DIY Hanging Flower Installation

If you’re looking for a statement party, engagement, or wedding decor piece, then this DIY Hanging Flower Installation is for you!

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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.

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

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.

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How to Make a DIY Hanging Flower Installation

1 — If you haven’t already, create your framed chicken wire base. Decide how far down you want the structure to hang from the ceiling. In our case, we hung the installation 2 feet from the ceiling.

2 — Using your drill and corresponding bit, drill a hole in each corner of your prepared chicken wire wood frame. Screw in the eye hooks, creating anchor points to attach the picture wire.

3 — Thread the picture wire through the eye hook. Tightly knot the picture wire securely around the eye hook. Wrap any excess wire from the knot around the wire. 

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

4 — From the top of the hook, measure 2 feet of picture wire (or your desired hanging length). Leave about another additional 4-6 inches of extra picture wire for looping and tying purposes. Cut the measured length of picture hanging wire.

5 — Using the wire rope clamps, create a loop to hang the structure.

6 — Repeat for all 4 corners. Make sure all wire and the loops are the same length so that the structure hangs evenly.

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

7 — Screw the 4 cup hooks into the ceiling equal distance to where each of your 4 corners of the structure will be placed.

8 — Attach the loop ends of the picture hanging wire to cup hooks in your ceiling, ensuring the installation hangs level.

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

9 — 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.

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

Five hours and a few arguments later, you should have something that looks like this!

Arranging tips: Start with the larger blooms, and then fill in any gaps with smaller flowers.

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

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 3 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 3, all of the colors were much darker with a few petals lost.

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth
DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

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.

DIY hanging floral installation | sugar and cloth

Few Things to Keep in Mind When Hanging Flowers from the Ceiling

  • 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.
  • Make sure the flowers are fresh: Wilted flowers will not look as nice and will be more likely to fall out of the arrangement.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This will add interest and depth to your arrangement.
  • Hang the flowers at different heights: This will give the arrangement a more natural look.
  • 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

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5 from 17 votes
Transform your space with a breathtaking hanging flower installation!
Active Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours
Course DIY
Category Party

Equipment

  • Drill and drill bit
  • Wire cutter
  • Scissors
  • Pliers

Materials

  • 1 framed chicken wire base
  • 4 screw eye hook
  • 4 screw cup hook
  • Picture hanging wire
  • Fishing line
  • Wire loop clamps
  • Flowers of your choice

Notes

The project cost is dependent on the type & quantities of flowers chosen.

Instructions

  • If you haven't already, create your framed chicken wire base. Decide how far down you want the structure to hang from the ceiling. In our case, we hung the installation 2 feet from the ceiling.
  • Using your drill and corresponding bit, drill a hole in each corner of your prepared chicken wire wood frame. Screw in the eye hooks, creating anchor points to attach the picture wire.
  • Thread the picture wire through the eye hook. Tightly knot the picture wire securely around the eye hook. Wrap any excess wire from the knot around the wire.
  • From the top of the hook, measure 2 feet of picture wire (or your desired hanging length). Leave about another additional 4-6 inches of extra picture wire for looping and tying purposes. Cut the measured length of picture hanging wire.
  • Using the wire rope clamps, create a loop to hang the structure.
  • Repeat for all 4 corners. Make sure all wire and the loops are the same length so that the structure hangs evenly.
  • Screw the 4 cup hooks into the ceiling equal distance to where each of your 4 corners of the structure will be placed.
  • Attach the loop ends of the picture hanging wire to cup hooks in your ceiling, ensuring the installation hangs level.
  • 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.
Cost: $450
KEYWORD: diy hanging flower installation

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  1. 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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  2. 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.5 stars

    1. 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?

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  4. 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!

    1. 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!

  5. 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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  16. 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.

    1. You might want to consider using faux flowers so you can do a lot of the prep work and things ahead of time! :)

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  18. 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!

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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!

  22. gorgeous! and keeping it real with the argument remark. We always have those when i enlist my husband for help! haha.

  23. 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.

  24. 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!?5 stars

  25. 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!5 stars