If you’re looking for a statement party, engagement, or wedding decor piece, then this DIY Hanging Flower Installation is for you!
If you follow us along on Instagram, you might recognize this DIY hanging flower installation from a video sneak peek that we shared on Sunday.
Trust us, we’re just as giddy over it as you were! It’s a project that we’ve been wanting to make for a while now. And the new studio was the perfect white backdrop for it.
When you have flowers hanging from the ceiling this is definitely a labor of love project that requires an extra hand but the finishing product is worth it. So this stunning installation is probably best for a huge event like a spring bridal shower or even a wedding reception.
Materials and Tools Needed to Make a DIY Hanging Flower Installation
To be able to suspend and space the flowers easier, we wanted to make something simple to reconstruct that would withstand the weight of the flowers while not being a total eyesore.
Instead of creating more work for ourselves, we just repurposed the framed chicken wire from our DIY paper wall art post.
Essentially, it’s just a wooden canvas frame (however big you want the artwork/installation to be) with chicken wire stapled to the back. You can find the step-by-step photos for it here.
Wooden frame with chicken wire stapled to the back
4 screw eye hooks
Drill and corresponding drill bit
Picture hanging wire
Wire cutters
Fishing line
Scissors
Pliers
Wire loop clamps — This kind or this kind
Wholesale flowers — We used garden roses and ranunculus.
How to Make a DIY Hanging Flower Installation
1 — Once you have the wooden frame and chicken wire portion constructed, drill a hole in each of the corners on one side of the frame.
2 — Next, screw an eye hook into each corner to be able to attach the picture wire.
Measure how far down you’ll need the structure to hang from the ceiling. In our case, it was two feet.
3 — Loop the wire through and make a tight knot on one of the hooks, and wrap the excess wire around the loop and around the remaining wire until it’s secure.
4 — Then, measure two feet of wire from the top of the hook (as opposed to pre-measuring and accidentally making different sized knots), leaving yourself about 4-6 inches extra to make a loop on the end.
Repeat for all four corners.
5 — Once you have the hooks in place, use the wire loop enclosures to make a loop at the end of each corner to hang to structure evenly.
6 — Screw the other four cup hooks into the ceiling equal distance to where each of your four corners of the structure will be placed, and suspend the loops from each.
7 — To hang each stem, simply wrap and knot the fishing wire to the end of each flower. Wrap and knot them tightly, but not so tight that it cuts through the stem.
Hang each stem from the chicken wire by the other end of the fishing line, placing them sporadically as you go.
Five hours and a few arguments later, you should have something that looks like this!
How Long Will This DIY Hanging Flower Installation Keep?
You’ll definitely want to be sure that you install the flowers the day of (and as close as possible to the time) of the event or party so that the flowers are still fresh and bright.
We left ours up for three days to see how long it would last.
And by the next day, only two or three stems had fallen but they were definitely sad looking!
By day three, all of the colors were much darker with a few petals lost.
Flowers Used for the Party Decor
The overall look is stunning and we would absolutely make it again for an occasion.
However, you definitely need to find a good wholesale flower supply to make it remotely affordable.
(Then again, our DIY budget is probably much smaller than most event budgets!)
We use Fifty Flowers because they have an awesome selection year-round, and you don’t have to be licensed to buy from them in bulk.
We used the ranunculus and garden rose variety packs for this project.
Few Things to Keep In Mind When Hanging Flowers From The Ceiling
1 — Choose the right type of flower.
Heavy flowers like roses may not be suitable for hanging, so choosing something that will stay in place is important. Lighter flowers like daisies or baby’s breath are ideal.
2 — Make sure the flowers are fresh.
Wilted flowers will not look as nice and will be more likely to fall out of the arrangement.
3 — Use a variety of colors and textures.
This will add interest and depth to your arrangement.
4 — Hang the flowers at different heights.
This will give the arrangement a more natural look.
5 — Use a fishing line or clear tape to secure the flowers in place.
This will ensure that they stay put and don’t fall out.
So what are the odds you’re going to be going home to make one of these bad boys?! Yes, it’s not exactly your average family dinner decor.
But it would definitely come in handy for a birthday party, engagement, wedding, or photo booth or dessert table backdrop, no?
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DIY Hanging Flower Installation
Equipment
- Drill and corresponding drill bit
- Wire cutters
- Scissors
- Pliers
Instructions
- Once you have the wooden frame and chicken wire portion constructed, drill a hole in each of the corners on one side of the frame.
- Screw an eye hook into each corner to be able to attach the picture wire.Measure how far down you’ll need the structure to hang from the ceiling. (Ours hung 2 feet from the ceiling.)
- Loop the wire through and make a tight knot on one of the hooks, and wrap the excess wire around the loop and around the remaining wire until it’s secure.
- Measure two feet of wire from the top of the hook (as opposed to pre-measuring and accidentally making different sized knots), leaving yourself about 4-6 inches extra to make a loop on the end.Repeat for all 4 corners.
- Once you have the hooks in place, use the wire loop enclosures to make a loop at the end of each corner to hang to structure evenly.
- Screw the other 4 cup hooks into the ceiling equal distance to where each of your four corners of the structure will be placed, and suspend the loops from each.
- To hang each stem, simply wrap and knot the fishing wire to the end of each flower. Wrap and knot them tightly, but not so tight that it cuts through the stem.Hang each stem from the chicken wire by the other end of the fishing line, placing them sporadically as you go.
Be sure to share your DIY Hanging Flower Installation with us on Instagram using the hashtag #sugarandclothloves, so we can follow along, too! We always love seeing all of your creations!
Nice colorful view and feel like spring seasons. I have order the bulk flower for my event from Flowergist. They are very professionally and delivered the fresh flowers. Thanks Flowergist
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Hello,
I’m in the middle of making 18 of the hanging flower garlands using fishing line and artificial flowers for my daughter’s bridal shower. How do you recommend I transport them? I’m worried they will get all tangled up when I have to roll them up and pack them.
Each line is 8 feet long with flowers attached in the middle 6 feet of line.
Hi Laurie! First off, you’re an amazing mother for recreating this for your daughter’s bridal shower! Is there any way for you to lay the lines flat in the back of a truck or mini van? Typically, florist do their flower installations are on site, especially hanging ones. I would definitely be concerned about the fishing wire getting tangled up and the delicate flowers getting messed up. Is it possible to assemble the structure at home, pre cut the wires and just hang the flowers on site?
Hi! I am going to be hanging garden roses and ranunculus upside down from the ceiling of a party tent spread out sporadically. I love the idea of using the wood frame for your structure, but what would you recommend if I am stringing it to the tent directly? Any ideas are greatly appreciated!
Hi Gabrielle! How tall is this party tent? I’m assuming that it is probably very high? If the tents have beams (which most likely they do) you could probably hang them directly from the beams (if it doesn’t mess with the structure). Hope this helps!
To hang each stem, simply wrap and knot fishing wire (tightly, but not so tight it cuts through the stem) to the end of each flower. Hang each stem from the chicken wire by the other end of the fishing line, placing them sporadically as you go.
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You have a great imagination. I love the transformation
Thank you, Marc!
Well, that was a pretty fascinating read, not going to lie. I really hope you continue to write. Probably one of the more informative pieces I’ve read on this subject. Thanks!
Thank, Brian for leaving the lovely comment. Seriously, we’ll look at this when we are exhausted from work. :) We hope to always and forever have fascinating content. XOXO
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We are glad you love it! XOXO
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What a beautiful installation! I really want to use this for my daughter’s upcoming birthday party. I hope I have enough patience to get it done. Pinning for Reference.
You might want to consider using faux flowers so you can do a lot of the prep work and things ahead of time! :)
nice one keep posting
Wahoo! Really nice idea for decor. Thanks for sharing
No problem, Sam! Glad you enjoyed this post :)
So beautiful!!! How many flowers did you use, more or less?
This is amazing! You have patience, girl!
This is so so gorgeous! I can’t help but stare. This would be great with many different types of flowers + greenery. I can see eucalyptus being so pretty + delicate. Love it!
Un trabajo impresionante, me encanta. Pero hasta cuando se aguantan las flores???
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The installation is just delicious! Is it weird if I say i’ve been wanting to do the same idea for the longest time? Haha, it looks so beautiful! <3
I have been holding my breath ever since I saw this on your Instagram. Honestly, it may not be the typical home decor but I am so in love! It’s absolutely stunning and I want to just keep looking back at the pictures over and over again. Gorgeous.
This is so cute!
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I totally want to make one with with good quality silk flowers I can leave up for all of spring!! Then it would also make the construction time worth it!
gorgeous! and keeping it real with the argument remark. We always have those when i enlist my husband for help! haha.
Without a doubt, one of my favorite projects on your blog…spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So pretty! If I can convince my girlfriend to have this at her upcoming shower, I am making it. Thank you for posting this beautiful creative project.
This is so…. gorgeous! Love love love.
This is SO cute!! I have to find where to use this, it’s amazing :)
This is absolutely gorgeous, Ashley! I’m pretty sure I’m gonna use it when the occasion arises :)
This is so beautiful! Such a great idea, and it looks so magical. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely gorgeous. Love it.
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This is stunning, Ash!! So beautiful. And I love all of the bright colors.
We made one of these and turned it into a chandelier for an outside lighting option. And we made paper flowers for ours so it could last forever. Note- the paper flowers also took forever to make! http://www.suburbanbitches.com/shes-crafty-crepe-paper-flowers/
Love love love!!! So worth the effort!
ahhhhhhh – this is gorgeous. And that photo…looking up on all of them. perfection! Although I have only found 3 stems of fake magnolia that I have liked enough to keep in my home, this would be stunning if anyone could ever find enough decent looking fake flowers so it could be a permanent fixture. Imagine in a nursery!?
Stunning. That is all. :)
Looks like spring already. A nice change for January! :)
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So pretty! Love this installation!
This is so smart! I love it – and good to know re: Fifty Flowers. I went to a wholesale place in the Heights the other day and got turned down because I didn’t have a license. I had no idea!
I loved your Instagram video through the flowers! So dreamy!