Beginner guide

How to Decorate a Wedding Arch With Flowers

Sometimes the couple has an arch and wants you to 'just decorate it' — a different challenge than building one from scratch. This guide focuses on adding floral treatments to an existing arch structure without overwhelming it.

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2–3 hours time$180–$450 wholesale costBeginner difficulty

beginner level

Supplies needed

Tools, mechanics, and supplies you'll need before starting this build.

Floral foam cages
Zip ties
Pruning shears
Floral wire
Spray bottle

Flower Recipe

Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing

Flower	Role	Stems	Wholesale/Stem
White Garden Rose	focal	10	$3.00–$4.00
Blush Spray Rose	secondary	8	$2.00–$3.00
White Lisianthus	secondary	8	$2.00–$3.00
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus	greenery	14	$1.00–$1.50
Italian Ruscus	greenery	10	$0.90–$1.40
Total Stems		50

White Garden Rose

focal$3.00–$4.00

Blush Spray Rose

secondary$2.00–$3.00

White Lisianthus

secondary$2.00–$3.00

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

greenery$1.00–$1.50

Italian Ruscus

greenery$0.90–$1.40

Total Stems50

Wholesale Cost

$180–$450 wholesale

Suggested Retail

$180–$450 wholesale

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Step by step

1
Evaluate the existing arch
Walk around the arch. Note the material (wood, metal, bamboo), the size, and the focal points where floral clusters will look best. Ask the client what they want covered.
2
Plan the design density
Decide whether the arch will have a single corner cluster, two asymmetric clusters, or full drape. Most clients think they want full coverage but prefer the asymmetric look once they see it.
3
Mount foam anchor points
Zip-tie foam cages at your chosen anchor spots. For a single corner cluster, one cage is enough. For two corners, use two cages positioned diagonally.
4
Build greenery base
Start with eucalyptus and italian ruscus. Let greenery flow away from the anchor point in both directions for 12–18 inches.
5
Add focal clusters
Cluster garden roses and spray roses at the anchor point. Work in tight groups, not spread out. Anchored visual weight is what reads 'intentional.'
6
Fill and finish
Use lisianthus to bridge between the focal cluster and the greenery. Step back, mist, adjust any gaps.