Ceremony decor: DIY wedding flower arch

A wedding is a special day in a person’s life, so every detail of the celebration must be perfectly prepared. An important role is played by the wedding arch, which is used for on-site marriage registration. You can purchase it ready-made, order it from a craftsman, or make it yourself, to your liking.

Newlyweds near a wooden arch

Wedding arch made of flowers - production and decoration

So, first let’s define the size and shape of our fairy-tale structure. There are wedding arches that are attached:

on four bases - used in Jewish wedding ceremonies
on two bases - in the shape of a horseshoe, heart, letter “P”, quadrangle

The second option is traditional, and it is much easier to make such an arch. It’s better to “involve” the groom and his friends in this action - let the finished wedding arch become a pleasant surprise for the bride and guests.

In order to make a flower arch, you will need two metal-plastic pipes (each 3.5 m long, diameter from 2 to 5 cm), a cord plumb line, cement, sand, two flower pots or buckets (height 40 - 50 cm, diameter from 25 cm).

We start with “construction” work - you need to mix a cement solution and fill the pots with it. After this, we “stick” each pipe with one end into the pot, while the other remains free.

Note! The location of the structure must remain strictly vertical. Therefore, until the cement has hardened, the pipes should be carefully leveled using a building level. Watch the step-by-step instructions in the video:

This is the basis of our future wedding arch

Now you need to wait for the cement to completely harden, which will happen no earlier than a week later. It is clear that the ceiling height of modern apartments most often does not allow the placement of such a three-meter structure. So the pipes should be bent at a distance of about two meters from the base and in this form the arch will fit perfectly in any room. The upper part of each pipe must be bent and connected to each other, forming an arc.

How to decorate an arch with flowers? It is better to use artificial flowers for decoration, since live ones are unlikely to retain their pristine freshness for a long time. We begin designing the arch after the cement has completely hardened. First, we drape the structure with organza or tulle, “masking” the base of the arch in the folds of the fabric. Then we wrap the arched vault with garlands of flowers, which need to be secured with tape. That's all - the artificial flower arch is ready. For greater naturalness, the composition can be supplemented with fresh flowers and plants, which need to be secured immediately before the start of the celebration.

entwined with ivy

St Andrew's Anglican Church, with its towers and bas-reliefs, forms the basis for the arch in this stylized shoot.
The 1880s brick arch, covered with ivy, gave the setting a touch of aristocratic classicism. Look what a wonderful spring green and orange asymmetrical flower arch the guys created! Save Saved

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How to make an arch for a wedding yourself: making a frame

First of all, you need to decide on the size of the future vault. Its width should provide free passage for two, and it is better to add more reserves to the free space if a ceremony is planned with the presence of witnesses of the bride and groom. The height of the arch should be at least two meters, but taking into account the height of the couple, as well as a possibly magnificent headdress.

DIY wedding arch photo

Don't make the arch too big. Firstly, it will be bulky during transportation, and secondly, it is necessary that during the photo shoot, the bride and groom in beautiful outfits and jewelry be in the frame against the backdrop of a full view of the arch.

Step-by-step instructions for making a frame:

Flexible metal-plastic pipes are used as a base, which can be bent to give the desired shape to the future arch. The simplest option is an arc. Typically, pipes with a diameter of no more than an inch - 2.5 cm are selected. The length must correspond to the height of the arch, plus reserves for fastenings must be taken into account, at least 50 cm on each side. Usually a length of 3.5 m is taken.
To secure the arch and ensure its stability, they use a simple “Italian mafia” method. Ceramic flower pots are completely filled with plaster or cement and the “legs” of the arch are immersed in them to the very bottom of the pot, after which the entire structure is leveled in compliance with symmetry. The structure should be kept until it hardens completely, making sure that it does not warp. Please note that this is the longest manufacturing process. Gypsum hardens within a day, while cement may take 5 to 7 days. Subsequently, flower pots can be buried in the ground, if this is an outdoor registration, or installed on the floor and decorated. Another more versatile option is to use beautiful massive vases-stands. To make the structure easy to transport, the frame pipe can be cut in half at the top and secured with tape in place.
The final stage of the preparatory process is wrapping the frame with a fabric base: organza, chiffon, securing the layers by stapling or using a glue gun. A fishing line wrapped around a pipe can also be useful for mounting decorations. If necessary, you can use padding polyester to thicken the frame.

Thinking through the details

Before you start making the decoration, you need to decide on its size. If your groom is not a basketball player, then an arch two meters high will be enough. The standard width of such structures is one and a half meters. Depending on the number of decorative elements, you need to increase the proportions. If you plan to decorate the arch with voluminous flowers or balls, then its width should be more than one and a half meters.
Now you need to decide what material you will use to make the frame. They are usually made of metal or wood. Metal-plastic structures are good because they can be easily molded; they are quite flexible, but less stable. To make them more durable, the bases will need to be strengthened in containers with cement. Wooden arches are lighter and more stable, but also need strengthening. You can purchase a ready-made frame; they are often used to decorate garden plots.
Having prepared the base, start decorating. You can give free rein to your imagination and use the most unexpected elements. If you are planning a nautical-themed wedding, consider shells, starfish, and blue ribbons for decoration. You can decorate the arch with paper flowers, lanterns or even books. But balloons, fresh flowers and decorative fabrics - veil, chiffon, organza and guipure - are traditionally used.

With your own hands

Photos of these amazing compositions, pleasing to the eye, can be seen in many prestigious magazines. But don’t think that a flowering pergola or trellis structure is the lot of the elite. You can, of course, buy an arch for your garden or cottage in a store, but if you want, you can easily build it yourself. And, it should be noted that often a structure assembled independently looks no worse than the purchased one. The main thing is to know

At the dacha, for flowers, many people use the simplest building materials that are at hand. These can be metal pipes, wooden posts or beams.

It is always more pleasant to create beauty in your own area on your own. The arch can be placed either along the path or in the corner, separating a seating area with it.

Arch decoration options

The most enjoyable and creative process is decorating the arch.

Photo of a wedding arch made of balloons

This can be done in several ways:

Decorating with balloons is the most budget option. The design is lightweight, but it is necessary to ensure good fastenings if an outdoor ceremony is planned to prevent it from falling in the wind. Balloons are chosen of the same size, no more than two colors corresponding to the wedding design - these can be delicate pastel colors or a combination of white and contrasting. They are attached to the fishing line. You can also add satin or tulle bows.
Fabric design looks great on rectangular and tent-shaped arches. It can be draped organza or satin, opening the entrance to the arch. You can run flower vines along the perimeter of the frame. Thick candles suspended in transparent spherical vessels look very original. The arch can also be decorated with light bulbs, which will be especially impressive in the evening, adding enchantment to the event.
Decorating with floral arrangements is one of the most favorite options. Lush garlands of artificial flowers and cascading vines will give the arch a luxurious look. To secure them, pins, tape, glue, and satin ribbons are used. Additionally, you can use small decorative elements: beads, rhinestones, sparkles. The main thing is that they are in harmony with the overall design. It’s a good idea to complement fresh flowers with decorative butterflies.

If the wedding is focused on a specific theme, the design of the arch should include elements that correspond to it. For example, for a nautical-style celebration, the arch can be decorated with long green vines, blue ribbons, translucent blue and turquoise organza, starfish, shells and chains of pearl beads.

Photo of a wedding arch in blue and white colors

Show creativity, taste and creativity, and your arch will be exclusive and impressive.

We also invite you to watch a video that tells you how to make a wedding arch with your own hands:

Flower half ring

Only at the sophisticated wedding of Anna and Anton, filled with the unique romance of St. Petersburg, could a flower semi-ring bloom in the greenhouse of the Brusnitsyn mansion. This is what became the wedding arch for two lovers. The abundance of candles gave the space mystery and comfort.

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Choosing a wedding arch: 3 main steps

1. Shape and dimensions. If your groom is of average height, a height of 2 meters is enough. Often the width of the arch is standard - 1.5 meters, but it can be adjusted depending on the decorations used. For example, if you want to decorate it with balloons or voluminous garlands, the width must be appropriate. Any of the forms can be played out in an interesting way, this will be discussed further;

2. Frame - often made of wood or metal. In good windless weather, metal-plastic will also do - you can make any squiggle out of it, but its stability is worse. The finished frame needs to be further strengthened (to do this, the ends are immersed in containers with cement and then carefully decorated);

3. Decorations – depends on the style of the wedding; you can decorate the wedding arch with anything you can get your hands on – give free rein to your imagination.

Natural flowers. The most common type of decor - such arches look harmonious both indoors and outdoors. Consult with florists, they will recommend the best option for your ceremony: astromerias (also called “lilies of the Incas”), roses, orchids, freesias, and carnations are considered to be the most durable flowers. However, after appropriate processing, other types of flora can be used;

Branches. An interesting choice for a wedding in the style of Eco, Rustic, Provence, shabby chic, country. This is not a capricious and durable natural material, and by combining branches of coniferous, deciduous trees and dried flowers, you can get a special decoration;

Balloons. They are mounted on a metal and wooden structure, previously decorated with fabric. You can choose balloons of similar shades, you can play with contrasts - the decision should be based on the style of your celebration;

Drapery. Often the fabric is combined with bouquets of artificial or fresh flowers. However, the lightweight material itself, which forms beautiful folds, looks very impressive. It is possible to make it in the form of a lambrequin or canopy; for this purpose, flowing fabrics like tulle or organza are interspersed with silk or satin;

Paper flowers and garlands. Economical and effective decoration: you can limit yourself to a few shades, but you can also organize a real rainbow. The main thing is to skillfully drape the fastening points and make flowers, umbrellas, pom-poms, garlands, etc. very carefully;

Fruits and berries. In the summer season, you can opt for exclusivity: venerable designers manage to create real masterpieces from the gifts of the garden. Ears of cereals and clusters of bright berries also look beautiful;
Ice and glass. It’s interesting, but in the winter season there are no less opportunities to create something unique than in spring or summer. Of course, the ceremony will be short, but intriguing and exclusive! You can create an arch of extraordinary beauty from a block of ice! Glass also looks great - all kinds of pendants and small figures will shimmer in the rays of the sun and create a rainbow mood;

Ribbons. The easiest way to decorate an arch is to cut many strips of fabric of different colors and tie them to the base. You can combine it with paper figures, Christmas balls, tree branches - whatever your heart desires.

Vintage. Recently, a trend has emerged such as the use of vintage products - all kinds of beautiful pots, frames, beads, even birdcages can find their place near the bridal arch. It’s interesting, but true, even with the help of books and photographs you can decorate your wedding area in a stylish and unusual way!

What shape of wedding arch should I choose for off-site registration?

The shapes of the arches for newlyweds not only differ structurally, but also carry a certain meaning:

The arch in the form of a horseshoe (arched) has long symbolized divine protection and protection, promising good luck and happiness to the young. It is often decorated with flowers - fresh or artificial.
A rectangular arch indicates the strength of family ties, spiritual unity and well-being of the future married couple. Such an arch is often made with a top covering, making the frame in the form of a cube, which represents protection from evil, troubles and troubles.
The enfilade is a luxurious multi-tiered arch, which consists of successive vaults under which young people walk as if along a corridor. Such an arch is a symbol of a long and happy life together, endless love and prosperity.
Arch-heart - emphasizes the romantic love of the young. Such an arch is decorated with flowers and balloons, emphasizing the carefreeness and lightness of youth, confidence in family happiness, sincerity of feelings and the fulfillment of desires.
A simple square arch or made in the shape of the letter “P” means excellent mutual understanding between spouses, fidelity and a focus on a long happy life hand in hand, filled with love and joint plans.

Each couple can be creative and come up with their own original form of implementing a wedding arch. If you plan to make it yourself, you should take into account the degree of complexity and be sure to sketch out a preliminary drawing with measured dimensions. The simplest option in terms of manufacturing and decoration is an arc-shaped arch, decorated with flowers and ribbons, or a rectangular one made of balls.

Photo of an arc-shaped arch decorated with flowers and ribbons

Vertical compositions in pots

The chosen style of the “Forest Wedding” photo shoot implied the presence of moss and other plant, “forest” elements in the decor. For registration, a stunning forest location within the city was chosen, the decoration of which was an arch made in the form of vertical flower arrangements in pots.

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Design of the arch for on-site registration

Thanks to the imagination of talented decorators, the newlyweds are offered several options for decorating the arched area. By playing with combinations of materials, you can bring the most unusual ideas and ideas to life.

The arch for the newlyweds can be decorated:

Flowers. This decoration method is the most popular. Depending on financial capabilities, flowers can be fresh or artificial. In the latter case, it is worth choosing a high-quality replacement for fresh flowers so that the arch does not look cheap and inconspicuous;
a wedding arch made of flowers will definitely fill the atmosphere with romantic notes and charm you with its delicate beauty;
Textiles. Choose fabric based on the theme of the celebration: if you are planning a calm and light celebration, then choose flowing fabrics for the arch (for example, organza or veil), but for a wedding in a rustic style, natural chintz is perfect. A fabric wedding arch can also be made of silk, patterned fabric, curtain material, velvet, etc. The main thing is that the textiles match the style of the celebration and are to the taste of the couple;
Greenery. Lately, natural materials have become increasingly popular. The trend has not spared wedding decorations either. “Green” arches are lush, beautiful and unusual;
Branches. Nature gives us many options for original holiday decor. And even branches can look stylish and attractive if they fall into the right hands. A wooden arch for a wedding is an excellent solution for a holiday in a rustic style or for an eco-friendly celebration;
Paper flowers. Paper is undeservedly considered among brides to be an unworthy decoration for the holiday. We are in a hurry to convince you! Paper decor can look beautiful, the main thing is to approach the design correctly. Plus, paper is a great way to save on your wedding budget;
Pompons. Another original solution for couples who want to make their celebration unforgettable. But it is better to choose pom-poms for a themed celebration; at a classic celebration, such decor would be extremely inappropriate;

Do you have your own unusual ideas for decorating an arched area? Don't be afraid to implement them! After all, you should be the first to feel comfortable at your own wedding. Play with styles, combine materials and the result will definitely please you!

Mountains

What could be more romantic than a wedding at cloud level? Only mountains, clean air, silence and a unique feeling of calm and harmony. This is exactly what Tamara and Alex’s ceremony was like in Spain: at the foot of the monastery, where the role of a wedding arch was successfully played by a mountain range.

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Decoration of the hall and car

The banquet hall is usually decorated by the owners of the establishment. But if a couple is not satisfied with something, and they want to have a hand in the overall decoration, there are many worthy options. All elements must be in the same style. For this event, the main use of fabric drapery, original tablecloths and satin rags is used. The color scheme of all elements can be either one shade or several. The most important thing is that they are in harmony with each other.

You can also use other ideas, namely:

Balloons – These can be scattered on the floor or filled with helium and tied to the backs of chairs.

Fresh flowers - beautiful decorations are placed on tables and look great in addition to the overall interior.

Garlands made with your own hands from paper and other materials.

The table at which the newly-made husband and wife will sit should stand out among the general decoration and be in the same style as other elements. A beautiful DIY wedding table decoration would be a skirt made of tulle or tulle. An original decoration will be a composition of fresh flowers, which, as a rule, has an oblong shape and is placed in the center. The decor of the wedding table can be complemented with bows made of satin stripes.

The decoration of the cortege should be bright and unforgettable, just like the feast itself. The following elements are used to decorate the cars:

lush bows made of tulle and organza;
Balloons;
Stuffed Toys.

Using available materials, you can independently make beautiful and unique decorations for the hall, glasses and car, while saving a fair amount. This will require a little effort, imagination and desire, as a result of which the feast will turn out bright and unforgettable.

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Geometric design

The celebration of Anastasia and Miroslav combines urban style and timeless classics. They took retro comics and movies about superheroes as the basis for the concept. A loft was chosen as the site, in the center of which a custom-made structure was installed. Vases and the initials of the newlyweds were placed nearby.

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How to choose an arch shape

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

Arch-arc (horseshoe) is a popular option for celebrations. 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 is also similar to a horseshoe that brings good luck. The bride and groom who trust signs may like this type of arch. In the classic version, it is lavishly 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 that the marriage will be reliably protected from ill-wishers, troubles, and quarrels.

An enfilade arch is a chic way to decorate an event. 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 behind each other, forming a corridor. The lovers walk along it to the registration table. This spectacular type of accessory is suitable for large-scale celebrations. The suite symbolizes long-term happiness in marriage, the endless, strong love of the newlyweds.

Arch-heart. To emphasize the love between the bride and groom, organizers can choose a beautiful heart-shaped arch. 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 option instead of the classic arched arch is a garden gazebo. Decorated with lanterns, lush flowers, and fabrics, gazebos symbolize family comfort, home warmth, and closeness between young spouses. This type is ideal for a vintage wedding.

U-shaped arch. A simple, fragile U-shaped design symbolizes lightness and carefree relationships. Spouses who choose this type of arch understand each other well and 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 way - create a floral decoration, 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 wedding in a nautical style can be decorated with paper fish, figurines, starfish, and strings of pearls. Show your imagination when choosing decorative details.

Wooden panel

For a long time, Andrei and Galya could not decide on the concept of the wedding, but when they remembered that they both loved walks and chatting with friends, the theme “Glinsky Park” arose. The main detail of the wedding was an arch made in the form of a wooden panel with the holiday logo. It was against her background that the guys became husband and wife.

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Balloon arch

Today, colorful balloon garlands are a common decor option for banquet halls. The simplicity of this design is successfully combined with relatively inexpensive financial costs for the purchase of materials. So, how to make a wedding arch out of balloons with your own hands? First, let's learn how to make a garland of balloons.

We stock up on materials: latex balls, fishing line, rope and tape. In addition, you will need a pump or compressor - how else to “inflate” so many balloons?

Let's focus on the most optimal option, which is based on the creation of a “link” of four connected balls. After a certain number of such bundles have been collected, they are fastened into one garland.

Inflating the balloons

Before you start creating the bundles, you need to inflate the balloons. If you opted for a “four-ball” bunch, then the required number of balls is taken at the rate of 15 – 40 pieces (depending on size) per 1 meter of garland.

Forming links

It's simple - you just need to tie 4 balls together. We take 2 balls and fasten them to each other with “tails” using fishing line. Then we perform the same action with another pair of balls.

Now we cross the ligaments and tie them with tails in the center. For strength, twist the balls. We get one ready-made “link”.

Create a garland

For the base of a wedding arch made of balloons, we use a thin metal-plastic pipe, on which we form a garland of individual “links”. We put on the first bunch, move it to the very beginning of the pipe and twist together those balls between which the pipe passed. Then we attach the subsequent ligaments in the same way.

Important! When attaching the ligaments, you must ensure their correct position and combination with each other. Otherwise, you will have to disassemble and redo the composition again.. How to create an arch from helium balloons? The video shows the step-by-step process

How to create an arch from helium balloons? The video shows the step-by-step process.

And here is a photo of wedding arches made of balloons:

Mistletoe for kissing.

According to tradition, if a single guy and girl accidentally end up under mistletoe branches, they must kiss. Sometimes lovers can wait for hours for their other half under the Christmas decoration... You can make your own Kissing Ball instead of relying on luck!

Instructions:

1.Choose a base for your ball. It is more convenient to work with special balls from a florist store, but you can simply make a wire frame.

2. Attach the pine needle branches to the base.

3. Complete the composition with mistletoe leaves and other greenery of your choice.

4. You can decorate the kissing ball with pine cones and dried flowers.

5. You can complement the ball with a gold or scarlet flyer, which, among other things, can be used to secure the composition in the right place.

What you can’t forget about when choosing an arch for on-site registration

Registrar's table

A receptionist's table must be installed in front of the arch, which is decorated with textiles and flowers in the same style as the arch. Moreover, it is necessary to choose a tall one, about 1 m in height, so that when signing the book, the newlyweds look good in the photo. On the table there is a cover for the certificate, a pen, a cushion for rings, glasses and other accessories that the bride and groom would like to see.

Path to the arch

The passage to the arch is usually decorated with a path. It can be red, white, colored textile, decorative path (for example, paved with wooden disks), rose petals. The latter option is especially suitable for field registrations in the forest, on the lawn, where there is no flat surface on which to spread the fabric. You can protect the path from guests’ chairs with fabric draperies, special columns, which can be additionally decorated with bouquets of flowers, ribbons, bows, and candles in original candlesticks.

Chairs for guests

The final touch of an outdoor ceremony is chairs for guests. If registration is carried out on the territory of the restaurant, then you can use the chairs of the establishment, decorating them with bows, ribbons, and “caps”. If the design of the chairs is not very suitable for the holiday, or the bride does not like it, then you can dress them in fabric covers

If you want to make your registration bright and special, then you should pay attention to the stylish chiavari chairs and the original decor for them: bouquets of fresh flowers, fabric tails, themed accessories

For a wedding in eco or rustic style, chairs can be replaced with sheaves of hay, hemp, or logs. In boho, these can be small benches with many colorful pillows or just bright poufs.

Sitting opposite each other

Look how great Anya and Simone came up with the idea of registering. Their painting took place at sunset in the arena, from which everything around was visible. The arch was decorated with creeping vines. Instead of chairs, they placed hay briquettes with pillows on them. Sitting on them opposite each other, they exchanged rings.

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What if on-site registration is a childhood dream?

Then it is important to make this event special, memorable, so that both you and the guests can feel like participants in a beautiful, exciting action that tells exactly your Love Story. In addition to oval or square arches, newlyweds today are increasingly choosing non-standard solutions, starting with luxurious structures in the form of tents, gazebos and ending with the most uncomplicated, but at the same time stylish and extraordinary options

What if the arch was made of wicker branches, bamboo sticks, stacks of books, or even a separate opening with open doors? The more unexpected the objects, the more interesting. In fact, everything is limited only by your imagination and the given theme of the celebration.

For several seasons in a row, arches with airy fabric draperies and multi-tiered chandeliers decorated with crystals, beads, fresh flowers, and LED candles have been the permanent leaders. They seem to create a secluded, intimate space for only two lovers. Against the backdrop of such arches, the ceremony looks especially romantic and touching.

Arches decorated with fresh flowers throughout the entire vault look luxurious and very gentle. They are perfect for decorating a celebration in classicism, empire style, color weddings and will become a magnificent backdrop for photographs.

Arches made from ribbons hanging down are quite original and dynamic, especially when installed in the fresh air, when these individual strips freely develop in the wind. Photos against such a background turn out bright, lively, filled with emotions. Very often, ribbon arches are used to design exit registration in a rustic, boho style.

Openwork forged arches are ideal for a vintage style wedding in a fantasy style. Such designs look simply mesmerizing if complemented with spray roses and climbing ivy.

The celebration, which takes place in today’s fashionable rustic or eco-style, can be decorated with the most unusual arches, for example, made of vines, spruce branches, timber logs, logs “overgrown” with moss, etc. Even a century-old tree with its massive trunk and branched branches can serve as an arch. crown, which can be decorated with light fabric draperies, crystal chandeliers, threads with lanterns, beads and other themed accessories.

Particularly popular among decorators today are arches that are not arches at all. The registration area can be marked by columns and stands decorated with flowers, for example, at a Greek-style wedding. It is also very fashionable to hold the ceremony in front of a fireplace. This can be a real fireplace, decorated with flowers, candelabra, or a decorative one, created specifically to order.

Instead of arches, creative installations (large volumetric letters, hearts, huge picture frames, windows), as well as uniform backgrounds (press walls, images on the wall), light curtains and everything that can play the role of a background look extraordinary and fresh instead of arches.

Fireplace

The wedding of Sergei and Albina was decorated in a classic style, and its main detail was a large white fireplace, against which their registration took place. It was complemented with large candles in candlesticks and tall glass vases with gypsophila branches.

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