Wedding

Should You Get a Floral Arch for Your Event?

Floral Arch

Floral arches can make any event stand out and become something that much more special. Deciding on whether or not you should get one for your event takes some evaluation of pros and cons. Because they’re so delicate and so much work is put into making them, floral arches can cost a lot of money. The end result always looks stunning, that’s not questionable. The decision to get a floral arch for your event depends on the details of your event.

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The Pros:

  1. It looks great at the end of an aisle

If the event you’re planning is a wedding, then investing in a gorgeous floral arch is a smart idea. Floral arches are the best way to decorate the end of the aisle. Having a floral arch at the end of an aisle is such a beautiful tradition. If you put extra creativity into it, your wedding floral arch can look extraordinary. They’re also really easy to modify according to the overall theme of the wedding. You can choose your favorite flowers and then build the rest around it.

  1. It can be a great prop

Every special event needs creative props. Ordinary bouquets of flowers that are placed around the room can look glamorous. But, they might be hard to notice. While some people choose hardly noticeable props, other select giant ones. While huge props do make the place look more interesting, it’s really easy to go overboard. These giant props can look cheap and distasteful. Flower arches always look elegant. Having one elegant prop that stands out can change up the whole feeling of the event.

  1. It fits in most spaces

Some people love having their event in large areas, while some people choose smaller places. If you decided to hold your event at a smaller venue, you could still get a floral arch. Floral arches are easily customizable. You can ask for a tiny one with unique little details that will bring a lot of attention. You can also choose a medium-size floral arch that will take up a significant portion of the area. In that case, pick smaller flowers, and it will look stunning. Keep in mind that most floral arches stand just a little bit taller than people. That’s a great size that will fit into most spaces.

The Cons:

  1. It can detract attention away from other things

Flower arches can be made to look impressive and very unique. Most people want to go all out for their events, and they know that floral arches are the best prop to invest in. That’s because, if you take your time and choose a perfect design of a floral arch, it will attract a lot of attention. Some people do want their props to draw attention, while some don’t. It also depends on the type of an event you’re planning. Not all events require you to have out-of-this-world decorations. Some events are better when you choose more simple decoration items.

  1. It can get in the way if it’s in a high traffic area

Choosing to have a floral arch on your event also depends on the traffic you’re expecting. If you’ve invited a large number of people in a smaller venue, then the place will get quite crowded. That can be perfectly fine as long as you keep the props simple and small. If you’re expecting high traffic, it’s probably not the best idea to have a floral arch. They can get in the way of people interacting and even just moving around.

  1. It requires setup and packdown

Before the big event starts, you need to make sure all of the props are set up correctly. Setting up a floral arch can be tricky at times for few reasons. They’re usually quite big and hard to maneuver. Floral arches can be quite hard to packdown as well. Those flowers will be sitting in the same place for hours, so they’ll probably become fragile and then just fall apart while you’re packing up the props. If you don’t want extra hassle while you’re setting up and packing down the venue, then you shouldn’t get a floral arch.

The decision to get a floral arch for your event is an important one. Floral arches can change up the whole feel of the event, but they can also be quite a hassle to maneuver. When your special event comes around, go through these pros and cons and decide for yourself.

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Dr. Jade Marie Tomaszewski is a pathologist-in-training at McGill University, where she also did her degree in MSc Pathology. She obtained her medical degree (MD) from the University of the Philippines, after completing a BSc in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. In her (little) spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, curling up with a book and a large mug of tea, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. You can follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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