This bridal trend that is going strong in weddings comes from the 70s, a time when it enjoyed its maximum splendour, when the hippie style was booming. That is why it is in the most boho weddings that this trend promises to triumph.
And as we don’t want you to miss out on giving your wedding this handmade and original touch, in this post we tell you a lot of ideas to include macramé in your wedding. It’s a fabric that fits everywhere! On tables, chairs, altars, gifts?
Everything is possible to decorate with this fabric, thanks to its versatile uses, so if you want to see all the possibilities that macramé offers, read on and get inspired for your big day!
But first… What is macramé?
Macramé is a weaving made up of different knots that can be used to create different figures. These knots can be made with a great variety of cords and coloured threads and can be used to make from small objects to large elements.
It is very easy to make, but it can also be bought ready-made: large tablecloths, curtains, plate mats, there are endless options!
We won’t keep you waiting any longer to find out all the ways to include this fabric in your wedding. And now, let’s get started!
Ideas for decorating with macramé, the latest wedding trend:
Hanging at the altar
One of the most beautiful ideas to decorate with macramé is to place it on the altar, it will be the first impression your guests will have of your wedding!
It looks great at outdoor weddings, and you can even use the trees. For this decoration, you will have to get a fabric the size of a tablecloth, and you can hang it over what will be the altar or over the table.
On the reception tables
On the table, tablecloths and table runners, macramé takes centre stage, as it adds a warm and innovative touch to the place where the food will be laid out.
But, if you are not into decorating the table with lots of macramé, you can incorporate it in a more subtle way: in the form of flower pots, table centrepieces or hanging candles. Alternatively, you can always opt for some macramé underplates as a support for the crockery – a circular one with fringes would be a great choice!
On chairs
Another of the possibilities offered by this wedding trend is to use it to decorate the backs of chairs. It is a small detail, but it helps to give a charming touch. You can add flowers, leaves, fabrics, tassels… to the macramé on the chair. It will look great behind your wedding dress!
As a backdrop for the photobooth
What do you think about having a photobooth with a macramé background? It’s an idea that will allow you to be faithful to your wedding style and all the photos taken in this corner will breathe that boho air that you like so much for your big day, and even more if you add jutes, leaves, vintage sofas or benches!
For the guests’ gifts
Macramé wedding favours are perfect for couples who love handmade details and for those who want to turn these knots into the main protagonists of their big day. The possibilities are endless, such as key rings, small dream catchers, mini macramé hanging flower pots… What is your favourite gift option?
In hanging pots
Flowers and plants play a very important role in the decoration of weddings, and with macramé they fit like a glove.
So, one idea is to use macramé to create hanging planters in which you can place pots with your favourite flowers and plants – great for outdoor spaces!
In the seating plan
The seating plan is another of the elements of the wedding where this bridal trend really hits the spot. When your guests arrive at the reception, and go to the seating plan to look for their place card, they can find it full of decorative knots of this fabric. We love this idea!
On the sweet treats table
You can place some macramé lamps suspended from the branches of the trees on your sweets table or some macramé hanging shelves with a wooden base, where you can place delicious sweets such as cupcakes, biscuits, chocolates, sweets of all kinds… Your loved ones will be impressed by the scene!
In a corner to relax
Chill out areas at weddings are becoming more and more essential, and macramé is ideal to decorate wonderful resting places for both children and adults.
For example, you can have tepees for the children. Yes, tents in this style can be made with different macramé knots and combined with rugs and poufs for the children to play or relax.
And an addition! Also arrange some wicker seats in case any guests want to sit down and relax in this cosy chill out area.
As a bridal look
As it is a fabric, it is great to be part of your bridal look, either in your bridal hairstyle or in your dress. This is a detail that will definitely make a difference, plus it’s inexpensive.
There are many ways to make this bridal trend part of your look! Like headdresses or veils, fringed capes to wear over the shoulders, or even adding simple macramé fringes on the shoulders, neckline, back or bottom of your dress, even hanging from the bridal bouquet!
But, above all, we recommend you not to overload all the corners of the wedding with macramé details, but to do it in a more subtle way so that the result is natural and balanced.
Would you like to decorate your wedding with macramé? Then it’s time to contact us at Perfect Venue to get started with all the preparations, we look forward to meeting you and telling you more about this wedding trend!
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