How Many Did You Know? 8 Trending Materials for Must-Know DIY Weddings

There are Trends in Materials ♡

Every bride is interested in wedding DIY.

I want to prepare stylish and cute wedding items that will make people say "I've never seen this before!" ♡

A recommendation for those who are about to challenge wedding DIY is to use 【trendy materials】.

By using relatively new materials that have started to spread from overseas, you can create wonderful wedding items ♡

In this article, I will introduce seven types of trendy materials that you should know about now.

Each material is detailed in articles within marry, so check the links for materials you are interested in ♡

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Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ① Agate

Agate, which gained popularity from DIY ideas for overseas weddings, is referred to as 瑪瑙 (menou) in Japanese.

It's a striped natural stone, and its jewel-like appearance is very stylish.

A classic wedding item made from agate is the place card.

Write the guests' names on small agate slices ♡

After the wedding, they can be used as paperweights.

There are also new DIY ideas emerging, such as making larger agate slices into ring pillows.

Engrave the couple's names and date to create a one-of-a-kind ring pillow ♡

➡ Check out the article on agate at marry ♡

Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ② Moroccan Tiles

The "tile place card" that you often see on Instagram, Moroccan tiles ♡ These tiles have a beautiful curvy shape reminiscent of palace decorations.

It is a type of Moroccan tile often used in mosques, with an exotic and mysterious design that is appealing.

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Moroccan tiles are available in various colors like blue, gray, and pink.

The most common use is as place cards, but they can also be used as parts of a marriage certificate or as escort items ♡

Since it's a stylish material that isn't commonly seen, guests will find it refreshing♩

➡ Check out the article on Moroccan tiles at marry ♡

Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ③ Sea Glass

Sea glass is a popular material among brides having summer or resort weddings.

It's pieces of glass found on beaches, smoothed by the waves, resembling frosted glass ♡

Sea glass can be purchased cheaply in bulk on online shopping sites like Rakuten.

Since each piece has a different shape, you can create beautiful place cards with unique looks for each guest ♡

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Here is an idea using heart drops made from sea glass.

Guests write their names on the sea glass and put them into a board.

Finally, the bride and groom also add signed sea glasses to use as a marriage certificate ♡

The transparency and sparkle of sea glass inspire many ideas for how to use it.

➡ Check out the article on sea glass at marry ♡

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Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ④ Capiz Shell

Capiz shell refers to the shell of the Kapis clam harvested in Southeast Asia.

It is a white, translucent material resembling tracing paper ♡

It’s popular for processing into place cards or keychains.

Despite its stylish appearance, it can be purchased for a few dozen yen per piece at Rakuten, which is also appealing.

It can be used for escort items, welcome items, accessories, and more...

This is a noteworthy material where various DIY ideas are emerging beyond just place cards ♡

➡ Check out the article on capiz at marry ♡

Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ⑤ Resin

"Resin" is a wedding DIY material that is not yet widespread but is likely to increase ♡

Resin is a transparent plastic. There are types that harden with a hardener and those that set with UV light.

Originally a liquid, it can be colored, mixed with glitter or flowers, making it a versatile material.

Handmade artists often use it to create earrings, barrettes, etc.

Here’s a place card made from resin ♡ Each one contains different flowers, making it super cute ♡

Some brides have even made gradient color place cards using colored resin!

They applied water-based varnish on the surface for a smooth finish.

Wedding items made from resin, which can be created from scratch, are recommended for DIY experienced brides ♡

Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ⑥ Tracing Paper

Tracing paper is becoming a standard for paper item DIY.

This thin, semi-transparent paper creates a layered effect when used together with other thick paper or craft paper. It adds a luxurious touch just by layering tracing paper, making it a magical item ♡

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Recently, welcome boards with printed text on tracing paper layered over wedding photos have become popular ♡

It creates a simple and sophisticated atmosphere compared to inserting text directly into the photo.

Marry provides information about printing methods for tracing paper and DIY tips, so be sure to check it out＊

➡ Check out the article on tracing paper at marry ♡

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Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ⑦ Embossed Paper

Embossed paper is a type of paper that is gradually becoming popular among brides.

It is textured paper with a rough surface and has been used for high-quality invitations for a long time.

The introduction of this embossed paper at Daiso has made it more accessible, resulting in a plethora of new DIY ideas being born ♡

Embossed paper looks stylish when the edges are roughly torn by hand, adding texture to the design ♡

A recommended DIY item is the table number. It can create a guest table similar to that of an overseas wedding ♩

➡ Check out the article on embossed paper at marry ♡

Wedding DIY ♡ Trendy Materials and Supplies You Should Know About ⑧ Silk Ribbon

Finally, I would like to introduce "silk ribbon," a type of ribbon.

This ribbon is made by dyeing silk fabric and cutting the dyed fabric into ribbon-like strips. The lovely drape of silk and the color tonality from dyeing are charming points.

As they can't often be mass-produced due to being handmade, they tend to be high-priced, but they can add a trendy feel when used in paper items or bouquets. They also pair wonderfully with calligraphy.

Let's Bride DIY with Trendy Materials ♡

I have introduced materials and supplies recommended for brides who are about to start on wedding DIY.

Because these materials are not yet common, they will surprise and delight your guests ♡

Using trendy materials, create many lovely wedding items ♩

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