85 Winter Wedding Arches, Altars And Backdrops

winter wedding arches, altars and backdrops

A wedding arch, chuppah, altar or backdrop is a must for every wedding ceremony, and it should be gorgeous and perfectly styled to make your wedding ceremony even more touching. We’ve prepared a whole bunch of really cool ideas for your winter nuptials, suitable for every style and taste and matching various color schemes.

Winter Wedding Arches

Winter wedding arches can combine greenery, flowers and branches the way you like. Branches with white flowers are the most popular choice for a wedding chuppah because white flowers remind of snow, they look frozen. Baby’s breath is a perfect choice for a winter wedding floral arch because it’s elegant and matches almost any wedding style. To highlight the season you can try a fir wedding arch decorated with some blooms or Christmas lights. Eucalyptus leaves are another great idea to give homage to the winter. Cotton and leaf garlands can be hung to create an arch. Need a wedding arch with a Christmas or NYE hint? Than go for evergreens with red roses, Christmas ornaments and disco balls for NYE, they will blend with any greenery and fir branches very well.

As for outdoor wedding arches, choose fir and greenery and minimize the amount of bloom because they are going to wither in frosty weather. Bold flowers look awesome in snowy settings, try that. If it’s a rustic wedding, try branches, fir or pine needles, fern and pinecones to embrace the season. Don’t forget to decorate around the arch, both indoors and outdoors, hang glass votives, place candle holders and lanterns all around to make an ambience. Lights and branches will give a festive feeling to the space.

 

An oversized round greenery wedding arch floating in the air, ghost chairs and candles for an ultra-modern wedding.

An oversized round greenery wedding arch floating in the air, ghost chairs and candles for an ultra-modern wedding.

A cool frozen winter wedding arch decorated with white blooms and berries on twigs and branches is a cool idea for an outdoor wedding.

A cool frozen winter wedding arch decorated with white blooms and berries on twigs and branches is a cool idea for an outdoor wedding.

Simple eucalyptus garland wedding arch for a barn wedding and candles around for an ambience.

Simple eucalyptus garland wedding arch for a barn wedding and candles around for an ambience.

Baby's breath wedding arch with hanging candle holders will make your ceremony heavenly and elegant.

Baby's breath wedding arch with hanging candle holders will make your ceremony heavenly and elegant.

A beautiful and super lush greenery wedding arch and floating candles in glasses around is a very cool and fresh idea for a modern wedding.

A beautiful and super lush greenery wedding arch and floating candles in glasses around is a very cool and fresh idea for a modern wedding.

Ceremony canopy made of branches and white flowers to make your winter nuptials solemn.

Ceremony canopy made of branches and white flowers to make your winter nuptials solemn.

Gorgeous outdoor wedding arch with leaves, fir, bold blooms and fruit.

Gorgeous outdoor wedding arch with leaves, fir, bold blooms and fruit.

A faux fireplace, a greenery round altar with blooms and candles on stumps and hanging down from the wreath.

A faux fireplace, a greenery round altar with blooms and candles on stumps and hanging down from the wreath.

Outdoor woodland boho wedding arch decorated with greenery and blooms.

Outdoor woodland boho wedding arch decorated with greenery and blooms.

Christmas trees plus a gorgeous round wedding arch with greenery, white and burgundy blooms are amazing as a backdrop for a Christmas wedding.

Christmas trees plus a gorgeous round wedding arch with greenery, white and burgundy blooms are amazing as a backdrop for a Christmas wedding.

Gorgeous wedding chuppah decorated with white blooms and candles.

Gorgeous wedding chuppah decorated with white blooms and candles.

A red and green wedding arch with greenery, blooms and hanging agates for a trendy feel.

A red and green wedding arch with greenery, blooms and hanging agates for a trendy feel.

flocked Christmas tree with a lot of lights are a perfect winter or Christmas wedding backdrop.

flocked Christmas tree with a lot of lights are a perfect winter or Christmas wedding backdrop.

A gorgeous Christmas wedding arch shaped as a frame, covered with evergreens, greenery, red roses and with lots of candle lanterns around.

A gorgeous Christmas wedding arch shaped as a frame, covered with evergreens, greenery, red roses and with lots of candle lanterns around.

Lush white floral wedding arch is perfect for winter wonderland weddings.

Lush white floral wedding arch is perfect for winter wonderland weddings.

A rustic winter wedding arch with evergreens, white blooms, leaves and oversized pinecones is a cool idea for a Christmas wedding.

A rustic winter wedding arch with evergreens, white blooms, leaves and oversized pinecones is a cool idea for a Christmas wedding.

A classy round greenery wedding arch with white blooms and evergreens is a cool idea for a winter wedding.

A classy round greenery wedding arch with white blooms and evergreens is a cool idea for a winter wedding.

A chic winter wedding arch with greenery and blush roses plus candles around is a cool idea for both indoors and outdoors.

A chic winter wedding arch with greenery and blush roses plus candles around is a cool idea for both indoors and outdoors.

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.

Frosted outdoor winter arch with orange flowers and fabric hearts hanging.

Frosted outdoor winter arch with orange flowers and fabric hearts hanging.

Glam white flowers and brnaches arch with a chandelier to remind of snow in warmer climates.

Glam white flowers and brnaches arch with a chandelier to remind of snow in warmer climates.

Eucalyptus leaves and bold red flowers are ideal for a Christmas wedding.

Eucalyptus leaves and bold red flowers are ideal for a Christmas wedding.

A lovely round wedding arch covered with evergreens and white blooms and candle lanterns around is a cool idea for a winter wedding.

A lovely round wedding arch covered with evergreens and white blooms and candle lanterns around is a cool idea for a winter wedding.

Indoor branches and flowers arch with lots of candle lanterns.

Indoor branches and flowers arch with lots of candle lanterns.

A woodland boho wedding arch with macrame, greenery and white blooms is a lovely idea for a winterwedding.

A woodland boho wedding arch with macrame, greenery and white blooms is a lovely idea for a winterwedding.

A white cotton wedding arch and pillar candles lining up the aisle are a cool combo for a winter wedding.

A white cotton wedding arch and pillar candles lining up the aisle are a cool combo for a winter wedding.

A stylish round wedding arch decorated with greenery, white and deep red blooms is an elegant idea for a Christmas wedding.

A stylish round wedding arch decorated with greenery, white and deep red blooms is an elegant idea for a Christmas wedding.

A round winter woodland wedding arch of evergreens and branches, with some bulbs is a very cool idea that looks all-natural.

A round winter woodland wedding arch of evergreens and branches, with some bulbs is a very cool idea that looks all-natural.

Green leaves and some small white flowers on top is a cool idea for every indoor ceremony.

Green leaves and some small white flowers on top is a cool idea for every indoor ceremony.

A stained wood Christmas arch decorated with greenery, evergreens, red blooms, antlers, pillar candles with lights over it.

A stained wood Christmas arch decorated with greenery, evergreens, red blooms, antlers, pillar candles with lights over it.

A green wedding altar on the ground plus a twig arch is a cool idea for an outdoor winter wedding with a rustic feel.

A green wedding altar on the ground plus a twig arch is a cool idea for an outdoor winter wedding with a rustic feel.

Lit up fir garland used as an indoor wedding arch is a nice and simple idea for any winter celebration.

Lit up fir garland used as an indoor wedding arch is a nice and simple idea for any winter celebration.

A gorgeous asymmetrical Christmas wedding arch of usual and red spray painted evergreens is a fantastic idea for a snowy holiday wedding.

A gorgeous asymmetrical Christmas wedding arch of usual and red spray painted evergreens is a fantastic idea for a snowy holiday wedding.

Gorgeous white flowers arch creates an impression that it's frozen.

Gorgeous white flowers arch creates an impression that it's frozen.

Modern indoor arch with white flowers and metal spheres.

Modern indoor arch with white flowers and metal spheres.

Wedding chuppah with greenery, hanging candle holders and candle lanterns for indoors.

Wedding chuppah with greenery, hanging candle holders and candle lanterns for indoors.

A minimalist wedding ceremony space with a geo wedding arch with pink floral arrangements, ghost chairs and pillar candles lining up the aisle.

A minimalist wedding ceremony space with a geo wedding arch with pink floral arrangements, ghost chairs and pillar candles lining up the aisle.

White flowers and leaves arch with hanging candle holders looking like icicles.

White flowers and leaves arch with hanging candle holders looking like icicles.

A Christmas wedding arch decorated with evergreens, pinecones, bold green, red, yellow ornaments and with glitter is an ultimate idea.

A Christmas wedding arch decorated with evergreens, pinecones, bold green, red, yellow ornaments and with glitter is an ultimate idea.

Hanging cotton garland with large glass candle holders give a cozy feel.

Hanging cotton garland with large glass candle holders give a cozy feel.

A round pampas grass wedding arch with greenery, bright blooms and red ribbons and pinecones for a winter woodland wedding.

A round pampas grass wedding arch with greenery, bright blooms and red ribbons and pinecones for a winter woodland wedding.

Greenery and white roses are an elegant idea for a winter ceremony.

Greenery and white roses are an elegant idea for a winter ceremony.

A jaw-dropping Christmas wedding arch covering the doorway, with los of greenery, blush and red blooms and floating candles is amazing.

A jaw-dropping Christmas wedding arch covering the doorway, with los of greenery, blush and red blooms and floating candles is amazing.

A frozen winter woodland wedding arch of baby's breath, red berries and cotton is a lovely idea for a snowy wedding.

A frozen winter woodland wedding arch of baby's breath, red berries and cotton is a lovely idea for a snowy wedding.

A classy Christmas wedding arch with evergreens, branches and red ornaments is a cool idea for a winter wedding.

A classy Christmas wedding arch with evergreens, branches and red ornaments is a cool idea for a winter wedding.

Winter Wedding Backdrops

What can a winter wedding backdrop look like? It can be a minimalist marble and neon one, surrounded with white blooms, a faux or even a working fireplace decorated with candles and flowers or something really Christmassy: a Christmas tree or a whole cluster of them with any decor that matches your color scheme or style.  The most popular idea for a winter wedding altar is a fireplace as it gives a cool cozy backdrop suitable for any nuptials from rustic to formal ones. It may be a working fireplace with greenery, flowers and candles all around or a non-working fireplace with large candles inside decorated with branches, firewood, greenery garlands and other details.  Choose the décor according to the wedding style and colors and make it very comfy and inviting, place more lights and candles for coziness. Another idea is lights or candles placed on frosted branches or a fir needles backdrop decorated with LEDs and candles all around. If it’s an outdoor backdrop, it may be some candles on proper stands or a frame imitating a mantel and decorated like a fireplace. Embrace the beauty of the nature around and get married!

An oversized Christmas tree with lots of lights and gold and red ornaments is perhaps one of the best wedding backdrops ever.

An oversized Christmas tree with lots of lights and gold and red ornaments is perhaps one of the best wedding backdrops ever.

An oversized Christmas tree with gold and red ornaments as a backdrop for a Christmas wedding.

An oversized Christmas tree with gold and red ornaments as a backdrop for a Christmas wedding.

A white barn wedding ceremony space with several Christmas trees with lights and decor, white chairs and evergreens to line up the aisle.

A white barn wedding ceremony space with several Christmas trees with lights and decor, white chairs and evergreens to line up the aisle.

A wedding backdrop with lights and lush florals and greenery creates a romantic and welcoming ambience in the ceremony space.

A wedding backdrop with lights and lush florals and greenery creates a romantic and welcoming ambience in the ceremony space.

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.

A row of Christmas trees with no decor at all for a natural feel, greenery and magnolia leaves plus candles to line up the aisle.

A row of Christmas trees with no decor at all for a natural feel, greenery and magnolia leaves plus candles to line up the aisle.

A modern winter wedding backdrop with white blooms and greenery, a neon sign and pillar candles around.

A modern winter wedding backdrop with white blooms and greenery, a neon sign and pillar candles around.

A minimalist winter wedding ceremony space done with greenery and white blooms, pillar candles and clear chairs.

A minimalist winter wedding ceremony space done with greenery and white blooms, pillar candles and clear chairs.

A minimalist winter ceremony space with white blooms and greenery, neon and an animal skin, greenery on the chairs.

A minimalist winter ceremony space with white blooms and greenery, neon and an animal skin, greenery on the chairs.

A minimalist wedding ceremony space done with a marble altar decorated with dried leaves, blooms and a neon sign.

A minimalist wedding ceremony space done with a marble altar decorated with dried leaves, blooms and a neon sign.

A rustic wedding ceremony backdrop of a faux mantel, greenery, antlers, tree stumps with candles and antlers and a fur rug.

A rustic wedding ceremony backdrop of a faux mantel, greenery, antlers, tree stumps with candles and antlers and a fur rug.

A light wall plus a duo of non-decorated Christmas trees are all you need to create a festive ambience and make the space inviting.

A light wall plus a duo of non-decorated Christmas trees are all you need to create a festive ambience and make the space inviting.

Outdoor winter altar decorated with a eucalyptus garland and blush blooms.

Outdoor winter altar decorated with a eucalyptus garland and blush blooms.

A large fake fireplace deocrated with lush greenery, white and burgundy blooms and with candles on the mantel is a very chic and refined idea.

A large fake fireplace deocrated with lush greenery, white and burgundy blooms and with candles on the mantel is a very chic and refined idea.

A large Christmas tree fully covered with lights is a perfect Christmas wedding backdrop, what can be more natural than this.

A large Christmas tree fully covered with lights is a perfect Christmas wedding backdrop, what can be more natural than this.

A gorgeous winter wedding backdrop with a fireplace styled with candles and greenery and disco balls is a cool idea for NYE.

A gorgeous winter wedding backdrop with a fireplace styled with candles and greenery and disco balls is a cool idea for NYE.

A cluster of Christmas trees with lights is a lovely Christmas wedding backdrop idea and they will bring coziness at once.

A cluster of Christmas trees with lights is a lovely Christmas wedding backdrop idea and they will bring coziness at once.

Beautiful Christmas trees are a fantastic backdrop for a Christmas wedding, they require no decor at all as they already look gorgeous.

Beautiful Christmas trees are a fantastic backdrop for a Christmas wedding, they require no decor at all as they already look gorgeous.

A classic winter wedding backdrop with evergreen trees, floating candles and greenery is a cool idea for a winter or Christmas wedding.

A classic winter wedding backdrop with evergreen trees, floating candles and greenery is a cool idea for a winter or Christmas wedding.

A beautiful fireplace with candles inside, around and on the mantel, with lush greenery and white blooms.

A beautiful fireplace with candles inside, around and on the mantel, with lush greenery and white blooms.

A beautiful Christmas wedding backdrop of five trees dressed up in blues and lights, blue chairs and evergreens on the floor.

A beautiful Christmas wedding backdrop of five trees dressed up in blues and lights, blue chairs and evergreens on the floor.

A barn wedding ceremony space with Christmas trees, floating candles adn greenery is a perfect place to tie the knot.

A barn wedding ceremony space with Christmas trees, floating candles adn greenery is a perfect place to tie the knot.

A fireplace with candles and greenery used as an altar will make your ceremony more intimate and cozier.

A fireplace with candles and greenery used as an altar will make your ceremony more intimate and cozier.

A non-working fireplace decorated with candles, greenery and blush and red roses.

A non-working fireplace decorated with candles, greenery and blush and red roses.

Decorate the fireplace mantles with candles and baby's breath to use it as an altar.

Decorate the fireplace mantles with candles and baby's breath to use it as an altar.

Fireplace decorated with lush greenery, birch logs and candle holders.

Fireplace decorated with lush greenery, birch logs and candle holders.

Working candlelit fireplace used an altar to maximize coziness at a rustic wedding.

Working candlelit fireplace used an altar to maximize coziness at a rustic wedding.

Branches decorated with candles and birch log cnadle holders for a rustic big day.

Branches decorated with candles and birch log cnadle holders for a rustic big day.

Candle lit altar with greenery lit up by LEDs inside.

Candle lit altar with greenery lit up by LEDs inside.

A jaw-dropping minimalist winter wedding space with white blooms, vases, dried branches and pillar candles.

A jaw-dropping minimalist winter wedding space with white blooms, vases, dried branches and pillar candles.

A refined minimalist wedding altar of tall white stands with tall white floral arrangements is a gorgeous idea for a delicate minimal wedding.

A refined minimalist wedding altar of tall white stands with tall white floral arrangements is a gorgeous idea for a delicate minimal wedding.

 

Winter Wedding Altars

Design a winter wedding altar using evergreens, white blooms, branches and candles or lights in the way you like. There are many shapes to try, from more regular to more creative ones, like a semi-circle or a moon-shaped one, choose whatever suits your wedding style and theme. The colors and choice of the blooms and greenery are up to your wedding color scheme. Get inspired by the ideas below!

A jaw-dropping minimalist winter wedding space with white blooms, vases, dried branches and pillar candles.

A jaw-dropping minimalist winter wedding space with white blooms, vases, dried branches and pillar candles.

A refined minimalist wedding altar of tall white stands with tall white floral arrangements is a gorgeous idea for a delicate minimal wedding.

A refined minimalist wedding altar of tall white stands with tall white floral arrangements is a gorgeous idea for a delicate minimal wedding.

A fantastic red and pink wedding altar with lots of greenery will be a gorgeous idea for a wedding with such a color scheme.

A fantastic red and pink wedding altar with lots of greenery will be a gorgeous idea for a wedding with such a color scheme.

A refined modern winter wedding altar with greenery and lush white blooms is a stylish idea for a modern wedding.

A refined modern winter wedding altar with greenery and lush white blooms is a stylish idea for a modern wedding.

A lush and bold winter wedding altar with white and red blooms and pillar candles is a gorgeous idea for a winter celebration.

A lush and bold winter wedding altar with white and red blooms and pillar candles is a gorgeous idea for a winter celebration.

A delicate winter wedding altar compose of white baby's breath and pillar candles catches an eye with its shape.

A delicate winter wedding altar compose of white baby's breath and pillar candles catches an eye with its shape.

A minimalist wedding altar of a doorway decorated with ethereal white blooms, blooming branches and baby's breath is a gorgeous solution.

A minimalist wedding altar of a doorway decorated with ethereal white blooms, blooming branches and baby's breath is a gorgeous solution.

A winter wedding altar of greenery and white blooms and pillar candles is a stylish and cool idea for a minimalist wedding.

A winter wedding altar of greenery and white blooms and pillar candles is a stylish and cool idea for a minimalist wedding.

White floral arch with floating candles and petals for winter wonderland weddings.

White floral arch with floating candles and petals for winter wonderland weddings.

A moon-shaped white baby's breath wedding altar is a creative idea for a winter wedding with a celestial feel.

A moon-shaped white baby's breath wedding altar is a creative idea for a winter wedding with a celestial feel.

Outdoor winter altar with candles and greenery that shows up the scenery.

Outdoor winter altar with candles and greenery that shows up the scenery.