How to Braid Ribbon on a Bridal Bouquet

Braided ribbon can make a bridal bouquet look more classy.

When you are planning a wedding, you may be surprised by how expensive all of the necessary items can be. One way to save money on your wedding is to make some of the items yourself, instead of buying them from a bridal store or wedding shop. For example, you can make a bridal bouquet, complete with professional-looking braided satin ribbon, at a fraction of the cost of having one made at a bridal florist's store.

Things You'll Need

• 1-inch satin ribbon in 3 different colors
• Scissors
• Safety pin
• Fresh flowers
• Florist tape

Instructions

1. Cut three strips of ribbon to measure 8 inches long. Select three different shades of ribbon to match the colors of your wedding.

2. Pin one end of each ribbon together with the other ribbons.

3. Lay the three ribbon strips out flat.

4. Place the ribbon on the right in between the other two ribbons.

5. Place the ribbon on the left in between the other two ribbons.

6. Continue braiding in this manner until the entire length of each ribbon has been braided.

7. Collect fresh bridal flowers together, and wrap floral tape around the stems to hold them together.

8. Place a strip of floral tape onto the end of the braided ribbon.

9. Attach the tape to the stems where they meet the blossoms.

10. Wind the braided ribbon down the length of the stems until you reach the ends.

11. Attach another strip of floral tape to the end of the braided ribbon.

12. Attach the floral tape to the bottom of the stems.

References

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