If you haven’t noticed already, velvet is popping up everywhere. From fashion to furniture, velvet is beeing seen on everything from shoes to chairs, creating a look that’s both stylish and elegant. That’s exactly why we think velvet is an excellent addition to a wedding. Available in a wide variety of hues, velvet is perfect for a sophisticated yet colorful look and can be used in a number of fun ways. Check out some of our favorite velvet wedding ideas below, and be sure to tell us which are your favorite.
Invitations
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Use velvet to create envelopes or envelope liners for your wedding invitations and thank you cards.
Bows and Shoes
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Velvet can be used in a number of fashionable ways, but two of our favorite are shoes and bow ties. It’s a subtle yet impacting way to show off your love for the fabric.
Bridesmaid Dresses
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Want velvet to be a bigger part of the fashion at your wedding? If so, then opt for velvet bridesmaids dresses! Numerous colors and styles are available, and each is sure to make your bridesmaids look both stylish and sophisticated.
Bouquets and Boutonnieres
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As if the flowers in bouquets and boutonnieres weren’t beautiful enough — velvet ribbon wrapped around the stems of these flowers makes them look all the more special.
Hair Accessories
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Velvet ribbon, headbands, or bows in the bride and her bridesmaid’s hair takes simple styles from ordinary to elegant.
For the Table
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Touches of velvet on dining tables is a great way to set a sophisticated mood. We suggest using a velvet table runner in your favorite hue or using velvet ribbon to tie silverware, place cards, or napkins.
The Guest Book
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We love the idea of a guest book covered in velvet — which makes the book look especially lovely.
The Furniture
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Velvet furniture is stunning and something that we think will give your wedding an extra stylish touch. Try using velvet chairs at the dining tables, or as the “his and hers” chairs.
What are your thoughts on velvet? Would you incorporate it into your wedding?