Not Too Western! Various Design Ideas for Japanese-Style Welcome Boards ♡

I Want to Prepare a Japanese-Style Welcome Board＊

Bride who plans to have a traditional Japanese wedding, have you decided on the design of your welcome board? ♡

If you are holding a shrine ceremony or reception at a prestigious shrine, temple, historic hotel, or inn, you would want to prepare a stylish welcome board that suits that place with a Japanese flair, right? ♩

First, let me introduce some recommended materials for making a welcome board by hand.＊

《Recommended Materials for Japanese-Style Welcome Boards》

☑ Tsumami Zaiku

☑ Chiyogami/Washi Paper

☑ Kirie (Paper-cutting)

☑ Tsumami Zaiku

☑ Mizuhiki (Decorative Japanese cord)

☑ Decorative String

☑ Paper Fan

☑ Paper Quilling

Using these materials will result in a Japanese-style atmosphere.♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ①

A welcome board decorated with a small white kimono and hakama＊ Is the bride's green haneri and hakoseko matching the actual clothing? It looks wonderful! ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ②

A welcome board with an illustration of the groom and bride in hakama and colorful uchikake＊ Although it's an illustration in traditional attire, its text is in English, giving it a stylish atmosphere! ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ③

An idea for a welcome board using a "andon" (lantern) found in inns＊ The groom and bride in hakama and colorful uchikake are created using paper-cutting. The handwritten characters on washi paper also give a warm feeling. ♩

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ④

A welcome board design that combines a classic paper-cutting style with English text＊ Made from craft paper and acrylic, it also has a modern stylishness to it. ♩

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑤

A simple welcome board decorated with a "Yorisohimori" from Nogizaka Shrine＊ It's lovely that the family crest and the couple's names are included.

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑥

A vibrant welcome board with a cherry blossom design＊

Using Japanese flowers like "cherry blossom," "plum," "camellia," "violet," and "orchid" brings out a traditional Japanese atmosphere. ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑦

A stylish welcome board featuring a navy blue kirie design＊

This pattern is known as "shippō," which symbolizes "harmony" and "completeness," making it an auspicious design. ♩

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑧

A round welcome board featuring colorful peonies＊ Beneath it, beautiful golden mizuhiki is illustrated. ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑨

A welcome board with cherry blossoms blooming exuberantly in a green 3D frame＊ One of the cherry blossoms is three-dimensional, making it a stylish focal point! ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑩

A welcome board with an illustration of the groom and bride in traditional attire＊ A simple welcome board with just the illustration and English text blends smoothly into the venue! ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑪

A welcome board with the bride and groom's names written large in calligraphy＊ The prominent mizuhiki in the center is a main highlight. ♩

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑫

A wooden welcome board adorned with flowing paper fans＊ The paper fans made from chiyogami bring a rich Japanese atmosphere. ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑬

A welcome board featuring a paper-cutting of chrysanthemums and cranes along with a large "Yui" character, embodying the spirit of a Japanese wedding＊ The crane motif is also found in the bride's colorful uchikake. ♩

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑭

A trendy welcome board with dried flowers on a wooden board＊ Adding the character "Kotobuki" (longevity) in the center gives it a Japanese feel! ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑮

A design with text written in calligraphy on a wedding photo taken in traditional attire＊ Having some empty space in the wedding photo makes it easier to write text and arrange it nicely, so let's have it taken during the photo shoot. ♩

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑯

A welcome board with a 3D frame containing mizuhiki and paper fans made into a folding fan design＊ There’s also a tai (sea bream) on the left side, making it a cheerful welcome board! ♩

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑰

A welcome board featuring a ball bouquet made with paper quilling＊ While ball bouquets are often made using tsumami zaiku, creating them in flat layers with paper quilling results in a beautiful finish. ♡

Cute Designs for Japanese Wedding Welcome Boards ⑱

A welcome board with "Kotobuki" and the names of the bride and groom written in calligraphy. It has a simple yet traditional wedding feel.

Did You Find a Design You Like?

Here we introduced cute designs for Japanese wedding welcome boards.＊ Are there any designs you want to imitate or take inspiration from? ♡

Welcome your guests with a wonderful welcome board that matches the charming atmosphere of your venue!＊