Where and How to Display? A Cute Guide to Decorating with the Popular Shiny Item 'Marquee Light' ♡
2015.10.11 published
Marquee Lights: Decorations that Instantly Enhance Your Wedding ♡
Marquee lights are decorative objects shaped like initials or symbols with light bulbs inside them ♡ They have become popular in Japan recently, having gained attention at weddings overseas.*
DIY and Handmade! Many Brides are Crafting Their Own ♡
Marquee lights are a popular object that instantly enhances the luxury of a wedding* Since they typically cost about 5000 yen each when purchased from a store, many brides-to-be opt to DIY their marquee lights! ♡
Where Should You Display Your Marquee Lights??
Once you've decided “I want to showcase marquee lights!”, the next challenge is figuring out where to place them…* This time, I’ll share ideas on how to display your marquee lights! ♡
How to Display Marquee Lights①*At the Head Table*
Let's decorate the main table of the reception, the "head table," with marquee lights ♡ If you choose palm-sized marquee lights, you can place them right on the table! ♡
When displayed on the main table, it would look something like this ♡ The glamorous head table adorned with flowers and balloons becomes even more luxurious with the addition of marquee lights. For the head table, using the couple's initials is the best choice! ♡
For larger marquee lights that you can hold, try placing them near the head table ♡ Larger marquee lights stand out even when placed on the floor! *
How to Display Marquee Lights②*Near the Wedding Cake*
Decorating near the wedding cake is also a great idea ♡ This version displays the marquee lights right in front of the wedding cake ♩ They really stand out! ♡
Here’s another version where the marquee lights are placed very close to the cake table ♩ It's good to place smaller marquee lights in front of the cake, and larger ones near the table ♡
You’ll want to include marquee lights in photos taken during the cake-cutting ceremony too ♩
How to Display Marquee Lights③*Near the Sweets*
If you're having a buffet-style reception or a second party, how about displaying the marquee lights at the dessert buffet? ♡ The combination of sweets and marquee lights creates a whimsical atmosphere that’s sure to entice everyone to take photos! ♡
It's also stylish to use marquee lights to announce the hashtags for sharing wedding photos on Instagram ♡ When decorating the dessert table, smaller marquee lights are definitely recommended ♩
How to Display Marquee Lights④*Photo Booth*
How about decorating the photo booth, where both the couple and guests can take memorable pictures? Large heart-shaped marquee lights are just too cute! ♡
If you have a spacious photo booth, displaying an oversized life-sized marquee light would be great too ♡ Marquee lights that say "LOVE" or symbols like "♡" are recommended for photo booths.*
A photo booth can also be beautifully themed with paper pom-poms arranged in a gradient of rainbow colors! Let’s paint the inside of the marquee lights in gradient colors for a dreamy, cute finish ♩
Displaying is Important! Let’s Showcase Marquee Lights Cutely ♡
Marquee lights can be hung on walls, placed on tables, or set on the floor; there are so many ways to decorate with them! ♡ Choose the size and letters of your marquee lights based on how you want to display them ♩
May your wedding be luxurious and beautiful with the addition of marquee lights... ♡