What Will My Florist Need to Know About the Gripple Wires?

Gripple wires are thin wires that we string between the poles inside the marquee, perfect for creating beautiful hanging displays with light foliage, pompoms, and other lightweight decorations.

Key Information

Wire thickness – 2mm gripple wires
Position – Strung between the king poles, usually around 3.5 – 4m high
Best for – Light foliage, pompoms, and other lightweight decorations
Dressing method – Must be dressed from a ladder once hung in position

Gripple Wire Specifications

Wire thickness: 2mm

Typical height: 3.5 – 4m

Position: Between king poles or king poles to wall poles

Suitable for: Lightweight decorations only

Configuration Options

Between King Poles

The standard configuration – gripple wires strung horizontally between the king poles, usually around 3.5 – 4m high. Perfect for creating a line of hanging decorations running through the centre of the marquee.

Cascading Canopy Effect

We can also position the gripple wires to cascade down from the king poles to the wall poles, creating a beautiful hanging canopy effect. This creates a more dramatic, enveloping feel to the space.

Important: Dressing from a Ladder

Unlike flower rings and flower ladders, gripple wires cannot be lowered to floor level. They need to be hung in position before they can be dressed, which means your florist will need to dress them from a ladder. Florists must provide their own equipment to dress the marquee and will need to provide their own ladders if they are required.

Please note: Florists must provide their own ladders and equipment. We do not supply ladders for dressing the gripple wires. Please ensure your florist is aware of this and comes prepared.

What to Hang on Gripple Wires

Light foliage – Trailing greenery such as eucalyptus, ivy, or ferns
Pompoms – Paper or fabric pompoms in your wedding colours
Paper lanterns – Lightweight paper lanterns for a whimsical touch
Ribbons – Trailing ribbons or fabric strips
Origami – Paper cranes or other lightweight origami decorations
Dried flowers – Lightweight dried flower bunches
Bunting – Fabric or paper bunting

Weight reminder: Gripple wires are designed for lightweight decorations only. Heavy items such as large floral arrangements, glass bottles, or anything with significant weight should not be hung from the gripple wires. For heavier items, consider using our flower rings or flower ladders instead.

Tips for Your Florist

Bring ladders – Florists must provide their own ladders to dress the wires
Keep it light – Only lightweight decorations should be used
Plan the design – Consider how the decorations will look from below
Allow extra time – Working from a ladder takes longer than dressing at floor level
Safety first – Ensure ladders are stable and someone is spotting at all times
Spacing – Plan the spacing of decorations before starting to ensure an even look

Attachment Methods

Cable ties – Quick and secure way to attach items to the wire
String or twine – Tie decorations directly to the wire
S-hooks – Small hooks that clip over the wire for hanging items
Florist wire – Wrap around the gripple wire to secure lightweight items

Questions About Gripple Wires?

Get in touch if you or your florist have any questions about our gripple wires. We're happy to discuss configuration options and help you plan your hanging decorations.