Over the years, FLOWER has asked floral designers and decorators to share how they make a wreath for the holidays. The resulting collection of DIY Christmas wreaths includes foraged greenery, fresh flowers, dried flowers, fresh fruit, dried citrus, and even air plants! There’s a style and skill-level for every wreath maker in this roundup.
Fresh Flower Christmas Wreath
Erin McClendis of E. Vincent Floral Design in Atlanta makes a holiday wreath with jewel-toned flowers and sparkling details. Get step-by-step instructions.
Photo by David Hillegas
Unconventional Dried Flower Wreath
Portland, Oregon, designer Sarah Blasi of Selva, creates an airy, artistic holiday wreath using unexpected materials and a fresh palette. Get step-by-step instructions.
Photo by Maria Lamb
A Fresh Evergreen Wreath
Brooklyn floral designer Amy Merrick makes a wintry wreath using foraged greenery and some of nature’s little surprises. Get step-by-step instructions.
Photo by Brooke Slezak
Air Plant Wreath
In an excerpt from his book Wild Creations (CICO Books, 2021), Hilton Carter shares how to make a long-lasting wreath featuring magnolia cuttings, living air plants, and dried grasses. Get step-by-step instructions.
Photo by Hilton Carter
Lime, Holly, and Berry Wreath
Laura Dowling shares how to make a lovely lime, holly, and berry design in an excerpt from her book, Wreaths: How-To with Tutorials (Stichting Kunstboak, 2018). Get step-by-step instructions.
Simple Floral Hoop
Jessica Cohen creates her version of the ever-versatile floral hoop, a modern take on the wreath for the holidays or any season. Get step-by-step instructions.
Photography by Jessica Cohen
Woodland Christmas Wreath
For floral designer Michael Giannelli, lush greens, bold blooms, and woodland vibes make for a very merry Hamptons holiday. Get step-by-step instructions.
Photo by Tria Giovan
A Fragrant, Dried-Citrus Wreath
In her latest book, French Country Cottage Christmas (Gibbs Smith 2023), Courtney Allison uses dried orange slices and whole oranges to accent side tables and garlands and even for creating beautiful custom wreaths. Get step-by-step instructions.
Photo by Courtney Allison
Produced by Jason Burnett