A wedding arch is a wonderful accessory for a celebration, symbolizing the altar, heaven, high feelings of lovers. This item is an indispensable thing used to decorate beautiful outdoor ceremonies. Below you will learn how to make a majestic wedding arch with your own hands - this will help you save on buying an expensive accessory, as well as show your imagination. A simple master class will tell you how to create a design yourself and what decorative elements to decorate the resulting result.

How to choose the shape of the arch

There is not only the well-known version of the horseshoe arch, which we are used to seeing on wedding photos and videos from field registrations. Depending on how this accessory looks, the meaning invested in it varies. Examples of forms and their meanings:

• Arch-arc (horseshoe) - a popular option for celebration. The arch symbolizes heaven, the closeness of lovers to God and the fact that the union of the newlyweds is approved from above. This design also resembles a horseshoe that brings good luck. A groom with a bride who trusts signs may like this type of arch. In the classic version, it is magnificently decorated with flowering plants.

• Quadrangular arch. Created with your own hands, such a wedding design will symbolize the well-being of the future family, prosperity, and the warmth of the family hearth. Often this model is made with a roof, the roof is a symbol of the fact that the marriage will be reliably protected from ill-wishers, troubles, quarrels.

• The enfilade arch is a chic type of event decoration. It will be difficult to make such an arch with your own hands, since it consists of many arched vaults connected to each other or simply standing one behind the other, forming a corridor. On it, lovers go to the registration table. This spectacular type of accessory is suitable for a large-scale celebration. The enfilade symbolizes long-term happiness in marriage, the endless, strong love of the newlyweds.

• Arch-heart. To emphasize the love between the bride and groom, the organizers can pick up a beautiful arch in the form of a heart. It can be made of balloons, metal frames decorated with flowers. An alternative type of accessory will appeal to those present.

• Round gazebo. Another alternative instead of the classic arcuate arch is a garden gazebo. Decorated with lanterns, lush flowering, fabrics, gazebos symbolize family comfort, home warmth, closeness between young spouses. This type is perfect for a vintage wedding.

• U-shaped arch. A simple, fragile U-shaped design symbolizes the lightness, carelessness of relationships. Spouses who have chosen this type of arch understand each other well, feel great next to their partner. It's easy to do it yourself.

In addition to the shape of the arch, it is worth thinking about how the decorations will look. You can decorate it in the classic version - create floral decorations, hang colored balls, make all kinds of fabric draperies. If your celebration is themed, use details that reflect the concept of the wedding. For example, an arch from a marine-style wedding can be decorated with paper fish, figurines, starfish, pearl threads. Show your imagination by choosing the details of the decor.

Making a wedding arch with your own hands

Designing a wedding arch is a pleasant process, but first you need to create a reliable structure that will hold the decor details of the decorator. We will describe an easy way to create an original attribute of a wedding event. What you need:

• Frame. Flexible metal-plastic pipe of large size (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 pass under the arch. The standard height of such a design is about 2 meters, if the growth of the groom does not exceed this mark.
• Fastening. A fragile arch, made with improvised building materials, will not hold without secure fastening. In order for metal-plastic pipes to be 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 gypsum 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 buckets with cement or gypsum mortar.
3. Make sure the end of the pipe touches the bottom of the pot.
4. Align the structure carefully.
5. Leave to harden for a day in a dry place, if it is plaster, cement - for a week.

This option for creating a wedding attribute is simple and also 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 subject of celebration will not take up much space.

Balloon arch

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

• Colored balloons.
• Fishing line.
• Electric pump. You should not use helium pumps when creating a wedding attribute, after a day the decor item will no longer have a presentable festive look.

It will be easy to decorate the prepared frame: wrap a fishing line around it, then tie inflated balloons - the festive decoration is ready.

From fabric

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

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

Instructions for creating a wedding accessory:

1. Stitch the edges of the satin, skip the inlay.
2. With a pencil, mark the center on top of the metal-plastic pipe - organza will be attached there. Also note the attachment points of the atlas - in the place where the pipe begins to bend.
3. Tie the satin tightly at the attachment points, connect the edges with pins from the wrong side.
4. Fold a piece of organza in half, tie in the center.
5. Wrap the upper part of the pipe with a liana (use adhesive tape for reliability). Attach the ends to the edge of the satin.
6. Skip the organza on both sides - every 10 centimeters, push the fabric between the liana and the pipe. Fasten the free corners at the junction of the atlas with the liana.
7. Straighten the flowers, fabric, check the symmetry.
8. A beautiful wedding arch is ready!

flower arch

A do-it-yourself flower wedding arch is a classic option for decorating an outdoor celebration. Choose flowers depending on the financial possibilities and style of the event. An expensive option for decorating a wedding attribute is tempered live plants that retain their beauty for a long time. Thanks to a special tool that prolongs the life of a cut flower, plants can be attached to the arch and look good for a long time without water.

A cheaper, as well as durable option for decorating a wedding arch is artificial flowers. It can be individual flowers or lush vines from plants: a wide selection allows each arch maker to find the right option. Attach the decor details with the help of adhesive tape, colored ribbons, fishing line. See beautiful photos of stylish flower accessories:

Video master class: how to make a wedding arch with your own hands

Making this attribute of a solemn event with your own hands is an interesting and enjoyable activity. You can use the decorating options above or take interesting ideas from the videos. See two great ways to decorate the arch for the newlyweds with your own hands:

The wedding arch is a popular decorative element in the design of the holiday, which for the newlyweds is a symbol of well-being, happy life and change. More often it is used for exit registration of marriage, but it can also be installed in a banquet hall. Is it possible to make an arch with your own hands and what is required for this?

The wedding arch makes the ceremony memorable, emphasizes the romantic atmosphere of the holiday, makes it unique. The tradition of using wedding arches comes 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 consecrated by the gods. Western weddings also rarely do without this decorative element.

At a modern ceremony, the wedding arch will be perfect for a banquet hall or for offsite registration in nature. Lavishly decorated with flowers, balloons, ribbons, the arch becomes an excellent basis for organizing a photo zone.

The decor of the arch depends on the desire of the newlyweds. The accessory is given various shapes: quadrangular, round, lancet, in the form of a horseshoe, heart and others.


Decoration can be ordered from a professional designer, rent an arch or make it yourself using available materials. The decision depends on the budget of the wedding, the availability of creative abilities and free time.

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

How to make a shape

Horseshoe

The horseshoe arch is one of the most popular options for a wedding. It is believed that choosing this form, the newlyweds attract good luck. Perfect for a couple who respects traditions and believes in folk signs.


For a classic ceremony, it is draped in white cloth and decorated with flowers. Flowers, ribbons, balloon garlands and other wedding-themed decorations are added as contrasting details.


For an eco-style wedding, the accessory is decorated not only with fresh flowers, but with original branches, greenery and wooden pendants. A classic marine-style arch is decorated with shells, paper fish, corals, shells and anchors.


Pearls, lace braid, LED bulbs, dream catchers, beads or macrame are chosen as decorations for the horseshoe arch.

Square

A do-it-yourself quadrangular arch will become a symbol of prosperity, reliable marriage and prosperity. The quadrangular design with a roof symbolizes protection from the evil eye and the envy of others. Fits perfectly into the script.

They decorate the arch with fabrics, the color is chosen depending on the main shade of the wedding. It is best to use materials with which it is easy to create beautiful draperies. Decorative elements are chosen taking into account the general style of the celebration.

Important! Square arches are usually quite bulky, so the frame for it must be made of durable metal.

enfilade

Enfilade is a symbol of the endless happiness of future spouses. This is the most spectacular and luxurious option for wedding decoration. Ideal for a large celebration with a large number of guests.


It consists of several metal structures that stand one after another or are interconnected, which creates the effect of a corridor. The newlyweds solemnly pass through it to the place of registration.

An arch in the form of an enfilade is created using living vegetation and installed in a garden or in a forest clearing. It looks especially impressive in spring, when trees, such as apple or cherry trees, are in bloom.


An elaborate enfilade is suitable for a ceremony in a luxurious restaurant or mansion. For a chamber banquet in a cozy cafe or a modest ceremony in the garden, choose a simpler option.


It is difficult to make a suite with your own hands, so it is better to order it from professionals.

Heart

A beautiful heart-shaped arch will emphasize the love between the bride and groom. For stability, the frame is made of metal-plastic. With it, it is easier to give the design a "heart" shape.

A metal-plastic frame is an expensive pleasure, so they often choose a budget alternative - they make a heart out of balloons and fix it on a special stand.






For design, it is not necessary to contact professional designers. Garlands, fresh flowers and red ribbons are suitable for do-it-yourself decor. Elements combine with each other and organically fit into a variety of styles: from rustic to glamorous chic.

Idea! The arch-heart, decorated with paper pompoms, looks original and romantic.

Round

For a shabby chic or vintage wedding, a round gazebo arch is perfect. For manufacturing, a ready-made frame is used, which is decorated with fresh flowers.- peonies, roses, orchids, callas, tulips in delicate shades.






Ribbons, paper lanterns and various vintage decorations are used to give the accessory the necessary decorative effect: elegant cages, porcelain figurines, old books and lace.

Drapery fabric is chosen in pastel colors: pale pink, lemon, blue, cream or beige.

U-shaped wooden

The arch in the shape of the letter "P" is the easiest to manufacture. The main thing is to fix the base of the structure well, for which it is best to use wood or metal-plastic.


To decorate the arch in nature, light fabrics are used - most often it is organza or a veil. For a themed wedding in the Russian style, chintz is well suited. Retro goes well with velvet, silk and satin. The fabric can be decorated with original prints or skillful embroidery that repeats the patterns on the newlyweds' outfits or towels.


They decorate the design with greenery and flowers, suitable for the wedding style, ribbons and fabrics made from natural fibers, paper, pompoms, balloons.


A modest P-arch should be combined with the wedding venue and the images of the newlyweds. So, if the bride has chosen for herself a puffy dress with a crinoline, it is more appropriate to install a luxurious enfilade arch than this option.

How to decorate - decor ideas

When designing a wedding arch, the main emphasis is on the choice of decorative elements, while starting from the color palette, budget and personal preferences of the newlyweds.

balls

Decorating the arch with balloons is the easiest and most budget option. The main advantage of this solution is that the low weight allows you to transfer the structure from place to place. The base for the arch can first be draped with a beautiful fabric, basically.


For registration you will need:

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

Balloons are attached to a pre-prepared frame with a fishing line. Instead of a manual pump for a wedding, they use an electric one, and fill the balloons with helium. This will allow the garlands to keep a presentable look longer.

Textile

Light and translucent materials create beautiful draperies, which is why designers recommend using them for decorating a wedding arch. Tulle or organza are ideal for this purpose. To create a canopy or lambrequin, use heavier silk or satin.


For a standard design, you will need about 5-6 meters of fabric. Ribbons and pins will help to fix the fabric on 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.

flower decoration

A classic option for decorating a wedding arch is decor made from fresh flowers. In order for the plants to retain their beauty and beautiful appearance for a longer time, special capsules with a nutrient solution are attached to the legs. Floral arches are usually heavy and require minimal experience to work with a heavy frame.

Do not despair if the holiday budget is limited. For the decoration of the arch, you can buy not live, but artificial flower arrangements. They use not only lush bouquets, individual inflorescences will also fit well into the overall concept. For beginners, it is better to choose this option for the first experience.

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

Tools and materials for the master class

A wedding arch is easy to make at home. This will not only help save the budget, but also make the celebration original, and the design unique., because you will think over its design personally.


For the manufacture of the frame base, you will need the following materials:

1. Cement and sand to prepare a solution;
2. Metal-plastic pipe 2–5 cm in diameter;
3. Two plastic flower pots. Instead, you can purchase special holders at a hardware store;
4. Construction plumb line- a thin thread with a weight at the end, which is easy to make on your own by choosing a weighty screw as a load, for example. A plumb line is used to properly install the pipe in a vertical position at a right angle. For exhibiting, you will also need a building level or a school rectangle;
5. Needles, thread and fishing line. With their help, decorations are attached to the base;
6. decorative elements appropriate style.

For the frame, you can use a wooden base. However, metal-plastic is an ideal option due to its flexibility. It is much easier for him to give the shape of a heart or a horseshoe than a tree. In addition, it is a relatively inexpensive material.

Step-by-step instruction

Creating an arch for a wedding with your own hands is a fascinating and simple process, especially if you connect a team of like-minded people to it: friends, relatives or invited guests.

Having decided to make an accessory on your own, it is better to give preference to simple forms - a horseshoe, an arch in the shape of the letter U or an arched design.


The process of making a wedding arch with your own hands consists of several stages:

1. Cut the pipe into two pieces 3.5 m long each;
2. Mix the mortar from cement and sand and pour it into plastic pots;
3. Next, insert one metal-plastic pipe into each pot;
4. Align the structure with a plumb line. The pipe must be strictly vertical;
5. Measure two meters of the pipe and make a bend at this mark, forming an arch or the letter "P";
6. Leave the arch for 1–1.5 weeks for the cement to harden;
7. Decorate the structure according to the style of the ceremony. The fabric begins to be fastened at the bend of the arch with ribbons or pins. Then flowers, ribbons, pearls, rhinestones and other decorations are added.

The total length of the arch will eventually be about 2.4 meters, the distance between the columns is 1.8 meters. Dimensions can be changed as desired. To do this, use pipes with a larger initial height and increase the width of the bend.

Although the wedding arch is a popular attribute, not everyone knows how to choose the right option:

• For a classic wedding, choose a natural or white wooden arch. This option is ideal for a wedding in the garden, the edge of the forest, on the banks of a lake or river. When designing, it is better to adhere to a strict form and not to use too bright colors;
• Wildflowers are used for a romantic style of decoration.: daisies, crocuses, cornflowers, dandelions. The design, decorated with fern, rattan and twigs, looks original;
• The marine-style arch, in addition to decorative elements, is decorated with blue, white and red fabrics with striped prints. In the design, it is important to adhere to a sense of proportion and not overload the accessory with unnecessary details;
• You can surprise guests and create an original photo zone with the help of an arch in the shape of a perfect circle. This spectacular solution is suitable for bold and decisive couples. To make the arch look chic, it is installed on the most open area;
• The arch-door will become a symbol of the joint life of future spouses. An unusual construction can be played up in the scenario of a wedding ceremony, for example, open the door after vows and take a symbolic step into a new life, holding hands.

When choosing an arch for a solemn ceremony, it is necessary to take into account not only the style of the wedding, but also the season:

• For decorative orange pumpkins, maple leaves, berries are used in the design;
• For an excellent option would be an arch in the form of a gazebo. It will not only add coziness to the atmosphere of the holiday, but also create a pleasant shade in which the bride and groom can hide from the scorching sun;
• On also use wedding arches to decorate the ceremony, regardless of the venue. For decor choose artificial snow, ice sculptures, garlands, spruce branches;
• spring I want to surround myself with as many bright colors and fresh flowers as possible, therefore, in the design of the arch, the emphasis is on floristry.

Advice! If the outfits of the bride and groom are bright colors or an unusual style, the arch should be as simple as possible. In the design, pastel-colored satin ribbons, lanterns or flowers are used.

Photo

The wedding arch is a symbol of happiness and well-being of the newlyweds. It is very important that the design of the wedding arch not only strikes the imagination, but also corresponds to the general idea of ​​​​the celebration. See photos of beautiful wedding arches made of wood, branches, balloons, flowers and fabrics and choose your option:

Useful video

A wedding arch is exactly the accessory that you can make yourself. After all, the bride and groom will be able to choose the shape and the design option that they prefer. A detailed master class on making an arch is in the video:

Conclusion

Thanks to the variety of wedding arches, each couple will be able to choose the right option. It is important to remember that all decor elements must match the style and color of the celebration. A handmade accessory not only looks beautiful on wedding photos, but also carries positive energy, and also gives a special charm to the ceremony.

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Balloons are rightfully considered a symbol of childhood and celebration, because we remember them from a very young age. Balloons often decorate places where a celebration is planned, they decorate tables, walls, poles, signs, cars, trees, in a word, everything that is present at the holiday and contributes to the creation of a fabulous atmosphere. Most often, an arch of balloons is used to decorate solemn events, because it looks very aesthetically pleasing and elegant.

Such an arch can be ordered at a flower shop or decor store. It is also not difficult to make it with your own hands - in this case, you will not only save money, but also get rid of the hassle associated with transporting it.

Balloon arches made of two colors are more popular, of course, because they look more stylish and restrained, without losing their festive essence. Therefore, to make such an arch, choose two dominant colors for the decor of the event and buy balloons with the calculation of 20 pieces per 1 square meter.
If the main color of the holiday is the same, don’t be upset: instead of a different color, we use white balls, then your arch will be done with taste.

When stocking up on balloons, you should not buy them in the quantity strictly necessary to create an arch decor. Do not forget that the balls tend to burst even during their filling with gas, moreover, the calculated number of balls may not be enough, and the presence of empty spaces on the arch is unacceptable! Therefore, buy a dozen balls of both colors more: even if there are extra ones, you can decorate other interior objects with them.

You will need:

Arch base

For the base of the garland, you can purchase a ready-made frame of the required size in the form of an arch. You can easily buy it in stores that sell garden supplies.

If this is not possible, then buy coarse wire or a rigid hose, later you bend it into an arch shape and fix it with cinder blocks, or using another material with similar properties, using sand, plaster or gravel.

When purchasing a hose for the base of the arch, stock up on more than you calculated for the need. It’s better to cut off a little later, because you don’t know for sure how long the frame will be needed for fastening.

Also, the arch can be tightly tied to posts or trees, if any are available at your celebration. The main thing is to make it as tight as possible, then you will be sure that the wind will not blow the garland.

Inflating balloons

It is necessary to focus on such an amount: 22 balloons per 1 sq. m. Garlands.

It doesn't matter what gas you fill the balloons with - air or helium, if they are well attached to the base, the arch will not lose its shape. To make all its elements the same size, make a template with the required diameter from cardboard or other improvised materials (usually 25-28 cm), and when inflating each balloon, place it in this template to acquire the desired size.

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So, let's say you should get an arch of white and pink balls:

1. Fill the white balloon with gas, make sure it has the required volume, and, without tying it, inflate the white balloon in an arc.
2. When both elements are filled with gas, cross the tails of the balls, wrap and tie a knot.
3. Tie two pink balloons in the same way.
4. After that, put them on the white balls crosswise and twist. Attach the finished quartet of balls to the base of the arch.

Make sure the four balls are securely attached to the frame each time so that the garland doesn't fly apart and you don't have to redo everything again.

Filling the arch

The first four balls must be tied to the frame in such a way that the color elements are placed around it in a checkerboard pattern, that is, balls of the same color must be located opposite each other.

Inflate four more balloons or do similar operations with them.

When you attach to the base of the arch, make sure that the white balls alternate with pink ones. Also, make sure that there is no free space between the fours of balls, so move them towards each other from time to time. After stringing several quartets, you will notice that the balls form a spiral.

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The balloon arch looks elegant and elegant. In this way they decorate the halls where weddings and other celebrations are celebrated. You can entrust its creation to the organizers, but then get ready for the fact that you will have to pay a tidy sum for this service. If you want to save money, you can make such beauty with your own hands. Then you will be confident in the reliability of the design and will be able to play with the colors of helium balloons to your taste.

The easy way

If you don't want to spend a lot of effort creating a balloon arch for your wedding, you'll need a pre-made base. It can be purchased at garden stores. As a rule, it is made of thick wire. Make sure that its height and width correspond to the room where the celebration will be held.

The base can be made from a rigid hose and cinder block or similar materials. To make the structure more stable and reliable, fill the holes with sand or gravel. If you are not sure that the arch will stand firmly, you can tie it with ribbons to a tree or other elements.

Inflate the balloons with helium or ordinary air - anyway, the arch will keep them in a certain position. The balls should cover the base on all sides so that it does not shine through. When they are all inflated, tie to the base in turn. Make sure there are no empty spaces. The balls may swell a little in the wind, but in general the structure will be motionless.

The hard way

This is another method on how to make a balloon arch yourself. You will need the thinnest rope. Spread it on the ground in an arch shape, controlling the height and width. Leave a few free centimeters for fixing. Make loops at the ends to make it easier to fix.

Attach one end of the rope to the base - it must hold firmly so that it does not fly away with the balls. The other end is free for now. Tie balloons filled with helium one by one to the rope. To do this, it is convenient to use wire for floristry or adhesive tape - they do not stretch or deform. You need to wrap in several layers.

It is necessary to start all manipulations from the free end - it will rise into the air, and the balls will not cling to grass or other objects on the floor. The balloon arch will be very light, so instead of ribbons, you can use corrugated paper for decoration. Wrap it around the entire rope, starting from the tied end and ending with the hovering end. It is better to choose paper to match the color of the balls - then the design will look harmonious.

When you wrap the entire rope, hold the edge in your hand. Cut off excess paper and secure with clear tape.

Now the end can be fixed to the base. The arch will stay upright thanks to the helium in the balloons. The base can be slightly adjusted, making it lower or wider. Decorate the bottom with flowers if desired.

• Get a helium tank - this will speed up the process;
• If you want to use balls of different colors, come up with a harmonious combination. Stripes or spirals look good;
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