The ceremony is the most important (and photographed) part of your big day, with you exchanging vows, putting on your rings, and sharing your first kiss as a married couple. It’s no wonder that wedding altars are one of the most major aspects of your wedding decorations as it sets the tone for the whole ceremony.
Assembling the altar of your dreams can get quite overwhelming especially with the myriad of options offered by the different wedding decor packages these days. We have put together five trendy wedding altar ideas to get you started on designing your beautiful wedding backdrop:
1. Rose-covered Altar
For those who are looking into having a garden-themed wedding decor for your big day, try incorporating fresh roses into your backdrop. Dressing your wedding arch with light pink roses, coupled with some greenery foliage will make your altar the focal point of the ceremony. Plus, this beautiful wedding decor can be used as a backdrop for your family photos with the newlyweds once you’ve exchanged your vows.
You can even indicate a special request to your wedding florist and ask for a specific blend of colours for your rose-covered wedding arch. Depending on your wedding theme, we’d recommend going for white-pink roses for a more classic look. If you’re into the earthy vibe, go ahead and deck your wedding decorations with dusky pink or deep red roses. Whichever colour you decide to go with, having a rose-covered arch makes for stunning wedding decor!
2. Fairy Lights Backdrop
If you are into romantic candlelight dinners, moody colour palette and vows exchanged under the stars, then an ultimate outdoor night-time wedding is right up your alley. Don't let the fear of the dark stop you from having the wedding of your dreams! Create a magical fairytale-like setting for your outdoor ceremony by draping fairy lights over the backdrop. Night-time outdoor ceremonies can add a special charm to your wedding, especially when it’s well-lit.
Combine delicate vines, leafy branches, and various florals with the fairy lights cascading overhead to enhance the enchanted garden atmosphere. If you’re unsure what type of floral arrangement works best for your wedding decor, it would be best to get help from a wedding florist or a company that does event decoration.
3. Circular Wedding Arch
Our favourite kind of wedding decorations are circular wedding arches that take center stage at the ceremony. A circular wedding arch adds a dramatic touch to your wedding ceremony and serves as a symbol of eternity, which complements the idea of marriage lasting forever. No matter where your wedding reception will be held, a gorgeous circular arch is a perfect way to blend your ceremony with the rest of your wedding decorations and frame the moment you become husband and wife.
4. Tropical White Canopy
A tropical white foliage wedding arch is perfect for couples who are hosting their wedding ceremony by the beach. Set amongst the palm trees, it is important that your wedding altar complements the setting instead of detracting from it. Think about pairing your wedding arch with a white curtained tent, and draping the tropical set-up with white florals and a hint of green wreaths.
If you wish to add a pop of colour to your wedding decorations, don’t hesitate to swap out the florals to match your floral arrangements and colour palette. Some wedding flowers to consider include peonies, hydrangeas, and ranunculus - these fresh blooms will surely boost the romantic ambience at your wedding ceremony.
5. Rustic Aisle Runners
Even though all eyes will be on you as you walk down the aisle, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to forgo the wedding decor for your aisle. Before making your way to the altar, make your grand entrance down a rustic aisle brimming with earthy florals. For a boho-themed wedding, add a rustic touch to your wedding decoration by placing clusters of pampas grass throughout the ceremony aisle and at the altar. Because of its mellow colours and feathery leaves, this dried blossom is a bohemian classic. To make your wedding aisle stand out even more, scatter dried flower petals on the ground.
Planning Your Wedding Decor
There are many things to consider while planning a wedding ceremony, especially when it comes to wedding decorations, from floral arrangements to centrepieces, backdrops, and even your wedding aisle. Regardless of the theme of your wedding, you are bound to find the perfect floral arrangement that will complement your wedding decors.
Petite Fleur is an event decoration company in Singapore that specialises in wedding decorations. Our team of wedding florists are committed to tailoring your floral arrangements according to your specific needs. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our wedding decor packages!