25 Scandinavian Wedding Arches, Altars And Arbors

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We continue sharing beautiful wedding ideas with Nordic influence, and today’s roundup is dedicated to Scandinavian wedding arches, altars and arbors of all kinds. Of course, they are all different depending on the season, theme, colors and locations but there are some basic features that make them stand out. First of all, they are mostly simple and natural – no bold and super lush blooms here, mostly simple blooms (if any) and greenery. Many couples add woodland, boho and rustic touches to their arches despite of the theme they choose – it’s done to feel closer to nature. Ready to see some examples?

Natural And Boho Arches

If you wanna a truly Nordic wedding arch, think natural, rustic, boho and woodland. The concept of the arch or altar itself can be very different: it can be an arch, a semi-circular altar, a living tree decorated in various ways, two living trees and something hanging between them, a teepee and much more. decorate your arch with airy fabric, some blooms, dried herbs, foliage, antlers and place some candle lanterns around – choose decor to embrace your season and theme. Getting married in the woods? Go for an interwoven branch wedding arch with moss and foliage. If you feel like something folksy, which is now rather popular in Scandinavian countries, try a pagan wedding altar with wildflowers or a driftwood one on a beach for a Viking-inspired ceremony.

a gorgeous wild boho wedding arch of branches, foliage, bright blooms and with a glam chandelier to light up the space

a gorgeous wild boho wedding arch of branches, foliage, bright blooms and with a glam chandelier to light up the space

a beautiful tipi made of cherry blossom with rugs and lanterns around is amazing for a Nordic spring ceremony

a beautiful tipi made of cherry blossom with rugs and lanterns around is amazing for a Nordic spring ceremony

a beautiful winter wedding arch of evergreens with fake icicles hanging gown for a frozen feel

a beautiful winter wedding arch of evergreens with fake icicles hanging gown for a frozen feel

a birch branch arch with greenery and lace dream catchers fits a boho woodland wedding

a birch branch arch with greenery and lace dream catchers fits a boho woodland wedding

a birch branch wedding arch with vine, logs and flowers around is a simple and cool idea for a spring Scandinavian wedding

a birch branch wedding arch with vine, logs and flowers around is a simple and cool idea for a spring Scandinavian wedding

a boho branch wedding arch with greenery and leaves for a fall wedding with a retro feel

a boho branch wedding arch with greenery and leaves for a fall wedding with a retro feel

a boho fall semi-circular wedding altar done with dried herbs and rich-colored blooms plus foliage

a boho fall semi-circular wedding altar done with dried herbs and rich-colored blooms plus foliage

a boho woodland wedding arch of interwoven branches, moss, foliage, blooms and antlers for a summer or fall wedding

a boho woodland wedding arch of interwoven branches, moss, foliage, blooms and antlers for a summer or fall wedding

a creative wedding arch formed of two living trees and some evergreen branches attached to them plus pinecones and berries

a creative wedding arch formed of two living trees and some evergreen branches attached to them plus pinecones and berries

a cute natural wedding arbor made of branches and decorated with airy white fabric and greenery plus blooms for a spring wedding

a cute natural wedding arbor made of branches and decorated with airy white fabric and greenery plus blooms for a spring wedding

a gorgeous Nordic wedding altar in the forest decorated with bold blooms follows the ancient traditions of Scandinavian countries

a gorgeous Nordic wedding altar in the forest decorated with bold blooms follows the ancient traditions of Scandinavian countries

a viking-inspired wedding ceremony arch of driftwood on a platform with a fake animal skin and runs hanging on the arch

a viking-inspired wedding ceremony arch of driftwood on a platform with a fake animal skin and runs hanging on the arch

a wild wedding arch of branches, foliage, neutral blooms, rocks around and a boho carpet for a Nordic woodland ceremony

a wild wedding arch of branches, foliage, neutral blooms, rocks around and a boho carpet for a Nordic woodland ceremony

a living tree covered with moss and with antlers attached is great for a moody Scandinavian wedding, plus it's eco-friendly

a living tree covered with moss and with antlers attached is great for a moody Scandinavian wedding, plus it's eco-friendly

an organic dried herb and foliage giant wreath arch is a hot trend, and will be great for a fall wedding

an organic dried herb and foliage giant wreath arch is a hot trend, and will be great for a fall wedding

a moody Nordic wedding arch of dark stained wood, herbs and greenery, a skull with antlers and candle lanterns on each side

a moody Nordic wedding arch of dark stained wood, herbs and greenery, a skull with antlers and candle lanterns on each side

a natural wedding wreath arch done covered with dried husks, herbs and foliage for a fall Scandinavian wedding

a natural wedding wreath arch done covered with dried husks, herbs and foliage for a fall Scandinavian wedding

a rustic wedding arch with fresh greenery and some blooms in bottles hanging down for a summer or spring wedding

a rustic wedding arch with fresh greenery and some blooms in bottles hanging down for a summer or spring wedding

a simple and natural wedding arch of branches decorated with airy fabric, greenery and white blooms plus stumps around

a simple and natural wedding arch of branches decorated with airy fabric, greenery and white blooms plus stumps around

a simple boho winter wedding arch of branches, foliage and blooms with a romantic text handwritten

a simple boho winter wedding arch of branches, foliage and blooms with a romantic text handwritten

an old tree with moss decorated with delicate fall flowers, herbs and leaves for an intimate feel

an old tree with moss decorated with delicate fall flowers, herbs and leaves for an intimate feel

think simple with a wedding arch with brambles of manzanita branches and baby's breath for a natural feel

think simple with a wedding arch with brambles of manzanita branches and baby's breath for a natural feel

Other Ideas

If you want something Nordic but not that harsh, try a mantel ceremony backdrop with firewood, candles and some blooms – looks very spectacular at a winter wedding. go for various floral arches, just don’t be too excessive with blooms or decadent, it’s not about Nordic weddings.

a hanging cotton garland forms an arch and large glass candle holders give a cozy feel for a winter wedding ceremony

a hanging cotton garland forms an arch and large glass candle holders give a cozy feel for a winter wedding ceremony

a moody wedding arch with deep purple, burgundy and blush blooms and lots of foliage for a summer wedding

a moody wedding arch with deep purple, burgundy and blush blooms and lots of foliage for a summer wedding

a shabby chic white mantel with candles, a lush pale centerpiece with greenery and firewood inside

a shabby chic white mantel with candles, a lush pale centerpiece with greenery and firewood inside