How to Make a Wedding Pomander Ball
Pomander balls (also called 'kissing balls') are spherical floral arrangements hung from ribbon, usually carried by flower girls or hung from aisle chairs. They're traditional but still popular for certain aesthetics. This guide covers the foam-sphere technique.
Supplies needed
Tools, mechanics, and supplies you'll need before starting this build.
- Dry or wet floral foam sphere (4–6 inch diameter)
- Ribbon for hanging
- Pruning shears
- Floral pins
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Spray Rose | focal | 12 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| White Waxflower | filler | 4 | $1.25–$1.75 |
| Silver Dollar Eucalyptus (small) | greenery | 4 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Total Stems | 20 | ||
White Spray Rose
White Waxflower
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus (small)
Wholesale Cost
$38–$72 wholesale
Suggested Retail
$38–$72 wholesale
Step by step
- 1
Prep the foam sphere
Soak a wet foam sphere (or use dry foam for pomanders that won't be worn close to clothing). Attach a ribbon loop through the top for hanging.
- 2
Cut spray rose stems short
Snip each spray rose individually with 1-inch stems. You'll need approximately 60 small bloom 'inserts' to fully cover a 5-inch sphere.
- 3
Insert roses densely from the top
Start at the top of the sphere and work downward in rows. Insert each rose so the bloom sits flush against the foam — no visible gaps.
- 4
Fill gaps with waxflower
Use waxflower and small eucalyptus tips to fill any visible gaps or foam showing through. Every square inch should be covered.
- 5
Check all angles
Rotate the sphere and check for uncovered spots. The pomander should look perfectly round with no flat spots.
- 6
Attach decorative ribbon
Tie a final decorative ribbon at the top hanging loop. Trim ribbon tails to desired length.
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Pro tips
Pomanders for flower girls should be smaller (4 inches) — larger feels awkward for small hands.
Use 1 spray rose stem for 4–6 insertions — maximize the stem value.
Build on a stable surface (not holding) — rolling pomanders cause inconsistent coverage.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using stems that are too long — they won't sit flush.
Leaving foam visible — looks unfinished.
Making pomanders too big for the wearer — child-size for flower girls.
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