Outdoor wedding arches

No matter the type of scenery or setting you choose, a show-stopping backdrop will be the finishing touch on your outdoor ceremony. Take these floral wedding arches, arbors, and altar ideas as proof.

Putting up decorations for the holidays does more than add color or sparkle; it can also do wonders for our emotional state. Thanksgiving decor in hues of orange, brown, red, and yellow can be uplifting and comforting, as well as hold memories of previous celebrations with family and friends. With anticipation and nostalgic recollections floating around our homes, we may experience intensified happiness while waiting for the end-of-year celebrations.

These are our favorite wedding color ideas and palettes, curated from real couples' celebrations. Let these tried-and-true color combinations inspire your own wedding decor.

Kristina and Michael added beautiful flowers to a circle arch for their Vineyard Lawn ceremony at Wente Vineyards. Circle arches create a stunning backdrop for any outdoor ceremony. Grace Kathryn Photography.

We are utterly smitten with Meghan and Brian’s elegant autumn wedding! The rolling hills and colorful ivy of the stunning Mansion at Natirar were a gorgeous backdrop for their October nuptials, and the New Jersey weather was absolutely perfect, allowing for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Meghan is resplendent in her vintage-inspired Nicole Miller […]

Sometimes I still swoon over this ceremony arbor from a wedding last October. The structure itself was built from trees on the family's property. The flowing sheer drapery and awe-inspiring floral arrangements were created by the masterfully talented @sefloraldesigns. Sometimes elegant simplicity with a meaningful purpose to treasure family history is more impactful than being wildly elaborate.

Many brides want their wedding ceremony to have a gorgeous and personalized backdrop, because it is in front of this arch that many magic and touching moments occur, and many memorable photos are taken. With seasonal flowers, fabrics, and various builds, building a simple, chic rustic arbor yourself isn't difficult at all with an easy DIY project. For inspiration, we’ve gathered 25 beautiful DIY rustic wedding arches of different styles from real weddings.