Using Velvet in Your Wedding
Do remember the episode of Seinfeld where George confessed that he had always wanted to be draped in velvet? If you found yourself nodding in agreement with him, then indulge your love of velvet when designing your wedding. One caveat, though: velvet is best reserved for winter weddings.
Anytime that you use velvet, you will instantly increase the luxuriousness of something. That is why velvet is a scrumptious addition to any winter wedding. It makes a stunning bridal gown. Picture a long sleeved winter white dress, possibly with fur cuffs. Pure luxury!
A bridal gown that spectacular deserves equally fine wedding jewelry. Because velvet is a heavier fabric, your accessories should have a visual weight to them as well. Look for wedding jewelry with presence. Glittering Swarovski crystals will add the perfect amount of glamour to your bridal ensemble.
Another great place to use velvet in your wedding is in the décor. If you are using a chuppah for your ceremony, it would be lovely to create it from velvet. Since the inside of velvet is nothing special to see, you will want to line the inside of the chuppah with another fabric. You could use a second layer of velvet, or choose a gorgeous silk charmeuse in an accent color.
You can use smaller touches of velvet throughout your wedding reception. If you are using chair covers, a wide velvet ribbon would look lovely tied around the covers. Velvet ribbon can also be used to decorate favors, tied on invitations and menu cards, and glued around the outside of a plain column candleholder for a festive effect.
There is really no limit to the wonderful ways that velvet can be used to dress up a winter wedding. If your wedding will be held in the colder months, take advantage of all that luxurious velvet can bring to your wedding. There is nothing that quite compares with the richness and beauty of fine velvet.
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