Which of Four Included Arbors Best Fits Your De Leon Springs Wedding Ceremony?
Every package at The Whitewood Ranch includes a selection of four arbors, and choosing one is usually the first real design decision couples make. The arbor ends up standing behind you in nearly every ceremony photo you will look at again, so it is worth a bit of thought before you settle.
Choose among four included wedding arbors by first considering the ceremony space, floral design, guest count, and overall wedding style. Outdoor oak tree settings, the Terrace, and Esme Lane Chapel each create a different backdrop. Couples can review their choice with the coordinator and revisit the ceremony setup during the included walkthrough.
Start With the Ceremony Space
Your arbor choice depends less on the arbor itself and more on where you are standing when you use it. You have more than one ceremony space to pick from here in De Leon Springs, and each one puts a completely different background behind you. Sort the space out first, then look at the arbors.
The Courtyard sits under the oak trees with string lights overhead and wooden benches for your guests. There is already a lot going on visually, so simpler usually works better in that setting. The Terrace is wood decked and open, positioned in front of the reception hall with large glass windows behind it. More light, more sky, and more room for a stronger shape to hold its own. If you booked Esme Lane Chapel, the arched windows and chandeliers are doing plenty of the work already, so your arbor is complementing the room rather than trying to compete with it.
Talk to Your Florist Early
An arbor is rarely left bare on the wedding day. Most couples dress theirs, and your florist needs to know which one you have picked before they design anything. Making that call early saves a conversation later, and it usually saves money too.
We do not provide florals at The Whitewood Ranch, so this all runs through your florist. Our preferred vendor list includes several to choose from, and you can bring in your own instead if you already have someone. One thing worth mentioning to them: the property has oak trees rather than flower beds, so every flower in your ceremony photos is arriving with your florist. That changes how some couples plan their budget for the arbor, especially if they were expecting the grounds to fill in the background.
Think About Your Guest Count
Your arbor has a job for the people watching, not only for the camera. We host up to 200 guests, and the back row sits farther away than most couples picture when they are scrolling through inspirational photos on a phone.
At a larger count, you want something that still reads clearly from the back of the seating. At a smaller one, everybody is close enough that this stops mattering and you can choose purely on how it looks. Outdoor ceremonies add another wrinkle, because people stand up and shift around more than they do indoors. None of this is complicated, but it is easier to sort out with someone who knows the spaces. Your coordinator can go through the options with you once your guest count is settled, and you have unlimited access to them through planning.
Confirm It at Your Walkthrough
You do not have to commit from a photo. Every package includes an in person 30 day venue walkthrough, which is the point where you stand in your actual ceremony spot and look at the options properly. Most couples find this is when the decision finally clicks.
Light behaves differently at different times of day, and the arbor that looks best on a screen is not always the one that works where you are standing. You also get a one hour rehearsal with your coordinator, so there is another chance to see the space set up before the day. Setup and breakdown of your ceremony floorplan is included, which means once you choose, you are done. We install it, and it is standing exactly where it should be when you walk out to say your vows.
Conclusion
There is no single best arbor of the four. There is the one that suits the space you booked, the florals you have planned, and the number of people watching. Work through those three in that order and the answer usually sorts itself out. Confirm it in person at your walkthrough, and lean on your coordinator along the way, because that is what they are there for at The Whitewood Ranch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many arbors do we get to choose from?
Your package includes a selection of four arbors, so choosing between them is already part of what you have.
Can we decorate the arbor ourselves?
The venue includes setup of approved personal decor items, while floral work should be coordinated with your florist. Confirm any arbor specific decor plans with the venue team in advance.
When do we need to decide?
There is no rush. The 30 day walkthrough is a good point to confirm it, and your coordinator can talk it through with you before then.
Do we have to set the arbor up on the day?
No. Setup and breakdown of your ceremony floorplan is handled for you.
Which arbor works best in our ceremony space?
Your coordinator will go through the options with you based on where you are holding your ceremony and how many guests you are expecting.