How to Incorporate the Bow Trend Into Your Wedding

Ribbons and bows have moved beyond your standard craft store find! They have been popping up as a popular accessory for weddings in 2020 - whether they’re found on your shoes or in your hair, they’re a chic addition to any wedding or bridal style. Bows crafted from ribbon can serve a dual purpose on your big day, providing an elegant touch while being inexpensive and adaptable. If you want a bohemian vibe, go for a vintage french ribbon. Want a black-tie, old Hollywood event? Choose a deep velvet thread. Not sure what aesthetic you’re going for yet? You can rarely go wrong with a silky, white ribbon. No matter what kind of bows you choose, there are plenty of subtle ways you can incorporate them into your big day for an easy decor transformation. If you’re looking for a few ideas, we’ve listed six ways you can incorporate bows into your wedding!

Woven Chairs

If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your ceremony or reception chairs, adding ribbon can take your decor to the next level. It’s as simple as weaving cloth through the slats of the chair and securing it with bows made of silk ribbon. If you want to add color to the style, you can add flowers or other greenery and switch up the color of the cloth from white to a more theme-appropriate hue like light pink or navy blue.

Hanging Seating Chart

Name cards lined up on a table? That’s the reception decor of years past. If you want to add a modern touch, that will create an interactive seating chart, opt for hanging your name cards from a display. Have a tree on hand at your reception venue? Hang your name cards from the branches. Don’t have a predisposed display? Create an archway yourself.

Place Setting Accent

Bows can have a dual purpose when it comes to place settings at your reception. Not only would they provide a chic way to tie together your napkins, utensils, or menus, but they can also act as a name card. Have the names of your guests etched into the end of the ribbon, which can be elegantly draped across the place setting.

Dress Sash

If you want to add some color to your bridal look, but don’t necessarily want a wedding gown that isn’t a shade of white, opt for a sash. It will add a romantic touch to your gown and can be an eye-catching, dramatic accent if you choose to contrast your white gown with a colored sash. You could even choose a color that will match the gowns you have chosen for your bridesmaids or stick to a champagne hue if you only want a little variation.

Bouquet Accent

Bouquets have to be tied together if you don’t want them falling out on your walk down the aisle. So, why not secure it with a ribbon bow? You can make the loose ribbon strands longer for a romantic blowing-in-the-wind effect that will make any arrangement of flowers stand out.

Braided Updo

If you want to maintain a simpler bridal look, then the go-to hair accessories such as a ponytail ribbon or bow clip would suffice. But, if you desire a more bohemian, intricate hairstyle, try a braided updo that has a ribbon weaved in with a bow at the end. The trailing ribbon will give off the effect of a veil if you plan to forego the headpiece post-ceremony.

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