| Nothing is more romantic than a floral festooned | | | | the lattice work. |
| bridal trellis. For brides on a budget, building your | | | | Step 4. |
| own wedding trellis will add to the memorable | | | | Move the bridal trellis into the appropriate place. |
| occasion. With a little planning ahead, you can wrap | | | | You will need to allow enough time for your plant |
| your trellis in fragrant flowers and create a | | | | material to mature. |
| timeless altar backdrop for exchanging vows. | | | | Step 5. |
| Supplies | | | | Once the bridal trellis is in place, surround the base |
| 1 4’x8’ Sheet of lattice | | | | with assorted plant material to cover the stands |
| 2 4 x 4 x 8’ Posts | | | | at the back. Either plant the chosen material or |
| 1 8’ 2 x 4 | | | | use potted plants for a more portable setting. |
| Nails | | | | Timing is essential; so, planning ahead for this |
| Hammer | | | | feature will insure that your bridal trellis is covered |
| Saw | | | | in floral material. Allow enough time for the plant |
| Measuring tape | | | | material to begin attaching to the trellis. Hint: |
| Paint or Stain | | | | Several varieties of climbing roses can fill a trellis in |
| Spray paint (optional) | | | | a growing season. Check with your local nursery |
| Step 1. | | | | for the best options. |
| Cut the 2 x 4 into four 2’ pieces. Make a | | | | Options: |
| triangle at the base of each of the posts by | | | | Another option is artificial plant material. This |
| nailing one of the 2’ sections to the | | | | allows for portability in case weather changes |
| bottom edge of the post. Making a 45 degree | | | | your outdoor wedding plans. By choosing artificial |
| angle, nail the other 2’ piece to the post. | | | | plants and flowers you can also wait until closer to |
| You should now be able to stand your post | | | | the wedding to build and decorate your bridal |
| upright. Repeat the same process for the second | | | | trellis. |
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