Thursday 31 May 2012

Ribbon ties

How do you tie everything together at your wedding? Ribbon!


From your hair to your chairs, ribbon will tie your wedding together. Literally.


Tradition confetti has been banned in many venues for many reasons, and while I do love bubbles, it's a bit over done and not who wants to be photographed with a puffy 'blow' face? Ribbon wands will tie your wedding colours in while your guests get to twirl and wave with excitement. You won't be breaking any rules, or your budget. If you buy the same ribbon in bulk, you can ask for a discount. It's loads of fun, really pretty and something different.


Hire chairs are often white, bland and boring. One big, fat sash tied around it reminds me of those big bows bridesmaids were forced to wear on their bums in those shocker 80s dresses so why not add a whole heap of pretty ribbons to your hairs? Sure, it might take a little bit of time but I'm sure there's some more than willing volunteers. Rainbow colours looks amazing but try lace, blue hues or any colour palette! Get creative by using thin and thick ribbons together. 




Heshan strips are very vintage and if your bouquet is tied with heshan then why not tie some heshan strips from your reception chairs? The dark wood contrasting with these heshan strips looks chic and much prettier than a stock chair sash, don't you think?


"Look up" is what I always say to my brides when they come to me saying "I don't know what to do next". Think about your venue like a stage. If you've ever been involved in theatre, even a school production, you'll know about set design and lighting design, channel those ideas into decorating your wedding venue. Look up, look at the walls, they probably don't match your wedding theme but does that mean you just have to put up with them? No way! Get creative. If you're getting married in a garden why not tie ribbons from the tree branches to sway in the breeze? What about hanging between beams on the ceiling? 

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