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Wooden arch - modern wedding

Shawna, on January 9, 2022 at 10:54 AM Posted in Style and Décor 0 7
Hello! My dad is a woodworker and very handy. He has offered to make us an arch, which would mean a lot to him and to me. I am liking the geometric shapes, like a hexagon, which seems like something he would be able to build. My question is, our venue and theme is very modern and with downtown chicago city views. How do I make a wooden arch fit this theme? I’m guessing the obvious answer is to paint said arch so it isn’t wood colored, but looking for any advise!

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Latest activity by Shawna, on January 10, 2022 at 9:01 AM
  • Cece
    Rockstar October 2023
    Cece ·
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    I love the personalization of this! How meaningful that your father will be making the arch you are married in front of 💕 To modernize it, I would definitely suggest painting it. You could even do metallic paint if you wanted a metal-like sheen to it. You can also attach a beautiful floral arrangement to it, or draped fabric, or even hang macramé from it!


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    Ah yes these are beautiful ☺️ Perhaps I’m even over thinking it!
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  • Shannon
    Super July 2022
    Shannon ·
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    I love geometric decor and am looking for this shape wedding arch too.
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    Shawna ·
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    Me too Smiley smile I feel like it gives the modern vibe we are going for
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  • Rosie
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    I've seen loads of pics of modern venues 'softened' by a wooden arch, so I don't think you'd need to paint it or do anything, other than attach flowers to it! Here's some inspo!

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    this one isn't an arch, but still shows how wood can be used in a more modern space!

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    Hey Shawna,

    Do you have any pictures of your venue and where the arc will be placed? Any idea of what your decor and colors will be?

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    Beginner August 2022
    Shawna ·
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    Hi yes! Dusty rose, blush, cream, and greenery. The men will be wearing gray.
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    This is the room currently booked for our ceremony. Imaging the long table as the aisle. I forgot to take pics when they had it set up for a ceremony. We are using those gray chairs throughout the day. This is the least exciting room.
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    This is a space we also just looked at for the ceremony and waiting to hear back if we will fit, which I am hoping for the natural light. Unfortunately I don’t have a better picture. Wooden arch - modern wedding 9And this is the ballroom, which we will be upgraded to if it is not booked 30 days prior. We are having a smaller wedding so they are booking us in a smaller space.

    The exciting part is where our reception will be. We will either be sitting in front of the windows or more in the corner by the bar. I’ve included some of their stock photos and of other weddings in the space. Wooden arch - modern wedding 10Wooden arch - modern wedding 11
    Wooden arch - modern wedding 12That empty corner is where we are thinking for our sweetheart table and arch behind us
    Wooden arch - modern wedding 13They are sitting in front of the long side of windows, another option for us.
    Wooden arch - modern wedding 14This is in the corner I was talking about.

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