When to order your graduation laurel wreath: timing, delivery and advice
As graduation day approaches, one of the most common questions is: how far in advance should you order your graduation laurel wreath? Planning ahead gives you time to choose the style, ribbon and decorations and, above all, to arrange preparation and delivery properly.
The same lead time does not apply to every wreath. A classic composition involves different work from a highly personalised wreath, and the delivery method can also affect the time needed.
How far in advance is it best to order a graduation wreath?
In general, it is best not to leave it until the last minute. During busy graduation periods, orders can fall on the same days, and certain decorations or particular shades may require more planning.
Ordering ahead does not mean the wreath will be made too early: for compositions made with fresh laurel, preparation is scheduled around the graduation date.
When is a fresh laurel wreath prepared?
Laurel is a natural material, and freshness matters to the appearance of the composition. This is why a fresh wreath should not simply be made many days in advance and left waiting. Ordering ahead is mainly about booking the work and agreeing all the details, while preparation is arranged close to the date the wreath will be used.
Does a personalised wreath need more notice?
We recommend it. Particular ribbons, colour combinations, flowers and decorations require more attention than a simple composition. A few extra days also allow time to check the choices made when ordering.
The more personalised the wreath, the less advisable it is to leave it until the final hours. To choose all the details in advance, use the graduation wreath configurator and read our guide to choosing a laurel wreath.
What if the wreath needs to be shipped?
If shipping is required, you need to allow not only for preparation but also for transport. It is therefore important to enter the correct graduation date and choose one of the designs suitable for shipping within Italy.
For shipped orders, ordering ahead is particularly useful so that there is a reasonable margin before the ceremony. Destinations that are harder to reach or holiday periods may require more time.
Shop collection and local delivery
Collection or local delivery can be organised differently from nationwide shipping, especially for compositions with fresh elements. Even so, booking ahead helps us plan the work and reduces the risk of your chosen decoration being unavailable when you need it.
What do you need to know before ordering?
Before completing your order, it helps to have certain information ready: the graduation date, the head circumference, the desired style, ribbon colour, any decorations and how you would like to receive the wreath.
If the wreath is a gift and you do not know every detail, a classic composition in a traditional colour may be a simpler choice. If you know the graduate's taste well, personalisation lets you create something more individual. Explore all our graduation wreaths and compare the styles.
Can you order a wreath at the last minute?
It may be possible in some cases, but it depends on the availability of materials, the type of composition and orders already scheduled. We therefore do not recommend treating a last-minute order as the normal option, especially if shipping is needed.
The most important advice: tell us the graduation date
The event date is the information we need to plan a made-to-order wreath properly. At Corone Laureae, compositions are handcrafted, and the work is scheduled around the day they will be used.
The best way to buy a graduation wreath is therefore not to look for a product already sitting in a warehouse: it is to order ahead and have it prepared for your day. If you would also like a name or date on the ribbon, see our guide to a personalised ribbon for your graduation wreath.