Sunset Floral Accent for Arch
Floral Arrangement using Florette for Archway
Time: 15 minutes and 30 seconds | Season: All Year Round
This month on the Academy, weâre diving into large-scale floral design with a bold and beautiful floral accent arrangement â perfect for archways, ceremony backdrops, or venue installations. With weddings and events in full swing during July and August, nowâs the perfect time to explore impactful design techniques for showstopping moments.
In this tutorial, we walk you through the mechanics and techniques behind building a structural floral accent, using a midi Florette (floral foam) and cable ties to securely anchor your design. Whether you’re working on a church arch, a venue doorway, or a statement corner piece, this lesson breaks down how to create strong foundations and artful floral placement.
Weâve chosen a sunrise-inspired palette of pinks, cerises, and oranges â a bold, trendy mix that brings warmth, joy, and vibrancy to any event. Youâll also learn how to adapt the design for different styles, colours, or even swap the mechanics for eco-friendly alternatives like moss roulades or grave spikes for a more sustainable approach.
The design uses a midi Florette attached to a floral archway using cable ties. If you would like the design to be more eco-friendly, you could use a moss roulade attached to the frame using re-usable cable ties or twine.
You will be able to find all the mechanics used and fresh flowers in today’s lesson on our wholesale webshop here. We also offer a 1-2-1 consultation service should you require more help with an upcoming event or wedding. This style of arrangement can be daunting and overwhelming; our tutors can talk you through the steps, and provide you with invaluable advice and shopping lists to achieve the end result.
If you would like to replicate the design for an upcoming event, please view the shopping list below:
| Quantity | Plant Materials / Equipment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Midi Florette |
| 1 pack | Cable ties |
| 3 stems | Snapdragon Orange |
| 4 stems | Lisianthus Double Light Pink |
| 5 stems | Rose Country Blues (Cerise Pink) |
| 2 stems | Rose Patz (orange) |
| 1 stem | Bouvardia Cerise Pink |
| 5 stems | Hard Ruscus |
| 2 stems | Soft Ruscus (100cm) |
| 2 stems | Pittosporum Brillantina |
| 5 stems | Chrysanthemum Santini (Burnt Orange) |
| 2 stems | Germini Cerise |
| 1 mini pack | Green stub wire (for wiring, optional) |
| 1 pair | Sharp Scissors or Secateurs |
I hope you enjoyed this demonstration and was able to gain insight into how the mechanics involved and techniques involved to achieve an aesthetically pleasing design for an upcoming event and/or wedding. We also hope that the use of the bold colours helps to provide inspiration and allows you to experiment with colours that might be outside of your comfort zone.
If youâre looking to create wow-factor wedding designs or elevate your event styling, this tutorial is the perfect next step. Itâs all about combining structure with creativity â and once youâve mastered the techniques, youâll be able to adapt the approach to countless themes, styles, and settings.
Thanks again for watching another month of the Triangle Nursery Academy of Flowers. We look forward to seeing you again in the next tutorial. Please make sure to share any of your work in the Facebook group or tag us on social media. Do not hesitate to ask any burning questions in the section below!