​Ever since we clapped eyes on the outdoor ceremony at this outrageously pretty real wedding, we've been dreaming of bold and beautiful floral arches! From rustic, minimalist creations to elaborate structures overflowing with fresh blooms, floral arches are a surefire way to add magic to your ceremony or dining space. Here, we've gathered a few of our faves to help get you inspired!

1. This lush, asymmetrical arch with greenery and white roses by Poppy and Mint | Photo by Lacey McLaughlin Photography

2. This show-stopping floral arch by Tsvetkova Flowers, which is actually made from paper! | Photo via Elegant Wedding Magazine

3. This rustic-yet-pretty cake table creation by Lovebird Designs | Photo by Paula O'Hara

4. This lush garland of olive leaf and roses by Vail Vintage Magnolia | Photo by Laura Murray Photography via The Soiree Studio

5. This heavenly Autumnal arch by Toko Events | Photo by Pretty Flamingo Photography via Hello May

6. This super romantic garden party arch by The Range | Photo by Berit Alits via One Fab Day

7. This elegant indoor frame with lush greenery by Sanjski Sopek | Photo by Nastja Kovacec via Petra Storija Weddings

8. This vibrant ceremony backdrop by Flowers Lovers | Photo by Yaroslav Shuraev via Elegant Wedding Magazine

9. This dramatic circular arch in the South African countryside by Puccini Creations | Photo by Catherine Mac Photography

10. This willow and rose backdrop on the beach by Floral Events | Photo by C. Baron Photography via Style Me Pretty

11. This effortlessly cool circular ceremony backdrop by The Nature of Things | Photo by Faria Munmun via Aisle Perfect

12. This beautiful garland gracing a marquee entrance | Photo by Elisha Clarke via One Fab Day

13. This rose and lace creation by CMEL Design | Photo by Free Hope Photography via Aisle Perfect

14. The floral arch to end all floral arches by Marta Ivens Ferraz, which frames the Portugese countryside in this ceremony space | Photo by Love is my Favourite Colour via Wedding Cult

15. This XXL festive wreath by In Bloom Floral Design, which is perfect for a Winter wedding | Photo by Linda Lauva

16. This otherwordly outdoor arch by Bride and Blossom | Photo by Sally Pinera Photography via Something Blue Wedding Planner

17. This cosy-looking set-up with generous amounts of Wintery blooms by Winters Workshop | Photo by Carrie Lavers Photography

Epic Floral Arches: What you Need to Know

Fallen in love with these gorgeous creations? We asked Kristine from Lovebird Designs, the woman behind the beautiful arch that inspired this post, to help us put together some tips for getting a beautiful floral arch at your wedding...

• Only a professional florist can create this look. This is definitely not a DIY or YouTube tutorial job!
• Floral arches require quite a bit of construction time, so make sure your venue allows your florist access and adequate time to build the arrangements.​
• Take the unpredictability of the Irish weather​ into account when planning your floral arch - if you have a Plan A and Plan B for your ceremony, the arch should work both outdoors and indoors.
• Every florist will have a different fee structure, but roughly speaking, you should set aside around €500 for a simple arch, but the sky's the limit if you want something more elaborate!
• If you're on a seriously tight budget, your florist may be able to create a very basic arch with mostly foliage for closer to €300. There's not a whole lot else you can do to keep costs low, but choosing foliage, seasonal blooms or cheaper filler flowers like carnations (which Kristine tells us are about to make a big comeback!) will certainly help.
• Warm weather is bad news for cut flowers, but unless there's a heatwave on the week of your wedding, you probably don't need to worry. Florists will use more resilient flowers to build arches, and, unless the room is overheated or there's direct sunlight falling on to the arch, it should last at room temperature for a good few hours. Good quality flowers should last two days in an air-conditioned room.

Still figuring out how you want your ceremony space to look? Check out our wedding décor section for more inspiration!