Do you need a wedding arch to rent? Are you unsure if renting vs. buying is right for you? In this post, we’ll cover the wedding arch rental cost and pros vs. cons of buying and renting. Be sure to subscribe for more wedding advice!

To decorate your wedding ceremony, you’ll need a wedding arch, chuppah, canopy, or backdrop of some kind.

If you’re getting married at a place of worship, it will have an altar or backdrop you can use.

But for secular weddings, you’ll want to add your own to finesse the space. If you’re getting married in the woods, on the beach, in the mountains, etc., you’ll definitely want to add in some type of simple arch that serves as a focal point.

Since your ceremony arch is where you’ll recite vows, you want it to be picture-perfect! You can decorate a wedding arch, canopy, or chuppah to suit your style, but you’ll need a base first.

For the base, you’ll need to buy or rent a wedding arch. I want you to make the best choice for your budget, so here are the pros and cons of buying vs. renting.

IN THIS BLOG POST:

• Should you Buy an Arch?

• Should You Rent an Arch?

• Where to Rent

• Wedding Arch Rental with Flowers

• Wedding Arch Costs: Rental vs Purchase

Buying an Arch: Pros and Cons

Buying an arch can be helpful if there’s a particular style you like.

Wooden arches — like these cheap arch options — are popular, but they’re not always easy to transport to the ceremony space. They can also be annoying to store and take up a lot of space. Moreover, they can be expensive and you’ll likely want to recoup your costs by reselling it on Facebook Marketplace after the big day.

This is a favorite of mine, available to buy at EfavormartBoutique for a low price of $129.99 (on sale).

This heavy-duty wooden beam arch is another purchase option. It is $170.99 from ElanBazaar.

However, it’s not necessarily the cost that is the issue, but rather the size of transporting the arch (especially for a beach or destination wedding) that poses a problem.

Recently, we covered where to buy a wedding arch and provided many cost-effective options. If you’re in the market to buy an arch, I highly recommend these places, especially if you’re envisioning a wooden arch or unique boho style made of copper and draping.

Read: The Best Places to Buy Cheap Wedding Arches.

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If you’re best suited towards a rental, let’s discuss the pros and cons and where to rent a wedding arch.

Renting an Arch: Pros and Cons

When you rent an arch, you have the opportunity to use it for your wedding and return it.

One major benefit to this is the cost itself. A rented wedding arch costs significantly less than purchasing one, and when you rent it you won’t need to store it either.

With a rental, you’ll receive step-by-step instructions for setting up your wedding arch. It’s designed to be user-friendly, non-time-consuming, and much easier to construct than a large wedding arch you buy unassembled.

While those are positive points, there is a negative to renting a wedding arch. When you buy an arch, you can choose any design or style you like. But when you rent, you have to choose based on what is readily available in the rental supply and what is easy (and lightweight) for shipping. That’s not necessarily a deal-breaker, though: we’ve found most couples aren’t too specific on the arch style, but simply want a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. If that’s the case for you, then renting a wedding arch may be your best and most cost-effective option.

Now that you know the advantages and disadvantages of both options, let’s discuss the best place to rent a wedding arch so you have positive reviews and vibes on your side. :)

When you’re renting something as important as an arch for your wedding, you don’t want to take any chances on choosing a bad provider.

I’ve done plenty of digging on the topic because I care what your arch looks like and I want you to have the best user experience possible. Your wedding comes with stress enough, so I don’t want to add anything to it. So, here’s the best place to rent a wedding arch: RentMyWedding.

Catchy name, huh? :)

They rated higher above my expectations than I could dream and that’s backed by many positive reviews from other customers, too.

Their pricing is reasonable, starting around $119 for most packages. Their availability to ship anywhere in the USA is pretty incredible, too.

Overall, they are the most affordable place to rent a wedding arch online and have the best product line.

Here’s how easy it is to rent an arch for your wedding online.

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How to Rent an Arch for Your Wedding

There are four types of wedding arches you can rent. A small size, which is large enough for most measuring up to 12 feet wide. There’s a medium, large, and then a canopy/chuppah option.

See them all listed below with specs and photos.

Wedding Arch Rental: 6.8 feet wide, adjustable 10 Feet Tall and 12 Feet Wide

ITEM: WEDDING ARCH, Small
ARCH SIZE: Minimum size: 6.8ft wide. Adjustable up to 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
PRICE TO RENT: $119 which includes free shipping both ways
UPGRADES AVAILABLE: You can upgrade to include boxwood wall panels, draping, a chandelier, etc. here

The ceremony arch kit includes: the frame, drapes, a 5-day rental and free shipping.

You can also add on optional greenery backdrop, if you’d like, for a small fee.

Linen drape color is standard white with a variety of colors offered for additional fee. Want to add glamour? Add on the chandelier: it hooks right onto the backdrop with ease.

If you want a wedding arch rental with flowers, you’ll need to rent the frame and then source your own flower swag. These are perfect options that make decorating easy. You can use 3M adhesive and hooks to make decorating on the day-of a breeze.

You can add on a large wisteria flower decoration around the exterior of the frame:

Or you can add floral swag in colors that coordinate with your wedding decor.

Need a larger backdrop? Here is another option.

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Here are some packages and prices for your wedding ceremony arch.

Wedding Arch Rental: Adjustable up to 8 Feet Tall

ITEM: WEDDING ARCH, Medium
ARCH SIZE: Adjustable up to 8 feet tall.
PRICE TO RENT: $149 which includes free shipping both ways
UPGRADES AVAILABLE: You can upgrade to add a chandelier or additional swag draping, uplighting, and more.

Wedding Arch Rental: Adjustable up to 10 Feet Tall

The wedding arch kit includes: the backdrop frame, wrinkle-free drapes, a 5-day rental, and free shipping both ways.

ITEM: WEDDING ARCH, Large
ARCH SIZE: Adjustable up to 10 feet tall.
PRICE TO RENT: $169 which includes free shipping both ways
UPGRADES AVAILABLE: You can upgrade to include additional swag draping in white or other colors; backlighting to add a pop of colorful lights; chandelier; etc.

The arch kit includes: frame, wrinkle-free drapes, 5-day rental period, and free shipping both ways.

Canopy / Chuppah Rental

You can rent a canopy or chuppah for your wedding and it includes the following:

ITEM: CANOPY OR CHUPPAH
ARCH SIZE: Adjustable up to 10 feet tall, 12 feet wide, and 12 feet long. Minimum size: 6.8 feet wide.
PRICE TO RENT: $399 which includes free shipping both ways
UPGRADES AVAILABLE: You can upgrade to add a chandelier or additional swag draping, uplighting, and more.

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Let’s recap:

Wedding Arch Rental Cost

► The average cost to buy an arch or canopy is from $129.99 to $800, depending on materials and shipping costs. Plus, you’ll need to store it. Many purchased options are heavy and difficult to move, but if you have a truck it may not be a problem (or if your venue is local).

► The typical wedding arch rental cost is $119 to $399, depending on size. There is no storage required and shipping is free both ways.

And there you have it! Renting is a breeze with this company and they offer amazing customer service. If you run into any problems, just ask!

Click below to get started on your rental package (or to see other rental options for your wedding):

This is such a helpful resource I wish I knew of when I got married. I hope it helps you!