Wedding Arch Backdrop Stands

How to choose a wedding arch backdrop stand

Decide: stand under it, or in front of it

This is the choice that matters most. Of these three, only the Queension, at 8 feet wide and 7 feet high, is built to stand under together (view the Queension arch on Amazon). The Wokceer round frame is 7.2 feet across and usually stands behind the couple and the officiant as a backdrop. The SPRITE frame, at 6 by 2.6 feet in its smallest size, is a backdrop for a table, a sign or photos.

Allow for decoration

Flowers, greenery and fabric add depth and hang down, so a frame looks smaller once it is dressed. If you plan heavy florals across the top, choose a frame of 7 feet or more, such as the Queension or the 7.2-foot Wokceer. The Queension listing says its sides were widened to 13 inches for more decorating space.

Round, arched or covered

• Round frames look modern, frame faces neatly in photos, and are the usual base for balloon garlands.
• Arched frames, like the Queension, which its listing says several people can pass through, feel more traditional and work as a doorway.
• Covered frames, like the SPRITE with its stretch cover, look finished before a single flower is added.

Keep it steady outdoors

Wind is the main risk. The Queension comes with 4 hooks and 2 sandbags, and the Wokceer stands on two flat bases. The SPRITE listing mentions no weights or stakes, and its solid cover catches wind, so weight it well or keep it indoors. Add weight to the base, use stakes where the ground and the venue allow it, and keep decoration balanced on both sides. Ask your venue about its rules for staking lawns and for freestanding decor.

Assembly and transport

The SPRITE and Queension makers say one person can put their frames together; the Wokceer uses screws. Assemble it once at home, count the parts, and check the boxed size fits your car. Choose who sets it up on the day, and give them the instructions. Decide too who takes it down and drives it home: a decorated arch needs two people and a car big enough for the box.

How to decorate it

• Faux florals and pampas are lighter than fresh arrangements in water and can be attached days ahead. Zip ties or floral wire hold them; trim the ends.
• Asymmetric clusters on one upper corner and the opposite base use fewer flowers than covering the whole frame.
• Fabric such as chiffon or tulle can be draped over the top and tied at the sides.
• Balloons: the Wokceer frame comes with balloon rings, glue dots and balloon tape for building a garland.

How to use it at the wedding

• Ask your photographer where the light will be at ceremony time before you place the arch.
• If the arch moves from the ceremony to the reception, plan who moves it and when, usually during cocktail hour. A decorated frame is a two-person job.
• Line the aisle up with the center of the arch so the processional photos are straight.

Common questions

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