Arch, Chuppah or Moon Gate?
Are you looking for a focal point for your wedding? Something that will frame you and your soon-to-be-spouse as you stand before family and friends? In this blog I will highlight a few options to consider that will showcase your special day.
Simple chuppah draped with sheer white fabric. Blush and ivory flowers with greenery adorn the front top corners. 
Elaborate chuppah festooned with red, pink and taupe flowers with loads of grapevine and greenery all cascading down the chuppah. Photo courtesy of snippetandink via Pinterest Birch chuppah draped with white lace. Colorful flowers in shades of orange, purple and white grace the upper right corner and the base of the chuppah. Florals by Lale Floral Design, Photography by Harper Point Photography
Chuppah
The chuppah is a bridal canopy customarily used in Jewish wedding ceremonies. This chuppah is a temporary structure and has religious symbolism. The covering of the canopy itself can be made from a prayer shawl, family tablecloth or even be new and custom made. The sky is the limit on the canopy. The décor for the chuppah can be as simple or as elaborate as one desires. I would recommend a chuppah desire and décor that fits your wedding aesthetic. For a natural or outdoorsy wedding ceremony, birch poles would look great with flowers and/or greenery that reflects the ambiance of both you and your spouse-to-be and your wedding day.
Moon gate arch covered with various greenery including eucalyptus. A few flowers adorn the gate as well, such as burgundy roses and some petite white blooms. Florals by Enchanted Floristry via Pinterest. A gorgeous moon gate covered with various greenery and loaded with white and blush roses encircling the gate. Photo courtesy of Pinterest Simply elegant moon gate adorned with a variety of greens such as smilax and eucalyptus. Florals by Swoon Floral, Photography by @avamariaphoto
Moon Gate
A moon Gate is a terrific statement piece. It really has that WOW feel to it! It is a large, round or nearly round arch that can stand 10’ high in the center. As this piece is so grand, it would probably best suited for those with a substantial flower budget. The moon gate can be covered with greenery, flowers or a combination of both. Whichever is chosen, this is an impressive focal point and will be on the pricier side. Sooo beautiful though and a real statement piece.
Gorgeous ceremony arch draped with taupe and white satin. The upper right corner holds a lovely arrangement of long draping greens graced with clusters of burgundy and white roses. The bottom left of the arch has a coordinating arrangement of greenery and roses. Photo courtesy of Pinterest Fabulous round top wedding arch covered in greenery. An arrangement of blush and white roses accent top left of this beautiful arch. Photo courtesy of Style Me Pretty via Pinterest Classic beam wedding arch adorned with simple clusters of white roses and greenery on the upper left corner and right upright post. Photo by Relic Photographic via Pinterest Simple white birch and curly willow arch. Adorned with greenery that appears as if it is part of the branches. Photo courtesy of willowsandmore.com Straight beam wedding arch decorated with lush cascading flower arrangement of greenery and white, gold and taupe flowers. Florals by The French Petal, photography by @heartandcolour via Pinterest 
Beautiful wedding arch at Evergreen Lake, Oak Openings, Toledo Metropark. Arch has flower arrangements of pink garden roses, anemone and roses in white along with an assortment of greenery and other flowers. Florals by Designs With Love, Photo by JLK Photography
Arch
The arch is probably the most modest of the focal points mentioned. This can be rounded, straight, wide, narrow, minimalist or elaborate. Gauzy fabrics can be draped over and within the arch to soften and give that dreamy, romantic feel. Decorating the arch can be as simple as the soft fabric or flowers and greenery can be added. This too can cover the arch or be placed in key areas to provide color and beauty. If a straight cross-beamed arch is used, a singular piece placed on the cross-beam would be pretty and not occluded by the bridal couple. Alternately, flowers placed at the juncture of the posts of the arch would be nice as well. For the arch with a rounded top, placing flowers on the sides is especially nice. Or the flowers and/or greenery can be placed all around the arch emphasizing the beauty of the curves.
As you can see, it really depends on what you want and what best fits into your flower budget. Your floral designer will be able to help you determine which best fits your wedding vision and budget. Happy planning!!
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