Charming Japanese Touch: A Collection of Decorative Items for Your Wedding Welcome Space!

【For Japanese Weddings】What to Place in the Welcome Space?

If you've chosen a Japanese-style reception venue or the bride will be wearing a shiro-muku (white wedding kimono) or iro-uchikake (colorful kimono), it's recommended to create a Japanese atmosphere in the welcome space as well♡

Japanese-style wedding venues are often very luxurious and have a sense of grandeur♡

Therefore, to maintain the ambiance of such spaces, arrange traditional Japanese items to create a stylish decoration area♡

In this article, we will introduce items you might want to decorate a Japanese-styled welcome space.

(We've chosen items beyond the usual welcome boards, welcome dolls, garlands, and photo frames!)

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space① Ornamental Crane Curtain

An ornamental crane curtain made of origami cranes hanging like a curtain is a great recommendation for the background of the welcome space♡

Mixing in tassels will add even more flair＊

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space② Chirimen Cord

Chirimen cord tied in a bow is a perfect small accessory to make the welcome space for a Japanese wedding more adorable♡

There are various ways to tie it♩

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space③ Celebration Cranes

Instead of regular cranes, displaying celebration cranes, a special origami style, will create a glamorous atmosphere instantly♡

It's best to fold them using patterned washi paper＊

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space④ Paper Balloons

Paper balloons are also items you’ll want to display alongside celebration cranes and chirimen cord＊

Using pale-colored origami will create a gentle ambiance♡

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑤ Mini Japanese Umbrellas

Small-sized mini Japanese umbrellas are also recommended♡

They may look lovely when held by welcome dolls dressed in traditional clothing.

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑥ Temari

When it comes to the welcome space for a Japanese wedding, temari cannot be missed♩

Let's scatter several temari in various sizes＊

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑦ Mizuhiki Wreath

A Japanese-style version of a welcome wreath, the mizuhiki wreath, is also appealing to display♡

Recently, cute designs have increased that don’t have an outdated vibe♩

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑧ Japanese Icing Cookies

Japanese-patterned icing cookies will surely beautify the welcome space♡

They can be enjoyed after the reception ends＊

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑨ Couple Amulets

Couple amulets are a classic item to decorate a welcome space for a Japanese wedding.

Popular choices include the couple amulets from Noguchijinja and Aoshima Shrine♡

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑩ Cotton Ball Lights

While they may have a western appearance, cotton ball lights are also perfect little items for a Japanese wedding's welcome space!

They evoke a soft and gentle Japanese atmosphere＊

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑪ Noren

For the background of the welcome space, noren is recommended as a substitute for a tapestry♡

If you create it with your names or a special date, it will surely become cherished♩

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑫ Uchiwa (Flat Fans)

While placing folding fans is standard, uchiwa can be lovely for summer Japanese weddings♡

Just by having uchiwa on display evokes a sense of “Wa,” and incorporating English in the design adds a fashionable touch♩

Items to Place in a Japanese-style Welcome Space⑬ Japanese Flowers

Lastly, Japanese flowers, regardless of whether they are fresh or artificial, or in petal form♡

In spring, consider cherry blossoms or plums; in summer, lilies; in autumn, colorful leaves or ginkgo leaves; and in winter, camellia flowers.

It will create a brilliant welcome space＊

Aim for a Stylish Japanese Welcome Space♡

We have introduced items to decorate the Japanese-style welcome space that you may want to focus on if you are having a Japanese wedding＊

Choose the small items that catch your interest and arrange them in balance to create a stylish area!♡