How to Make Takeaway Bouquets for a Baby Shower

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose your flowers.

   Choose one large flower varietal such as a hydrangea or a rose along with 2 smaller flower varietals such as zinnias, Queen Anne’s lace or tulips.
   
   Select colors that complement the colors of your shower theme and your tablescape.
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   Step 2: Choose greenery for your bouquet.

   Hosta leaves or wide tulip or daylily leaves make good choices. ,,, Work with the bouquet until you achieve a pleasing arrangement. ,, You want the tissue to touch the base of the blooms and wrap loosely around the stems to cover the wire or rubber band. , A ribbon printed with a baby design will make the bouquet more personalized.
   
   You can also attach a miniature baby shower favor to the ribbon. , You may need to trim your stems with pruning shears so that the bouquet will be the correct height. , Tuck the cards into the bouquet. , Alternatively, place the bouquets on a table near your door so that each guest can take one when he or she leaves.
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   Step 3: Lay a large leaf or group of leaves onto a work surface.

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   Step 4: Place a large flower on top of the greenery.

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   Step 5: Arrange the smaller flowers around the large flower.

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   Step 6: Secure the bouquet with florist’s wire or a rubber band.

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   Step 7: Wrap floral tissue around the bottom of the bouquet.

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   Step 8: Tie a ribbon around the floral tissue to secure it.

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   Step 9: Place the bouquet in a small juice glass that has been filled 2/3 full of water and a flower preservative.

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    Step 10: Write or print name cards for each guest.

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    Step 11: Place the bouquets at each guest’s place on your serving table.

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