Now that the days are starting to cool off and Fall is with us it’s great to be inspired by all of the design elements that come with the cooler months. Luxurious textures such as velvet in equally rich colors like chocolate, burgundy, royal blue, and emerald green evoke a change in seasons. Velvet ribbon is an easy way to dress up just about anything in your wedding, from a sash for your gown to napkin ties.

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Velvet’s soft and inviting texture can add decadence to a winter bouquet. Warm up cool floral tones with brown or peach ribbon.

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Wrap individual candy or dessert favors and trim with thin velvet ribbon in your wedding colors to create something nice for your guests to open in the holiday season.

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Need to dress up your peep-toe shoes? Personalize them with a little handmade love.

1. Cut 3 strips of vintage velvet ribbon in 7 inch, 4 inch, and 3 inch lengths.
2. Center and adhere the 4 inch section to the top of the shoe using a glue gun.
3. Now, layer the 3 inch section on top.
4. Lastly use the 7 inch section to tie a knot around both.
   *You can also incorporate millinery flowers for a vintage feel.

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This beautiful end-of-Summer inspired wedding has beautiful texture with touches of raffia and velvet ribbon for napkin ties.

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The velvety leaves of lamb’s ear are mimicked in the chocolate velvet menu bands that contrast the rough texture of the birch-bark vessels in this green and white Parisian countryside wedding.

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If you’re a Fall or Winter bride and are looking to add seasonal inspiration to your gown, accessorize with an elegant velvet sash whether it’s tied into a romantic flowing bow or embellished for ultimate glamour.