"Ghibli-Inspired Weddings: Charming Wedding Ideas Based on Studio Ghibli Films"
2018.09.21 published
I Want a Ghibli-Themed Wedding ♡
Works from "Studio Ghibli" such as My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, The Cat Returns, and Princess Mononoke are popular themes for weddings ♩
A wedding themed around Ghibli works creates a warm and homely atmosphere since all guests are likely familiar with them*
Here are some wonderful items and decoration ideas for a Ghibli-themed "Ghibli Wedding" ♡
Ghibli Wedding Idea 1: DIY Place Cards with a Laser Cutter
Place cards made by cutting out Ghibli characters with a laser cutter*
Messages and guests' names are written on the bottom, while the top can also be used as coasters ♩
Ghibli Wedding Idea 2: Initial Objet with Ghibli Design
A handmade initial objet featuring Baron and Louise from The Cat Returns, made by the bride*
The point is the letters are decorated with Baron and Louise's hats ♩
It’s also lovely to display Baron and Louise's music box and figures together!
This is an initial objet inspired by Totoro* The letters are adorned with moss and small flowers, with Totoro, Chibi Totoro, and Mini Totoro perched cutely on each letter ♡
Ghibli Wedding Idea 3: Illustrations on Welcome Mirrors
A cute and heartwarming welcome mirror featuring Totoro holding a No Face mask*
The hexagonal mirror from Three Coins creates a natural atmosphere, making it great for a Ghibli wedding ♩
Ghibli Wedding Idea 4: DIY Ring Pillow with Figures
An adorable Totoro ring pillow ♡
Totoro is dressed as the groom with a bowtie, while Chibi Totoro looks like the bride with a flower crown and veil*
The bus stop is marked "To Happiness," which is a nice touch ♩
This is a ring pillow featuring Jiji and Lily from Kiki's Delivery Service*
Jiji and Lily are gazing at each other, making it super cute ♡
Ghibli Wedding Idea 5: Mini Gifts Styled After Sweet Rice Dumplings
A cute mini gift modeled after the sweet rice dumplings Totoro gave Mei*
The contents are locally sourced treats named "snow salt chinsuko" and "Harada's rusk" to honor the couple's hometown◎
Ghibli Wedding Idea 6: Invitations in Ghibli Design
A DIY invitation designed in the theme of Kiki's Delivery Service by the bride*
The cover features Kiki, Jiji, and a broomstick arranged in a wreath ♩
Ghibli Wedding Idea 7: Express Delivery Mark for Kiki’s Delivery Service
Instead of stamps and postage marks, it’s trendy to attach an “Express Delivery” mark to the person handing out invites...
This idea features Kiki’s Delivery Service or Totoro marks*
It conveys the desire to hand out invitations quickly!◎
Ghibli Wedding Idea 8: Acorn Drops
A bride created Totoro's "Acorn Props" instead of heart drops*
Acorns and small Totoro drops are nestled in Totoro's big belly ♩
Ghibli Wedding Idea 9: Incorporating Ghibli Elements to Guest Tables
☑ Kiki's Delivery Service frame
☑ Table decorations with figures of Lily, Kiki, and Tombo
☑ Table numbers styled as Totoro's bus stop
The bride coordinated her guest tables with different Ghibli movies as themes ♩
Ghibli Wedding Idea 10: Hair Arrangement
Lastly, a bridal hairstyle inspired by Arrietty's hair arrangement is introduced*
The hairstyle mimics Arrietty’s ponytail held up with a clothespin ♡
It's a bridal hairstyle that will surely surprise guests◎
Let’s Have a Ghibli Wedding ♩
The Ghibli-themed wedding items and decorations were all so cute and heartwarming*
You can choose to focus on one work for your wedding theme or unify it with various Ghibli projects,
and aim for a warm wedding surrounded by the wonderful works of Ghibli ♩