That would depend if you are looking for a real wreath or a fake wreath.

Inexpensive real wreaths are hard to come across if you are looking to buy one earlier than the week prior to Christmas. You can buy these at the same types of places you would buy a real Christmas tree. You may find it helpful to call around to ask what the wreath prices start at before venturing out. Last year, I did see real wreaths at either Home Depot or Lowe’s that were marked down more than 50% during Christmas week. This is a great time to buy a wreath, however, you obviously miss the bulk of the season to display it.

Cheap fake wreaths can be found virtually anywhere. I’ve had the best luck at places like Joann Fabrics, since there is typically coupons (usually 50% off a single item) in the newspaper or online. I’ve also found great wreaths at HomeGoods or TJ Maxx. The ones I got last year are battery-operated with lights and decorated with acorns and berries; I bought these from HomeGoods and paid $8.00 each around mid-December.

If you are feeling crafty, you may be able to make your own fake wreath, however, unless you are an avid crafter and already have some basic materials—like a glue gun and some basic adornments—it may end up costing you more in the long run.

‘Tis the season!

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In order to find the cheapest Christmas wreaths, your best option is to go to the source. If you live in a rural area where there are a lot of balsam trees, it is likely that there will be many people who make their own wreaths. They cut the balsam boughs on their own property, and purchase wreath-making supplies such as metal wreath frames, ribbon, beads, and fake berries. Sometimes, these Christmas wreath makers also add flowers to their wreaths.

In rural areas, you will see many people with wreaths displayed in front of their houses for sale. You can often find a handmade wreath for as little as $7. By purchasing directly from the wreath maker, you can cut out the middleman and avoid the store mark-up. Also, in these rural areas, the people who sell wreaths are competing with each other, so they try to keep their prices low. These people can get their balsam for free, so the only money they have into the wreaths is for bows and wreath frames and decoration. This is where you can buy the cheapest Christmas wreaths.