Bows

Event Bows for Grand Openings, Buildings, and Cars

Event bows are decorative bows made to dress an entrance, ribbon, building, or vehicle for a grand opening, ceremony, or celebration. A Golden Openings bow ranges from a small satin pull bow that finishes a ribbon to an 8-foot giant bow that anchors a whole storefront, in fabrics and finishes chosen to match the scale and setting of the event.

What Types of Event Bows Are There?

Event bows fall into three groups: small pull bows that accent a ribbon or gift, larger ceremonial pull bows sized for the ribbon-cutting itself, and giant 3-D building and car bows that dress a facade or vehicle. The right type depends on where the bow goes and how large it needs to read from a distance.

Pull bows self-assemble when you pull the ribbon tails, making them quick to set for accents and ribbon ends. Giant building and car bows ship fully assembled and are built to hang or mount as a single dramatic centerpiece. For the ceremonial pull bows specifically, see the ceremonial bows collection, and for the oversized outdoor pieces see the giant outdoor bows collection.

What Size Bow Do You Need?

Bow size should match the object it dresses, from an 8-inch pull bow on a ribbon end to an 8-foot giant bow on a building facade. Smaller 8-to-12-inch pull bows accent ribbons, gifts, and displays, 16-to-24-inch ceremonial pull bows suit the ribbon at a cutting, and giant bows from 30 inches up to 8 feet dress storefronts, entrances, and vehicles so the bow reads clearly from the street.

For a gifted car, a supersized circular velvet car bow or the 30-inch magnetic bow sits on the hood or roof, while a full building facade calls for a giant velvet or nylon building bow, or the 8-foot 3-D bow for the largest statement. Match the bow to the viewing distance: the farther away the audience, the larger the bow needs to be.

Which Bow Material Is Right for Your Setting?

Bow material determines both the look and where the bow can be used, so indoor accents and outdoor centerpieces call for different fabrics. Satin and metallic pull bows suit indoor ribbons and gifts, velvet and velour read plush and premium, nylon holds up for repeated building displays, and the magnetic bow uses weather-resistant vinyl built for outdoor vehicle and gate use.

The 30-inch Ultra Giant magnetic bow is made of weather-resistant, waterproof vinyl rather than fabric, and its non-scratch soft magnetic base holds to a vehicle hood, roof, steel door, or gate with no adhesive. The velvet and nylon building bows are lightweight fabric bows that ship fully assembled and hang from built-in grommets using Command hooks, so they mount cleanly to a wall or facade.

How Do Pull Bows Compare to Giant Building Bows?

A pull bow is a compact ribbon bow that forms its loops when you pull the attached tails, ideal for finishing a ribbon, gift, or display in seconds. A giant building or car bow is an oversized 3-D piece that ships fully assembled and mounts as a standalone centerpiece on a facade or vehicle. Pull bows are the quick accent; giant bows are the main attraction that anchors the whole scene.

Why Choose Coordinated Event Bows?

Coordinated event bows tie the ribbon, entrance, and vehicle into one consistent look, which is why planners match bow color and material across a ceremony. The benefits go beyond the day itself.

• Right scale for the spot: Sizes from 8 inches to 8 feet match the bow to a ribbon end, an entrance, or a full facade.
• Material for the setting: Satin and metallic for indoor accents, velvet and nylon for displays, waterproof vinyl for outdoor vehicles.
• Fast or fully assembled: Pull bows self-form from the tails, while giant bows arrive ready to hang or mount.
• Reusable displays: Durable nylon and velvet building bows hold up across repeated seasonal and event use.
• On-brand color: Reds, silver, royal blue, gold-trim, and specialty patterns coordinate the bow with your palette.

What Are the Premium and Specialty Bow Options?

Beyond the standard pull and building bows, Golden Openings offers premium multi-loop and specialty bows for a more elaborate statement. Multi-loop bows in nylon and velvet, a 48-inch 6-loop red bow with gold trim and two tails, and luxury velour options add depth and richness for high-end displays.

• Multi-loop bows: Nylon and velvet red bows with gold trim for a full, layered look.
• 48-inch 6-loop bow: A large red bow with gold trim and two tails for a dramatic centerpiece.
• Luxury velour bows: A creped royal blue velour bow and a diamante-trimmed velour bow for premium settings.
• Specialty patterns: Candy cane stripe nylon and coordinating striped ribbon for themed and seasonal displays.

How Do Bows Fit Into a Ribbon Cutting or Grand Opening?

At a ribbon cutting, a ceremonial pull bow accents the ribbon that giant scissors cut, while a giant building or car bow dresses the entrance or a gifted vehicle for the reveal. Coordinate the bow color and material with the rest of the ceremony so the ribbon, bow, and scissors read as one design.

Pair the bows with matching ceremonial ribbon, or bundle the ribbon, bow, and scissors into a single grand opening kit so every centerpiece shares one color and branding story from the entrance to the cut.