Tiki torches are a fantastic decor element for weddings, outdoor decor and home decor. We're re-purposing a tiki torch into a stunning Polynesian Wedding floral centerpiece, adorned with palm leaves and fresh, tropical fruits. This project will take you straight to an island paradise, so gather your floral snips and let's get crafty!
Soak floral foam half spheres in water. Do not press down into the water as this can create dry spots in the foam. Set aside on a small napkin to catch excess water that may drip off.
Remove the metal canister from the table top tiki torch, flip it upside down, and replace it. This will create a flat circle that will fit the floral foam.
Carefully place the floral foam half sphere on top of the flat metal portion of the tiki torch to ensure it is a good fit. Keep it detached for now, it's easier to assemble the flowers this way.
Place three half stems of orchid into the foam sphere as shown. Any long, cascading flower would also work well.
Attach a single large rose to the top of the ball.
At the base of the large rose, add three smaller roses, as shown. The coral in these roses is especially fitting for a tiki themed wedding.
Finally, add in small yellow roses to conceal the rest of the foam and fill in the floral. Adhere the base of the foam to the tiki torch.
Place the tiki torch on the table on top of three large palm leaves. Drape a lush fern garland down the length of the table and nestle in fresh tropical fruits like coconut, mango and halved papayas.
Be sure to check out my full Retro Tiki Wedding and Grilled Pineapple Salsa to make a full Tropical wedding.