The use of wedding ceremony arches or canopies usually hold a symbolic meaning, tradition or cultural significance. Known to be a symbol of the future home the bride and groom will start their family in, wedding arches have become a sigil of protection and of hearth. They are so photogenic too! In fact, wedding photographers Charlottesville absolutely love taking capturing their beauty. So many couples have said that they wished that they had splurged a little more on their wedding by hiring a professional wedding photographer or wedding videographer, most people spend the most amount of money of their lab created diamonds! But I suppose that’s what most people are intrigued to see. Doesn’t matter that we now all have a camera on our phone, you’ll want a great quality photo or video to remember your day.
These days, use of wedding arches have been utilized as backdrops for those ceremonies held outside traditional wedding venues. They have become focal points that frame one of the most prized moments in the wedding and I couldn’t help but share with you some of my favorite picks in terms of aesthetics and uniqueness. I think you’ll even find one from below that would suit your theme!
Here are some of the most awe-inspiring wedding arches, canopies and backdrops I have collated. Enjoy!
1. Adorned with Vibrant Colored Wild Flowers Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Style Me Pretty
2. Satin Ribbons Wedding Arch
Photo Source: 100 Layer Cake
3. Art Deco Paper Moon Wedding Backdrop
Photo Source: Chic Vintage Brides
4. Modern Black and White Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Style Me Pretty
5. Indoor Greens + Whites Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Grey Likes Weddings
6. Modern Boho Black + Gold + Ivory Wedding Arch
Photo Source: The Bali Wedding Guide
7. Nautical Inspired Wedding Backdrop
Photo Source: Diodecor
8. Seashells Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Spell & the Gypsy Collective
9. Agate Slice Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Green Wedding Shoes
10. Botanical Geometric Wedding Arch
Photo Source: 100 Layer Cake
11. Fabric in Frame Wedding Backdrop
Photo Source: Fab Mood
12. Organic Hanging Wedding Arch
Photo Source: 100 Layer Cake
13. Colorful Geometric Wedding Backdrop
Photo Source: 100 Layer Cake
14. Modern Industrial Geometric Wedding Backdrop
Photo Source: Archive Rentals
15. Handcrafted Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Ruffled
16. Wooden Wedding Arch with Fresh Bougainvillea + Antlers
Photo Source: Martha Stewart Weddings
17. Transparent Wedding Arch with Lush Florals
Photo Source: Style Me Pretty
18. Wooden Wedding Background with Pink + Berry Colored Florals
Photo Source: Corrina Walker Photography
19. Amethyst Inspired Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Green Wedding Shoes
20. English Meadows Inspired Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Petalon
21. Lush Botanical Wedding Arch
Photo Source: 100 Layer Cake
22. Deep Red Drapery + Vintage Ladder Wedding Arch
Photo Source: Wilkie
23. Macrame Wedding Arch
Photo: Love Train Studios | Full wedding here.