Choose Commercial Christmas Garland by Type
Commercial garlands serve different project needs.
The main options include:
- Pre-lit green garland
- Pre-decorated garland
- Flocked garland
- Long-run garland
- Pole tinsel
- Custom-decorated greenery
Choose the format based on how much on-site decorating the project requires
Pre-Lit Commercial Christmas Garland
Pre-lit garland combines artificial greenery with integrated lighting.
It works well for:
- Building entrances
- Hotel lobbies
- Shopping centers
- Railings
- Balconies
- Columns
- Archways
- Restaurants
- Reception areas
- Commercial event spaces
Pre-lit greenery can reduce the need to wrap separate light strands around the garland during installation.
Always review the individual product specifications for light count, lighting color, electrical requirements, dimensions, and intended installation environment.
99FT Commercial Garland with Warm White Lights
For longer architectural runs, the collection includes a 99FT green garland with warm white lights.
Long garland runs can work well for:
- Extended railings
- Shopping-center balconies
- Long storefronts
- Hotel corridors
- Event structures
- Large architectural features
- Commercial building entrances
Measure the full installation path before ordering.
Do not calculate only the straight-line distance. Allow for:
- Swags
- Drops
- Curves
- Columns
- Attachment points
- Transitions between surfaces
A detailed takeoff reduces the risk of ordering too little greenery.
9FT Pre-Lit Commercial Garlands
The collection also includes 9FT garlands designed for shorter repeatable installations.
These work well for:
- Doorways
- Railings
- Columns
- Storefronts
- Reception desks
- Balcony sections
- Interior commercial spaces
Using repeatable garland lengths can make multi-location or multi-zone projects easier to plan.
Record how many sections are required for each installation area.
Pre-Decorated Commercial Garlands
Pre-decorated garlands combine greenery, lighting, ornaments, and decorative elements into one coordinated product.
They can reduce the amount of on-site styling required during installation.
Current color programs include combinations such as:
- Gold
- Gold and silver
- Red, white, and silver
- Red, green, and gold
- Red, gold, and burgundy
These combinations can coordinate with Christmas trees, wreaths, ornaments, and other seasonal décor throughout a property.
Gold Commercial Christmas Garland
Gold garland works well for:
- Hotels
- Resorts
- Luxury retail
- Casinos
- Restaurants
- Corporate lobbies
- Traditional holiday programs
Gold can be paired with warm white lighting for a classic commercial Christmas appearance.
For a larger coordinated program, repeat the same gold ornament family across garlands, wreaths, trees, and focal displays.
Red, Green & Gold Garland
Red, green, and gold creates a traditional Christmas palette.
It works well for:
- Shopping centers
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Corporate properties
- Churches
- Event venues
- Traditional retail programs
This combination can coordinate naturally with traditional commercial Christmas trees and wreaths.
Red, White & Silver Garland
Red, white, and silver supports a brighter commercial holiday theme.
Applications include:
- Retail entrances
- Hotel lobbies
- Corporate offices
- Shopping centers
- Entertainment properties
- Event venues
Use consistent ornament finishes and lighting color across the property for a more coordinated result.
Red, Gold & Burgundy Garland
Red, gold, and burgundy creates a deeper traditional color palette.
It works well for:
- Upscale hotels
- Resorts
- Restaurants
- Casinos
- Corporate properties
- Formal commercial interiors
This palette can be coordinated with matching ornaments on Christmas trees and wreaths.
Gold & Silver Garland
Gold and silver provides a metallic commercial theme without relying heavily on traditional red and green.
It works well for:
- Contemporary hotels
- Shopping centers
- Corporate properties
- Event spaces
- Casinos
- Retail displays
Repeat the same metallic finishes throughout the property to maintain visual consistency.
Flocked Commercial Garland
Flocked garland adds a snow-covered appearance to artificial greenery.
It works well for:
- Winter themes
- White Christmas programs
- Hotel lobbies
- Retail environments
- Event venues
- Snowflake displays
- Cool-white and warm-white winter schemes
The current collection includes a pre-lit flocked garland with warm white lights.
Before specifying flocked greenery, consider the surrounding décor and installation environment so the finish fits the overall project.
Commercial Garland for Entrances
Entrances are one of the strongest locations for commercial greenery.
Garland can be installed around:
- Door frames
- Columns
- Porte-cochères
- Canopies
- Railings
- Reception zones
- Storefront openings
Measure the complete perimeter or architectural feature before ordering.
For wider entrances, multiple garland sections may be required.
Commercial Garland for Railings & Balconies
Garland can define long horizontal architectural features.
Common applications include:
- Hotel balconies
- Shopping-center railings
- Stair railings
- Restaurant patios
- Event venues
- Corporate lobbies
Plan whether the garland will be installed:
- Straight
- Swagged
- Wrapped
- Layered
- Combined with bows or ornaments
The installation style changes the total length required.
Commercial Garland for Columns
Columns can be decorated using:
- Vertical garland
- Spiral-wrapped garland
- Garland combined with lights
- Garland with ornaments or bows
For spiral wrapping, measure both the column height and circumference.
A straight measurement equal to the column height will not provide enough garland for a wrapped installation.
Garland for Shopping Centers
Shopping centers can use garland across multiple property zones.
Example:
Main entrances
Pre-decorated garland
Interior railings
Pre-lit green garland
Center court
Matching garland, wreaths, and Christmas tree
Restaurant district
Warm-white pre-lit garland
Storefronts
Repeatable 9FT sections
Using the same ornament palette across each zone creates a more consistent property-wide Christmas program.
Garland for Hotels & Resorts
Hospitality properties can use commercial garlands around:
- Main entrances
- Porte-cochères
- Reception areas
- Staircases
- Restaurants
- Ballrooms
- Event areas
- Balcony railings
- Columns
- Guest arrival zones
Match the garland theme to the property's Christmas tree, wreaths, ornaments, and architectural lighting.
Garland for Restaurants
Restaurants can use greenery to create a seasonal effect without installing large freestanding décor.
Applications include:
- Entrances
- Host stations
- Railings
- Dining-room architectural features
- Bar areas
- Exterior columns
- Patio structures
Warm-white lighting and traditional greenery can work well where the goal is a controlled hospitality environment.
Commercial Pole Tinsel
This collection also contains 25FT pole tinsel in several colors.
Current options include:
Pole tinsel serves a different function from evergreen Christmas garland.
It is designed for wrapping or decorating vertical structures such as:
- Streetlight poles
- Lamp posts
- Commercial columns
- Event structures
- Seasonal streetscapes
For large municipal or streetscape programs, standardize the tinsel color and installation pattern across repeated poles.
Garland vs. Pole Tinsel
These products should be merchandised separately within the collection.
Evergreen Garland
Best for:
- Railings
- Entrances
- Balconies
- Doorways
- Architectural greenery
- Hospitality décor
Pole Tinsel
Best for:
- Streetlight poles
- Lamp posts
- Vertical structures
- Streetscapes
- Municipal programs
Adding clear product-type filters will make this distinction easier for buyers.
Pre-Decorated vs. Undecorated Garland
Pre-Decorated Garland
Choose pre-decorated garland when the project needs:
- Faster setup
- Consistent ornament placement
- Coordinated colors
- Repeatable multi-location styling
- Less on-site decorating labor
Undecorated Garland
Choose undecorated or lightly decorated greenery when the installer needs:
- Custom ornament colors
- Branded décor
- Custom bows
- Site-specific styling
- Flexible design control
The right option depends on whether the property wants a ready-designed system or a custom installation.
Coordinate Garland with Commercial Wreaths
Garlands and wreaths often appear within the same visual zone.
For example:
Entrance doors:
Commercial wreaths
Door surrounds:
Commercial garland
Columns:
Matching garland
Lobby:
Matching Christmas tree
Using the same ornament colors and lighting temperature across these products can create a unified appearance.
Explore Commercial Christmas Wreaths
Coordinate Garland with Commercial Christmas Trees
Christmas trees often establish the main color palette for a property.
Use the tree's ornament program to guide:
- Garland ornaments
- Wreath ornaments
- Bows
- Tree toppers
- Supporting décor
For larger installations, explore Commercial Christmas Trees.
Coordinate Garland with Commercial Ornaments
Commercial ornaments allow installers to extend a color program across several décor products.
For custom greenery programs, select ornament colors and finishes that coordinate with:
- Christmas trees
- Wreaths
- Garlands
- Hanging décor
- Lobby displays
Explore Commercial Christmas Ornaments
Add Mini Lights to Commercial Garland
If a garland does not include integrated lighting, compatible commercial mini lights can be used when appropriate for the product and installation.
Mini lights work well where dense, small points of illumination are required.
Lighting decisions should account for:
- Garland length
- Bulb spacing
- Wire color
- Electrical access
- Light color
- Effect
- Connection limits
Explore Commercial LED Mini Lights
Measure Commercial Garland Before Ordering
For every installation zone, record:
- Location
- Straight-line length
- Desired swag or wrap style
- Column circumference if applicable
- Garland length
- Garland diameter
- Number of sections
- Lighting requirements
- Ornament theme
- Mounting points
- Electrical access
- Installation height
Add reasonable allowance for curves, overlaps, and attachment points.
Plan Mounting Before Installation
Commercial garland can become heavy, especially when it includes:
- Dense artificial greenery
- Integrated lights
- Ornaments
- Bows
- Multiple connected sections
Before installation, identify:
- Mounting surface
- Attachment locations
- Structural support
- Installation height
- Lift requirements
- Electrical access
- Public clearances
Do not rely on temporary decorative attachments where the installation requires a more secure mounting method.
Electrical Planning for Pre-Lit Garland
For pre-lit commercial garland, verify the individual product specifications before connecting multiple sections.
Document:
- Voltage
- Wattage
- Plug type
- Number of sections
- Connection limits
- Power source
- Control method
Do not assume every garland uses the same electrical configuration.
Indoor & Outdoor Planning
Garland placement should be based on the individual product's intended environment.
Before installing outdoors, confirm:
- Product rating
- Electrical rating
- Mounting method
- Weather exposure
- Connection protection
- Manufacturer guidance
Do not assume every garland or decorative component in the collection carries the same outdoor rating.
Storage & Annual Reuse
Commercial greenery should be treated as a reusable seasonal asset.
At removal, label each piece by:
- Property
- Installation zone
- Product SKU
- Length
- Ornament theme
- Lighting configuration
Photograph the completed installation before removal.
Store garlands so foliage, ornaments, wiring, and flocking are not crushed or damaged.
This can make the following year's installation faster and more consistent.
Commercial Christmas Garland FAQs
What types of commercial Christmas garland does St Nicks carry?
The current collection includes long-run pre-lit green garland, 9FT pre-lit and pre-decorated garlands, flocked garland, and colored pole tinsel.
What is the longest garland currently available in the collection?
The collection currently includes a 99FT green garland with warm white lights.
Does St Nicks carry pre-decorated commercial garland?
Yes. Current options include several ornament combinations such as gold, gold and silver, red/white/silver, red/green/gold, and red/gold/burgundy.
Does St Nicks carry flocked Christmas garland?
Yes. The current collection includes a pre-lit flocked garland with warm white lights.
Where can commercial garland be installed?
Common applications include entrances, railings, balconies, columns, archways, storefronts, reception areas, hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, and event venues.
How much garland should I order?
Measure the complete installation route and account for swags, curves, overlaps, column wrapping, and attachment points. Do not use only the straight-line distance.
What is the difference between pre-decorated and undecorated garland?
Pre-decorated garland already includes coordinated decorative elements. Undecorated garland gives professional installers more control over ornaments, bows, lighting, and branding.
Does St Nicks carry garland for commercial poles?
The current collection includes 25FT pole tinsel in multiple colors for wrapping poles and other vertical structures.
Can commercial garland be used outdoors?
Selected products may be suitable for outdoor installations. Verify the individual product specifications before installation.
Does St Nicks offer wholesale purchasing for professional installers?
Qualified professional installers, decorators, contractors, and resellers can apply for the St Nicks Installer Wholesale Program.
