Everything You Need to Know: 6 Affordable Shops Every Bride Should Visit and a Shopping List of Must-Haves
2020.07.05 published
Here are the shops you want to visit for wedding preparations!
Wedding decor items and DIY materials.
Everyone is curious where others are getting their supplies, right?
Stylish select shops and little-known antique stores also catch the eye...
But, efficiently gathering useful items without spending too much money can be done at budget shops that are available nationwide♡
Shops like 'IKEA' and 'Flying Tiger' stock many items that can be used for weddings.
However, if you barge into the store without any prior knowledge,
☑ You might not know what to buy.
☑ You may not find the items you're looking for.
☑ You could miss out on items you wanted to buy.
It’s easy to fall into these situations.
With how busy you already are, going to the same shop again just takes more time.
Marry introduces products that brides should check out from each store's perspective.
You can jump from this article to each specific topic, so please use it as a reference before you go shopping♡
Budget Shop for Wedding Preparations #1: Natural Kitchen
'Natural Kitchen' offers cute items with natural designs starting from 100 yen.
While the store is often associated with a wide range of tableware and kitchen tools, it also has many decorative items that can be used for weddings.
☑ Alphabet Parts
☑ Baskets and Crates
☑ Preserved Flowers
This shop is a must-check for such items.
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The products at Natural Kitchen feature a warm design with a wood-like feel and soft pastel colors.
If you want to have a natural wedding, gathering small items from 'Natural Kitchen' can help create a unified look effortlessly.
Budget Shop for Wedding Preparations #2: Seria
You might think, "A 100 yen shop for weddings?" but don’t underestimate the value of such shops.
While it's difficult to find main decorative items, they are perfect for gathering DIY materials and photo frames that require a lot of quantity.
Large stores even feature a variety of items, such as sprays, Styrofoam boards, and lumber, that can compete with craft shops.
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Items like glue guns and lacquer sprays, which typically cost around 1000 yen, can be obtained in small quantities for just 100 yen.
If you plan on making items like welcome boards or ring pillows, it’s advisable to first gather tools and materials from a 100 yen shop.
Budget Shop for Wedding Preparations #3: Francfranc
Francfranc is the place to find romantic items.
If you're looking for intricate photo frames, cute objects, or wall decor items, this shop is highly recommended.
Perfect for brides who prefer a sweet atmosphere over a stylish one.
The ring photo frame has become a staple among brides and is also a popular item from 'Francfranc'.
After using it as a photography prop, it’s often used as a reception sign♡
Budget Shop for Wedding Preparations #4: Flying Tiger
Flying Tiger offers stylish stationery and party goods with overseas designs.
This shop is popular among brides for providing great items at surprisingly low prices.
While it is known for its colorful products, there are also many items featuring gold and black tones, so adult brides can find what they like here as well.
The reception area features three photo frames from 'Flying Tiger'.
Each one is just 400 yen, so you can create a stylish reception space for only 1200 yen.
If you want to create a chic atmosphere easily, this is a shop worth visiting♡
Budget Shop for Wedding Preparations #5: Salut
'Salut' is a shop for budget interior goods.
You can find items that can be used for displays in the welcome space.
The products are stylishly displayed in the store, so those who are not sure what to buy can visit for inspiration.
There are many items that will make you go, "This is just 1000 yen!?"♡
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You might find items that are seen on Pinterest or famous among brides but are hard to find elsewhere.
This glass case was priced at 1320 yen.
Budget Shop for Wedding Preparations #6: IKEA
IKEA is a shop that you want to make a special trip to since it's not located close to a station.
It boasts an incomparable selection of large photo frames and mirrors, setting it apart from other stores.
If you want to decorate the entire welcome space, not just the table, this is a shop to check out.
You should also have a look at larger items like big vases and display shelves.
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One of the current top recommendations is this gold wire frame. By clipping monochrome printed photos, it instantly becomes a stylish decorative item.
It also matches perfectly with the photo frames from 'Flying Tiger'.
This concludes our introduction to popular shops that brides-to-be should visit during their wedding preparation period.
Knowing in advance what items are available at each shop is the key to efficiently progressing with your wedding planning.
Be sure to check out each article♡
Recommended Shops for Small Gifts too♡
Finally, for brides who want to focus on small gifts, we introduce ‘TODAY'S SPECIAL’, a shop where you can find stylish overseas sweets.
We offer unique small gifts that can be purchased for 100 to 500 yen.
If you have any other suggestions, like "I want this shop featured!" or "This shop is recommended!", please do contact marry♡
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