Professional Tips! There Are 3 Essential Tricks to Make a Stylish Handcrafted Welcome Board ♡

2019.01.11 published

I Want to Create a Unique Welcome Board for My Wedding!

The decorative item that steals the show in the welcome space: the welcome board ♡

There are various types of designs for welcome boards, but…

What many brides are currently choosing is a stylish and mature design that resembles those overseas, featuring calligraphy on the board.

Welcome boards made from stylish phrases written on wood, canvas, or acrylic materials are already beautiful as they are.

However, by freely decorating them with artificial or preserved flowers, you can create a one-of-a-kind design that adds an even greater sense of uniqueness ♡

There are surely many brides-to-be considering a DIY welcome board with flowers ♩

I Want to Know Tips for DIY Without Making Mistakes!

However, when you start making it, there are many unexpected worries regarding the choice of flowers and their arrangement.

Honestly, I lack confidence in how to style the flowers stylishly.

Therefore, in this article, we will introduce tips for wedding DIY directly from the professionals! ♡

The advice comes from Wakirie, the creative director and representative of 'Smile D.C.'

She has also published a wedding book, and many brides-to-be might already know her as she is a revered figure in the wedding industry.

At the recent joint party between the paper item company 'My Print' and 'Smile D.C.,' which we attended,

there was a DIY corner where participants could freely choose artificial flowers and decorate a welcome board.

Moreover, the completed pieces received direct advice from Wakirie herself! ♡

The insights offered were all quite insightful and made you nod in agreement.

Let’s quickly check out her amazing DIY tips for creating a stylish board!

Tips for DIYing a Stylish Welcome Board ① Position the Flowers to Slightly Overflow from the Board

The first piece of advice concerns where to place the flowers on the board.

The welcome board that received advice showcased muted pink flowers and looks chic at first glance, but…

According to Wakirie, if you place the artificial flowers a little more outward, the design of the board won’t be covered, and it will look more balanced.

It’s true that, upon closer inspection, the flower in the upper right is overlapping with the design.

When decorating a welcome board with flowers, the tip is to position them with a mindset that they will extend out from the board.

Tips for DIYing a Stylish Welcome Board ② Be Conscious of Asymmetry

The second piece of advice is to be aware of asymmetry.

The welcome board that received advice had a white board decorated with mimosa flowers, creating an elegant atmosphere, but…

Wakirie mentioned that “if you change the lengths of the mimosa that extend from the upper right to the left and down, it will look even more stylish.”

By making one length shorter and the other longer, the asymmetry increases, resulting in a more refined design! That’s a revelation!

Tips for DIYing a Stylish Welcome Board ③ Mix in Colors Beyond the Theme Color

The last piece of advice concerns the use of color.

The welcome board that received advice displayed roses and vines on a clear welcome board. The theme was "antique pink." It seems perfect with its romantic design, but…

Wakirie said, “If you add a bit of a different color, like beige, it will create a more profound design.”

By not limiting yourself to just pink, combining artificial flowers of other colors enhances the antique feel significantly!

Let’s Create a Stylish Welcome Board ♡

The welcome boards featured this time are all new designs from 'Smile D.C.' × 'My Print.'

The aesthetically pleasing boards and acrylic boards with stylish calligraphy come set with artificial flowers, allowing you to DIY your preferred design!

Perfect for those who want to display a high-quality, stylish welcome board while still wanting a personal touch and handmade feel.

Be sure to inquire if your venue carries these items! ♡

It may seem simple, but the board and flower combination has great depth ♡.

Brides-to-be preparing their welcome boards should keep in mind these three tips straight from Wakirie! ♩