DIY Christmas Wreaths

Eight noted designers share eight beautiful holiday wreaths in eight styles—each with a detailed how-to guide.

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

Evergreen Christmas wreath with roses, lilies, and other fresh flowers.

Photo by David Hillegas

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.

UNCONVENTIONAL DRIED FLOWER WREATH

Photo by Maria Lamb

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.

A FRESH EVERGREEN WREATH

Festive Wreath by floral designer Amy Merrick featuring a grapevine form, several types of evergreen, turkey features, lichen, and a foraged bird's next

Photo by Brooke Slezak

Brooklyn floral designer Amy Merrick makes a wintry wreath using foraged greenery and some of nature’s little surprises. Get step-by-step instructions.

AIR PLANT WREATH

See step-by-step instructions for the 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.

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

Floral hoop hung on a natural wood front door

Photo by Jessica Cohen

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.

WOODLAND CHRISTMAS WREATH

Photo by Tria Giovan

For floral designer Michael Giannelli, lush greens, bold blooms, and woodland vibes make for a very merry Hamptons holiday. Get step-by-step instructions.

A FRAGRANT, DRIED-CITRUS WREATH

Dried citrus wreath with green ribbon, pine cones, and fragrant eucalyptus hanging on door.

Photo by Courtney Allison

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.