Hexagon Wedding Arbor DIY Plans

The hexagon wooden arbor is an elegant and beautiful centerpiece to any wedding, and the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos! The boho style hexagon arbor has gained popularity recently as the amount of backyard wedding ceremonies increased. The best part is this DIY arbor is very easy and can be completed within just a few hours, even for a beginner DIYer.

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Material and Cut List

(A) 6 – 2×4 Lumber: 49 1/2″
(B) 4 – 2×4 Lumber: 51 1/2″
(C) 1 – 2×4 Lumber: 45 1/2″
(D) 2 – 2×6 Lumber ripped to 4″: 48″
(E) 4 – 2×3 Lumber: 25″

HARDWARE
– 2 1/2″ Pocket Screws
– 3 1/2″ Screws or nails
– 3/8″ Dowels

PROJECT TOOLS
– Tape Measure
– Pocket-hole Jig
– Cordless Drill
– Miter Saw / Circular Saw
– Screwdriver
– Sandpaper or Sand Block
– Refer to the woodworking tool guide for more information

Hexagon Wedding Arbor DIY Plans

Step 1 – Front Hexagon Frames

First, we will start to construction the overall hexagon shaped framing. Both front and back frames are made entirely from 2×4’s. Prepare and cut the 2×4’s per diagram below, the joint angle between each piece here is 60°, so set your miter saw angle to 30° cut. Next, proceed to assemble the front frame first. For joints, you can use either pocket holes (2 1/2” screws) or metal tie plates.

Optional: use 3/8″ dowels to cover up the pocket screw holes to get a cleaner look.

Step 2 – Back Hexagon Frames

The back frame is exactly the same as the front, with the exception of the 2×4 bottom bracing. Repeat step 1 and assemble the overall hexagon shape frame, then add on the bottom 2×4 bracing piece.

Step 3 – Horizontal Bracing

The 2×3 horizontal bracings attaching the front and back frame are 25” in length. If you’d like to adjust the overall width of the arbor, you can increase/decrease the bracing length accordingly. Use either 3 1/2″ screws or nails to secure these to the front and back hexagon frames.

Step 4 – Arbor Base

The base is made from 2×6’s ripped down to 4”. To attach to the frames, drill pilot holes from the bottom and secure using 3 1/2” screws.

Step 5 – Stain or Paint

Before staining completed hexagon arbor, sand down the wood surface until it is a fine texture. The best type of stain for this is oil-based stains. Oil-based stains will penetrate deeper and give it a finer finish, and are more weather resistant for outdoor use. The hexagon wedding arbor is now complete and ready for your big day! You can also decorate it with flowers or leaves for a complete boho style look!

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1. Hexagon Wedding Arbor

The unique and elegant hexagon arbor is the perfect backdrop for your modern DIY wedding. The hexagon arbor is designed to frame around the bride and the  groom, creating a harmonious symmetry. It is recommended you add a few flora decorations to the frame to give it a warmer look. This design can be built for around $75, and easily taken apart for transportation if needed. You can use basic power tools to complete this arbor in just a few hours.

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2. Heptagon Wedding Arbor

The heptagon arbor has a more minimal look as it is a single frame build. Similar to the hexagon arbor, the heptagon geometry is the central piece of the ceremony, and frames the bride and the groom elegantly. This frame is made out of 7 identical 2×3’s, and can be completed in just a few hours.

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3. Triangle Wedding Arbor

The boho style triangle wedding arbor is probably the simplest to build, as it’s primarily made from jointing two long 2×4’s. The minimalist look creates a natural symmetrical backdrop for the bride and the groom, and looks great in photos. The triangle arbor can be decorated with flowers or fabrics. The total cost to build this triangle arbor is around $50, and can be completed in a couple of hours with basic power tools.

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4. Diamond Shaped Wedding Arbor

The double diamond wedding arbor offers a chic aesthetic that matches more minimal ceremony decorations. This is slightly smaller in size, designed to be easily assembled and transported. The materials cost about $70 for the build, and can be completed within a day.

5. Traditional Wedding Arbor

Finally, you can never go wrong with a traditional wedding arbor! This is a large rectangular archway, and can be re-used as a backyard garden trellis after the ceremony. The entire arch is made from 2×4’s, overall size can be easily adjusted to your preference. The cost of build for this design is about $75.

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