Building a Secure Cascading Bridal Bouquet

A reader needed to prevent flowers from falling out of a cascading bridal bouquet.

Mechanics: Foam Holder + Wiring & Taping

1. Base: Use a large, slant-style foam bouquet holder (soaked in floral preservative).
2. Cascade construction: Wire and tape each stem for the trailing section. Leave extra wire length at each stem end.
3. Build upside down: Start with the lowest bloom, tape it to the next, shaping the cascade curve as you go. The bouquet will look inverted while you work.
4. Attach to holder: Bind all loose wire ends securely to the bottom of the foam holder.
5. Fill the top: Spray foam lightly with floral adhesive, add greens, then insert focal flowers (roses, etc.).
6. Finish: Mist with anti-transpirant (e.g., AquaClear), wrap handle with organza ribbon.

Tools & Materials

• Wire cutters, scissors, floral knife
• Floral wire (22–24 gauge), floral tape
• Floral spray adhesive, anti-transpirant spray
• Bouquet holder, ribbon, flowers, greens

Practice the wiring technique before the wedding day. A well-wired cascade holds its shape beautifully.