Gather a group of fragrant flowers such as sweetheart roses, lilacs, or hyacinths, as well as some sort of greenery for accent. Trim the greens and strip the leaves off the lower part of the stems. Mix pastels with brights, or accent a formal bouqet with a few informal flowers. You could even fashion your nosegay to reflect the color scheme or theme of the event. As a general rule, try to use no more than nine stems in each arrangement.
Nosegays are traditionally tight, small bouquets.
Accent with the greenery by tucking it under the flower heads to encircle the bouquet. Use floral tape and tightly fasten the bouquet together. To make the bow, fold the ribbon in three places and secure to the top of the wrapped ribbon. To finish, cut the stems so there is about six inches of stem below the bow. Your nosegays are ready, your guests will be arriving soon, and you can send them home with a wonderful memory of a special event.