DIY Tux & Dress Napkin Folds

Milena Kukurekovic
Learn how to make these tux and dress napkin folds on our blog! | SmartyHadAParty.com Wedding dress napkin fold? Yes, please! | SmartyHadAParty.com What you need:
  • Napkin(s) - we used white polyester
  • Grosgrain ribbon - we used the black 3/8"
  • A small endless flower (optional)
How to turn a napkin into a wedding dress: Step 1: Fold the napkin in half diagonally (creating a triangle). Step 2: Fold the left corner of the triangle to the right. Step 3: Fold the right corner of the triangle to the left. Step 4: Fold the top corner down and flip the napkin over. Step 5: Grab a piece of black grosgrain ribbon and tie it in a knot about 2" from the top of the napkin. Add a flower and viola! Learning how to make this tux napkin fold is a must for your wedding! | SmartyHadAParty.com What you need: How to turn a napkin into a tuxedo: Step 1: Fold the napkin in half diagonally. Bring the two corners of the triangle to the third triangle point. Step 2: Flip the napkin over. Step 3: Fold the napkin in half diagonally. Step 4: Tuck the right corner of the napkin behind. Step 5: Tuck the left corner of the napkin behind. Step 6: Pop the collar of the tux a bit. Use an iron if necessary. Step 7: (optional) Create a bowtie with a paper napkin and place it inside of the collar. Viola! Feeling extra fancy? Add a 4" vertical strip of the 3/8" grosgrain polka dot ribbon under your bow tie and you have "buttons!" Learn how to make wedding dress and tux napkin folds on our blog. | SmartyHadAParty.com Looking for some plates to match your tux & dress napkin folds? Our Black Polka Dot Plates are perfect! Party Seriously, Smarties! Jackie Styling: Teresa Dennis & Kenwin JonesSubscribe to our email newsletters here.
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