A wreath is the smallest piece of floral styling that still changes a room. It costs less than a backdrop, it hangs in thirty seconds, and it works in places a flower wall simply won't fit — a salon door, a narrow alcove, the back of a bride's chair.
This guide covers where artificial wreaths work, how to hang them without damaging anything, how to use them alongside a larger backdrop, and how to keep them looking new.
Why artificial rather than fresh?
A fresh wreath looks perfect for two days and tired by the fourth. For a single wedding that's fine. For a salon, a restaurant or anyone hiring decor repeatedly, it isn't.
An artificial wreath made from premium blooms holds its shape and colour for years, costs nothing to maintain, and can be hung for a weekend or left up for a season. For businesses it's the difference between a recurring florist bill and a one-off purchase.
It also means the colour is predictable. Fresh flowers vary by season and supplier; an artificial wreath matches the same shade every time, which matters if you're building a consistent brand look.
Where floral wreaths work
- Front doors and entrances. The obvious one, and still the best. A wreath on a venue or salon door sets expectations before anyone walks in.
- Chair backs. The bride and groom's chairs, or the guest of honour at a birthday. Two wreaths do what a whole aisle of styling can't.
- Above a top table or cake table, hung as a floating hoop. This is the look that photographs best and the one most people don't think of.
- Narrow walls and alcoves where a backdrop won't fit — corridors, stairwells, the gap beside a reception desk.
- Mirrors and signage. A wreath around a welcome sign or a mirror frames it without extra structure.
- Salon and retail interiors, hung in a cluster of three at different heights, which reads as deliberate styling rather than a single seasonal decoration.
How to hang a wreath without damage
Most venues won't allow screws or nails, so the practical options are:
- Over-door hooks for doors — no fixings, no marks, thirty seconds to fit.
- Command strips or removable adhesive hooks for painted walls. Check the weight rating and use two rather than one.
- Fishing line from a picture rail or ceiling hook for the floating-hoop look above a table. Nearly invisible in photographs.
- Ribbon tied to a chair back — simplest of all, and it lets you reposition mid-event.
Always check with the venue first. Adhesive hooks lift paint on some surfaces, and a wreath coming down mid-reception is a memorable event for the wrong reason.
Using wreaths with a flower wall
Wreaths and backdrops work together when they share a colourway and differ in scale. A common setup:
- A flower wall as the main photo backdrop.
- Matching floral runners on the tables.
- Two wreaths on the entrance doors in the same colourway.
That's a complete scheme for a fraction of what full fresh florals cost, and every element is reusable. For event businesses it's also a straightforward package to sell — one booking, three line items.
Sizing and placement
Our wreaths sit in the classic door-and-chair size range. Practical guidance:
- On a standard door, centre it at roughly eye height — slightly higher than instinct suggests, because doors read taller than they are.
- Above a table, hang the bottom of the wreath about 60–70cm above the surface so it frames people without cutting across faces in photos.
- In a cluster, use odd numbers and vary the heights by at least 20cm. Three at the same height looks like a shop display.
Care and storage
- Store hanging or flat, never with weight on top. A crushed wreath never fully recovers its shape.
- Dust with a hairdryer on cool or a soft brush every few weeks if permanently displayed.
- Keep out of direct sunlight. UV fades artificial blooms, and pinks fade first — a wreath on a south-facing door will need rotating.
- Reshape after transport by working the blooms and foliage back outward with your fingers.
The same care principles apply across the range — see how to clean and care for an artificial flower wall.
Our floral wreaths
All £55 each, made from the same premium blooms as our flower walls and runners, with UK delivery.
- Pink Blush with Green Foliage
- Pretty Pink
- Pink Foliage
- Pink with Green Foliage
- Soft Pink & Ivory
- Ivory Classic
- Ivory Foliage
- Ivory Blush with Foliage
Frequently asked questions
How do you hang a floral wreath without damaging a wall?
Use an over-door hook, removable adhesive hooks rated above the wreath's weight, or fishing line from a picture rail or ceiling hook. Check with the venue first, as adhesive can lift paint.
Can artificial wreaths be used outdoors?
On a sheltered front door, yes, for extended periods. In full sun and rain they'll fade and weather much faster, so rotate them or bring them in seasonally.
How long do artificial floral wreaths last?
Years, if stored hanging or flat and kept out of direct sunlight. The usual causes of a short life are crushing in storage and UV fading, not wear.
Do your wreaths match your flower walls and runners?
Yes. All three are made from the same premium artificial blooms, so pieces from the same colourway match exactly.
How high should a wreath hang above a table?
Around 60–70cm from the table surface to the bottom of the wreath, so it frames people without cutting across faces in photographs.
Browse all floral wreaths, or read our guide to floral table runners to build out the rest of the scheme.