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Tips For Choosing A Fresh Christmas Wreath

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Choosing a fresh Christmas wreath sounds straightforward until you start looking at the options. Size, foliage type, decoration style, who it is for, what colour the door is. There is more to think about than most people expect. These tips for choosing a fresh Christmas wreath will help you find the right one first time, whether you are buying for your own home or sending one as a gift.

1. Think About The Door First

The front door is the starting point for choosing any Christmas wreath. The size and colour of the door will influence almost every other decision you make.

Door Size

A wreath that is too small for a large door will look lost. As a general rule, choose a wreath that is roughly one third of the width of your door. For a standard UK front door, a wreath of 30 to 40 centimetres works well. For larger or double doors, go for 45 centimetres or above.

Door Colour

The colour of your door affects how the wreath looks against it. Rich green noble fir foliage works beautifully against dark doors in navy, black, charcoal or dark green. Against lighter coloured doors, a wreath with warmer tones such as berries, pine cones and a gold or red ribbon tends to stand out better. If in doubt, a classic green wreath with a red or white bow suits almost any door colour.

2. Fresh Or Artificial?

If you are reading this guide, you are probably already leaning toward fresh. But it is worth being clear about what you are getting.

A fresh Christmas wreath made with noble fir foliage will look and smell genuinely beautiful. The natural pine scent is something no artificial product can replicate, and the foliage has a depth and texture that photographs and presents far better than plastic alternatives. With good care it will last four to six weeks.

The trade-off is that a fresh wreath needs a little attention. See our guide on how to care for a fresh Christmas wreath for everything you need to know.

3. Standard Or Premium?

This is often the decision that takes the most thought. Here is a straightforward way to approach it.

Standard Christmas Wreaths

Our standard Christmas wreaths are hand-crafted using fresh noble fir foliage, seasonal berries, myrtle and a hand-tied bow. They are classic, well-made and suitable for most front doors. If you are buying a wreath for the first time, buying as a gift for someone whose taste you are not entirely sure of, or simply want something beautiful without overcomplicating it, start here.

When people are looking for tips for choosing a fresh Christmas wreath as a gift, our standard range is always the first recommendation.

Premium Christmas Wreaths

Our premium Christmas wreaths have more to them. Additional layers of foliage, more varied decorations, richer detail. Pine cones, canella berries, eucalyptus, wider ribbons and more elaborate bows all feature across the premium range. These are the right choice for larger doors, for someone who wants the wreath to be the centrepiece of their entrance, or for a gift that is clearly something special.

4. Consider The Decoration Style

All of our wreaths are made with fresh noble fir as the base foliage. Within that, the decoration style varies and it is worth thinking about what suits the home or the recipient.

  • Classic and traditional: rich green foliage, red berries, pine cones and a red or white ribbon bow
  • Natural and understated: green foliage with myrtle and eucalyptus accents, minimal decoration
  • Warm and rich: berries, cones, gold or copper toned ribbon for a warmer festive feel

If you have a specific colour scheme in mind or want something that coordinates with your interior decorating, our bespoke service may be the answer.

5. Are You Buying As A Gift?

Fresh Christmas wreaths make a genuinely thoughtful gift. They are practical, seasonal, beautiful and something most people would not buy for themselves. A few things to bear in mind when choosing one as a gift:

  • If you do not know the door colour, a classic green wreath with a traditional red bow works for virtually any home
  • Choose a standard size unless you know the door is particularly large
  • Order early enough to choose a delivery date that suits the recipient
  • Add a note at checkout if you would like the wreath delivered directly to the recipient

For gifts, our standard Christmas wreaths are the most popular choice. They are beautifully presented, arrive in a protective box and require no assembly.

6. Bespoke Wreaths

If you want something specific that you cannot find in our standard range, we offer a bespoke Christmas wreath service. This covers specific colour schemes, unusual sizes, personalised ribbon or particular decoration combinations. Contact us before ordering and we will advise what is possible.

7. When To Order Your Fresh Christmas Wreath

Fresh Christmas wreaths are made to order, which means we start making yours once the order is placed. We ask for a lead time of three to four days, and you can choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.

For everything you need to know about UK delivery, lead times and ordering, read our guide on fresh Christmas wreaths delivered in the UK.

Worth knowing: We are proud members of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association. Our noble fir foliage is sourced and grown to strict quality standards, which is why our wreaths consistently last longer and look better than many alternatives.

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