Your wedding vows are going to be one of the most beautiful memories of your life - and they deserve a perfect frame. Let us see how you can make it magical with an amazing wedding flower arch!
A wedding flower arch is one of the most enchanting and symbolic pieces of wedding flower decoration themes. Whether you plan to exchange vows under a blissful canopy of greenery or say “I do” in front of beautiful blossoms, the floral arch acts as a floral gateway into your new life.
Here are some hot tips from Glamour Rose’s top wedding flower decor experts:
Materials You’ll Need
Before we dive into the magic of flower arrangements, let’s get the tools sorted:
- Focal flowers: Roses, peonies, hydrangeas, orchids, desert roses
- Filler flowers: Baby’s breath, lisianthus, spray roses, wax flowers, statice
- Greenery: Eucalyptus, smilax, ivy, ferns, date palm fronds, olive branches
- Floral foam or flower mud: To anchor and hydrate your blooms
- Wire mesh or chicken wire: Your structure’s backbone
- Zip ties or floral wire: For fastening
- Green floral tape: To conceal your handiwork
- Scissors, pliers, optional silk ribbons or fairy lights
A typical arch frame stands 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. If you don’t already have one, it can easily be built using wood or PVC pipes.
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Build a Floral Arch for a Wedding
1. Build the Frame and Base
The first step is setting up the structure of your arch. If it’s outdoors, you will need to stake it into the ground for stability. For indoor weddings, you must add weights at the base.
Once set, wrap chicken wire around the arch at places where you plan to place flowers (which would probably be around the top, corners, or one side if you are going for an organic, modern effect).
Now, secure the floral foam onto these areas using the mesh and zip ties. This is where you will display your flowers.
2. Add Greenery First
In the wedding flower decorations, we add greens first - preferably at a 30–45° angle. Also, it’s easier to start from the bottom and work upwards. A mix of eucalyptus, ivy, and ferns can be used to create depth and coverage.
Put the longest trailing branches later as they help define the arch’s shape and can add a dramatic lush green effect to your floral arch..
3. Add Flowers
Once the greens are done, start placing focal flowers like roses and peonies first. You can place them in clusters, especially in the top left and lower right corners or vice versa. You can always fill the gaps with smaller filler flowers.
Aim for a balance between both sides, but keep it slightly asymmetrical for a more natural look.
4. Secure and Refine
You will need to reinforce heavier stems with wire. You can use the green floral tape to hide it if it’s exposed somewhere. This will give your flower arch a clean, professional finish.
In wedding flower decoration, finesse is expected. You can add beautiful ribbons, fairy lights, or even soft fabric drapes to match your wedding palette.
5. Finishing Touches
Our floral experts highly recommend adding trailing greens or pampas grass near the base for a soft, cascading finish.
Remember: Whether you’re aiming for classic, rustic, boho, or tropical wedding flower decoration, your flower choices and layout can reflect your unique love story.
Let Your Love Bloom
Once complete, your wedding floral arch will certainly become the soul of your ceremony - and the perfect frame for your wedding photographs.
And if you’d rather leave the arch arranging to floral artists, Glamour Rose offers exquisite wedding flower decoration services that blend creativity with sophistication, perfect for those who want every detail flawless.
From ceremony arches to reception florals, let your day bloom beautifully.