Gypsophila wreaths

Gypsophila, or baby's breath as it's commonly known, has been a popular option for budget-conscious wedding flowers over the past decade. It's used en masse, often as the sole flower, to create a fluffy cloud-like look. It's also a great option for DIY brides as very little floristry skills or knowledge is required to make all gypsophila designs.

Another common use for gypsophila is in budget gift bouquets sold in petrol stations & supermarkets, often alongside red roses. It is easily available all year round at a relatively stable price point, as well as long lasting so is an obvious choice for these type of retailers.

For those that are fans of this unassuming little flower, there are certainly ways to incorporate gypsophila into your Christmas wreath designs. There is, of course, the option of covering a wreath base entirely in gypsophila (for longevity we would recommend a floral foam base), but for this more naturalistic design, a small amount has been added in an asymmetric placing, on a hand woven willow & birch base. The effect is much more subtle and the whole look is drawn together using pinecones to coordinate with the brown twigs.

As this gypsophila isn't in a water source, it has a very limited shelf life. You may want to make these kind of short-lived wreaths the day you have guests to your home or hosted a party, and as binding the gyp to the base is so quick that is entirely feasible. You can then remove the gyp and add something else at a later date.

There are all sorts of dyed and glittery gypsophila options available so if colour & sparkly is something you want to experiment with then it's certainly an option!