3 DIY Wrapping Techniques To Make Your Bouquet Stand Out!
A key part of floristry that usually flies under the radar is the subtle but technical art of bouquet wrapping. If done correctly, bouquet wrapping can help enhance the beauty and presence of the flowers it encompasses. It can help frame the arrangement and take it to a new level of extravagance. Putting effort into the wrapping of your bouquet can help elevate your floristry from that of a simple supermarket or roadside stall.
Techniques that are gaining notoriety in many countries around the world have evolved from countries like Japan and South Korea where the skill of presentation and wrapping is extremely important to the end consumer. As the market becomes increasingly competitive, taking the time to put effort and flare into your floral presentation can add that extra element which can help you stand out from the competition.
In this short guide, we show three simple wrapping designs that you can experiment with on your future arrangements. These step-by-step videos can guide you as you explore new ways to wrap and arrange your floral creations.
1. Vintage Peony Glamour Bouquet
Our first bouquet style is an arrangement that demands your attention. This Vintage Peony Glamour Bouquet is an extravagant creation that adds importance and luxury to the floral bouquet.
This arrangement features an assortment of white Phalaenopsis Orchids, blue Vintage Peonies sprays, green Eucalyptus Dollar Gum, burgundy Eucalyptus Seeded sprays, and dark green Hanging Hops.
To create the wrapping for this bouquet, you will require a generous amount of Kraft paper, tallow paper, and a thick grosgrain ribbon. After arranging your flowers and tying them together, you can then start on the wrapping process. Because of the mixture of colours present in the flowers, don’t be afraid to get adventurous when choosing the colours of your wraps and ribbons. Mix and match with different hues, shades, and textures to put your stamp on this glamorous floral bouquet.
Watch the video below to see the step-by-step process of how to create our Vintage Peony Glamour Bouquet, and click the link below to shop all the materials.
2. Divine Dahlia Bouquet
Our second bouquet style is a romantic arrangement that is both delicate and chic. Our Divine Dahlia Bouquet is a breathtaking creation that blushes with mint greens and hints of soft pinks, champagnes, and creams.
This arrangement is blooming with light pink Magnolia sprays, Dahlia stems, white Gardenia Roses, and champagne Peonies sprays.
To create the wrapping for this bouquet, you will require a selection of pastel-coloured tallow paper and white Kraft paper, with a complementary herringbone twill ribbon. Because of the elegant and soft look of this bouquets wrapping, if you were to choose an alternative colour to the current mint green, you would need to select a shade that drew on the hues already present in the bouquet, such as light pink, peach, cream, or champagne.
Watch the video below to see the step-by-step process of how to create our Divine Dahlia Bouquet and click the link below to shop all the materials.
3. Pretty Anemones Bouquet
Our third bouquet style is a fun and cute creation, designed to add volume to this simple floral arrangement. Our Pretty Anemones Bouquet is an effortless arrangement that is given extra texture and colour by this modern wrapping style.
This arrangement features light pink Barla Zinnia sprays, champagne Inaya Anemone sprays, and light pink Helena Ranunculus sprays.
To create the wrapping for this bouquet, you will need lace spider mesh, crisp white Kraft paper, and thin grosgrain ribbon. Because there is no dominating colour palette present in this floral arrangement, feel free to experiment with different colours of lace spider mesh to match the personality of your customer, or the event that this arrangement is being created for, such as Valentine’s Day.
Watch the video below to see the step-by-step process of how to create our Pretty Anemones Bouquet and click the link below to shop all the materials.
So what are you waiting for? Start wrapping! Dare to be different when it comes to wrapping your future bouquets. Don’t be afraid to take the time and experiment with different choices of wraps, ribbons, colours, and textures, to add your own personal touch to your floral creations. For more information on wrapping materials, read our Kraft Paper FAQ and Nonwoven Wrapping FAQ pages. For more information on ribbon materials, read our Ribbon Buying Guide and Grosgrain Ribbons FAQ pages.
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