*This post is sponsored by Ryobi Tools.
Wedding season is upon us as the weather has turned and outdoor events start to ramp up in the spring and summer. Of course anytime of the year is perfectly wonderful for a wedding and even better if it’s a DIY wedding! I teamed up with Ryobi Tools to bring you four DIY wedding projects with plans and we’re starting off with this self standing wood arch. Great for both outdoor and indoor weddings because it’s self standing, you can set it up where ever you’d like. Create the perfect backdrop to frame your ceremony, make a grand reception entrance, highlight the cake table or create a special photo area.
Using off the shelf 4 x 4 posts and a little concrete you can build this arch in three portable pieces and easily assemble at your location. Leave the wood natural or decorate with flowers, greenery, fabric, lights, anything to coordinate with your wedding theme and decor.
Don’t tell anyone but those are fake flowers and I just stapled them to the wood frame, super simple and easy. Below is a photo for scale of me standing under the wood arch, you could easily fit three people to use this size wood arch for your ceremony.
For the complete step by step instructions to build and assemble this self standing wood arch visit Ryobi Nation here.
Below is a quick video for visual reference:
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Start by building the base box support. The secret here is concrete with hardware post base supports.
Once the concrete was cured I trimmed off the excess plastic and finished the base build.
Be sure to predrill both a hole for the lag screw and a recessed hole for the head large enough to fit your socket wrench. This will hide the hardware once installed. Then stain all the pieces before assembly.
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Got a wedding in your future? Or maybe a special event where a self standing wood arch would make a big impact? Get the plans here and start building!
Karen says
May 1, 2018 at 8:13 AMI always love your projects because of the detail you give on how to go about DIY. From the pictures, to the videos and product lists…everything is laid out perfectly. I’ve already completed one of your DIY’s and couldn’t be happier. Thank you for your superior posts!
Jaime says
May 1, 2018 at 8:58 AMThanks Karen, so nice to hear from readers making the projects.
Linda says
May 21, 2018 at 6:25 PMMinus the embellishments and tools what do you estimate thie cost to build the free standing arch?
Jaime says
May 21, 2018 at 7:06 PMHi Linda, lumber and hardware should cost less than $100 depending on your location. Hope that helps!
Tami says
December 26, 2018 at 4:40 PMWhere can I find the diy and tutorial for this project? I love the photos, but you have a supply list, a cut list and instructions available? I would love to have that! I searched throughout your sight but didn’t find a link to the plans. Did I overlook it? That altogether possible because planning my daughter’s wedding has made me somehow crazy at the moment. Thanks for your help!!
Jaime says
December 26, 2018 at 6:30 PMHi Tami, the step by step tutorial is linked above within the post but I will also leave the link here: https://www.ryobitools.com/nation/how-tos/self-standing-arch_11618 Good luck with all the wedding planning!
Nikki says
February 22, 2019 at 3:14 PMI ran across your YouTube video of this DIY arch and was extremely happy to find that you have a more detailed post about it here! I do have a couple questions, how much did all the materials cost? Do you think this arch is sturdy enough for an outside, windy wedding day? This is exactly what I am looking for!
Jaime says
February 24, 2019 at 6:01 PMHi Nikki, thanks for your interest in my arch. Regarding materials it varies greatly based on location, source and lumber but my lumber was about $80. It is quite sturdy with the concrete bases but if you’re concerned about wind maybe consider making larger bases or a back anchor (2×4 angled into the earth and secured to post). Good luck with your big day!