DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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We are just in love with the idea of a winter wedding and are even more enamored with the DIY Bride and Groom Wreath Chair Backers we created for our Rustic Winter Wedding. With a bit of fresh winter greens and a few rustic supplies, you’ll soon have an elegant touch perfect for your wintry dream wedding.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by hot gluing an end of the Antique Champagne Satin Ribbon to the back of the Foam Wreath and then wrap the ribbon around the wreath. Continue until the whole wreath is covered and then hot glue the other end of the ribbon to the back of the wreath.

DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 1 part 1
DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 1 part 2
Step
2

Trim and hot glue pieces of fresh, winter greenery to the ribbon-covered wreath. Make sure to layer and glue the greens in different directions for maximum coverage.

DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 2 part 1
DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 2 part 2
Step
3

Loop a piece of Antique Champagne Satin Ribbon (approximately 20 inches long) around the top of the wreath.

DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 3
Step
4

Choose the appropriate letters from your white, alphabet stickers to spell out “bride” and “groom” and stick them onto the center of the small, slatted wood sign.

DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 4
Step
5

Hot glue the wood sign to the center of the wreath.

DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 5
Step
6

Add a pine cone to the wood sign with a drop of hot glue for a final, wintry detail.

DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 6
Step
7

Simply loop the ribbon around the top of the bride and groom’s chairs and tie. You now have elegant, rustic chair backers perfect for your winter wedding!

DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 7 part 1
DIY Rustic Bride and Groom Chair Backer Wreaths step 7 part 2
Step
8

We just love the rustic sophistication these chair backers brought to our Rustic Winter Wedding table and are sure they will look just as fabulous at your very own winter wedding! Make sure to check out our Rustic Winter WeddingDIY Bridal Bouquet and Boutineer and White Hot Chocolate Cocktail Recipe for even more wedding inspiration!

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