Be careful when choosing a climbing rose. Not all varieties grow upward; most increase their volume in width, and barely reach one and a half meters in height. At the same time, the rose looks best on metal and wooden supports. And plastic ones make these exquisite flowers easier.
• Climbing varieties of roses include: Excelsa, Dorothy Dennison, American Pillar, White Flat, Rosa Bleu Magenta Malvern Hills and others.
• Kobea and beans, grapes, hedera and other green vines can grow to a height of more than 2 meters. They create a nice antique effect on stone and brick columns.
• An interesting landscaping technique is to use plants in hanging pots or containers. Relevant when you need to decorate a structure in anticipation of the growth of the main crop. In addition, you can create interesting compositions with hanging flowers, for example, amaranth, and weaving flowers.

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In addition, the arch can be decorated with figured street lamps or stretch a garland along its perimeter. In addition to the decorative effect, it will also be functional: at night it will illuminate the yard of the dacha.

Wedding arch with flowers and fabric 2021 new with photo

Many newlyweds, during the period of organizing the most important event in their lives, often turn to decorating companies and celebration organizers to arrange the holiday both on a turn-key basis and for a selected aspect separately. There are different proposals on the market for creating decor for every taste and wallet size.

The most common and economical type of wedding design service is rental. However, in the case of the central place of the ceremony, it will be much more interesting, especially for creative brides, to decorate the arch with your own hands. Not everyone manages to realize their own vision of a wedding vault. But everything is possible if you use your imagination and apply diligence.

How to make an arch for a wedding yourself: making a frame

First of all, you need to decide on the size of the future vault. Its width should provide free passage for two, and it is better to add more reserves to the free space if a ceremony is planned with the presence of witnesses of the bride and groom. The height of the arch should be at least two meters , but taking into account the height of the couple, as well as a possibly magnificent headdress.

DIY wedding arch photo

Don't make the arch too big. Firstly, it will be bulky during transportation, and secondly, it is necessary that during the photo shoot, the bride and groom in beautiful outfits and jewelry be in the frame against the backdrop of a full view of the arch.

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Step-by-step instructions for making a frame:

Caring for a wooden arch

If the arch is installed indoors, then maintaining it does not require effort. As a rule, the layer of varnish that is applied to the wood will allow it to have an attractive appearance for quite a long time. Another thing is an arch in the garden. To protect it from the influence of precipitation or pests, it is necessary to use special antiseptic compounds, as well as paints for exterior use. Wood should be painted at least once every two years, preferably annually. Before painting, it is necessary to clean off the old coating layer. This can be done with a spatula or medium-grit sandpaper. After stripping, the wood can be covered with a layer of drying oil.

What and how to make a wedding arch yourself?

Without relevant experience in wedding decor construction, many people don't know where to start. It’s better to turn to craftsmen for the frame and do the decor manually. The easiest way to stock up is:

• white and colored thick paper;
• light fabric;
• thread curtains;
• satin ribbons;
• artificial flowers;
• large beads.

An arch needs a strong base (plastic, aluminum, wood, plywood). It’s worth stocking up on time, patience and the desire to make a real masterpiece for the newlyweds.

The technology depends on the chosen material, but if you look at the samples, it is often clear what and how to do. For fastening, a stapler, “liquid nails” (glue gun), silicone sealant and fishing line with a needle are usually used.

It is important to consider weather conditions. Paper decor will be hopelessly damaged by rain, and gusty winds will easily overwhelm a poorly secured base.

A beautiful arch is a positive emotion and a beautiful background for videos and photographs. Even more original ideas are in our gallery with examples.

Alternatives to the Presidium

The presidium is not at all a mandatory attribute of the wedding. In some cases, you can completely abandon it. This is done if the wedding is intended only for those closest to you, then there is simply no point in setting up a separate table for the newlyweds, who will probably want to share their happy day with family and friends.

Couples who want to save money also refuse the presidium, because high-quality decoration of the table for the newlyweds along with the backdrop often costs 10-20% of the wedding budget. Agree, this money can be spent on something more pleasant, for example, a honeymoon.

In the West, it is generally not customary to separate the newlyweds from the guests in this way, and if they do this, then the newlyweds’ table is much closer to the guests than the traditional presidium. This table is decorated much more modestly; it is distinguished from the rest by minor differences in decorations, a more elegant tablecloth, a larger number of flowers or some wedding attributes.

This idea is also good and deserves the right to exist, not everyone wants a traditional wedding, some may be a lover of fashionable innovations.

What replacements exist?

What to replace a wedding bouquet with? The alternatives depend only on your imagination. But most of them can be divided into several types.

1. Accessory made of flowers in the form of handbags and clutches. This variation is made from both live and artificial buds. A mandatory part is a handle. It is made from ribbons or pearls, and the form itself often uses light fabric.
2. Flower umbrellas. The compositions are made in the form of a folded umbrella-cane. If the master can make the design, then the accessory is also opened. This alternative looks very beautiful at a photo shoot.
3. Huge flower. Why do you need several plants, maybe you can get by with one? Many florists offer this variation. The technique is called lilymelia, glamelia or rosamelia. A large flower is made up of petals from living buds, like roses or peonies, on a prepared base. The accessory is also made from ribbons and other materials.
4. Sweet bouquet. For the composition, the form of a known sweet is chosen, for example, candy or ice cream. Use any available materials, including fresh flowers.
5. Edible composition. An interesting idea is to add berries, vegetables and fruits to fresh plants. For an early summer wedding, you can add strawberries to the roses and greenery. During the autumn celebrations, pears and apples will be in place.
6. Living compositions from plants. They are made up of cones, ears, twigs with leaves and other plants, but without flowers. This option is suitable for eco-style.
7. Hand-made bouquets from all kinds of creative materials. This includes buttons, rhinestones, ribbons, beads, fabrics, brooches, knitted flowers and other things. Usually they imitate classical forms of compositions. Read more about unusual bridal bouquets.
8. Other original solutions. For example, the bride can take a soft teddy bear with her or order a beautiful fan.

Made of plastic

Not the most environmentally friendly option - made from plastic corrugated pipes. But it is definitely one of the cheapest, and in the photo it is almost impossible to distinguish it from metal.

Materials

To make such a structure you will need the following materials.

• Two pipes - to create longitudinal beams. Their length will correspond to the width of the structure, that is, it should not be less than 120 mm.
• Products made from PVC, polyethylene, and polypropylene are suitable. The last two types are easy to bend, so you can make a frame with an arc rather than a straight one.
• The shorter lengths will be used to create the support and cross beams.
• To connect the tubes to each other, adapters selected according to the diameter of the pipes are used.

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Work order

1. Long pipes are cut into several short ones to ensure connection with the cross beams and make the structure more stable.
2. The pipes can be attached to each other either using glue or by heating.
3. Since this is a very light structure, special attention is paid to the support and foundation. And then even a strong gust of wind will not be able to blow it away or overturn it.
4. To strengthen the system, reinforcing pins are attached to the plastic support beams on the mounting foam. Allow to dry.
5. These pins are deepened approximately 50 - 100 cm into the ground.
6. The earth around is covered and compacted tightly.

The process of manufacturing such a structure from plastic can be studied in the video: