Trendy Materials! 8 Stylish Wedding Items Made from Capiz Shells

The Material Now in the Spotlight: Capiz Shell ♡

Starting from overseas weddings, the spotlight is now on the material 'capiz shell’ that is spreading through social media in Japan.

Capiz shell refers to the shells of a bivalve called the capiz, which is harvested in Southeast Asia.

It has a whitish translucent quality similar to tracing paper and has been used in interiors such as lampshades since ancient times.

In Japan, the idea of incorporating capiz shells as name cards is currently standard…

However, capiz shells can be arranged into a variety of other items as well ♡

In this article, we will introduce wedding items made with capiz shell, blending ideas found from overseas weddings!

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #1: Name Cards

The easiest item to incorporate capiz shell into is the name card!

It is popular to write names in calligraphy on capiz shells and add a one-point design with gold paint or pens ♡

➡ How to Create Capiz Shell Name Cards

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #2: Escort Items

Some brides prepare keychains made of capiz shell as escort items.

I hope you use them on your bags and keys after the wedding ♡

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #3: Tags

Since capiz shells can be pierced with a hole punch, they can also be arranged as tags by threading a string through them.

Using them as tags for wedding favors or thank you tags for small gifts would be stylish!

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #4: Table Numbers

If you get larger capiz shells, I want to DIY them into table numbers.

Simply standing them on a simple memo stand instantly gives a foreign-influenced table arrangement.

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #5: Photography Props

Some brides overseas write words on capiz shells to use them as photography props ♡ It seems like beautiful hand shots can be captured.

As a sophisticated and trendy photography item, it is likely to become popular in Japan as well.

Writing "Groom" and "Bride" and holding them for photos is also great!

On the wedding day, they can be used directly as name cards ♩ It is also stylish as reception signs ♡

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #6: Earrings

An idea to arrange capiz shells into accessories. Earrings made from transparent capiz shells sway lightly and are fashionable.

They are perfect for wearing during pre-wedding shoots or after parties, giving off a casual atmosphere ♡

Using colored capiz shells can create earrings that are full of resort vibes. Various designs can be created depending on the arrangement.

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #7: Welcome Items

As welcome items displayed in the reception space or welcome area.

Here, a plate with an English phrase written on it, like on a welcome board, is made with capiz shell ♡

By writing characters or illustrations that match the theme and concept of the wedding and scattering them with other small items, it will surely look stylish ♡

Wedding Item Made with Capiz Shell #8: Garland

An idea to connect capiz shells with strings to create a garland ♡ A garland of capiz shells that sparkle under the light is something I want to decorate behind the main stage or at the photo booth!

After the wedding, it can be used as room decor.

I Want to Prepare Wedding Items with Capiz Shells ♡

I have introduced wedding items that I want to make with capiz shells. There are many ideas beyond just name cards, which is exciting ♩

Capiz shells are available on Rakuten for just a few dozen yen each.

There are various sizes, so let’s choose the ones you like ♩

➡ 【Rakuten】List of Capiz Shell Products