This Is How To Make The Perfect Autumn Wreath

Make those autumn walks all the more fruitful by gathering leaves and flowers to add into a pretty wreath to adorn your door and welcome in the new season. Or book into a wreath-making event in one of the UK’s prettiest autumn spots to have the experts teach you how. Whether you want to build your own or go pro, here’s how. 

Autumn Wreaths Inspiration 

As we move into autumn, we’re promised rich red and orange leaves, crisp, cool mornings and low, golden sunsets. What we’re often delivered, on the other hand, is grey skies, relentless rain and wind, brown leaf mulch and a higher heating bill. No matter, we can bring our own autumnal joy by adding a pretty autumn wreath to the front door as a floral talisman wishing us well as we leave the house to battle the elements each day. 

Social media is awash with #fallwreath inspiration, with millions of tutorials on TikTok alone. Check out some of the prettiest out there before you decide which style you’ll go for. 

Autumn Leaf Wreath 

@wreathologyuk Time to put up your autumn wreath! #autumnwreath #fallwreath #autumndecor ♬ Grass, Dew And Marmalade – Evgeny Grinko

Dried Flowers & Accessories 

@the.stoneham how stunning is this wreath @Joanne_linsey_ made for my front door, giving me all the autumn vibes 🍁🍂🎃 #autumn #wreath #autumnwreath #pumpkinseason #pumpkins ♬ we fell in love in october – sturwnauds

Floral Fall Wreath

@ivylaneantrim Our autumn wreaths are making a come back 🥰🥰  Give us a call to get your pre orders in!! Xx  #wreath #autumn #doorwreath #fyp #foryoupage #viral #florist #antrimflorist #northernireland #northernirelandflorist ♬ original sound – ivylaneantrim

How To Make Your Own Autumn Wreath At Home

Picked your style? Here’s how to make your own. 

Step One: Gather Materials 

• Wreath base (willow, grapevine or floristry foam wreath as your base)
• Foliage and flowers such as oak leaves, eucalyptus, wheat, seasonal flowers, which you can add as they are or dry at home first
• Floristry wire can be used to attach heavier items that can’t be threaded into the base. (If you’re working with dried materials you can also try a glue gun)
• Decorative accents like pinecones, berries, or ribbons for embellishment.
• Scissors and wire cutters and string to secure items in place as needed.

Step Two: Prepare Your Base & Foliage

Wrap your base with moss if desired using florist wire for added texture. Next, arrange your foliage into small bunches and secure with wire or string. Arrange them onto the wreath by laying them out in a clockwise direction, to achieve a full and fluffy wreath. 

Step Three: Secure The Foliage

Once you have your arrangement, secure each small bunch of leaves, foliage and flowers in place using wire. 

Step Four: Finishing Touches

Add any pinecones, berries or mini pumpkins using wire and/or glue to secure them in place. 

Step Five: Hang

Add a decorative ribbon to use to secure to your door, or in your home. You could even add a large bow as a finishing touch. Hang and enjoy! 

Photo by CrowN on Unsplash

Where Can You Make An Autumn Wreath In The UK?

Not about the DIY? We don’t blame you. Visit one of these gorgeous autumnal countryside destinations and sign up for a professional autumn wreath-making or floristry class this season. 

Borde Hill, West Sussex

Borde Hill Garden in West Sussex is hosting an Autumn Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, October 19  from 9:45am to 12pm. Led by florist Barbara Mole, participants will create a 14″ moss-based wreath using sustainably sourced seasonal materials from the estate. The £49 ticket includes refreshments and garden entry. Advanced booking is required for this event, which offers a perfect opportunity to embrace autumn’s beauty.

Book: bordehill.co.uk

Gravetye Manor, Sussex

Floral artist Bex Partridge will lead a nature-inspired wreath making workshop at Gravetye Manor this October. Guests will create a half-moon wreath using a natural woven base, weaving fresh and dried stems in rich autumnal hues of green, red, orange, pink and purple. The £160 ticket includes tea/coffee, a two-course lunch, wine, and the workshop. 

Book: gravetyemanor.co.uk