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How to Make a Wedding Floral Chuppah

A chuppah is a four-post structure with a canopy used in Jewish wedding ceremonies. The floral treatment is different from a standard arch — you're decorating four vertical posts plus (often) a canopy. This guide walks through the full build.

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4–6 hours time$340–$820 wholesale costAdvanced difficulty

advanced level

Supplies needed

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

Chuppah frame (often rented or provided by the venue)
Canopy fabric (if not provided)
Floral foam cages (4x — one per post)
Chicken wire for canopy attachment
Zip ties (bulk)
Floral wire (22-gauge)
Water tubes for stem hydration

Flower Recipe

Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing

Flower	Role	Stems	Wholesale/Stem
White Hydrangea	focal	16	$4.50–$6.50
White Garden Rose	focal	20	$3.00–$4.00
White Lisianthus	secondary	16	$2.00–$3.00
White Spray Rose	secondary	14	$2.00–$3.00
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus	greenery	28	$1.00–$1.50
Italian Ruscus	greenery	22	$0.90–$1.40
Seeded Eucalyptus	greenery	18	$1.50–$2.00
Total Stems		134

White Hydrangea

focal$4.50–$6.50

White Garden Rose

focal$3.00–$4.00

White Lisianthus

secondary$2.00–$3.00

White Spray Rose

secondary$2.00–$3.00

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

greenery$1.00–$1.50

Italian Ruscus

greenery$0.90–$1.40

Seeded Eucalyptus

greenery$1.50–$2.00

Total Stems134

Wholesale Cost

$340–$820 wholesale

Suggested Retail

$340–$820 wholesale

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Step by step

1
Confirm chuppah structure with venue/client
Find out who is providing the chuppah frame and canopy. Measure posts and canopy edges so you can pre-build greenery to correct lengths.
2
Pre-build 4 post clusters at studio
Build four matching (or asymmetrically paired) floral clusters at the studio using foam cages. Each cluster should wrap around a post diameter and extend 12+ inches outward with trailing greenery.
3
Build canopy greenery separately
If the chuppah has a canopy edge to drape, build a continuous greenery garland using smilax, italian ruscus, and eucalyptus. Keep it loose and foldable for transport.
4
Install posts on-site
Attach each floral cluster to the four chuppah posts with zip ties. Position facing outward toward the guests, not inward toward the couple.
5
Drape canopy greenery
Attach the canopy greenery garland along the front edge of the canopy. Secure at the four corners and let it drape organically in the center.
6
Final adjustments and misting
Step back and check that both sides (front-facing and back-facing) look balanced. Mist all flowers before the ceremony. Take photos before guests arrive.