"Traditional Japanese Weddings: Lovely 'Masu Seat Cards' Design and Creative Ways to Use the Masu as Souvenirs"

Lucky Charms You Want to Prepare for a Japanese Wedding: "Masu"

"Masu," which is used in the Japanese wedding performance "Kagami Biraki" to serve sake or as place cards, symbolizes prosperity.

The word "masu" is associated with "increase," conveying positive meanings such as "increased love," "increased happiness," and "increased charm."＊

Originally used as a tool for measuring rice and liquids, it has also been used as a vessel for offerings to deities, making it a valuable item for auspicious events such as New Year's celebrations and weddings.♡

<Designs of Masu Used in Weddings>

So, what kind of masu is used at weddings?

Here is a classic masu place card with names engraved on the side.＊

Including the Instagram account name adds a trendy and stylish touch.

An original design with each couple's family crest and wedding date.♡

Adding names with the traditional commemorative sticker "Senjafuda" gives it a chic feeling.＊

Large family crests of the couple.

One side is printed with decorative motifs and the couple's names, while the other side has guests' names.＊

There's also an idea to include messages in English!

The logo of the wedding venue (TRUNK HOTEL!).

Names in calligraphy.

Printing a wedding logo like paper items.♩

For those getting married at a shrine, it's customary to have the name of the shrine included.

The character "寿" is a standard design for weddings.

The red "寿" character seems auspicious.＊

You can also include original illustrations.＊

There are even transparent "acrylic masu" options...!!!

Next, let's introduce ways to utilize the masu received or used during the wedding at home.♩

<Ways to Utilize Masu>

First, an idea to use it for measuring rice. It somehow feels like rice can be cooked more deliciously compared to using a plastic measuring cup...!

You can also place it in a jar. The paulownia and cypress used for masu have humidity retention properties and insect-repelling effects.＊

Using the masu from the wedding to scatter beans during Setsubun each year is also a lovely idea. Remembering the wedding every year could help foster a harmonious family.♡

Use it as a plate for serving chirashi sushi.

It can also be used as a small dish for tempura or tamagoyaki...!

It can also serve as a dessert dish.

Filling it with tiramisu to the brim.＊

Pudding can also be served in masu.＊

Even shaved ice fits in it.

The idea of creating a floral arrangement in a masu is amazing too!

It can even be used as a flower pot.

You can place cushions in it to use as an accessory holder.♡

Try Using "Masu" for Your Japanese Wedding!＊

The "masu" has the meaning of "increasing happiness."

At the wedding, you can use it for:

✅ Place cards

✅ Kagami Biraki

After the wedding, it can be utilized for:

✅ Measuring rice

✅ Serving dishes

✅ Containers for beans during Setsubun

✅ Flower pots or floral arrangements

✅ Accessory holders

It can be used in various ways.♡

Brides planning a Japanese wedding should consider it as a potential item!♩

➡ Purchase Masu on Rakuten＊