Decorative Packaging

Will you be decorating cemetery monuments this Memorial Day? If so, children (or others) may be curious about the exact meaning behind Memorial Day. Specifically, how does Memorial Day differ from Veterans Day? And how is decorating cemetery monuments for Veterans Day different from doing so for Memorial Day? For those who haven’t fully examined the history behind the two holidays, they may appear to be carbon copies of each other. But there is a difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day (beyond, i.e., the date of celebration). Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor U.S. military personnel who have died in the service of their country. Veterans Day, meanwhile, is the holiday on which America honors all U.S. military personnel (all who have served honorably, that is). There are many ways to decorate for Memorial day, Some use flags, flowers, wreaths, small bouquets or huge sprays.  The images above are just a few examples of very dramatic displays.  Ribbon contributes to the patriotic theme.

Whether you want red ribbon, blue ribbon, printed ribbon, or red, white and blue ribbon, you can find it all by clicking the ribbon link in my post.

In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem: “We cherish too, the Poppy red, That grows on the fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies, That blood of heroes never dies.”  She then conceived of an idea to wear red poppies on Memorial day in honor of those who died serving the nation during war. She was the first to wear one, and sold poppies to her friends and co-workers with the money going to benefit servicemen in need. Later a Madam Guerin from France was visiting the United States and learned of this new custom started by Ms.Michael and when she returned to France, made artificial red poppies to raise money for war orphaned children and widowed women. Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the VFW became the first veterans’ organization to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their “Buddy” Poppy program was selling artificial poppies made by disabled veterans. 

The patriotic wreath above is wonderfully accented with a huge ribbon bow.  To find custom bows  or patriotic ribbon similar to this one, click the ribbon link in the post and let them help you create your own bow for your occasion.

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 – 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis’ birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.

You can find red ribbon like this printed ribbon and have custom printing added or patriotic ribbon on our website when you click the link in my post.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860′s tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all. We carry many styles of pratiotic ribbon too.

If you are looking for large pull bows similar to the one in this picture just click the link in the post. We carry many styles of pratiotic ribbon too.

Romantic. Graceful.

Just like the blushing bride, our sophisticated hues and rich, textured ribbon inspire the day with precisely the shade and style you desire. Our simply elegant Double Face Satin in deep shades like hot pink, milk chocolate, scarlet or ocean blue not only match but blend beautifully.

Our narrow bridal ribbons like the sheer and satin combination, Garbo, or the Dainty Feather Edge Satin, Picot, accent bridal bouquets and flower girl halos perfectly. The yellow ribbon blends beautifully with the flowers in this head piece.

Our wide ribbon, Crystal, is ideal for wedding decoration and pew bows. It doesn’t matter how many weddings are on your calendar, we can help make each one unique. Whatever your wish, our bridal selections are sure to inspire.

Many of the items you may need to create your own version of this idea can be found on our website by clicking on the ribbon link in my post.  

Wedding cake with satin ribbon

This three tier wedding cake is beautifully decorated with fresh flowers, silk ivy and pink satin ribbon.  Some decorators use artistically created flowers from sugar paste and modeling chocolate.  I don’t know if anyone actually eats those and many times they look very real. I love the look of fresh flowers on a cake.  This satin ribbon encircles each layer of the cake and the cake board too with the ends meeting perfectly.  It’s beautifully coordinated to the color of the flowers and the rest of the wedding colors.  I’m anxious to know if it’s chocolate or white cake.  Yum…

Many of the items you may need to create your own version of this idea can be found on our website by clicking on the ribbon link in my post.  

This fragrant bouquet is jammed packed with roses.  There is no filler or fluff, just abundantly blessed with a rainbow of color. There is no need for the plastic bouquet stem.  This fresh bunch is gathered tightly and bound around the stems.  Then a luxurious velvet wedding ribbon, that matches the brides color palette, is generously wrapped around many times to cover the binding, and provide a padded grip for the bride.  A bride does not need to be stuck by a thorn while standing at the altar.  If you don’t find the exact style wedding ribbon you are looking for, please call the number on the website so we can help you get exactly what you want.

Many of the items you may need to create your own version of this idea can be found on our website by clicking on the ribbon link in my post.  

  During the ceremony, a bride’s back is the center of visual attention, so this view will captivate. The blue satin sash and bow are embellished with crystals, as is the bodice. The same double faced, satin, blue ribbon can be used through out the wedding theme into the flower girls ribbons, bouquets, and bouteneer for the groom. 

Many of the items you may need to create your own version of this idea can be found on our website by clicking on the ribbon link in my post.  

Ribbons appeared when civilizations began crafting fabrics. They are among the oldest decorative or adorning materials. People have always looked for ways to personalize their clothing and household goods. When all textiles were handmade, items with the finest threads were the most expensive. But the simplest, most coarse textiles in plain colors could be made more elegant and individual with a bit of ribbon as decoration. In the Middle Ages, peddlers traveled throughout Europe selling exotic ribbons; the tales of Geoffrey Chaucer mention “rib-bands” used to adorn garments. Medieval and Renaissance patrons bought ribbons woven with gold and silver thread and made from silk and other rare fabrics from the Orient. The modern ribbon with selvages (finished edges) came into being by 1500. Ribbons were so identified with luxury that, during the sixteenth century, the English Parliament tried to make the wearing of ribbons a right of only the nobility. They were also identified with certain orders of merit; the Knights of the Garter wear broad blue sashes to this day, and the Knights of Bath wear red.

Many of the items you may need to create your own version of this idea can be found on our website by clicking on the ribbon link in my post.  

Ribbon can transform any ordinary item into an elegant centerpiece or decoration.  This candle is unique on its own but by adding a double faced satin ribbon tied around the base and positioned on a crystal pedestal it explodes into an elegant showpiece. Of course you will want to remove the ribbon if the candle is allowed to burn that low.

Many of the items you may need to create your own version of this idea can be found on our website by clicking on the ribbon link in my post.