Intermediate guide

How to Make a Wedding Arbor With Flowers

A wedding arbor is the wooden or metal structure that frames the ceremony — similar to an arch but usually rectangular with a flat top. This guide covers designing floral treatments that complement the arbor structure without overwhelming it.

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3–4 hours time$280–$650 wholesale costIntermediate difficulty

intermediate level

Supplies needed

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

Wooden or metal arbor (rented or provided)
Floral foam cages for anchor points
Zip ties
Floral wire
Pruning shears
Fishing line (invisible support)

Flower Recipe

Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing

Flower	Role	Stems	Wholesale/Stem
White Garden Rose	focal	12	$3.00–$4.00
White Hydrangea	focal	6	$4.50–$6.50
White Lisianthus	secondary	10	$2.00–$3.00
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus	greenery	18	$1.00–$1.50
Italian Ruscus	greenery	14	$0.90–$1.40
Olive Branches	greenery	10	$1.75–$2.50
Total Stems		70

White Garden Rose

focal$3.00–$4.00

White Hydrangea

focal$4.50–$6.50

White Lisianthus

secondary$2.00–$3.00

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

greenery$1.00–$1.50

Italian Ruscus

greenery$0.90–$1.40

Olive Branches

greenery$1.75–$2.50

Total Stems70

Wholesale Cost

$280–$650 wholesale

Suggested Retail

$280–$650 wholesale

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Step by step

1
Measure the arbor frame
Confirm exact dimensions of the arbor — width, height, and beam thickness. This determines how much greenery you need and where anchor points will go.
2
Plan the floral distribution
Decide whether the design is symmetrical (both corners matching), asymmetric (one heavy corner + one light), or full coverage. Asymmetric is the 2024/2025 trend.
3
Install foam cages at anchor points
Zip-tie floral foam cages to the arbor's upper corners (or wherever the floral clusters will sit). Ensure they're secure and hydrated before adding stems.
4
Build the greenery base
Start with olive branches and silver dollar eucalyptus. Let them trail down the vertical posts and across the top beam. This anchors the whole design visually.
5
Add focal flowers
Place garden roses and hydrangeas in clusters at the anchor points. Work in groups of 3–5, not spread evenly. Clusters create visual weight.
6
Layer secondary flowers
Fill between focal clusters with lisianthus. Step back every few minutes to check the overall balance from both front and back.