One of the most important points of focus in any wedding is the wedding arch. This is not only the spot where couples exchange their vows, it is also used to present the wedding cake and for photographs to be taken under. Setting it up is relatively simple and inexpensive so it is possible to wait until the day before the wedding to set it up.
Besides the arch itself some other items are required and they are as follows:
Tulle or some other kind of fabric
Ribbon
Floral garlands
Strands of lights
Faux flowers
Hanging candle holders and tea light candles
The first thing you want to do is start at the top middle section of the arch weaving long pieces of the tulle or fabric toward the outer right corner, while keeping the tulle held in place by tying small bows using the ribbon.
Next you will want to spiral the tulle all the way down the posts until it reaches the ground, do this for the opposite side until all support posts are covered with the tulle. Be sure to allow the tail pieces of the tulle on the ground so they cover the feet of the wedding arch.
You will now want to run the floral garland along the tulle from the top center all the way down the sides of the arch and if you are doing a night wedding run some strands of white lights along the floral garland to light the arch instead of using a spotlight during the ceremony and reception.
The last thing you want to do is be sure the front of the arch is covered by tucking faux flowers in any gaps or openings as to not expose any of the support pieces. Then hang one to four of the candle holders, depending on the size of the arch, from the top middle section of the arch. Finally place the tea light candles in the candle holders and light them right before the ceremony or reception.
Note that you can omit the tulle altogether if the wedding arch is already white wooden lattice or wrought iron and just use the strands of lights and garland on it.
