I asked 20 brides and a florist! The content, making process, and wrapping tips for cosmetic bouquets 🧴💐

2023.09.06 published

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Trending Cosmetic Bouquets ♡

Recently popular for bouquet tosses at weddings and as gifts for friends is the "Cosmetic Bouquet."

Instead of a bouquet made only of flowers, a cosmetic bouquet includes cosmetics as well, making it a practical gift 🪄

✅ More practical and well-received than just a flower bouquet

✅ More visually appealing than just cosmetics

This is why many people are choosing it 🌸

@____rin_s2

In this article, we present:

✅ How to make a cosmetic bouquet

✅ The question of whether to toss or not toss the cosmetic bouquet

✅ Insights from brides about the contents and tips for making a cosmetic bouquet

We will introduce these three points ♡

@ykemr__wd

<How to Make a Cosmetic Bouquet>

First, let's introduce the items and materials you will need.

✅ Cosmetics (around 2-6 items)

✅ Sticks (chopsticks or thick wire)

✅ Green masking tape (to make sticks less visible)

✅ Rubber bands (for bundling)

✅ Artificial flowers

✅ Wrapping paper

✅ Ribbon

It's recommended to choose small and light items (like lipsticks or masks) instead of large and heavy ones (like bottled hair oils or brushes), as heavier items may not secure well to the stick, making it difficult to create a bouquet.＊

➡ The newly released Shiseido Rouge from November 2023 is sure to be appreciated ♡

The stick will hold the cosmetics, so choose a sturdy one. (A bride who used straws instead of sticks said she struggled because they didn't hold well.) Opting for thicker wire allows you to bend it into your desired shape, resulting in a beautiful creation ♡

@w_mtymmmk

The steps to make a cosmetic bouquet are:

➀ Wrap the stick with green masking tape

② Attach the cosmetics to the stick (use strong tape so they won’t fall off!)

③ Bundle the cosmetics with artificial flowers and secure with a rubber band

④ Wrap it up

⑤ Tie a ribbon to finish ♡

(This Jouy-patterned wrapping paper is available at the 100-yen store ♡)

➡ Jouy-patterned wrapping paper

@asssuuuuuu_0527

Additionally, attaching a message to the cosmetics or including a letter can add a surprise element, and we received recommendations for this ♡

Example: "(For lipstick) My favorite long-lasting lipstick♡" "(For masks) I would be happy if you could use this before your special day♡"

@mayuko_wd_

You can find several different wrapping methods by searching on YouTube, so it might be helpful to check those out＊

Should You Toss or Not Toss the Cosmetic Bouquet?

When using a cosmetic bouquet instead of a traditional bouquet for tossing, the question arises: "Will the cosmetic bouquet be tossed, or will it not?"

Bouquets for tossing are typically made small and sturdy enough for florists to throw, but cosmetic bouquets can be heavier or larger, so many brides opted for "bouquet pulls" instead.＊

With bouquet pulls, you don’t throw the bouquet, making it safer, and it doesn’t matter if the bouquet is not perfectly made. (If you toss a cosmetic bouquet and some cosmetics scatter, it can be dangerous.)

If you do decide to toss, many brides prepared plush toys to toss instead and presented the cosmetic bouquet to the person who caught it afterward.＊

@a.s__wed

By the way, There are also Men's Cosmetic Bouquets ♡

While snack bouquets are popular for toss events for men, combining men’s cosmetics with snacks seems like a neat idea too!＊

@ha__0403wd

The Shiseido Men trial set includes toner, facial wash, and a face towel for a reasonable price of ¥4,400, making it a great choice! ♡

➡ You can find the snack bouquet article here＊

➡ Check out the SHISEIDO MEN toner trial kit here♡

Contents of Actual Brides' Cosmetic Bouquets

We asked brides who made their own cosmetic bouquets about the contents, costs, and tips for making them ♡

Example 1 of Cosmetic Bouquet Contents

♢ Contents of the Cosmetic Bouquet

✅ Aesop Aromatic Hand Balm ¥3,520

➡ Click here for the product page ♡

✅ ReFa Heart Brush ¥2,970

➡ Click here for the product page ♡

✅ La Roche-Posay Lip Care ¥1,320

➡ Click here for the product page ♡

✅ Kneipp Bath Milk ¥300

➡ Click here for the product page ♡

✅ Korean Masks ¥200

♢ Total Cost of the Cosmetic Bouquet: about ¥8,000

(The artificial flowers were used in the photo shoot, and the rest were from a 100-yen store)

♢ Tips for Making the Cosmetic Bouquet

I attached paper straws to the back of the cosmetics for stability when bundling them with artificial flowers. Due to varying stability, I believe it's better to use a different item to be tossed or opt for bouquet pulls!

♢ What I'd like to tell the brides

Choosing universally usable cosmetics will help in situations where certain colors might not suit everyone! With this lineup, participants ranging from 3 years old to their 40s expressed their interest in wanting them! 🤣