Arch, smarch. This year is all about “alt altars” and letting nature serve as your backdrop. According to Pinterest, brides have decided to let their style shine in the details of their day, including the arch they say their “I dos” in front of.
If you have grown tired of the traditional arches, you are in the right place! From nature-only backdrops to awe-inspiring geometric shapes, we have all the tips for incorporating one of 2018’s hottest wedding trends into your big day!
Choose a Ceremony Backdrop that Doubles as a Photo Booth Backdrop
Combine sweet and romantic with fun and playful by choosing a backdrop that fits into the ceremony and post-ceremony aspects of your wedding. Think a white wall with palm leaves and greenery scattered about or a wall of boxwood gracing your couple monogram or family crest to act as a fun yet polished photo booth! Not only does this contribute to your budget positively, but it also adds a dash of your personality into your guest’s fun photos.
Let Nature Take Center Stage
Ditch the idea of the arch altogether by allowing your outdoor ceremony surroundings to create a natural ceremony focus. Rolling mountains, pristine beaches, and fields of florals are just a few nature-inspired backdrops we have seen and fallen in love with. If you think the location of your ceremony encompasses the look and feel you are dreaming of, don’t feel obligated to add too much to it. Let the natural scenery set the tone and be the focus for your ceremony design.
Choose Geometric Shapes With Meaning
One of our favorite trends for 2018 is the use of geometric shapes. Triangular and circular designs at the altar are the new “it” wedding addition. Not only does it shake things up, by the symbol of the circle also represents eternity – the perfect shape for declaring your love for the love of your life in front of your closet friends and family!
Style Me Pretty Contributor – Erica Chambers is a freelance writer and blogger at Styles by the C. After living in New York City, she has made her permanent residence along the white sandy beaches of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida with her husband, Michael, and fur child, Maxwell. When she isn’t working, you’ll find her exploring local brunch spots or designing a nursery for her and her husband’s first child, Leo.