11/29/2021
✨ The Significance of Arches, Chupas and More!✨
Who doesn’t love a pretty backdrop when declaring your love and commitment?
Many wedding ceremonies are conducted outdoors under some type of arch, chuppah, canopy, arbor, or structure, usually decorated to complement the wedding style, decor, and colors.
Though different types of wedding arches may have both cultural and religious significance (representing protection, divine presence, and the home, for example), couples also embrace the curve for aesthetic and décor purposes, too.
What’s the significance of these structures?
•The Arch/ Arbor
The arch itself is a symbol of the future home the bride and groom will start their family in. Walking through an archway represents the sloughing off of the old and moving into a new phase of life.
•The Chuppah
Literally, chuppah means “blanket,” or “protection” for the couple, much like a sturdy structure. It consists of a cloth, sometimes a prayer shawl or other significant piece of fabric stretched out over four poles. Some families have heirloom chuppahs that they pass from generation to generation.
•The Mandap
In a Hindi ceremony, the four posts represent the four mantras and goals of a fulfilled life. Other South Asian cultures such as Sikh and Punjabi also use Mandaps; some have a groom processional around the structure, others gather their families inside the mandap before the vows.
•The Gazebo
A gazebo is generally a permanent or semi-permanent structure that can be decorated and used as the ceremony site, usually at one of the frequently arched sides.
•Geometric Structures
Another growing trend for a ceremony backdrop is a geometric shape that can be seen in circles, triangles, etc.
The good news? Little Lady worked with a number of these structures and has pretty floral inspiration on Pinterest for all of them:) Head to my website and let’s start planning your dream backdrop 🤍
Source: delcaboweddings.com
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