When it comes to planning and decorating a wedding, there’s a lot of factors that come into play. There are so many small details from the flowers and centerpieces to the napkins, to the music that is being played. This is why a lot of people hire wedding planners, to ensure that they’re getting the wedding of their dreams and not missing those small details that can really make a world of difference, especially when it comes to looking back on your special day.
When it comes to looking back through your wedding photos, things you’ll do for the next 80 years, there are features and decor items that do make the day a little bit more special, especially when it comes to the photos and videos. Using arches or backdrops is a great way to decorate a large space during your wedding ceremony or reception.
Why Arches?
There is nothing more magical than walking down the aisle and being greeted by your partner and bridal party under a stunning, statement worthy arch.
Arches are commonly used during wedding ceremonies. There are so many different wedding arch ideas online today and that’s because they’re extremely popular. With how popular they are, there are even quite a few companies that do arch for wedding rental.
Why Backdrops?
Backdrops are commonly used in many different types of events and parties. Regardless if you’re having a winter wedding or a summer wedding, you’ll tend to find backdrops of all shapes and sizes features at weddings.
Backdrops are great to not only fill a blank wall or hide an area that’s less than appealing to look at, but it’s also a fun way to send a message to your guests or makes the perfect background when it comes to a photobooth.
Winter season is coming and it’s the time now to have a look at some whimsical winter decoration ideas. And today we’re talking about wedding arches and backdrops, which are a must for your ceremony and should have personal touches and show off your personalities.
Winter wedding arches can range for a variety of different designs, styles, and colors. However, we find that the most popular wedding arch ideas feature mixed greenery, flowers, and branches depending on personal preference. Looking for something a little more boho? You can try feather arches decorated with blooms or Christmas lights if you want to highlight the season. Another extremely popular idea is incorporating Eucalyptus leaves. They are getting more popular every single day and are another great idea to give homage to the winter.
At the end of the day, if you are looking for a gorgeous winter wedding arch or backdrop, here are some wedding arch ideas and backdrop ideas that are sure to inspire you.
Indoor Vs. Outdoor
Although when it comes to winter weddings, most people do tend to have them inside due to the cold weather, some people want that fresh snow winter wedding kind of look. You may notice through some of our wedding arch ideas that there is a slight difference when it comes to winter weddings inside verse winter weddings outside.
Although a lot of them still keep around the same themes of greenery, lots of twinkle lights or white lights, and some florals here and there, the outdoor winter wedding, wedding arch ideas feature a lot more greenery and are a little bit more simple than the wedding arch ideas for inside.
When you have an outside winter wedding, the focus point (other than you and your partner) is definitely the winter wonderland that’s surrounding you. Keeping the arch pretty simple by using evergreen or eucalyptus greenery is a great way to add that bit of contrast from the white, snow background, but not take away from the beautiful scenery around you and your bridal party.
Rent or Buy?
With how popular and common wedding arches and backdrops are for weddings these days, there is quite a few arch for wedding rental companies out there. This leads me to the question, should you rent your arch through an arch for wedding rental company or should you buy it?
The answer is – it just depends on what you’re looking for and your budget. A lot of rental companies offer a lot more simple or artificial wedding arch rental options that look absolutely stunning and are very well-loved. When it comes to purchasing, if you’re looking for real flowers or greenery or looking to outsource something yourself, purchasing is necessary for that.
If you’re looking to purchase your wedding arch or backdrop but looking for something a little bit more cost-effective and low maintenance, we’ve included a variety of options that are available right on Amazon. These options definitely make your wedding planning a lot easier, knowing that your wedding will be looking great, especially in photos without even having to really lift a finger.
Oh Best Day Ever Winter Wedding Arches
Adorox 7.5Ft 1 Set White Metal Arch Wedding Garden Climbing Plants
If you’re still looking to have real flowers and greenery for your wedding arch but are looking to be a bit more creative or DIY something yourself, this Adorox 7.5 FT Tall White Metal Arch is just what you’re looking for. With this White Metal Arch, you can create the illusion of climbing plants for a fraction of what it would cost at a florist. You still have to purchase all the florals and greenery but if you’re into some simple DIY, this is a great, more cost-effective option for sure.
Only retailing for a little over $20, other than purchasing the florals and greenery, this is a really affordable option when it comes to creating a wedding arch of your dreams.
Athens 39″W x 81″H Vinyl Arbor
If you’re looking for something a little bit more simple and low maintenance, this Athens Garden Arch is a great way to add a little something to the beginning of the end of the aisle without going through the hassle of DIY your own flower or hanging plants. It’s also a great entrance for your friends and family to walk through when entering an outdoor winter wedding. If you’re looking to get multiple of these arches, the company actually lets you bundle and save a bit with options to get 2, 3, or 4 arches in the order.
White Chiffon Backdrop Curtains 2 Panels
If you’re looking for something a little more simple, yet stunning, incorporating curtains into your backdrop is a great way to do just that. These curtains are perfect for simply adding to a basic backdrop or arch and with the touch of a few twinkle lights or florals, can look like a million dollars.
These curtains are a white chiffon style so they will definitely look whimsical and perfect for a winter wedding of your dreams!
TORCHSTAR 9.8FT × 9.8FT Window Curtain Light
Looking for something that will help you hide a less than an appealing wall? Especially if it’s a large wall, it can be rather difficult to fill the space, let alone be really expensive with wedding decor and other items. This TORCHSTAR light wall is the perfect solution to a whimsical winter wedding! Imagine greeting your guests to your reception with a warm glow from this light wall.
It features an extendable string light kit in pure white color. It’s perfect for a variety of different parties and events so if you do make the purchase, it isn’t something that you will only get a single-use out of. Best of yet, it’s listed for under $20 – which is amazing in my opinion!
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Overall Thoughts
When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, it really depends on what you’re after and the vibe you want to set. If you’re looking for small details that can really make a world of difference especially when it comes to Winter weddings, wedding arches and backdrops are just that.
We hope that this post not only inspired you with our countless wedding arch ideas but also helped you maybe in the planning process with our wedding arch and backdrop products that you can purchase right online. We think that if you incorporate any of the products we mentioned in this post on your special day, you’ll be sure to be ‘wowed!’
