To use velvet or not to use velvet?

By: ELIZABETH LEIGHTON

YOU DON’T NEED TO WAIT UNTIL THE HOLIDAYS TO ROLL OUT VELVET!

Velvet has resurfaced in a variety of shades. From dusty roses to deep teals, textured velvet is adding dimension to what would otherwise be a blasé color palette. We invited the New Orleans and Company sales team over for afternoon in early March. They do such a great job promoting our city for conventions so it was time to toast them.

We played off of the colors found right outside of our room- the misty views of the Mississippi

River. We set the table with a cool blue velvet tablecloth and added a touch of spring with a

geometric blue napkin. Had this been an Autumn event, I would have paired it with maroon or

sapphire blue. The table cloth in this hue would have been washed out if it was a polyester

blend, but the velvet helped enough to the point it could have stood on its own.

VELVET IS NOT JUST FOR LINENS.

THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO ADD ON THIS DAINTY TOUCH.

This Claire Magnolia guest book that I found on etsy can long take a permanent spot on your

coffee table after your wedding. As the chapters of your life unfold, have house guests leave

little notes and turn your guest book into a memory book.

Velvety leaves tied with a blue velvet ribbon for boutonnieres.

One of my favorite ideas - provide a velvet monogrammed ribbon for your florist to wrap your

bouquet in! These ribbons can be found at large craft chains such as Hobby Lobby or Michael’s.

Next simply bring to your local monogram shop and have it monogrammed with your wedding

cipher, a meaningful psalm, or a loved one’s name. If you added names and dates, this could

be passed down from generation to generation.

Lounge furniture by Lovegood Rentals

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Is there such thing as too much velvet? We recommend staying away from Red Velvet for the

groom’s cake. Trust us, you do not want this red stain on your dress or your guests’ smiles!