20 Beautiful Wedding Arbours and Arches

Being wed under a wedding arch or canopy is a tradition steeped with beautiful meaning for many cultures. It can symbolise the home that a couple will build or the protection provided by the couples parents.

These days, wedding arches and canopies have been appropriated to ceremonies held outside traditional venues, and are used as a ceremonial backdrop. For non-denominational weddings, particularly those held outdoors, a wedding arch provides a focal point. Arches now come in many shapes and forms, from elaborate floral arbours to simple fabric backdrops and help to frame the most important part of the wedding day, the union, in a beautiful way. We’ve found 20 of our favourite wedding arches and arbours to inspire your special moment.

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Styling by Perfect Parties Houston/ Flowers by Floral Events/ Image by C. Baron Photography

Styling by Vogue Wedding and Events / Image by Blumenthal Photography

Décor by First Class Functions / Image by Dave Kan Photography / See all the wedding photos in Modern Wedding Magazine Volume 65!

 Production and Design by Oh, How Charming by Lisa Vorce / Floral Design and Decor by R. Jack Balthazar /  Image by Braedon Photography

Arbour by Kathleen Warren / Photography by Matt & Meghan of Our Labor of Love

Learn how to make this here! / Image by Jim Smith Photography

Styling by Lovebird Weddings / Photographed by Studio 60

Styling and Decor by Decorations by Jelena / Image by Alana Atkins Photography

Arbour by Lovebird Weddings / Image by Karen Buckle / See the whole wedding in Modern Wedding Styling Handbook!

Arbour by The Style Co. / Image by Hikari Photography

Arbour by 3 Dotters Vintage Rentals / Image by Jessica Janae Photography

Styling and Floral Design Blooms by Plantscaping / Image by Lauren Gabrielle Photography

Styling by Sugar & Spice / Image by Tim Sherrif Photography / See the full wedding in Modern Wedding Styling Handbook!

Arbour by A Little Character Furniture Hire / Flowers by Annie Francis of Francis Floristry / Image by Lyndel Yeo of 35mm Wedding Photography

Arbour by One True Love Rentals / Flowers by Max Gill Design / Image by Sylvie Gil Photography / More of this shoot in Modern Wedding Volume 65!

Styling by Foreva Events / Photography by Florido Weddings / See the full styled shoot here!

Arbour by The Style Co. / Image by Erin and Tara / See all the wedding photos here!

Floral Styling by Aleksandra Schutz / Image by Jim Smith Photography / DIY Tutorial in Modern Wedding DIY Magazine Volume 4!

Venue and Styling by Terrara House / Photography by iSTYLE / See all the wedding photos here!

Wedding Flowers & Décor Leah Lowery of Sasha Souza Events / Photography by Damion Hamilton / See all the wedding photos here!