05/06/2026
The mechanics behind these floral pillars.
Poppy Pete’s welding skills are very handy! I told him what I wanted and he whipped them up. These were made at full height but there is the option to break them down and have a base/frame of 1m tall. Now I’m wondering if I should get him make a further attachment so that it can become a big arch…. If you want a big, full and lush ceremony arch let me know and I’ll beg Pete to see what he can come up with!!
Where possible, I try to use a little floral foam as I can - for multiple reasons, a sustainability purpose as floral foam is a micro plastic but also I find that florals can last better in the heat when in fresh water. Florists that use foam, please don’t come at me! I do sometimes use foam as well!
And yes, they are cemetery spikes you see there. I have since purchased more as they work so well. I also used water vials for some stems.
I made as much as I could before heading to the wedding to ensure I could be a quick as I can when onsite.
I can’t wait to make different variations and styles of this. One full and one half side. A broken arch would be amazing also.
The first image is by photographer
