Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Ceremony Ideas 77 Wedding Arches That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Ceremony By Emily Goldman Updated on February 24, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Natalie Watson Photography Imagine standing next to your partner on your wedding day, promising to spend forever together. Pretty great, right? Now imagine doing that beneath a lush array of your favorite flowers. That's even better. Take your ceremony to new heights and frame the moment you become spouses with a wedding arch that reflects the mood of your special day. Though different types of wedding arches have both cultural and religious significances (representing protection, divine presence, and the home, to name a few), modern couples embrace the curve for aesthetic and décor purposes, too. We're sharing some of our favorite wedding arches that will help round out your big day. 01 of 77 Industrial Backdrop Heather Waraksa Garden lights and a brick wall backdrop accented this greenery- and flower-filled arch. Buds of Brooklyn created this romantic piece using the same florals found in the bride's bouquet, including cream-and-blush roses, ranunculus, orchids, dahlias, and calla lilies. 02 of 77 Floral Stone Pergola Ether & Smith While not quite an "arch," this stone pergola designed byBlue Pansy Floral had the same stunning effect. It was embellished with a growing floral swag to match the whimsical outdoor setting. 03 of 77 Spring Blooms Beatrice Howell Luna Design Studios filled this slim-frame arch with peach Juliet roses, sunset poppies, lavender sweet pea, peach ranunculus, yellow poppies, coral dahlias, and coral parrot tulips. It overlooked views of the country club's grounds at this spring wedding. 04 of 77 Vibrant Fall Colors Rachel Havel A bright mix of reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows covered this fall-centric arch. Bows and Arrows Flowers played off of the hues seen in the mountainous backdrop to create the stunning altar. 05 of 77 Thick Floral Arch Sophie Kaye Photography This arch iteration, created by Willret Flower Co., was extra full thanks to its plentiful amount of greenery. There was subtle color sprinkled throughout courtesy of pale blue, orange, and pink hydrangeas, delphinium, and roses. 06 of 77 A Part of the Scenery Lacie Hansen Old Sycamore trees hovered above a lush, overgrown arch during this organic outdoor ceremony. 07 of 77 Soft Hues Birds of a Feather Photography A chuppah covered in flowers on all four sides makes a soft, but major statement at a wedding ceremony. 08 of 77 Colorful Outdoor Arch Michael Radford This simple floral arch was created with the help of drum roses, spray roses, raspberry scabiosa, and numerous vines and berries for a colorful ceremony backdrop. 09 of 77 Garden-Inspired Arch Roey Yohai Photography The mirror image of a curated English garden, this boxwood-lined aisle culminated in a romantic arch covered in sweet peas. 10 of 77 Asymmetrical Arch This Modern Romance A simple white arch gets elevated with staggered bold colored flowers in an asymmetrical pattern. 11 of 77 Floral Wedding Chuppah Judy Pak Photography For a look that's nothing short of incredible, this array of greenery, garden roses, and peonies was paired with a traditional tallit. What a gorgeous way to bring the outdoors in! 12 of 77 Floral Forest Arch Sylvie Gil Photography This 14-foot arch was decorated with fresh ferns, gardenias, and spray roses to create an ethereal woodland vibe that complemented the intimate outdoor setting. 13 of 77 Tropical Elements Matt Rice Photography Petal Productions arranged a beautiful ceremony arch featuring fronds and flowers to match the couple's tropical venue. 14 of 77 Autumnal Nods Jesús Caballero This broken arch-style ceremony structure was perfect for a fall wedding thanks to the deep, rich-colored flowers. 15 of 77 An Arched Entryway Ryan Ray Guests walked through, and under, beautiful blooms of pink, yellow, and white in this incredible wedding arch. 16 of 77 Overgrown Arch Kurt Boomer Tumbling strands of greenery and flowers intertwined for a boho-chic wedding arch at the couple's beautiful outdoor wedding. 17 of 77 Crocheted Wedding Arch Max & Friends At their desert wedding, this couple exchanged vows under a structure built with natural wood, protea, and wax flowers, and topped with a crocheted cloth. They now keep the textile in their living room! 51 Beautiful Chuppahs from Jewish Weddings 18 of 77 Easy to Create Anna Peters The florist put together this wedding arch in only three hours, but the final product was simply gorgeous. Opt for a wedding arch like this one if you're short on setup time, but still want major impact. 19 of 77 Willow Branch Wedding Arch Delbarr Moradi Photography Under an arch designed and built by the bride's architect father, this couple began their new life together. The frame was formed from willow branches sourced from near the river where the bride grew up; flowers from Shotgun Floral Studio that also appeared in her bouquet were woven in at the top. 20 of 77 Birch and Eucalyptus Arch Elizabeth Messina Photography This ceremony marker, made of birch branches and eucalyptus, overlooked California's Tomales Bay at these nuptials. 21 of 77 Champagne Petals Anna Shackleford Champagne-colored roses wrapped around an arch teaming with greenery, while petals in the same hue lined the aisle. 22 of 77 Blending Blooms Bo Shim of Bashful Captures This asymmetrical floral arch blended in seamlessly with the wedding's Botanical garden setting. 23 of 77 White and Green Chuppah Abby Jiu Photography This traditional Jewish wedding structure, known as a chuppah, was filled with white flowers and tons of greenery, all arranged by Designs by Ahn. 24 of 77 Rustic Wedding Arch Lauren Kinsey At this cattle farm wedding in Mississippi, an old logging tool that belonged to the bride's grandfather was decorated with grapevines, peonies, garden roses, and veronica. 25 of 77 Forest Wedding Arch Jose Villa The couple exchanged vows in front of an archway of ferns and white blossoms. Floral designer Mindy Rice, who custom-built the decoration, said, "I combined flowering branches along with soft flowers to make the structure look as though the forest floor had crept in." 26 of 77 Wooden Wedding Arch Sara Hasstedt A natural Aspen wood structure accented with a cluster of various eucalyptus, dahlias, ferns, curly willow branches, clematis, and roses served as a lovely arch. 27 of 77 Flower Wall Wedding Arch Leila Brewster Photography While keeping the ceremony flowers more traditional with white blooms, the bride and her planner created the wall garland as a little foreshadowing to what would take place in the reception room at her Brooklyn wedding. "We came up with an idea for flowers tumbling on the wall," the bride said. "We wanted people to walk in and be floored." 28 of 77 Beach Wedding Arch Natalie Watson Photography At model Renee Puente and actor Matthew Morrison's Hawaii destination wedding, the ceremony arch bloomed with roses, lisianthus, veronicas, passion vines, eucalyptus, and olive branches. 29 of 77 Rose and Peony Chuppah Jodi & Kurt Photography Coral and red peonies and roses lent a splash of color to this couple's floral chuppah, framing the newlyweds as they make their vows. 30 of 77 Rose Wedding Arch Annie McElwain This couple read their vows underneath a structure decorated with roses, Aspen leaves, and branches at their ceremony in the mountains of Park City, Utah. 31 of 77 Rose-Trellis Wedding Arch Adrienne Page This couple chose Kiawah Island, South Carolina, for their waterfront celebration, and a rose-trellis arch served as their ceremony centerpiece. 32 of 77 Green Garland Wedding Arch Taking advantage of a doorway's natural curve, garlands of greenery were affixed to the stone barn in front of which the couple exchanged vows. 33 of 77 Climbing Arch Amanda Lane Described by the bride as, "Wild, flowing, and lush," a climbing floral installation served as the arch at a magical Texas wedding. 34 of 77 Minimalist Blooms The Edges Wed Small clusters of bright flowers were carefully placed around this round arch for a breathtaking ceremony structure. 35 of 77 Pretty Pink Arbor Ryan Ray Photography A wooden arbor received some sweet additions for this wedding. Linens, lace, and soft flowers added the finishing touch. 36 of 77 Natural Wedding Arch Amy & Stuart Photography The bride and groom became Mr. and Mrs. under an arbor covered with echeveria succulents and mood moss. 37 of 77 Blooming Wedding Arch The arch at this celebration was adorned with roses and hydrangea, incorporating the color palette and main blooms of the day. 38 of 77 Wild Wood Wedding Arch The preexisting structure at this North Carolina venue was personalized with fresh greenery and three clusters of flowers. 39 of 77 See-Through Esther Sun Photography Keeping the top of the wedding arch sparse allowed for everyone to be able to clearly see the bride and groom. 40 of 77 Slightly Exposed Justine Milton A golden arch peeked through climbing vines and overflowing flowers in this wedding arch. 41 of 77 Made of Stone Branco Prata Studios Make the most of your venues architecture by choosing an area with a unique, built-in arch. Climbing vines and flowers on the columns added a romantic touch to this wedding. 42 of 77 One-Sided Lisa Blume Photography The couple had the outward facing side of a chuppah covered in flowers and greenery to create the illusion of a typical arch. 43 of 77 Simple Wedding Arch Gia Canali Photography This couple became husband and wife in California's wine country under an altar constructed of hanging white sweet peas and birch-wood poles. 44 of 77 Pathway Ryan Ray Photography Color-coordinated flowers lined the aisle leading up to an amazing arch. 45 of 77 Bring the Height Bottega 53 This larger than life arch is filled with white hydrangeas, orchids, and roses for an enchanting mix. 46 of 77 Cotton Wedding Arch Elizabeth Messina Photography Todd Kjargaard of Jackie O enhanced the space at this Toronto wedding with an arch of branches and blooming cotton. 47 of 77 Cherry Branch Wedding Arch The Nichols This couple made it official under a handmade arch of more than 1,500 blooming cherry and pear branches at their Texas wedding. 48 of 77 Floral Wedding Arch Carrie Patterson Photography A floral arch anchored the ceremony area and framed the Tetons perfectly at this Wyoming wedding. 49 of 77 Gate Wedding Arch This driftwood passageway at these nuptials was covered with roses, eucalyptus, olive branches, and dahlias. 50 of 77 Rainbow Flowers Julia Russell For this destination wedding in Maine, single-color flower garlands were strung together to create a festive effect on the birch-wood ceremony structure. 51 of 77 So Simple The Edges Overgrown, lush white flowers and loads of greenery made for a simple and stunning ceremony arch. 52 of 77 Column Arch Elizabeth LaDuca Flower-ensconced columns created an easy arch for this wedding ceremony. 53 of 77 Glamorous in All-White Jose Villa Free-flowing white florals turned this simple wood ceremony arch into a beautiful garden-inspired backdrop. 54 of 77 Jungle Wedding Arch Mi Belle Photography This couple wed in a Pacific Coast tropical town beneath an arch twined with bougainvillea and greenery from the nearby jungle. 55 of 77 Textured Ashley Ludaescher Photography "Carla with Idlewild Floral created an arch structure made fully of floral and foliage. Nothing was too bold or saturated; all the elements in the arch were textural, soft, and airy," the bride said of the stunning wedding arch. 56 of 77 Fall Florals Katie Stoops Photography The bride and groom exchanged vows under an arch of fall foliage. 57 of 77 Beribboned Wedding Arch Austin Gros The flowing ribbons on this wedding arch added a bit of whimsy to the garden affair. 58 of 77 Wedding Arch Crest Heather Payne Photography When you're exchanging vows in front of gorgeous mountains, a simple green arch in the shape of a crest is just about the only décor you really need. 59 of 77 Fall Greenery KT Merry The bride and groom said "I do" beneath a wedding arch of luscious fall foliage framing the Irish scenery. 60 of 77 Minimal and Loose Landon Jacob The simple arch of a draped green garland with a cluster of white roses in the corner was a gorgeous focal point for this romantic wedding ceremony. 61 of 77 Green Wedding Garland Jen Huang Opt for a hanging garland rather than a traditional arch or canopy. We love this style: simple and understated but still perfectly romantic. 62 of 77 Faux Arch Brett Loie Negative space was key in creating an illusion of a wedding arch created by Lily Roden. 63 of 77 Teepee-Inspired NBarrett Photography This teepee-inspired wedding arch with pink florals sets the scene for a whimsical and romantic wedding ceremony. 64 of 77 Creamy Colors Jose Villa A lush floral arch with taupe, ivory, mustard, and blush-colored roses brought the wow factor to the wedding. 65 of 77 Flower-Covered Gate At this wedding in a hisorical building in Washington, DC, the couple exchanged vows under a romantic canopy flanked by gorgoues bouquets and and a flower-covered antique gate. 66 of 77 Birch Branch Jodi & Kurt Photography This birch branch chuppah was decorated with magnolia leaves, hydrangeas, blackberry branches, and eucalyptus. 67 of 77 Aisle Arches KT Merry Seriously, how stunning are these eight (yes, eight!) archways lining the aisle of this wedding in the Maldives. The bride said the arches of baby's breath, silk wisteria, and orchids were her "favorite décor element by far," and we totally agree. 68 of 77 Tree Branch Wedding Arch Samantha James Photography This couple used a long branch on the ceremony site as a makeshift arch, decorating it with flowers and greenery. "It was breathtaking and truly beyond my wildest dreams," said the bride. 69 of 77 Classic Polly Alexandre Photography Jenny Bernheim of Margo & Me wed her husband Freddie under a timeless wedding arch of greenery and white roses. 70 of 77 Homemade Wedding Arch Rebecca Amber Photography This birch wedding arbor was built by the groom from roadside branches and adorned with a green Sweet Woodruff garland. 71 of 77 Asymmetric Wedding Arch Kathleen Geiberger Art Wild Heart Floral & Event Styling designed this beachside wedding arch with bountiful driftwood and an array of magenta roses. 72 of 77 Scented Wedding Arch Ulysses Photography Fresh, fragrant Lilee Fell Flowers gardenias were sprinkled throughout this cedarwood archway, creating a sweet, scented structure that was accented with lush foliage. 73 of 77 Big-Bloomed Wedding Arch Teneil Kable Olive branches, nandina, smilax, and garden roses come together in this gorgeous, natural, and beautifully-curved wedding arbor. 74 of 77 Chapel-Worthy Ryan Ray Photography The Southern Table connected two dramatic flower arrangements with a draping foliage garland at this chapel wedding. 75 of 77 Traditional Lacie Hansen Photography This casual, outdoor wedding ceremony included a simple white wedding arbor that matched the scenery and the rest of the décor. 76 of 77 Yes to Yellow Jacqui Cole Photography Natasha Kolenko Designs created a gorgeous composition with pops of orange, rust, and yellow that stood out beautifully against Lake Tahoe. 77 of 77 Waterfront Chuppah Katie Stoops Photography Birch branches, eucalyptus, and spray roses were included in this shoreline wedding's structure, which was finished off with the groom's family tallit. 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