You spend months picking the perfect arch flowers, and then they're in the spotlight for, what, 25 minutes? Here's the good news: with faux flowers, your ceremony pieces get a second act.
[PHOTO SPOT: ceremony arch during the vows, credited and unedited; added once photo tagging is done]
Why faux makes the move easy
Live flowers sit in water and foam, so moving them mid-party is a soggy, delicate job. Faux flowers don't need water, so they're light, dry and quick to move during cocktail hour. And they look just as fresh at 10 pm as they did at the vows.
Five easy swaps
- Ceremony arch → sweetheart table backdrop. Your "I do" spot becomes the frame for every dinner photo.
- Aisle arrangements → cake or gift table. Same flowers, totally new moment.
- Altar pieces → bar or welcome table. The pieces beside your arch can greet guests at the reception.
- Bridesmaid bouquets → centerpiece accents. Set them in vases on the head table and they're instant decor.
- Your bridal bouquet → the sweetheart table. It stays close to you all night (and in the photos).
[PHOTO SPOT: the same arch reused behind the sweetheart table, credited and unedited]
"We used compass rose florals for our wedding arches, seat hangs, and cake florals and they were beyond gorgeous! We received so many compliments on how good they looked." – Lauren
Make the plan before the big day
- Talk it through at your Design Meeting. We'll design pieces that work in both spots.
- Go big on the ceremony. Since your arch pulls double duty, it's the smartest place to splurge.
See our wedding arch flowers or check ceremony prices.