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
![Flower_EVincent_DecFlowers2021_80Ra Evergreen Christmas wreath with roses, lilies, and other fresh flowers.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Flower_EVincent_DecFlowers2021_80Ra.jpg)
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
![Asymmetrical wreath asymmetrical wreath, floral wreath](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/asymetrical-wreath.jpg)
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
![merrickwreath2x Festive Wreath by floral designer Amy Merrick featuring a grapevine form, several types of evergreen, turkey features, lichen, and a foraged bird's next](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/merrickwreath2x.jpg)
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
![WC p 102 Hilton Carter's air plant wreath with magnolia foliage, pampas grass, bunny tails, and yellow billy balls](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/WC-p-102.jpg)
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
![lime and holly wreath, Laura Dowling wreaths lime wreath, Laura Dowling wreaths](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/lime-and-holly-wreath.jpg)
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
![FloralHoopDoorDecoration Floral hoop hung on a natural wood front door](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FloralHoopDoorDecoration.jpg)
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
![giannelli wreath Woodland Christmas wreath designed by Michael Giannelli of East Hampton Gardens](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/giannelli-wreath-.jpg)
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
![fragrant-dried-citrus-wreath Dried citrus wreath with green ribbon, pine cones, and fragrant eucalyptus hanging on door.](https://flowermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fragrant-dried-citrus-wreath.png)
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.
Produced by Jason Burnett