When it comes to gift giving, presentation is everything. The way a gift is wrapped can make a huge impact on the overall presentation and the recipient's experience. One beautiful and elegant gift wrapping style is trousseau gift wrapping. Trousseau gift wrapping is a traditional style that originated in France and is commonly used for weddings, but can be used for any occasion. Here are some steps to wrap your gift with a trousseau style gift wrapping.
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
To achieve the trousseau style, you'll need a few key materials. You'll need tissue paper in a light, neutral color, such as white or ivory. You'll also need a wide ribbon, preferably satin, in a complementary color to the tissue paper. Lastly, you'll need a decorative embellishment, such as a silk flower or a brooch.
Step 2: Prep Your Materials
Start by laying out your tissue paper flat on a large surface, such as a table. Smooth out any wrinkles or folds in the tissue paper. Next, measure out your ribbon to fit around the gift box with a little extra to tie a bow. Cut the ribbon to the appropriate length.
Step 3: Wrap the Gift
Place your gift box in the center of the tissue paper. Bring the sides of the tissue paper up and over the box, tucking the edges under the box to create a neat and tidy package. Next, tie the ribbon around the package, making sure it is snug but not too tight. Tie a bow with long tails.
Step 4: Add the Embellishment
Once the ribbon is securely tied, add the embellishment to the center of the bow. This can be a silk flower, a brooch, or any other decorative item that matches the occasion and the recipient's style.
Step 5: Finish with Flair
To finish the trousseau style, take the long tails of the ribbon and fold them in half, creating a loop. Pinch the loop at the center and tie a knot. This creates a layered effect with the ribbon and adds an extra touch of elegance to the gift wrapping.
Alternative Trousseau Gift Wrapping Style
If you want to add even more elegance and flair to your trousseau gift wrapping, you can add a few additional steps.
Step 1: Choose Your Materials
For this style, you'll need tissue paper, ribbon, and a sheet of lace or tulle fabric in a complementary color to the tissue paper.
Step 2: Prep Your Materials
Lay out the tissue paper on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles or folds. Cut the ribbon to the appropriate length for your gift box. Cut the lace or tulle fabric to fit around the gift box, with a little extra to create a layered effect.
Step 3: Wrap the Gift
Place your gift box in the center of the tissue paper. Bring the sides of the tissue paper up and over the box, tucking the edges under the box to create a neat and tidy package. Next, tie the ribbon around the package, making sure it is snug but not too tight. Tie a bow with long tails.
Step 4: Layer the Fabric
Lay the lace or tulle fabric over the top of the ribbon, making sure it covers the entire bow. Gather the fabric in the center and tie it together with the long tails of the ribbon.
Step 5: Finish with Flair
To finish the trousseau style, take the long tails of the ribbon and fold them in half, creating a loop. Pinch the loop at the center and tie a knot. This creates a layered effect with the ribbon, fabric, and adds an extra touch of elegance to the gift wrapping.
