Gather the bouquet and remove damaged leaves
Trim the stems to an even length
Arrange the flowers into a balanced shape
Hold the bouquet firmly at the base
Place tissue paper or wrapping paper behind the bouquet
Fold the paper around the stems and lower blooms
Secure the paper with tape or a ribbon
Add a second layer if needed for support
Tie the bouquet with ribbon or twine
Check that the flowers are snug and the stems are covered