DIY “Here Comes the Bride” Banner

Learn how to make this fun little accessory!

Supplies Needed:

Material of your choice
Scissors
Fabric Glue
Ribbon (1.5″ – 2″ wide)
Wooden Dowel Rod
Tape Measure

Lay the material out flat, measure and cut to desired size. Unroll and cut enough ribbon for each side making sure you leave a couple inches extra both at the top and bottom.

Use your fabric glue to adhere the ribbon to the material, lining up the side edges but don’t forget about those extra couple inches at the top and bottom.

Once you’ve got the ribbon secure, flip the piece over, fold the ribbon up over the edge and glue.

The back should look like this:

And the front will look like this:

Then you’ll need to do the same thing across the bottom.

I didn’t get a photo, but you will then fold the top down towards the back about 2″ and glue just enough of a line to leave a loophole to push a wooden dowel through.

Now you are ready to paint (if you haven’t done that ahead of time):

or add your adhesive lettering:

Here’s my bridal banner in action:

Banners are a fun way to personalize your ceremony and it’s a great way to include some of the younger special people in your life.