As the days go shorter, leaves turn yellow, and cool wind blows. Autumn gives us a gentle reminder that change in life is necessary and beautiful. And what is the better way to embrace its charm than wrapping our house in seasonal blooms? Fresh autumn wreath is the perfect idea to celebrate the crisp and calm of season.
But you must be wondering how to design and craft an autumn wreath? It seems challenging to most people. But actually, it just requires some simple tricks and an artistic mind. In this guide by AHH Flowers, we will teach you the process of creating an autumnal wreath using just a handful of flowers.
At AHH Flowers, we offer a variety of fresh blooms to make your space lively and beautiful. You can pick flowers from our wide collection to add a cosy autumn vibe to your home. Freshness will be delivered to your doorstep with our easy flower delivery service.
Let’s begin the process.
How Do You Make an Autumn Wreath?
Creating an autumn wreath involves gathering nature’s gifts and arranging them in your customised way. Each flower and leaf will help you knit the colours and textures reflecting the spirit of autumn. Follow these simple steps and bring the season’s beauty into your home.
1. Gather the Required Materials
First step to creating an autumnal wreath is finding and collecting the right supplies. The required tools and materials include:
- A wreath ring (base)
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- Thread or coil
- Autumn flowers and foliage
Choose a selection of cut flowers, dried leaves, berries, and autumnal foliage. Remember, you can recycle your flowers from previous arrangements to reduce the waste. Use Dry flowers to create an autumnal vibe and charm. They will also last longer than fresh ones.
2. Prepare the Flowers and Foliage
Once you have selected your materials, it’s time to prepare the flowers. The common flowers and foliage you can use in autumn wreaths are:
- Hydrangea
- chrysanthemums
- Marigold
- Thistles
- Wallflower
- Dried foliage (gold and deep red shade)
- Dried Grass
- Berries
- Birch
- Amaranthus
- Eucalyptus
Trim the stems of flowers in different lengths to add variety to your wreath.
If you are using dried flowers, handle them gently, as they are fragile. You can also dry the flowers at home by hanging them upside down for a few days and giving them a rustic, autumnal look.
Learn More: How to Dry Flowers and Preserve Their Beauty?
3. Set the Wreath Base
Not only flowers but your wreath base also requires prior preparation. Take your floristry ring and check for any damage or sharp edges. You can also make a wreath ring with metal wire or dried wine. Just coil it, intertwine the layers, and tie the edges to give a circular look.
If you want to add moss or grass as the base:
- Wrap it around the ring with the help of thread.
- Leave 3-4 cm space for flowers evenly among this arrangement.
- Cut the thread, bind its ends together, and move towards the flowers and foliage.
4. Arrange the Flowers
Take the trimmed flower stems and bind them to wreath base using a florist wire or simple thread. Start with large flowers and slowly move towards smaller ones to fill in the gaps. Add the second layer with foliage underneath and continue wrapping without cutting the wire.
Layer the cut flowers, leaves, and branches to create a complete and balanced design. Do not overstuff the flowers and keep color coordination in mind. Also, vines, grass, berries, and pinecones can be incorporated for a proper autumnal feel.
5. Add Customised Floral Details
Your wreath should reflect your personality and suit your place’s color theme, so feel free to get creative. Use the junk items in your home like rustic ribbons, cinnamon sticks, pieces of jewelry or even mini pumpkins for a unique twist.
The beauty of creating an autumnal wreath is that there’s no wrong way in it. Just follow your heart and add what you want to it. But don’t forget that the details should be consistent with autumnal colour and vibe.
How to Preserve Your Autumn Wreath for the Whole Season?
Once your autumn wreath is ready, make sure that it last through the season with its beauty retained. Lightly mist the flowers every few days to keep them fresh, especially if you use cut flowers. Also, keep replacing the worn parts of the wreath regularly with new ones.
Conclusion
Creating an autumn wreath is a beautiful way to cherish the fall season’s charm and wrap in the warmth of flowers amidst the cool breeze. Add your favourite colors and scents to your autumnal wreath and enjoy the harvest season.
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FAQs
- What does the autumn wreath symbolize?
The Autumn wreath symbolizes the beauty of changing seasons, abundance of harvest, and the cycle of life. Fallen leaves, berries, and dried flowers give tribute to passing time and embrace the changes.
- What plants are in the autumn wreath?
Autumn wreaths include seasonal plants and flowers such as hydrangea, chrysanthemums, marigolds, thistles, wallflowers, berries, birch, Amaranthus, and eucalyptus.
- When can I put up my autumn wreath?
Autumn wreaths should be displayed at the end of September or the beginning of October to celebrate the start of harvest season.
- How long should a wreath last?
Fresh wreaths last from 3-8 weeks at room temperature. You can add to the life of your wreath with regular mists of fresh water or a layer of wax.
