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25 Luxe Velvet Wedding Ideas

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Traditional or modern, luxurious or festive—velvet can be so many different things, or even a few at the same time. That's why countless brides and grooms gravitate toward the soft and smooth fabric for their wedding days. The classic cloth is a swank choice for ceremony and reception elements, no matter what your celebration's theme is. Don't believe us? We're here to show you all the ways you can incorporate luxe velvet into every part of your big day.

We love velvet for fall and winter weddings, when deep colors and rich fabrics are most popular. That being said, it can work throughout the year—some of the following suggestions are definitively spring-y or summer-y. Because velvet stems from an earlier era, it's fabulous for vintage-inspired events, too, but it's not just retro either. In fact, it's trending right now, and we're obsessed with the contemporary ways its being used. See what we mean? Velvet really is both timeless and versatile. One of our favorite ideas is to incorporate velvet into your wedding fashion. Take this groom, for example, who wore a blue velvet Fellow suit. We've spotlighted other fashion elements, like velvet wedding shoes and velvet bridesmaid dresses, as well.

Of course, the possibilities go way beyond clothing. Here, you'll find a whole range of velvet wedding ideas for your ceremony and reception. We've included everything from stationery (like velvet wedding invitations and velvet guest books) to smaller details (like velvet ring boxes). Explore all your options before deciding what you like best for your event.

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Velvet Vow Booklets

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Your vow booklets should be as beautiful as the words inside them. These pink and blue velvet ones, from Elmo Paperstories, certainly were.

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Velvet Napkins

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Elevate your place settings with stunning napkins. Magnolia Ranch paired these purple velvet ones (from La Tavola) with other moody reception décor.

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Velvet Ceremony Arbor

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We're big fans of ceremony arches and arbors, especially when they're decorated in unique ways. This Flowers by Iran version—featuring red velvet drapery and matching blooms—fit the bill.

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Velvet Ceremony Programs

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It really is all in the details, as these ceremony programs went to show. Green velvet ribbon from M&J Trimming upgraded the pretty Holly Hollon paper goods.

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Velvet Table Numbers

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Here's another fun way to decorate your reception tables with velvet. The crafty bride (who doubles as the owner of Calla Bridal) DIYed these blue-gray velvet table numbers.

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Velvet Cake Table Accent

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Put your wedding cake on a pedestal—or better yet, a table draped in luxe velvet fabric. A light La Tavola runner sat beneath this styled Sugar Couture dessert.

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Velvet Bow Tie

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Help the groom stand out with a statement accessory. This future husband donned a stylish Boutaugh bow tie made from blue-green velvet. 

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Velvet Groomsmen Suits

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Velvet suits look great on groomsmen, too. Grit & Gold chose this brown Tom Ford one.

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Velvet Chairs

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Green Apple Event Co. got these chic chairs from Folklore. The purple velvet rentals set the wedding's sweetheart table apart.

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Velvet Flower Girl Cape

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The Most Adorable Flower Girl Dresses for a Winter Wedding

Really, anyone can wear statement velvet. Martha McIntosh and Betsy Hammond created this flower girl's amazing blue cape.

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Velvet Lounge Furniture

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Add an extra splash of color to your cocktail hour or reception area with a lounge featuring vibrant furniture. This one, by Meagan Warren Weddings, included Ooh! Events velvet sofas in a rich shade of blue-green.

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Velvet Ring Bearer Suit

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This dapper ring bearer wore a red velvet suit from Appaman, which fit right in at the fall wedding.

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Velvet Bouquet Ribbon

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Ribbons are popular bouquet accent pieces—choose a luxe color and texture to differentiate yours from the pack. This bride, for example, carried a Twiggy Thistle clutch tied with red-orange velvet bows.

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Velvet Table Runners

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Your centerpieces don't need to be the only eye-catching details on your reception tables. Consider a colorful table runner, like this yellow-green one from La Tavola.

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Velvet Seating Chart

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Skip paper and try velvet as stationery. That's what Perfect Fête Designs did with this brown seating chart.

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Velvet Menu Accents

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These stylish Cheree Berry Paper reception menus were tied with black velvet ribbons.

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Velvet Bridesmaid Dresses

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Your bridesmaids will appreciate wearing this soft fabric. These women donned velvet Ceris Davies dresses in different colors.

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Velvet Ring Pillow Ribbon

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For a winter wedding, we love the look of red velvet mixed with white. Here, the combo appeared in the form of a ring pillow.

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Velvet Cake Accents

<p>You can also use velvet on your wedding cake. Each tier of this Minette Rushing confection was trimmed in blue fabric.</p>
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You can also use velvet on your wedding cake. Each tier of this Minette Rushing confection was trimmed in blue fabric.

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Velvet Favor Boxes

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It may be what's on the inside that counts, but there's nothing wrong with gorgeous favor wrapping. Soo Events chose these green velvet boxes by Love Me Do. 

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Velvet Invitations

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See More Pretty Wedding Invitation Envelope Liners

Upgrade your stationery with unexpected touches. This couple's Sarah Drake Design and Susan Beard Design invitations included gray velvet envelope liners plus red velvet ribbons.

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Velvet Ring Box

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To incorporate their gold color scheme, this couple chose a velvet The Mrs. Box ring box in the shade to hold their rings.

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Velvet Boutonnière

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See More Wedding Boutonni&egrave;res You'll Both Love

Swap real foliage with green velvet leaves for a sturdy (and unique) boutonnière, like this groom's Mi Mi Weddings one.

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Velvet Guest Book

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All their attendees' well-wishes had a beautiful home thanks to this couple's green velvet guest book from Velvet Raptor.

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