Instead of throwing away all the beautiful and elegant ribbons and bows on bridal shower and engagement gifts, save them for using it in a bridal bouquet. You can carry this bouquet at the rehearsal or use it as the toss bouquet. Some brides to may even want to make a bouquet from ribbon roses that looks elegant and can be kept forever.
A multitude of colors works well rather than saving only white or wedding colored bows; alternatively, brides with a lot of bows can even create ribbon bridesmaid bouquets to carry down the aisle at the rehearsal.
Follow these simple steps to make a rehearsal bouquet:
Save all the ribbons and bows from wedding gift packages.
Sort them out into like colors or shapes.
Arrange on a paper plate, starting with large bows and ribbons in the center or with similar colors or shapes arranged in a pattern.
Glue the arrangement onto the paper plate.
After the plate has dried, glue a small cardboard handle to the back for carrying.
Repeat for bridesmaids’ bouquets
Carry the completed bouquet down the aisle at the wedding rehearsal. Not only is this an environmentally friendly way of reusing the decorative accents from presents, but it will create cute photographic memories from the rehearsal itself. Brides may find that if they put a little more effort into this bouquet, it can be used as a toss bouquet, without spending any amount.
Rose Ribbon Bridal Bouquets
Use fine ribbon for an elegant bouquet. Make a faux ribbon bouquet out of roses crafted at home, instead of buying silk flowers. These roses can be used in anything from bouquets to boutonnieres to floral centerpieces and reception décor.
Use the same type of ribbon but in varying colors, or even use multicolored ribbons for a more colorful look. Bunch the ribbon roses together and tie with a contrasting or complementary colored ribbon or a different fabric. Ribbons can be left to dangle or be tucked back into the wrap and pinned.
Use ribbons for reception decor
Ribbon bridal bouquets can also be used as a reception décor. Place the bouquets into a display holder that clamps onto the head table.
Ribbon for centerpieces decor
Centerpieces for guest tables can be made out of ribbon roses or out of shredded ribbon roses.
Decide what ribbon size you need for a wedding centerpiece based on the size of the floral design. A two to three inch bow is appropriate for a ribbon that wraps around a bowl or vase, while a thin ribbon is required for small centerpieces such as votive holders.
Choose ribbon color according to wedding party color and make sure the flowers complement the chosen ribbon color.
Utilize the extra ribbon within the floral design by tying small ribbons to tall flower stems. You can also shred a metallic or satin ribbon into fine threads, thereafter make it into a ball using glue to hold it, and disperse it through a floral design for a snowball effect.