If you are deciding on utilizing a wedding arch for the wedding, then you have to know some basic information about this type of decoration. There are many different types of wedding arches, and they can usually be found or made from craft stores for around $40.00.
If you are particularly handy, you may wish to make your own with the details that you like. This is possible as long as you have basic woodworking skills. The basic designs of arches include classical, gothic, autumn, floral, Asian, tropical, Christmas, beachy, and woodsy.
But first let us discuss the most simple type of arch. Balloon arches simply have a flexible inner frame which can be made out of flexible piping mounted into two holes in the ground. Then you simply blow up a lot of balloons and completely surround the piping with the inflatable objects.
The Asian arch is usually made with bamboo poles in a square pattern and is typically decorated with red anthuriums and red heliconias.
The gothic arch is a dark arch that rises to a high point.
An autumn arch is filled with cattails, and maple leaves all down the sides. You may also want to decorate it with fall fruits and other types of foil edge in order to symbolize the rich bounty of the fall months.
Floral arches definitely make a design statement, and this involves an arch frame surrounded completely by flowers which are of your own arrangement. This is very appropriate because it can match most floral design scheme, so that it blends very well with all of your other wedding arrangements.
Woody arches are simply those that have branches strapped to them or grapevines trailing down the sides. You can also use synthetic flowers, but the main goal is to make it look very tree alike.
A beach arch can, for example, include large seashells and a starfish hanging from the top. The goal, of course, is to make it look exactly like as if you are taking a walk on the beach.
Tropical arches are made entirely out of palm fronds, and they can create a very dramatic look, especially if you live in an area like Florida or throughout the Caribbean.
A Christmas arch is appropriate for the December holiday, and you may wish to cover your arch with pine branches, and it is a good idea to put all this together in advance. You may also wish to use poinsettias and a mistletoe as an additional touch.
A classic arch is usually covered with fabric, and what you do is you take your prefabricated arch and then you drape it down the front in “U” shapes, making pleats allowed the way. You may also wish to add ribbons or lace, and the imagination is the limit when you are deciding such a style.
Remember to have fun designing your wedding arch, and if you don’t have many ideas you can simply use those of other people. Take a look on the Internet for different wedding arch pictures, and you will certainly be surprised with the imagination that people have when designing these wedding accessories.
