The Beginner Florist’s Guide to Arches

The Florist's Beginner Guide to Arches

Whether you're building your first ceremony installation or looking to refine your current process, this guide is designed to give you the knowledge, practical techniques and planning tools to approach every arch with confidence.

In this guide, we're sharing the systems, techniques and planning processes we've developed over the years to help you create beautiful, profitable installations, without the overwhelm.

Rather than simply showing you how to build an arch, we'll teach you how to plan one. From choosing the right frame and creating a mock-up, to calculating flower quantities, mastering mechanics and pricing your work, every chapter is designed to make large-scale floral installations feel achievable.

Inside You'll Learn...

Understanding Arch Structures

Learn about different arch frames, how to choose the right structure for each venue, and the key considerations when hiring or owning your own frames.

Design & Planning

Discover how to translate a client's vision into a clear floral concept using mock-ups, helping you plan balance, placement, stem quantities and designs that photograph beautifully.

Flower Quantities & Recipes

Learn how to calculate stem quantities, build balanced floral recipes and order with confidence while reducing unnecessary waste.

Mechanics & Installation

Explore the practical side of building arches, including sustainable and foam-based mechanics, installation techniques, essential tools, transport and working safely on-site.

Prep Timeline

Follow a clear timeline for what to prepare in the weeks before, the days leading up to the wedding and on installation day, so nothing feels rushed or overlooked.

Costing With Confidence

Understand how to price arches correctly by factoring in flowers, mechanics, labour, travel, installation, frame hire and collection, helping you protect your profit.

Confidence Through Preparation

Bring everything together with a repeatable process that helps you approach every installation with clarity, confidence and professionalism.

Whether you're looking to improve your systems, price more confidently or simply feel more prepared, this guide will give you the tools to create beautiful arches that are both profitable and professionally executed.