Wreaths may be becoming a year-round fixture with options for spring, summer, autumn - even Halloween! - but there’s one point of the year where they really shine: Christmas.
Walk down any street towards the end of the year, and you’re guaranteed to see at least a few front doors festooned with one.
And why not? They’re an easy way to spread cheer from your front door, and set the tone for the winter wonderland of decorations you’ve curated inside, from your baubled and tinselled Christmas tree to the halls, perfectly decked with boughs of holly and the odd mistletoe.
What is the meaning behind a Christmas wreath?
Designed to symbolise eternal life through a circular arrangement of evergreen stems and foliage, you can get Christmas wreaths in all sorts of materials, from fresh with fragrant blooms, to all-bauble looks and hyper-realistic options, entwined with fairy lights for extra warming sparkle.
How to store Christmas wreaths
If you’re going for the faux option, it’s worth storing your wreath properly so you can continue to enjoy it for decades to come. Wrapped in tissue paper and placed in a hat box works just fine, but you can also get specialised storage bags from Very from just £12.99 for a small size.
Whether you’re thinking fresh or faux, we’ve drawn up an edit of the best Christmas wreaths to shop or pre-order now. Suspend them from your front door, or hang above the mantle pieces, over beds, and on internal doors: anywhere that could do with a touch of Christmas cheer.
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Best real Christmas wreaths
Soho House x Wild at Heart Babington Wreath
Soho House interiors we've seen, but Christmas wreaths? They're up for grabs this year, courtesy of Wild at Heart, the florist. Inspired by the members club’s legendary Somserset retreat Babington House, the design includes pine, crab apple, hydrangea and heather along with sprigs of bronze grass, kalanchoe, rosehip and amaranthus. As you can see, the result is nothing short of stunning. Measures 20 inches across.
Buy now £270.00, Soho House
Arena Flowers Generosity Wreath
The luxury florist is offering an elegant take on a classic wreath this year, with a subdued colour palette of brown, white and silvery green foliage. The 40cm design features fir, pistache foliage, eucalyptus cinerea, populus and boule, natural pinecones, all expertly tied. All that's left is to hang it on your front door. Lovely.
Buy now £52.00, Arena
FLOWERBX Red Berry Wreath
Whenever you feel the joy of the season take a dip, just steal a glance at FLOWERBX's pretty wreath - it's a wonderful illustration of Christmas cheer. The arrangement, which is offered in two different sizes (40cm and 70cm), has been handmade in a London studio with plenty of festive berries in the merry mix and will be delivered on your chosen date to safeguard freshness. The velvet ribbon adds a delightful retro finish.
Buy now £105.00, FLOWERBX
Your London Florist Wild Rosehip Wreath
After a wilder, more organic look? Look to Your London Florist’s Christmas designs, available at Selfridges. This rosehip wreath is part of the line-up and is made of a moss base with thyme, conifer branches, rosehip berries, fountain grass, limonium, three dried oranges, three pine cones, kangaroo paw and slices of dried orange on top. Not your garden variety.
Buy now £65.00, Selfridges
Bloom Festive Clementine Wreath
Give your peepers a break from red and sub in a warming orange. This handmade design from Bloom is festively scented with dried clementines and bundles of cinnamon sticks, ready to impress all who come to your door, be it the postie bearing Christmas mail or a squad of carol singers. Available in three sizes: Modest, Sumptuous and Abundant.
Find the full collection here. All will arrive entirely plastic free and made using sustainable floristry techniques.
Buy now £130.00, Bloom.
The Real Flower Company Nordic Rose door wreath
Red, green and gold isn’t for everyone. For an elegant take on the most wonderful time of the year, a simple palette of green and cream can elevate the celebrations, a look that’s been catching on in Christmases past.
Made and hand-tied by The Real Flower Company, this festive arrangement is compiled with Cream Yves Piaget, Earl Gray and Snow Ballet roses in a festive design of foliage and pine cones. Meanwhile entwined herbs enamate a gentle scent.
Buy now £127.00, Selfridges
Bloom & Wild The Christmas DIY Wreath
If you’ve always wanted to make your own wreath, there’s no need to feel daunted by the process. Bloom & Wild makes it easy with this kit that will see you create the superlative style with a step-by-step guide. Each pack comes with a constructed wreath base and a bountiful supply of dried stems, so you can make it exactly as you imagined.
Prefer the professional touch? Check out Bloom & Wild’s full festive offering.
Buy now £45.00, Bloom & Wild
Neill Strain 'Red Rejoice' Door Wreath
This classic Christmas wreath looks like it could be plucked straight from the McAllister's front door, whether they're home or not. It can be made fresh or faux by the luxury florist, who includes Tartan baubles, gold pine cones and even miniature Christmas trees into the mix.
Buy now £445.00, Neill Strain
Best artificial Christmas wreaths
Three Posts Luxury Pre-Lit 76.2cm Lighted Pine & Berry Artificial Wreath
There’s no need to sweep up fallen needles every day with this faux wreath from Three Posts, which looks like the real thing. The design is textbook Christmas with red berries and pine cones nestled within the foliage. There’s even 50 fairy lights embedded within the look for added sparkle.
Buy now £62.99, Wayfair
Cox & Cox Two Light Up Eucalyptus Wire Wreaths
Make every hour golden hour thanks to Cox & Cox’s statement light-up wreath, made with realistic-looking greenery and warm white lights that have a frosted finish.
While pretty stylish on their own, these wreaths offer a great foundation for further finery. Gorgeous, not gaudy.
Buy now £61.75, Cox & Cox
Dunelm 50cm Poinsettia Wreath
The classic Christmas flower (which hails from Mexico, incidentally) looks lovely potted but is arguably even more so when styled into a wreath arrangement. It’s the star of the show in Dunelm’s wreath, standing out beautifully against the faux foliage, pinecones and red berries. A classic that will stand you in good stead for many Christmases to come.
Buy now £22.00, Dunelm
SogYupk Door Wreaths, 30CM Artificial Peony Flower Front Door Wreath
Peony season may be at the polar opposite of the year to Christmas, but you can still bring the bloom’s prettiness to your festive celebrations thanks to this faux flower wreath. With tonal colours on silk petals paired with lush green foliage, it works seamlessly with the Regency trend that’s tipped to be the Christmas style of the year.
Buy now £17.99, Amazon
John Lewis Nightlife Shimmer Leaf Wreath
Brimming with stop-and-stare appeal, your guests won’t be able to get enough of this wreath, made from gleaming gilded leaves which are wrapped around a natural vine base. It will look best on an internal door or wall, styled with warm white fairy lights or Christmas candles.
A silver version is also available for those who like a frostier look (£40).
Buy now £20.00, John Lewis
Best alternative Christmas wreaths
The Pastel Collection recycled baubles and spruce Christmas wreath
The phrase ‘one man’s trash is another’s treasure’ is proven to magnificent effect with this upcycled wreath, constructed from discarded glass Christmas baubles and leftover spruce from Christmas trees.
Measuring 60cm across, it’s not only a knockout wreath in pleasing pastel tones but a nice reminder that a little TLC goes a long way.
Buy now £210.00, Selfridges
