What you can do with a $1 hula hoop from Dollar Tree amazes me. This hula hoop wedding hack is such a clever idea, if I say so myself…lol. But more importantly, you will save tons of money choosing this option instead of traditional glass vases. Just think, you can create a beautiful table chandelier wedding centerpiece with a HULA HOOP for just $1. I know this is mind-boggling to comprehend but trust me, it can be done. So let’s get started. For video instructions, please check out the video tutorial below!
VIDEO TUTORIAL:
Supplies needed for this project:
- 20 Inch Hula Hoop-In Stores at Dollar Tree
- Gentle Grip Green Foam Blocks
- 7-Stem Queen Rose Bushes, 14.5 in.
- Rectangle Wood Plaques – 5″ x 7″
- Clear Blue Rose Bush
- Eucalyptus Bush With Small Leaves
- Mini Mint Bush
- Variegated Mini English Ivy
- 22 Gauge 18″ Green Annealed Floral Wire
- Gray Anita’s Acrylic Craft Paint – 2 Ounces
- 3″ Hanging Glass Globe Ball Candle Holders
- FloraCraft Styrofoam Block Green
- LED Tea lights
For written instructions, please continue reading below:
$1 Hula Hoop Wedding Hack: How to Make a Chandelier Wedding Centerpiece
Directions:
STEP 1: Remove the beads from your hula hoop. Now paint your hula hoop and wooden plaque with silver paint. Using hot glue, attach your foam block to the top of your wooden plaque. Insert the ends of your hula hoop int the sides of your foam block, adhering with hot glue. Touch up the ends of your hula hoop with silver paint as needed.
Make Your Hooks and Attach Your Globe Ball Candleholders
STEP 2: Cut your 22 gauge 18″ floral wires in half. Make a total of 5 hooks, some of which are 6 inches and some 8 inches in length. Now twist the ends in a hook shape. Attach your hooks to the top of your hula hoop with hot glue. Allow them to dry. Lastly, attach your globe ball candleholders.
Add Ivy Stems, Mint Leaf Stems, and Roses
STEP 3: Attach 10-14 ivy stems, 10-14 mini mint leaf stems, 8-12 blue roses, and 8-12 blush roses to your foam block. Fill in the space with eucalyptus stems.
THE FINAL STEP: Cover Your Floral Wire with Greenery and Flowers
STEP 4: To the top of your hula hoop, attach two eucalyptus stems, one rose, and 4-6 tea roses.
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43 Responses
Where did you get the little vases and where did you get such tiny candles?
The globe ball candleholders and the candles can be found on Amazon. Both links are provided above in the supply list!
I tried making one, but the weight of the globes and candles at the top makes the hoop fall forward and/or back. How did you avoid this? I tried weighing down the bottom by putting a larger candle jar atop the foam but the hoop would still tumble 🙁
So sorry to hear that you are having difficulty. The key is to make sure that you have hot glued the hoop into the sides of the foam. Be sure to let it dry for at least 10 minutes. If the problem persists, you can attach ballon weights to the bottom of the wood plaque. You can get weights from The Dollar Tree. Just take off the decorative paper, unscrew the hook, keep the cover paper on and hot glue the bottom. That should do the trick. Hope this helps!
Ah! Hot glue! I did forget this step when attaching the sides to the foam! The ballon weights idea is also great, thanks so much for the reply! I’ll do a second round 🙂
You are so welcome. Please let me know how it turns out. I am cheering you on!!!
Absolutely love it , love it, love it. I want to do it but afraid it won’t come out like you did it everything you do you do it so well. I love your work. I watch every video.
It absolutely will come out just like I did it. Go ahead and give it a try. You can do it!
Am in love . Will definitely try this today. Fingers crossed it works. I have to get it done. Lol am in aww of your works
Thank you so much. You will do a great job. Be sure to share outcome pictures with me. I am rooting for you!
YOU are a Beautiful Inspirer.
Thank you so much!
Can I use real flowers?
Hello, I wouldn’t use fresh flowers for this wedding centerpiece. It’s not built to hold water to keep real flowers fresh!
Hello, I want to decorate with 5inch balloons, do you think it will be sturdy and strong enough to hold weight of approximately 8-10 balloons?
Hello, I believe you will be fine. Be sure to balance the placement of the balloons so that one side is not heavier than the other!
This is DEFINITELY more than a dollar. The hula hoop alone will cost you that. And roses? Expensive. I don’t understand how this is low budget 😕
Hello! Yes, you are correct, it definitely is more than $1 🙂 to complete the total project. The project is based on using a $1 Hula Hoop to create it. I used some flowers from the Dollar Tree as well, you can get a bundle for a $1. Also consider purchasing additional flowers at your local craft store when they are on sale. With the sales and Dollar Tree items, this a a great budget-friendly project for any wedding!
Are the candle holders acrylic or glass. If acrylic aren’t you afraid they could melt and be a fire hazard?
Hello, these are glass. However, i strongly suggest using LED tealights to avoid any fire hazards!
Hello, can any acrylic paint work with this hoop or is there a specific one? I am doing 20 of this for a party at the end of the month and I am worried the paint I got will not stick on the hoop.
Great question! Yes any acrylic paint should work. However, lightly sanding the hoops will help the paint adhere better. But be aware that you may need to do some touch up paint after assembly is complete. Hope this helps!
Hi , I’m going to try this for party next month. Can you just glue hula hoop to wood and leave out the foam?
Hi Christine, you can try it but you may have some stability issues. Are you not wanting to attach flowers?
Please I need help on table centerpieces for a quinceanera and she wants winter land can you please give me some ideas
Hi! I would be more than happy to help you. Please click the ‘Project Request’ tab in the menu bar above and follow the simple steps!
Love it love it i will be trying it this Sunday how it comes out right. Thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!
Where did you get the wood block?
Hello! The wood block came from Hobby Lobby. The links to all the supplies can be found in the supply list above!
I looked at the small globes for the tea lights but doesn’t the glass get to hot? I was afraid it would and then shatter.
Hello, another thing you can use are LED tealights!
Would like some ideas for golf decor on tables!
Hi Nancy, here are a few ideas I have done in the past you can check out:
Par Tee Centerpiece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N_xBGkl38w
Par Tee CenterpiecePart 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RrxQ50Ltz0
Par Tee Centerpiece Under $10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=binO1_Hp_JQ
Par Tee Table Runner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNl3E6-K2Q
I hope this helps!
Looking for some beach themed wedding centerpiece ideas. Colors will be burgundy, rose gold and ivory
Hello Candace! Below are some beach wedding centerpiece ideas I have completed in the past that you can change to your wedding colors:
https://www.missplanit.com/beach-wedding-centerpiece-with-3-vase-hack/
https://www.missplanit.com/diy-seaside-tall-wedding-centerpiece/
https://www.missplanit.com/dolphin-beach-wedding-centerpiece/
https://www.missplanit.com/diy-beach-wedding-centerpieces/
I hope this helps!
Do you have any ideas for a winter wedding? I am helping a friend and the date is Dec. 19. Thanks
Hi Sandra, I think your friend will love this idea – click here to see it!
I absolutely love this. You are so awesome.
Hi Debra,
Thank you so much for the kind words!
XOXO MissPlanIt
I did mines but cut the hoops a little cause they look too high. Use two candle holders that came in two different sizes from dollar tree instead of the globes and added them in the foam base. Also moved the top arrangement to the side of the hoop but i loved it. Thanks miss planit. I wish i can sent you a pic
Hi Carmen,
I LOVE your innovation! Please post a picture of your project on our Instagram Page, I would Love to see it!
XOXO MissPlanIt
I could not post it in the Instagram page but i sent it to you. Also if anyone limes to see it with the changes i did here is the pick in my Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMlGMBYhVtD/?igshid=1mviop6pd4b2o