Tie the Knot with Decorative Bows

Trade in a traditional silk ribbon bouquet wrap for a pink seersucker bow—monogrammed, of course.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Pink Florida Wedding

Dress up a standard rental with a pop of pattern—an extra-wide striped ribbon will do the trick!

• SouthernWeddings.com: Gold & Striped South Carolina Wedding

A garland of greenery tied with a bow is a simple but sophisticated way to welcome guests to your venue.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Charlottesville Wedding

For an outdoor wedding where a veil may be a hassle in the wind, a tulle headband is a perfectly whimsical alternative.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Colorful Florida Beach Wedding

We didn’t think it was possible for mini bottles of champagne to be more adorable—and then someone adorned them with tulle bows! Just right for a pre-wedding bridal party toast.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Blackberry Cove Wedding

Signature cocktails served in a Mason jar, complete with a burlap wrap and a ribbon, would be right at home at a rustic wedding.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Pink Texas Wedding

Switch out ceremony pearls for a bow tie necklace at the reception—it makes a sweet counterpart to a Southern groom’s favorite wedding accessory.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Tennessee Picnic Wedding

Fold your napkins into bow shapes to make even the simplest place setting delightful.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Georgia Barn Wedding

A simple silk sheath gown gains a big dose of drama with an oversize bow in the back.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Virginia Farm Wedding

Bows tied to the bride’s and groom’s chairs are charming and budget-friendly—try a color that contrasts with the chairs, or one that’s already in the wedding palette.

• SouthernWeddings.com: Traditional Tennessee Wedding