Organic, fairtrade, vegan and peace silk alternatives for your wedding An increasing desire to be kinder to the environment and the animals with whom we share this planet has led to an increasing number of requests from brides, florists and wedding stationery designers for an alternative to the traditional silk ribbons (where the silk worms are killed during the process). So I thought I would put together a handy guide to the alternative options available to you, whether you're looking for silk ribbons for your bridal bouquet, wedding stationery, or general decor, as well as for your tables in the form of table runners and napkins.