New Ceremony to Replace Bouquet Toss: The Charm and How-To of "Bouquet Pulls" - Pull the Ribbon to Win the Bouquet! ♡
2016.03.21 published
Do you know about the bouquet pull?
Do you know about the 【bouquet pull】?
The 【bouquet pull】 is a ceremony performance where several ribbons are attached to a bouquet, and unmarried female guests pull on the ribbons to win the bouquet in a lottery format♡
Only one of the multiple ribbons is connected to the bouquet, and the person who pulls it is believed to be the next bride, making it a replacement for the bouquet toss*
Unlike the bouquet toss, the bouquet pull can be done indoors in limited spaces. The excitement of not knowing which woman will win the bouquet adds to the fun, and the ribbons spreading out in a radiating pattern is adorable♡
This performance is highly recommended for restaurant weddings and guesthouse weddings♩
I want to successfully create an exciting and thrilling 【bouquet pull】 that everyone can enjoy♡
The popular performance of 【bouquet pull】 requires careful preparation; if the ribbons come untied and the winners become unclear, it can lead to unexpected events* Let’s thoroughly review the 【bouquet pull】 in this article to ensure the reception is a great success♩
*How to 【bouquet pull】* ~Preliminary Preparation~
What you need for the 【bouquet pull】 are just two items: ribbons for pulling and a bouquet for the pull♡ The ideal length for the ribbons seems to be about 1.5m to 2.0m♩ If there are many participants, make the ribbons a bit longer so that everyone can hold them easily♡ It’s important to prepare enough ribbons to match the number of female guests to ensure that no guest is left out of the 【bouquet pull】◎
It’s fine to use the bouquet from the actual ceremony, but most brides prepare specific bouquets for the 【bouquet pull】* If you prepare several mini bouquets, it’ll make several people happy♡
Once the ribbons and bouquet are prepared, just tie the ribbons to the bouquet♩ To avoid situations where the bouquet comes off and it’s unclear who won, it’s better to tie a thinner ribbon to the winning ribbon and attach that to the bouquet securely, along with considerations for this◎
When the 【bouquet pull】 program begins at the reception, the MC should call on female guests to hold the ribbons according to the number of ribbons available♡ It’s essential to consider those women in line; some may not want to step forward, so prior to the event, the bride and groom should think about who may be willing to participate and possibly designate them for the event◎
To prevent the ribbons from getting tangled, have everyone line up with some space in between, and on cue from the MC or the bride and groom, everyone should pull the ribbons at once♡ Just before and after the pull are great photo opportunities, so don’t forget to have the camera ready♡
Be sure to take commemorative photos with the lucky guest along with the bride and groom♡ If you follow these steps, your 【bouquet pull】 performance will be a great success♩
Share happiness with guests who didn’t win by giving them a 【bouquet pull charm】♡
Many newlyweds may want to share happiness with all guests who participated in the 【bouquet pull】, even if they didn’t win◎ A perfect way to do this is with 【bouquet pull charms】♩ These charms can be attached to the ribbons that don’t win*
Some charms have meanings as well* For example, a heart shape represents "the symbol of love," and a four-leaf clover represents "the symbol of good luck"♩ It’s nice to think about the meanings when giving charms♡
Other creative ideas besides 【bouquet pull charms】…♡
Some brides also prepare practical gifts like lip balm or hand cream to give to guests who didn't win instead of【bouquet pull charms】♩ A practical gift is always appreciated♡
In this 【bouquet pull】, all 16 participants were surprised to receive mini bouquets! It’s a performance that conveys the love and kindness the bride and groom want everyone to feel♩
Is 【bouquet pull】 just for women? There’s also 【boutonnère pull】◎
The 【bouquet pull】 tends to be a performance aimed at female guests* The 【boutonnère pull】 is a performance for the groom’s side, so conducting both together allows male guests to enjoy it too♡
For the 【boutonnère pull】, simply attach the boutonniere to ribbons instead of a bouquet♡ The process can follow the same format as the 【bouquet pull】◎ When the guest wins, the groom can pin the boutonniere on their chest, which creates a great atmosphere♡
A performance that can be conducted indoors: 【bouquet pull】 allows guests to share happiness♡
The 【bouquet pull】 can be held anywhere and, with some creativity, can share happiness with many guests, making it a highly recommended performance to elevate the reception atmosphere♡ Incorporate the 【bouquet pull】 for a fun, happiness-filled ceremony!