A huge variety of wedding accessories and decorative elements used to decorate the cars in which the bride, groom, their friends and relatives go to the registry office, allows you to make the holiday unique, regardless of the style of celebration.
Decorations such as balloons are going out of fashion, and the use of textiles is becoming the most popular. You can use light fabric to make a large, beautiful bow for a wedding car and attach it to the trunk or doors. Small neat bows decorate the handles and mirrors of the car, emphasizing its originality and solemnity.
Bow for a wedding car
Recently, decorations for wedding processions made of fabric have come into fashion. It looks stylish and unusual. This decor also goes well with artificial or fresh flowers. Usually this is a large bow that is attached to the hood or trunk, as well as wide satin or chiffon ribbons, which, on the one hand, help secure the bow, and, on the other hand, complete the decor. You can make your own wedding bow for your car using a piece of satin fabric and multi-colored ribbons. The master class is shown in the video below:
Such a bow will look good on the hood of a car or on the trunk. But if you decide to make a larger bow to hang on the roof of your car, you should first starch the fabric so that it holds its shape better. To do this, you need to prepare a starch solution: one teaspoon of corn starch per liter of water. First, the powder is diluted in cold water, then hot water is added and mixed so that there are no lumps left. You need to soak the fabric for 15-20 minutes, and then dry it carefully.
There is another simple way to make a bow for a wedding car. This bow will need to be placed on the hood of the car. To do this, you will need two rectangular pieces of satin fabric in bright, contrasting shades that are in harmony with the color of the car. The first should be slightly smaller in width than the width of the hood. The second piece of fabric should be smaller in width and length, about one third. The manufacturing technology is very simple: you need to put fabrics on top of each other and sew them together. Make a tie in the center to make a bow.
To the central part you can attach fabric or fresh flowers, soft toys, or transparent fabric that will resemble a veil. You can secure this piece using double-sided tape, magnets (they will need to be sewn into special pockets) or using ribbons that will be passed under the hood (then you will need to sew four ribbons at the corners of the bow).
Another way to sew a bow on a wedding car is demonstrated in this video. If you take a denser fabric as a basis, you can make a beautiful bow of a larger size, which can be attached to the roof of the car, doors, hood or trunk.
How to decorate a wedding procession
There are many other interesting ways to decorate a wedding procession without using traditional stickers or balloons. Not only bows, but also other original decorations can be made from fabric. For example, a large heart made from kanzashi petals using the technology shown in the video below. You can make a large heart for the main car and small hearts in the same style for other cars in the tuple.
Compositions made from fabric flowers will also look good on the hood of the car. Fresh flowers fade quickly and are expensive, but flowers made from fabric or ribbons can be prepared and secured in advance.
Making such a decoration, of course, takes time, but you can involve bridesmaids and family members in the work. How to make flowers from fabric is shown in the video:
However, you don’t have to make your own decorations. You can decorate your wedding procession in an original way as in the photo by purchasing hearts made of flowers with ribbons in a specialized store.
Economical and simple
The most economical and simple way out is balloons.
To do this, you need to purchase balloons, inflate them and fasten them in the desired composition using beautiful ribbons. Balls can be grouped into pyramids and garlands, formed into hearts and rings - it depends on the number of balls and on the imagination of those who decorate the car.
Note! They need to be fastened tightly, otherwise if you move quickly you can lose the entire outfit.
The tradition of decorating cars with bows: a little history
In European countries, children have always played a special role in wedding ceremonies. Back in the 17th century, there was a custom when the bride was accompanied by boys as she walked to the altar. Multi-colored ribbons were tied to the sleeves of their clothes - the so-called “bride bows”. This decoration symbolizes the knot of happiness that is tied for the bride and groom on their wedding day. It was believed that the more bows that surrounded the newly-made family, the stronger and luckier their union would be, so such decor was present both in the reception hall and on wedding carriages.
There should be a lot of bows, that is, “knots of happiness” at a wedding: the stronger and luckier the union will be!
Where exactly should the bows be attached?
Decorating a car for a wedding with bows is popular among newlyweds. There are several options where such a decoration could be placed on the body of a vehicle:
- hood;
- radiator grille;
- trunk;
- door handles;
- roof;
- wheels on wheels.
It is not necessary to attach bows on all sides of the car. On the contrary: too much decor looks tasteless and unattractive .
Choose one place on the car for a large bow (hood, trunk or roof) and tie similar ones, only smaller in size, on door handles or wheels
How to make a bow for a wedding car with your own hands?
Of course, it's always easier to buy or rent a special decoration for the main car. But why spend money on this, which is hardly superfluous in the wedding budget? After all, making your own decor will cost you much less, and it won’t take much time and effort. And another argument in favor of a DIY bow is that the decoration will be exclusive and consistent with your individual preferences.
Let's move on directly to making car decor. You will need:
- Tulle or any other loose fabric;
- Scissors;
- Ribbons or elastic;
- Threads;
- Glue;
- Pencil;
- Long ruler;
- Magnets;
- Decorative accessories at your discretion (beads, rhinestones, flowers).
Openwork bows with bouquets on the side mirrors
Large bow on the hood, trunk
First of all, you need to decide on the color scheme of the decoration. If you prefer a certain style of celebration, for example, a yellow and blue wedding, then you need to select the appropriate shades for the bow. It is also necessary to take into account the color of the car ; it should be harmoniously combined with the decor, without merging.
- Take two colors of fabric and cut out two rectangles, one of which should be a few centimeters smaller than the other in length and width.
- Place the pieces of fabric on top of each other so that the smaller one is on top.
- In the middle, pull the fabric together using a strong thread and straighten the resulting bow.
- Next, start decorating the product by attaching suitable decorative accessories to it. For example, you can attach one or two teddy bears, dressed thematically, in the middle, and matching beads or rhinestones will look beautiful on the sides of the bow. You can use flowers.
- All that remains is to think about attaching the bow to the car. Most often, ribbons are sewn on four sides, with the help of which the decoration is securely tied to a certain part of the car. An alternative option could be magnets sewn into a special pocket in the back of the bow.
Advantages of Kraft Paper
Kraft paper is a material produced by processing long cellulose fibers. With this manufacturing method, packaging has the following advantages:
- low price;
- strength;
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- absorbs moisture;
- resistance to UV radiation.
The density of paper is taken into account during production and the areas of its subsequent application. Possible sheet thickness options are from 35 to 120 g/m². Sheets with high density absorb liquid less and withstand heavy loads.
Safety is the most important advantage of crafting from the point of view of environmentalists. No harmful chemicals are used in production, so the material is completely natural. It is used to make wrappers for storing food.
In the style of minimalism
Sometimes a small detail on the hood can replace other delights. This style is called “simple and tasteful.” You can prepare a car in this manner using satin or regular ribbons.
As an option, the hood is decorated with three stripes: red, white and blue, and the result is a Russian flag. You can also choose a dominant tone and make a decoration from several ribbons, for example red. The size should correspond to twice the length of the hood.
It's easy to weave roses from ribbons. You need to wind a meter of length onto your palm, leaving the edges free, then thread them into the resulting circle and tie it. If the roses are made from red ribbons, then they will look perfect with black balls. A wedding car, decorated with woven ribbons and balls, looks stylish and tasteful.
Bright ideas
If the wedding is far from the traditional genre, then you can decorate the car with brighter materials. For example, make a decoration from artificial flowers. To do this, you need to take plastic daisies, detach them from the stems and attach them to the machine. This is not difficult to do; the buds are easily attached to tape or tape. If on your wedding day you offer to help guests decorate their car beautifully, you can use real flowers instead of synthetic ones. A car decorated not only with daisies, but also with toy butterflies will look harmonious. You will get a whole field meadow.
Economical and simple
The most economical and simple way out is balloons.
To do this, you need to purchase balloons, inflate them and fasten them in the desired composition using beautiful ribbons. Balls can be grouped into pyramids and garlands, formed into hearts and rings - it depends on the number of balls and on the imagination of those who decorate the car.
Note! They need to be fastened tightly, otherwise if you move quickly you can lose the entire outfit.
More colors
If you like the idea of floral decoration, then you can decorate your car with floral arrangements. You just need to know how to decorate a wedding car with flowers.
To make your own decoration you need to purchase:
- Artificial flowers.
- Ears.
- Leaves.
- Decorative mesh.
- Tulle material.
It is necessary to make a frame for the main composition. The base can be a cardboard circle or a plastic ring. Next, we decorate these items with flowers and other decorative items. Wedding crafts can be round or linear.
If your decoration is in the form of a hemisphere, then tulle in the shape of a bride’s skirt will look original. You can also make the skirt element yourself.
To keep the car without scratches, it is better to soften the stems with tape. The finished decoration is secured with tape or one ribbon stretched around the hood. All this can be made with your own hands and at home.
Artificial flowers will replace real ones if the wedding takes place in winter. Synthetic compositions are also suitable if the vehicle is not too elegant inside and you want to decorate the interior. Among other things, this is a more budget-friendly option than fresh flowers.
General recommendations for decorating a room
- The decoration of the hall in a modern style includes floral arrangements with non-standard plant species. To prevent flowers from looking too simple, combine them into cascading bouquets.
- Volumetric garlands and lamps made of paper are more suitable for a tent-shaped room. They will create romance and will not look cheap compared to other items.
- Monitor the size of bouquets and flower arrangements on the tables. Their optimal height is no higher than 30 cm.
- If you don’t want to highlight specific colors, you can install specific lighting in the room.
- Before decorating the room, make sketches. This is especially beneficial if you do not use the help of designers. An untrained eye may miss some points.
Master class: large wedding rings
Rarely is a wedding complete without large wedding rings. This decor item is also easy to make yourself. If you don’t know how to make a wedding car decoration with your own hands, here are step-by-step instructions. First you need to purchase materials:
- flexible hoses - about two meters;
- standard size batteries - three pieces;
- gold-colored ribbon;
- wooden rulers - two pieces;
- plastic flowers;
- scotch;
- scissors;
- powerful glue.
The listed products are inexpensive; home-produced wedding ring paraphernalia is much lower in price than store-bought ones.
Follow the instructions step by step:
- Divide the hose into three pieces of different sizes. The second and third parts are the future model of wedding rings, and the larger one is for the base.
- Insert a battery into each of the pieces, from one edge, so that half of it is visible, and connect it to the free hole. For reliability, strengthen the connection with adhesive tape or glue it together.
- Wrap the rings and rulers with tape.
- Attach the rings to the rulers and connect them on the remaining piece.
- You can add artificial flowers to the rings to suit your taste. Usually beige shades are chosen, but you can experiment and give preference, for example, to purple decor. It will turn out unusual.
That's it, the decoration is ready! All that remains is to attach the rings to the roof and you can go to the registry office.
Fashionable finishing
If from all of the above, you have not found the answer to the question of how to decorate a car for a wedding with your own hands, then for dessert there are still several methods that do not require skill and are suitable when the wedding has already begun.
Tulle decor
Decorating with tulle is a new fashionable trend in car decoration. There are a great many options for how to transform a car using material. For example, slightly raise the edge of the material, making it look like a veil, or drape the entire hood with tulle. A huge bow tied from fabric looks impressive. You can make a decoration in the form of a bow on the same day on which the wedding ceremony is scheduled, since this is the easiest way to decorate. In any form, tulle as a wedding fabric looks great.
Content Options
All couples preparing for their wedding face the question of what to put inside the bonbonniere. As already mentioned, the traditional and symbolic filling of the bonbonniere was exactly 5 candies. However, every country, and sometimes every family, has its own traditions. The most popular fillings for gift boxes for guests are:
- candies;
- cones;
- gingerbread;
- macarons;
- cupcakes;
- dried fruits;
- nuts;
- chocolate;
- cookie;
- lollipops;
- coffee;
- popcorn.
The original filling may not be an edible gift, but simply something as a keepsake. Such accessories can complement sweets or be used instead of them. For example:
- keychain, cup or magnet with a photo of the newlyweds;
- Handmade soap;
- aroma candles;
- a small calendar, perhaps with a photo of the couple getting married;
- figurines.
Of course, the contents of the bonbonniere can be the same for all guests of the celebration, however, you can make them personalized, accordingly, the contents can be selected individually for each guest. Materials for making bonbonnieres are cardboard, fabric and tulle. When to present bonbonnieres is the decision of the newlyweds. You can present them after congratulating and presenting gifts to the young couple. Ask the waiters to hand out products or set up a table with treats at the exit from the restaurant.
