Flower crowns have been adorned throughout history, from Roman and Greek laurel wreaths to midsummer crowns in Nordic countries. Although they have regained popularity in modern times for their beautiful and vibrant aesthetic, these floral headdresses have symbolised everything from glory, power and eternity to rebirth and fertility.

Spring and summer may come to mind when you think of flower crowns, but we think these lovely accessories can (and should) be worn year-wound. Whether for a party, wedding, or just for a fun craft night, we look at how to use your autumn blooms to make a flower crown perfect for this golden season!

You will need:

• Flowers (fresh or dried)

• Floral wire

• Floral tape

• Sharp scissors

• Ribbon (optional)

We used Autumn Brights.

1. Create the base. Measure the floral wire around your head where you want the crown to sit. You can either twine it all the way around your head, or create hoops using the end of the wire to loop ribbon through the back. Then wrap your base in floral tape.

2. Prepare your flowers. Trim the flower stems with your scissors so they are about 5-7cm long. If you want, you can wrap the stems in floral tape. Arrange the flowers in the pattern you want.

3. Attach the flowers. Start with the larger blooms, then place the smaller flowers in between. Use either floral tape or the floral wire to secure each stem to the wire base, wrapping the tape/wire tightly. Work in one direction to keep the appearance neat.

4. Check your crown. Once all the flowers have been attached, check for any gaps. Add flowers as necessary, and check the crown fits comfortably on your head. If you’ve created ribbon hoops, attach the ribbon so that the crown stays on your head.

5. Wear your crown and look great! Your flowers crown will look lovely for your event, but bear in mind that unless you've used dry flowers, it will only last a couple of days – but what a beautiful few days it will be!

Looking for inspiration for your flower crown? Have a look at our gorgeous range of blooms, fresh or dried, at bunches.co.uk