Handmade wreaths are a beautiful DIY wedding project that are also perfect for Christmas. We've found a few examples of our favourite wedding wreaths, many with great step by step instructions.

The ruffled felt rosette wreath: made with little circles of felt and pins (no sewing required) this is a really quick and easy wreath to make with a stunning effect. See the DIY project on Domestifluff.

Photo wreath: perfect for a wedding, using a hot glue gun, stick your photos to a wreath or circle template. Use a mix of recent couple shots and pictures from each persons childhood for a cute decoration you can keep to display at home. Photo by Victor Schrager for Country Living.

Paper doily wreath: this delicate doily wreath with twinkling fairy lights is the ultimate romantic decoration. See the step by step on MarthaStewart.com

Button wreath: using an assortment of old buttons and a hot glue gun, randomly stick the buttons to a foam wreath. This simple DIY project takes only moments to make and looks great. See Kidspot for the full instructions.

Shabby chic fabric ribbon wreath: This one couldn't be easier and it's a great way to recycle old scraps of fabric. Just knot pieces of material around a circle of wire! So simple but so effective. Pic by Rag Hearth