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Unique Uses for Ribbon at All Weddings

Personalized ribbons make weddings absolutely perfect!

Gifts and invitations are as traditional as they come, but ribbons have numerous uses at a wedding!

Rolls are the most commonly used ribbon type. Use them party favors, for gift cards and presents, in decorations and accents, on corsages, cake decoration, and bouquet wraps. Personalize any of these ribbon types with wedding dates, names or other relevant information.

Centerpieces are a must for all weddings. Any flower choice will look lovely in a simple wine glass wrapped with your personalized ribbon. Each ribbon may have an imprint of the bride and groom’s names and dates on a ribbon color to match your wedding theme. Or match two or more ribbon colors for a unique look.

Satin ribbon is a gorgeous accent to any wedding décor. Wrap vases and flowers with personalized ribbons for centerpieces on tables. Create custom pieces by having names and dates printed onto the smooth ribbon. From the simple to the complex, your centerpieces should reflect your wedding colors and theme.

Candle holders are also a great, and easy, idea for a lovely centerpiece. Pair colors to match them to your wedding theme and tie a simple bow around a glass votive candle holder. Using a lighter color satin ribbon under a sheer organza ribbon is perfect for any text showing through. Give these cute candles as favors after the wedding.

While rolls are the most common, use all custom ribbons at all weddings!

Make a unique save the date wedding invitation with custom imprinted badge ribbons. Choose a color to match your wedding theme. Imprint names, dates, places and times so that your guests are ready when you are! Remember to keep one for yourself and have it framed as a keepsake.

Another great idea for custom imprinted text ribbons is to use them for seating arrangements. From wedding party titles to a person’s name, choose colors that match your wedding decor. Send them home as a reminder of your special day. Those in your wedding party will enjoy these personalized favors.

No matter what you choose (full color ribbons, badge ribbons, imprinted ribbons and ribbon rolls) these celebration ribbons are sure to make your special day just as wonderful as you have been dreaming. Let us help you to make your day truly special.

Rolls Now Have Over 60 NEW Colors!

Oh, what fun with more than 60 new colors hitting our ribbon rolls!

A little while ago, we jumped the gun a bit. But, now we are going live with all of our color changes!

From celebrations to awards, custom ribbon rolls are extremely versatile. Customize each selection to meet any need by adding text or logos. Perfect for weddings or other events for decorations and floral arrangements. Add your personalized message and tie them around bags and boxes when giving gifts. Ribbon rolls make great award or awareness ribbons. Customize a ribbon roll of your choice with your message and cut them to the length you like and present them to be worn or displayed.

Here, again, is that short review of all the updates to the ribbon colors for ribbon rolls.

Single Face Satin: We added 21 new colors! And many of them are quite nice. None of the old colors went away, so we’re up to 123 brilliant Single Face Satin ribbon colors!

Double Face Satin: We added four neon colors and one bright blue!

All DYNA Satin colors will be staying the same.

Chiffon – Organza: We added 22 colors! One thing to remember when looking at these color charts is that while that is the color, it doesn’t look like that. Keep in mind that since the ribbon is a fine see-through mesh, it generally will appear lighter in person than what you see on the chart.

Grosgrain: We added seven new colors! LaRosa, Blue, Copen, Neon Hot Pink, Neon Lime, Neon Yellow, Neon Tangerine.

Floral Satin Acetate: The shade of pink known as “Shock” is discontinued, but we added two new shades of purple! These new colors are “Purple” and “Plum.”

SIDE NOTE:

As ribbons continue to get more and more popular each year, the demand to keep up with trends is an ever-pressing issue. And, to keep up, we are always updating our ribbon colors. Please always refer to the order pages on www.personalized-ribbons.com for ribbon color availability.

Creative Ribbon Rolls: Kanzashi Flowers

When most people think of ribbon rolls, they consider wrapping presents or decorating for a party or some other function. Some people, however, think “what can I do with this that will make it quirky?” Here’s an idea to get your creative juices flowing! Kanzashi Flowers!

We love sharing the way people around the world use ribbons! Kanzashi are traditional Japanese folded flowers. These flowers are made from small squares of silk, fabric or ribbon, and are typically worn by women as hair ornaments.

Kanzashi flowers are traditionally made with habotai silk giving them a vibrant color and rich texture. However, some people create these flowers with ribbon or other fabrics.

Making kanzashi flowers takes patience and a lot of practice. There are several ways to make these flowers, depending upon the ribbon type you are using and what kind of flower you are creating. Some people reinforce the flowers by sewing the petals together or gluing beads and buttons into the center of the blooms.

While kanzashi are traditionally used as hair ornaments, these lovely flowers have a variety of other uses:

Secure a flower to a pin or wearable magnet and wear it as a brooch.

Sew flowers to the bottom of a scarf or the brim of a winter hat.

Add a flower to a gift in place of a ribbon.

Sew flowers to your favorite accent pillow.

Arrange several flowers in a glass bowl for a unique centerpiece.

How To Make Kanzashi Flowers

Take your ribbon and fold it across the width to get a triangle and with that as a template cut it out into square pieces. The number of pieces you need will depend on the width of the ribbon.

Fold the square into a triangle first and bring together the corners. Now, fold this shape again along the newly formed edge and the gathered corner. Be sure to secure the cut edges using a lighter or another flame. Hot glue also works to hold the petals together.

Once you have finished all folding, you will have three folds parallel. Make sure to align them properly/evenly so that your flower petal looks symmetrical.

Now that your petals are ready, all you need to do is to apply hot glue on the sides of each flower petals and glue them together to form a ring of petals which will resemble a flower in any case.

While there are many tutorials online for making kanzashi flowers and ornaments, here are a couple of pictures to get any creative mind working at full capacity.

making Kanzashi Flowers using ribbon rolls and turning them into decorations

Add your flair to these lovely flowers using buttons, lace, rhinestones or glitter; whatever your heart desires to make this craft your own.

Promise Ribbons and Brazilian Wish Ribbons

Wear your wish ribbons, promise ribbons or fitas proudly!

Sharing the way people around the world use ribbons is always exciting! However, there is not a lot of new information that Coller Industries can add to using cultural wish ribbons. But we are always supportive of the different ways people in every culture and community use their custom ribbons.

wearing promise ribbons and brazilian wish ribbons and making your own personalized ribbons

Wish ribbons have been around for a long time. Fitas, or Bonfim Ribbons, were originally made with silk and the printing was done by hand with ink or silver. They were worn around the neck and often had medallions and holy images hung on them. Today the ribbons are worn as good luck charms and symbolize a belief in miracles both big and small.

People all over the world still celebrate this tradition, but the tradition has extended to tying the Bahia Bands onto the church gates.

Secured with three knots and traditionally known as good luck charms, these ribbons are so much more than a simple accessory. Each knot corresponds to a secret desire until the bracelet breaks. At this point, the wishes will come true.

Wishing Protocol

Ribbons are given as a gift and tied by a third-party.
Worn on the left wrist and tied with three knots, making a wish with each knot tied.
When the ribbon naturally breaks down and falls off, your wishes will come true.

Each ribbon color has a symbolic meaning:

Yellow – Success and Intelligence
Dark Green – Money and Growth
Light Blue – Love and Peace
Dark Blue – Health, Comfort and Fertility
Red – Strength and Passion
Hot Pink – Friendship
White – Wisdom and Inner Peace
Purple – Spirituality
Orange – Courage and Energy

Recently, these wish ribbons became a bit more popular as promise ribbons. More and more people are using this ribbon tradition in new ways!

Borrowing from the Brazilian ritual of fitas, or wish ribbons, these colorful bands are tied to a person’s wrist in three knots. On the Komen 3-Day, we tie knots to honor the past, create hope for the future and celebrate the steps we’re taking today to end breast cancer.

Some people even use wish ribbons on athletic shoes, bags and even their car for protection and safety. These ribbons serve as a reminder of your wishes and promises. They are an excellent way to recognize ethnicity and support for each other!

How To Guide: Finding Your Perfect Ribbons

Ribbons are a great enhancement for any project, event or holiday. But, how do you know which ribbon type is for you?

From weddings and other large-scale events to crafts and projects around any home, ribbons are a must to keep on hand. But, knowing which ribbons you need for each project or need may not always be an easy answer. Most ribbons are quite versatile and will work for multiple uses.

To get you pointed in the right direction for your needs, first, you must understand the differences between the types of ribbon.

Ribbon Rolls

These ribbons are probably the most versatile of the bunch. Use ribbon rolls to promote a sale or event. Decorate for a party or convention. Use as product packaging or gift wrapping. They are also perfect for floral arrangements, and the list goes on!

Classic Ribbon

These are flat pieces of ribbon that attach to a name badge or are used as promotional materials. Badge ribbons help identify person’s role or received rewards, or just break the ice. They are perfect for conventions, meetings and other events. Imprinted and full color ribbons are great for getting the word out and for promoting a sale or event. You can also use them for a “save the date”, bookmarks, gift tags or keepsakes.

Rosette Ribbon

This extravagant ribbon is perfect for fairs, festivals, contests and other types of shows. But, they are for more than just for animal shows. They are also commonly used for recognition awards and can be used to highlight any and all accomplishments in a classroom or business setting.

Now that you know the three types of ribbon let’s explore the benefits of each type!

Ribbon Rolls

From celebrations to awards, custom ribbon rolls are extremely versatile. Customize each ribbon roll selection to meet any need by adding text or logos. Ideal for weddings or other events for decorations and floral arrangements. Add your personalized message and tie them around bags and boxes when giving gifts. They also make a great award or awareness ribbons. Customize them with your message and cut them to the length you desire and present them to be worn or displayed. The list of uses for this ribbon type is endless!

Classic Ribbon

Badge, imprinted and full color ribbon all have their benefits. Print or imprint them with information that identifies speakers and staff or an assortment of other functions of people during conferences and other meetings. They are valuable networking and marketing tools. Personalize them with custom text, a company logo or full color graphics and most any other custom need. And, all of these ribbons are great for brand recognition.

Rosette Ribbon

These are the best way to give an award to any winner or participant during an event or other function. With decorative tops and bottom streamer ribbons, these ribbons have an elegant look that will show recognition for doing well at anything. Use rosettes for awards for businesses, sporting events, educational needs, hobbies, animal shows and more.

So, when it comes to choosing the right ribbon for your needs, it’s important to know what ribbon types are available and to understand that most ribbons will work for any need!