Vibrant Wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California
photographer: Duke Images | lighting: The Lighter Side | a/v: WOVA Events | venue: The Resort at Pelican Hill
The Best of | Weddings

15 Romantic-Themed Wedding Arch Ideas for Your Own Fairytale Nuptials

Vibrant Wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California

Create your own fairytale nuptials with a romantic-themed wedding arch. A romantic wedding style transports guests into a world of enchantment with ornate details and dreamy touches. Expect lavish floral installations, glimmering candlelight, soft drapery, and gold accents. Color palettes range from passionate crimson and blush hues to traditional all-white tones as soft and delicate as a cloud.  

Your vows will be one of the most romantic moments of your wedding day, so make sure you set the scene with a stunning wedding arch straight out of a fairytale picture book. Keep it traditional with gold accents and fanciful lighting. For a more imaginative approach, lean into other wedding styles—such as modern or boho—to bring a fresh twist to an ultra-romantic design.

We’ve searched through thousands of real weddings on PartySlate to find our favorite 15 romantic-themed wedding arch ideas. Keep reading to see how romance infuses everything from beachside ceremonies to luxurious ballroom nuptials. Plus, you’ll discover the talented wedding planners and vendors behind each look — so you can recreate your own style. Happily ever after begins with PartySlate. 

1. Moroccan-Inspired Romance

Magnificent Candle-Lit Wedding at Town and Country San Diego in San Diego, California
photographer: Anée Atelier & Rolling Canvas Presentations | wedding planner: A Panache Affair| design & floral: Kismet Event Co. | candles: Vogue Candles | venue: Town and Country San Diego

This stunning South Asian wedding, planned by A Panache Affair, impressed guests with a Moroccan-inspired backdrop and a bold splash of colorful suspended lanterns. Vogue Candles lined the aisle with their sustainable candles which beautifully reflected off the metallic gold wedding aisle.

2. Ombré Opulence

Exquisite Wedding at Villa Montalvo At Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, California
photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography | planner: Denise Lillie Engagements | floral: Flowers By Edgar | venue: Villa Montalvo At Montalvo Arts Center

Denise Lillie Engagements planned this romantic California wedding against a lush garden backdrop. Flowers By Edgar brought vibrancy to an all-white pavilion with garlands of ombré blooms. Make sure to see how the colorful florals lined the aisle, as well.

3. Romantic Illumination

Vibrant Wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California
photographer: Duke Images | floral/décor: Shawna Yamamoto Event Design | AV: WOVA Events | lighting: The Lighter Side | venue: The Resort at Pelican Hill

It’s hard to imagine a more romantic scene than this wedding ceremony overlooking the sea. The Lighter Side and WOVA Events teamed up to heighten the mood with luxuriant lighting, captured by Duke Images. Don’t miss the even more romantic reception with a ceiling installation of suspended candlelight.

4. A Hint of Blush

Elegant Wedding Over Looking Lake Travis
photographer: Sophie Epton | planner: Pearl Events | design & floral: Bouquets of Austin | venue: Villa Del Lago

This white wedding arch with subtle brush strokes of blush, designed by Bouquets of Austin, was the perfect addition to an elegant vista overlooking Lake Travis.

5. Secret Garden Soirée

Lowcountry Spring Wedding at Atalaya Castle in Murrells Inlet, SC
photo courtesy of design & floral: Willow Event Designs | planner: Ash Events LLC | venue: Atalaya Castle

Ash Events LLC and Willow Event Designs set the scene for this Lowcountry wedding at a Moorish-inspired estate with secret garden vibes. An asymmetrical arch of blush and coral blooms was the frame for a romantic exchange of vows.

6. Romance Meets a Mix of Styles

Romantic Red Wedding at Lazy S Hacienda in Weatherford, Texas
photographer: Hey La Photography | planner: Narrative Event Co. | design & floral: Sage Fine Flowers | venue: Lazy S Hacienda

Sage Fine Flowers proves that a mix of wedding styles can still be ultra-romantic. A rustic arch frame, paired with sleek modern flower stands and boho-inspired crimson florals, created the perfect look for this blue-sky wedding ceremony.

7. Epic Ceremony Arch

Elegant Floral Wedding in Dallas, Texas
photographer: Sarah Kate, Photographer | planner: Pop Parties | floral & décor: David Kimmel Design

Thick wedding arches are in vogue — and David Kimmel Design perfected the trend with this monochromatic arch of abundant white roses. Make sure to see how dreamy drapery lent softness to the transparent tenting.

8. Romantic Winter Dreamscape

Absolutely STUNNING Winter Wedding in the Beautiful Skyline Loft at the Bridgeport Art Center!
photographer: Jamie Loren | planner: Fran Pine Events | design: Art of Imagination | floral: Life In Bloom | venue: Bridgeport Art Center

This stunning winter wedding at Bridgeport Art Center wows with ethereal drapery by Art of Imagination. Suspended chandeliers, floating candles, and elevated white blooms contribute to the romantic ambiance.

9. Dreamy Boho Beachside Ceremony

South Florida Chic at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale
photographer: Tiffany Maysonet | planner: Table 6 Productions – Florida | design & production: Noor Zufari Creative | floral: A Lavish Event Design | venue: Four Seasons Hotel & Residence Fort Lauderdale

This boho-style wedding ceremony, planned by Table 6 Productions – Florida, exudes romance with a winding aisle of fresh blooms and unobstructed seaside views. See how A Lavish Event Design continued the floral motif inside with lavish tablescapes of roses and pampas grass — with amber lighting by Frost Florida.

10. Courtyard Charm

Casey and Adam Weaver
photographer: Daniel Colvin Photography | planner: Piper & Muse Events | floral: The Secret Floral Garden | venue: 5226 ELM

The Secret Floral Garden, a talented design and floral team, took inspiration from their name at this evening courtyard ceremony. Twinkling lights brought an aura of enchantment to the draped wedding chuppah and ornate gold seating.

11. Blooms, Palms & Petals

Elegant Wedding at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa At Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona
photographer: Ashley Rae Photography | design & coordinator: BTS Event Management | floral: Bloom and Blueprint | venue: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch offered sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert at this outdoor wedding ceremony. Two stately palm trees framed a horse shoe-shaped wedding arch laden with chic blush-toned hues. A manicured grass wedding aisle was even more stunning with the addition of scattered rose petals.

12. A Dream of Pink Blooms

Rosey in Love Wedding at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, California
photographer: Jenny Smith & Co. | wedding coordinator: Orange Blossom Special Events | décor & floral: Kismet | venue: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach always wows with its swaying palm trees and ocean views. A mandap with cascading greenery, dreamy baby’s breath, and wild pink blooms only made the scene even more romantic.

13. Floral Grandeur

Private Estate Fairytale Wedding in Pasadena, CA
photographer: Interstellar Image | planner: After Eight Event Productions Inc | design/décor/floral: XO Bloom | venue: Private Estate

After Eight Event Planning and Designs partnered with XO Bloom to perfect this private estate fairytale wedding. Marble stairs, flanked by two stone lions, led to an impressive rotunda with a stained glass dome — made all the more beautiful with an abundance of white and pastel blooms.

14. An Abundance of Asymmetrical Blooms

Floral-filled Wedding in Santa Barbara, California
photographer: Lin & Jirsa Photography | planner: Blue Lotus Insights | design & floral: Unique Floral Designs

This oceanside wedding mandap, designed by Unique Floral Designs, impressed us with asymmetric blush-hued blooms, delicate greenery, and billowing drapery.

15. Pretty in Pink

Romantic and delicate Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA
photographer: Julie Mikos Photographer | floral & event design: Ochun Studio | venue: The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

Blush never looked as sweet as at this truly romantic wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco‘s magical Terrace Courtyard space (that’s been tented for this soirée).


People Also Ask…

Where can I find a wedding planner?

Make sure your wedding planning runs smoothly by hiring an experienced wedding planner. Your wedding planner will save you from stress, budget mistakes, and so many more unforeseen obstacles.

Click the button below to browse our curated list of talented wedding planners. Use the filters to narrow your search by location, services, and more. If you see a planner you like, you can reach out directly through the directory. We also recommend checking out a preferred planner’s PartySlate profile to see real examples of their work and learn more about their business.

Where can I find a wedding florist and design team?

The beautiful arches listed above came to life thanks to talented wedding florists and design teams. Click the button below to find imaginative design and floral companies that include florists, lighting stylists, custom furniture designers, and more.

Make sure to check out a potential designer’s PartySlate profile for an in-depth glance at their work. If you like what you see, you can reach out directly through the directory.

Where can I find more romantic wedding inspiration?

Planning a romantic wedding starts with finding the right inspiration. PartySlate is your go-to resource for the best wedding and party ideas. You’ll find trending styles and evergreen elements, as well as everything in between. Click the guides below to peruse favorite color schemes, centerpiece ideas, and romantic elements — all hand-picked from by our PartySlate Editor.