How to Make a Wedding Candelabra Floral Arrangement
Candelabras bring old-world drama to wedding receptions — multiple candles rising vertically with floral accents woven around the base. This guide covers how to build the floral component onto a rental candelabra without interfering with the candles.
Supplies needed
Tools, mechanics, and supplies you'll need before starting this build.
- 5-arm or 9-arm candelabra (rental or owned)
- Floral foam ring (shaped for candelabra base)
- Wet floral foam
- Taper candles (dripless)
- Zip ties
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Garden Rose | focal | 8 | $3.00–$4.00 |
| White Lisianthus | secondary | 6 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Blush Spray Rose | secondary | 5 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Silver Dollar Eucalyptus | greenery | 10 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Italian Ruscus | greenery | 6 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Total Stems | 35 | ||
White Garden Rose
White Lisianthus
Blush Spray Rose
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Italian Ruscus
Wholesale Cost
$95–$175 wholesale
Suggested Retail
$95–$175 wholesale
Step by step
- 1
Set up the candelabra and confirm stability
Assemble the candelabra on your work surface. Confirm it won't tip. Add taper candles to each arm, confirm they sit straight.
- 2
Wrap the base with floral foam or ring
Attach a floral foam ring around the base of the candelabra. This is where your stems will live. Secure with zip ties.
- 3
Build greenery base around the candelabra base
Weave silver dollar eucalyptus and italian ruscus around the base foam ring. Let some stems extend outward 6+ inches.
- 4
Add focal clusters between candle arms
Place garden roses and lisianthus between the candle arms — never touching candles or obstructing them.
- 5
Layer spray roses and smaller blooms
Add spray roses throughout the base. Keep all flowers below the lowest candle holder level to prevent any fire risk.
- 6
Safety check with candles
Place all taper candles. Confirm NO flowers or greenery are within 4 inches of any candle flame path. Light one candle briefly to verify clearance.
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Pro tips
Safety first — never place stems within 4 inches of candle flame paths.
Use dripless candles only — dripping wax ruins flowers in minutes.
LED taper candles are often required by venues — ask before designing with real flames.
Common mistakes to avoid
Placing florals too close to candle flames — fire hazard.
Using regular candles that drip wax on the arrangement.
Not confirming the candelabra is rental-safe before zip-tying foam to it.
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