Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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If you're looking for a simple yet stunning piece of table decor for your tropical inspired wedding, we have the perfect project for you! This DIY Floral Tabletop Stand is composed of classically gorgeous candle holders and then topped with the most beautiful tropical greenery and flowers you can imagine. Follow these few, simple steps to create one of your own.

Project Time
25 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by hot gluing white candle holders on top of one another. We glued the medium candle holder to the largest holder and added the smallest on top of the medium. You will need 2 sets of the white candle holders to complete this project.

Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 1
Step
2

Lay a thick wooden dowel across the top of the 2 pillars of candle holders. Place a piece of double-sided foam tape across the length of the wooden dowel.

Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 2 part 1
Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 2 part 2
Step
3

To make our macrame votive holders, cut 4 pieces of natural cotton cording all the same length. Fold them in half and tie a knot at the top, creating a tassel. You'll then take two pieces of cording directly next to one another and make a knot. Repeat this 3 more times until you have 4 knots all at the approximate same height. Repeat this same step, but just a bit lower on the cording so you have 4 more knots. Lastly, gather the ends of your cording and make a final knot. Make as many macrame votive holders as you would like and then slide them onto your dowel.

Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 3 part 1
Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 3 part 2
Step
4

Adhere palm leaves to the double-sided foam tape on the wooden dowel. Add in a second layer of tropical leaves using more double-sided foam tape.

Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 4 part 1
Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 4 part 2
Step
5

Add in some purple, orange and white Phaleanopsis stems and blooms.

Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 5
Step
6

Carefully hang flower-filled round glass votive holders from your macrame cording.

Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 6
Step
7

Place your gorgeous DIY Floral Tabletop stand on your wedding table and enjoy!

Make sure to check out our Tropical Inspired Wedding, DIY Tropical Place Card and Pineapple Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe for even more wedding inspiration!

Tropical Floral Tabletop Stand step 7

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