Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Dresses & Style Fashion Wedding Shoes & Accessories How to Make a Flower Crown to Wear at Your Next Special Celebration This beautiful accessory is the perfect way to showcase your favorite blooms. By Becky Mickel Becky Mickel Becky is a former associate editor for Martha Stewart Weddings. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 2, 2024 09:51AM EDT Photo: Courtesy of Claire Thomas A flower crown is so much more than just the perfect bridal accessory. It also makes for a thoughtful bridesmaids gift, photo-booth prop, and so much more. When making a flower crown, you can choose any flowers that fit your aesthetic—from classic to whimsical. Claire Thomas, creator of The Kitchy Kitchen, a lifestyle blog with recipe, travel, and home inspiration For this thoughtful DIY project designed by The Kitchy Kitchen’s Claire Thomas, she chose a variety of blooms, including roses and peonies. To make the beautiful wreath all she used were three materials: a bouquet, floral tape, and wire. Plus, pruners to cut the blooms to her desired length. Courtesy of Claire Thomas One thing to keep in mind when choosing your flowers is how long they last. If you plan to preserve your crown by hanging it to dry, use flowers that are commonly found dried, like lavender and rosemary. Ranunculus and poppies, on the other hand, are not the best options for decor because they wilt quickly, says Thomas. Ahead, we'll show you how to make a beautiful flower crown from fresh blooms and share tips for how to keep it fresh for up to three days after making it. 68 Flower Crown Ideas to Complete Your Wedding Hairstyle Courtesy of Claire Thomas What You'll Need Materials 18-inch lengths of heavy, 18- to 20-gauge floral wire (2 per crown) Floral tape Small bouquet of flowers 18-inch lengths of light, 24- to 26-gauge floral wire (minimum one length per flower) Pruners or wire cutter Instructions Make a hoop with wire: Courtesy of Claire Thomas Take two heavy-gauge wires and twist them into a hoop. Test the hoop to make sure it comfortably fits on your head (make it a little roomy, as you'll add flowers). You can adjust by twisting the wires closer or farther apart. Wrap wire with floral tape: Courtesy of Claire Thomas To ensure the wires don't poke your head, wrap the hoop fully in floral tape. Choose your first flower: Courtesy of Claire Thomas Choose one flower from the bouquet. Attach this first flower to the hoop by wrapping a light-gauge wire once near the base of the blossom, leaving a long tail of wire. Secure the flower by wrapping the long tail of wire down along the stem, attaching the blossom firmly. Wrap the stem of the flower in floral tape to prevent the wires from poking out. Add the rest of your flowers: Courtesy of Claire Thomas Add a new flower from the bouquet. To do this, position it below the flower—directly beneath its blossom—already secured to the crown. Repeat steps four and five. How To Preserve Your Flower Crown To preserve the flower crown, cover the bottom of a pie tin with one layer of damp paper towels. Layer your wreath (or wreaths) on top. Add another layer of damp paper towels, and store the tin in the fridge for up to three days. More Good Things Shop Martha's Prime Day Deals Now, Including Bedding, Cookware, Home Décor, and More Le Creuset Is Retiring This Popular Color—Shop the Final Sale Now 20 Entertaining Essentials That Make Dining Al Fresco More Enjoyable