What Will My Florist Need to Know About the Flower Ladders?
Our flower ladders are beautiful wooden ladders, stained in a walnut colour, which are hung between two king poles inside the marquee. They create a stunning focal point and can be dressed with flowers, foliage, or lighting to complement your event styling.
Key Information
- Material – Wooden ladders stained in a walnut colour
- Position – Hung between two king poles inside the marquee
- Sizes available – 4m or 5.5m in length
- Width – Approximately 360mm (40cm) wide
- Max weight – 30kg recommended maximum
- Power – We can provide power to the ladders if you wish to add lighting such as hanging bulbs
Pulley System
The flower ladders can be raised and lowered using the pulley system on each pole, allowing them to be dressed at floor level. To raise and lower the ladders takes 2 people. Once dressed, the ladder is raised back into position between the king poles.
How to Dress the Flower Ladders
Lower the Ladder
Using the pulley system on each pole, lower the ladder to floor level (2 people required)
Dress at Floor Level
Attach foliage, flowers and decorations using chicken wire, cable ties or string
Raise Back Up
With 2 people, carefully raise the ladder back into position between the king poles
Secure in Place
Secure the pulley system to hold the ladder at the desired height
Flower Ladder Dimensions
4m Flower Ladder
Length: 4m
Width: Approximately 40cm
Material: Wood (walnut stain)
Max weight: 30kg
People to raise: 2
5.5m Flower Ladder
Length: 5.5m
Width: Approximately 40cm
Material: Wood (walnut stain)
Max weight: 30kg
People to raise: 2
Attachment Methods
- Chicken wire – Wrap around the ladder rungs to create a base for attaching foliage
- Cable ties – Quick and secure way to attach stems and decorations to the rungs
- String or twine – Traditional method, great for a natural look that complements the wood
- Florist wire – For more delicate arrangements and individual stems
Tips for Your Florist
- Bring a helper – 2 people are needed to raise and lower the ladder
- Weigh as you go – Keep track of the weight to stay within the 30kg limit
- Consider the view – The ladder will be viewed from below, so dress accordingly
- Use the rungs – The ladder rungs provide natural attachment points for decorations
- Trailing elements – Hanging foliage and flowers look stunning cascading down from the ladder
- Add lighting – Hanging bulbs can be added if power is provided to the ladder
Optional Extras
- Power to the ladder – We can provide power if you wish to add lighting such as hanging bulbs
- Festoon bulbs – Create a magical atmosphere with bulbs hanging from the ladder
Questions About Flower Ladders?
Get in touch if you or your florist have any questions about our flower ladders. We're happy to provide additional information or discuss your specific requirements.
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