Creating A Wedding Candle Wreath: A Diy Guide

There are many ways to make a wedding candle wreath, and they can be used as decorations or even as gifts. The supplies needed are simple and easy to find at your local craft store. The base of the wreath can be made with floral wire, grapevine wire, or brass rings. You can add in artificial flowers, leaves, or other decorations of your choice. The wreath can be hung on doors, placed on tables, or even used as a crown!

Measure and make the wreath

To make a wedding candle wreath, you'll first need to measure out a length of wired hemp, leaving enough to wrap around your candle with about an inch to spare. Tightly wrap the end of the hemp around the wire two or three times to create and secure a circle.

Next, you'll want to loosely wrap the hemp around the entire circle twice more. This will give your candle wreath a fuller, wreath-like appearance and leave small openings where you can tuck in the stems of your flowers, leaves, or other decorative elements.

If you're using leaves, cut a variety of leaves from the floral stems and picks, leaving an inch or more of the stem on each leaf. Decide where you want to place the leaves, then loosely tuck their stems into the openings of your wreath. Position them into a pleasing design, making sure the leaves cover most of the circle.

Cut another length of wired hemp and wrap it tightly around the wreath to secure the leaves in place. Then, wind the hemp around the entire wreath, wrapping the stems of the leaves tightly as you work your way around the candle ring.

If you're using flowers, follow a similar process. Cut a variety of flowers, stems, mini pumpkins, or small pine cones, leaving at least an inch of the stem on each item. Place the items on the wreath, tucking the stems loosely into the gaps in the layers of wire. Cut another length of wired hemp and wind it around the ring, wrapping tightly around the stems to hold them in place.

Cut and place leaves

Now it's time to cut and place the leaves. You'll want to cut a variety of leaves from the floral stems and picks, leaving an inch or more of the stem on each leaf. Decide where you want to place the leaves, then loosely tuck the stems into the openings of your wreath, positioning them into a pleasing design and making sure the leaves cover most of the circle.

You can also add flowers, stems, mini pumpkins, or small pine cones to your wreath. Cut a variety of these, leaving at least an inch of stem on each item. Place the items on the wreath, tucking the stems loosely into the gaps in the layers of wire.

Secure the leaves

To secure the leaves, you will need wired hemp, wire cutters or heavy-duty scissors, and an assortment of imitation leaves, stems, flowers and picks in the colours of your choice.

First, cut a variety of leaves from the floral stems and picks, leaving at least an inch of stem on each leaf. Decide where you want to place the leaves on your wreath, then tuck the stems into the openings of your wreath, positioning them into a pleasing design, and making sure the leaves cover most of the circle.

Next, cut a length of wired hemp and wrap it tightly around the wreath to secure the leaves in place. Wind the wire around the entire wreath, wrapping the stems of the leaves tightly as you work your way around the candle ring.

You can also use floral tape to secure the leaves to the wreath. Simply hold the stem against the wire ring and wrap the floral tape around the end of the stem and the ring, attaching them together.

Add flowers, stems and other elements

Now it's time to add the flowers, stems, and other elements to your candle wreath. This is where you can get creative and choose items that reflect your style and the theme of your wedding. Here are some tips and ideas to help you get started:

• Select an assortment of flowers, leaves, stems, and other elements in complementary colours and textures. You can choose artificial or fresh flowers, or a combination of both. Some popular options include roses, hydrangeas, dahlias, eucalyptus, baby's breath, and ivy.
• Cut the stems of your chosen flowers and elements to varying lengths, leaving enough stem to attach them to the wreath. You can create visual interest by having some elements closer to the candle and others extending further out.
• Start by placing the largest or most prominent flowers or elements on the wreath first. For example, if you're using roses, place them on the wreath first and then add smaller flowers or greenery around them.
• Use hot glue to secure the flowers and elements to the wreath. Apply a small amount of hot glue to the stem and then insert it into the grapevine wreath. Be careful not to poke the glue or stem through to the back of the wreath.
• Continue adding flowers and elements until you are happy with the fullness and arrangement. Step back occasionally to view the wreath from a distance and identify any areas that need additional flowers or greenery.
• For a more dramatic look, consider using "flimsy" greenery or floral stems that drape and flow around the wreath. This can add a romantic and elegant touch to your wedding candle wreath.
• Don't be afraid to experiment and try different combinations of flowers and elements. You can even add non-floral elements such as ribbon, pearls, or small decorative items that match your wedding theme.
• Once you are happy with the arrangement, make sure all the stems are securely attached to the wreath. You may need to add extra hot glue or floral tape to ensure that everything is held in place.
• If you're using fresh flowers, it's best to assemble the wreath as close to your wedding day as possible to ensure the flowers look their best. Keep the wreath in a cool place and spritz the flowers with water to help them stay fresh.
• If you're using artificial flowers, you can assemble the wreath ahead of time and store it in a safe place until your wedding day. This will give you one less thing to worry about as you prepare for your big day.

Fluff and adjust the wreath

Now that you have your candle wreath base, it's time to fluff and adjust. Turn and bend your faux floral stems to add volume and cover any gaps. You can also add more stems where necessary to fill out the wreath and make it look fuller. Remember, this is your creation, so feel free to get creative and make it your own!

If you're using fresh flowers or greenery, be sure to give them a light spritz of water to keep them looking their best. You can also add a few drops of essential oil to enhance the fragrance of your wreath.

For a more dramatic look, consider using 'flimsy' greenery or florals that drape over the wreath base. This will create a stunning, elegant effect. You can also add ribbon to your wreath and hang it on cabinet doors or in front of a mirror for a decorative touch.

If you're using a brass ring, like in the Swedish candle wreath DIY, you can wire eucalyptus sprigs or other greenery to the ring and then clip on the candle. This creates a beautiful, natural look that will fill your space with a wonderful scent.

Don't be afraid to experiment and try out different looks. You can always add more stems or adjust the placement of your flowers and greenery until you're happy with the result. Have fun with it!

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