Tie your own midsummer wreath
Celebrate Midsummer with a flower crown in your hair – a timeless tradition that adds a romantic and summery touch. In this guide, we’ll show you how to easily make your own Midsummer flower crown, just like a florist. Perfect for Midsummer celebrations, weddings, festivals, or summer parties!
Midsummer is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start planning this year’s flower crown. Choose flowers you love – maybe wildflowers, daisies, or pink roses. You can also match the flowers to your outfit for a coordinated look. Here you’ll find simple tips on how to make a flower crown for your hair that’s both easy and beautiful.
How do you make a simple Midsummer flower crown?
Make your own DIY flower crown with fresh flowers
You will need:
To create a simple DIY flower crown for your hair, you'll need floral wire to shape the base, myrtle wire and floral tape to secure the blooms, and a satin ribbon to finish it off. Use fresh flowers in vibrant colors and plenty of greenery to make your crown look lush and natural.
This is an easy DIY project, ideal for weddings, garden parties, or festivals. With just a few materials and a bit of patience, you can craft a beautiful, simple flower crown that looks like it came straight from a professional florist.
How to make the base for your flower crown
Start by measuring how much floral wire you’ll need to fit comfortably around your head. Add a few extra centimeters to ensure a secure fit. Shape the wire into a circle and twist small loops at each end – these will make it easier to attach ribbon or tie the crown together when finished.
Next, wrap the entire wire ring with floral tape. This helps the flowers and greenery stick more easily and creates a stronger foundation. Once your base is ready, you're all set to build your fresh flower crown – perfect for weddings, festivals, or any special occasion.
Flowers for your midsummer flower crown
In this flower crown, you’ll find lady’s mantle, ruscus, rosebuds, baby’s breath, santini, and prairie bell. These flowers offer a lovely mix of texture, color, and durability. Other fresh flowers and greenery that work beautifully in a midsummer wreath include ivy, hydrangea, spray carnations, cornflowers, daisies, and poppies.
Once you’ve selected your blooms, trim the stems so they are about 5 cm (2 inches) long. This makes it easier to secure them to the wire base and helps you create a full, balanced look. Combine flowers of different shapes and sizes for a natural and charming DIY flower crown.
Attach the flowers to the wreath
Now it’s time to attach the flowers to your DIY flower crown. Start by securing one end of the myrtle wire to your floral wire base. Choose a few fresh flowers and some greenery, and hold them against the crown frame. Wrap the myrtle wire 2–3 times around the stems to secure them.
Continue adding flowers in small clusters, wrapping the wire around each group as you move along the crown. Be careful not to pull too tightly – the wire should hold the flowers firmly in place without damaging or snapping the stems.
Once the entire base is covered, finish by tying off the myrtle wire securely. You’ve now created a beautiful, fresh flower crown that's perfect for weddings, garden parties, or festivals.
Tie the satin ribbon
Once your flower crown is complete, it’s time to add the finishing touch with a satin ribbon. Choose a long ribbon in a color that complements your flowers or outfit. Thread the ribbon through the two small loops at the ends of the floral wire base.
Place the crown on your head and tie the ribbon at the back into a soft, elegant bow. This not only secures the crown but also adds a beautiful and romantic detail. The satin ribbon allows you to adjust the fit, making your DIY flower crown both comfortable and charming – perfect for any occasion.
Your own midsummer wreath
Now you have your very own midsummer flower crown – beautiful, handmade, and ready to shine throughout the summer night. If you’ve made it the day before the celebration, no worries!
To keep your DIY flower crown fresh, lightly mist it with water and place it in a plastic bag. Store the bag in the fridge overnight. This helps preserve the flowers’ freshness and color so your crown will look just as stunning when it’s time to celebrate.
Frequently asked questions about Midsummer flower crowns
You'll need flowers, greenery, floral wire, and tape. Follow the steps in the guide above for an easy tutorial.
You'll need around 30–40 small flowers and some greenery, depending on how full and large you want the crown to be.
A Midsummer flower crown typically lasts for one day, but it can last longer if you keep it cool and mist it with some water.
To make it last longer, store the crown in the fridge before use and mist it with water occasionally.
Yes, you can make it the day before. Store it in the fridge and mist it with water to keep it fresh until the next day.
It’s a tradition to celebrate summer, nature, and the joy of Midsummer. The flower crown is rooted in Swedish folklore and symbolizes fertility and life.
Keep the flower crown in the fridge, ideally in a plastic bag or wrapped in damp paper. Mist it with water to keep it fresh.
Common flowers include daisies, cornflowers, red clover, cow parsley, and buttercups. You can also mix in roses or other garden flowers.
You need flowers, greenery (like birch twigs), floral wire, floral tape, and optionally a string or ribbon to tie it together.
You can use flexible branches like birch twigs as a base. Weave the flowers directly into the crown and tie the ends together with a string or ribbon.
You can buy Midsummer flower crowns at florists, markets, garden centers, or sometimes in grocery stores in the days leading up to Midsummer.