Understanding Wedding Arch Flowers

You're planning your wedding and you finally decide you want to be married under a cool modern pipe arbor. But something is missing...

Plain arbors and arches can look lackluster on your special day, so we recommend softening whatever structure you're using with some flowers, greenery or fabric.

Here's three ways to plan your look:

1. Top down

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Top down decorating means concentrating the bulk of your materials at the top of the structure.

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PROS:

• dramatic focal point for photos

• romantic feel

• traditional

CONS:

• difficult to repurpose

• gravity can make things drippy or fall out in windy conditions

• more expense because of ladder work

2. Bottoms Up

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Bottoms up decorating involves placement of the flowers to appear as if they are growing up from the ground

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PROS:

• Sometimes detachable and can be moved to another location after ceremony

• organic, modern

• more cost effective

CONS:

• harder to see in photographs

• reduces standing room around arch

3. Try both!

The best of both worlds. For an assymetrical vibe, incorporate elements on the top and base (even the sides!) of your arch

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