12 Simple DIY Ribbon Wedding Ideas For 2023

Silk and satin wedding ribbon ideas have long been used to enhance wedding dresses and bridal veils. There are, however, a plethora of additional eye-catching ways to incorporate ribbon into your wedding décor for 2023. Ribbons come in a variety of designs, colors, fabrics, and textures, so incorporating them into your ceremony and reception elements is a simple way to add a unique character.

Ribbon can help you reinforce your wedding-day aesthetic. Are you planning a boho gathering? Choose a gauzy ethereal variant. Velvet ribbon is your best bet if you require a textural feature that also refers to your opulent black-tie wedding.

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#1 Ribbon bouquets

If you've decided to go down the aisle with a bouquet, there are numerous alternatives to consider, ranging from color combinations to styles. The days of just being able to carry a bouquet with stems tightly wrapped in a gleaming satin ribbon are long gone. Florists have been getting creative, combining stunning, hand-dyed, loose ribbons with elegantly asymmetric flowers. A bouquet with a long ribbon is a lovely style that more and more brides are incorporating into their wedding day plans.

A romantic touch to bridal bouquets is the addition of trailing silk, satin, or velvet ribbon. With a variety of ribbons in different tints and textures, your bouquet will be elevated to a new level.

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#2 Ribbons Stationery

All of your wedding-related paper goods make up a stationery suite. Save the dates and invites, as well as thank you cards, answer cards, and other vital information, should all be included (like programs, travel information, and hotel options). Adding a touch of ribbon to your invites, ceremony programs, and day-of stationery is a wonderful way to incorporate your wedding colors into your day. That being said, the ribbon bow is arguably the most often utilized item in producing a beautiful wedding invitation.

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#3 Ceremonial Decor with Ribbons

Dress up the altar, chair backs, or even your “I dos” ceremony background with ribbons. Without the necessary ribbon decorations, a wedding isn't a wedding! It's usually white or pink, but you may make it any color you like.

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#4 Ribbon Table Plans

Guide guests to their dining seats with the help of these pretty escort cards. The coolest part about this exhibit is that doubles up as an interactive decoration!

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#5 The Wedding Ribbon Wands

Wedding ribbon wands are simple to make and inexpensive, but they might take a long time to complete. Having your guests cheer you on as you go down the aisle as newlyweds is a sweet way to commemorate the occasion. They are also a sweet and budget-friendly floral choice for your littlest attendants.

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#6 Ribbon Backdrops

A ribbon is a terrific way to bring color and joy to your room, whether it's behind the head table, the cake table, or the backdrop for your photo booth. Using lengths of ribbon strung from a frame, create a flowing background or chuppah for your wedding ceremony. This looks great both inside and out, and it can be used as a wedding dessert table or photo booth background at your reception site.

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#7 Ribbon Chair Decor

The newlyweds' chairs could be marked with a different color of fabric, extra flowers, or ribbons. Adding a personal touch to the guest chairs is an easy way to save money without sacrificing style. Let your creativity flow, and don't forget to pin or post your favorite images on social media! Buy ribbon in bulk and use it to cover the chairs all the way to the floor.

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#8 Ribbon Wedding Cakes

What could be prettier than a lovely wedding cake completed with a ribbon bow? A quick and easy method to dress up a plain cake. Remember: when it comes to making this style work for your own wedding cake, ribbons aren't your only alternative.

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#9 Ribbon Escort Cards

We appreciate how basic materials, such as ribbon, can create a big impression. Dainty and romantic, escort cards coupled with calligraphy and ribbons or silk bows create the nicest greeting for your guests. Ribbon comes in a wide range of colors, making it ideal for accentuating a color scheme.

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#10 Ribbon for Place Settings

Decorate your dinner napkins with silk, satin, or velvet ribbons for a pretty touch. The names of your guests can be written in calligraphy on the ribbons for an extra special touch.

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#11 Ribbon Chandeliers and Installations

Create a big wow factor with these chandelier and large-scale installations – certainly not one to take on yourself, talk to a wedding stylist about making something really amazing.

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#12 Wedding Favors with Ribbon

Add a delicate ribbon bow to your favorite boxes for a simple yet pretty finishing touch.

One Fab Day tip: Even if not planning a huge ribbon project, we usually suggest brides to acquire a few lengths or spools of ribbon in their wedding tones since it is such a versatile item to have in your wedding kit. When in doubt, utilize my slogan – slap a ribbon on it!

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Final words

I hope you enjoyed these simple and elegant ribbon wedding ideas for 2023. We find that another option to personalize your special day is to use a ribbon. To see what we mean, consider the following ideas, which show you how to incorporate ribbon into your celebration in a variety of ways. By the time you're done, you'll notice that this minor detail has made a significant difference in the overall look of your wedding.

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