Affordable, Easy, and Cute DIY: Stylish Ways to Use Paper Flowers for Your Wedding ♡
2016.01.17 published
"Paper Flowers" are a Must-Have ♡
Recently gaining a lot of attention, paper flowers *These fluffy and crinkly textures are simply irresistible, making them an essential item in wedding arrangements, right? ♡ Besides paper flowers, they are also known by many names such as paper pom-poms, flower poms, and paper napkin flowers, etc. ♩
Paper flowers are made from thin paper or paper napkins sold at 100 yen stores, making them incredibly cute while being very affordable for DIY projects. * Just having fluffy and vibrant paper flowers will undoubtedly brighten the atmosphere of the venue. ♩
\First, check out how to make paper flowers ♡/
Making paper flowers is very easy. ♩ Just prepare some paper in your favorite colors, fold it in an accordion style, cut both ends, and then peel apart each layer to shape it. * The number of layers and how you cut the ends will change the impression of the finished flower. *
If you can't find your favorite colored paper, try dyeing paper napkins with watercolor paints and let them dry. ♡
\Next, check out how to use paper flowers ♡/
Now that we know paper flowers can be made cheaply, easily, and cutely, how do we incorporate them into wedding arrangements? Next, we'll introduce some arrangements using paper flowers. *
Paper Flower Arrangement ①*Wreath
In weddings, wreath arrangements are essential for welcome wreaths or as gifts for parents. * If you use paper flowers, you can create cute original wreaths. ♡
This wreath, with its natural color palette, is just too cute! ♡♩
Paper flowers are also popular for reception signs. ♡ Just imagine how surprised guests would be to see such a cute sign at the reception area! *
Paper Flower Arrangement ②*Topiary
You can also create topiaries, which are often seen in stylish shops, using paper flowers. * The perfectly round shape is so adorable! ♡
A topiary that looks difficult at first can easily be made by attaching paper flowers to a round Styrofoam shape with a glue gun. * Many people make them using artificial flowers sold at 100 yen stores, but paper is easier to work with, making it recommended for beginners. ♩
It’s also cute to arrange the finished topiary like a welcome doll. * Being paper flowers, you can easily add mustaches or ribbons on top! *
Paper Flower Arrangement ③*Objet
Many people place LOVE or initials objets in welcome spaces or high tables, right? ♡ The wooden objets sold at places like 3coins are already cute on their own, but if you decorate them with paper flowers, they become even cuter! *
If you're going to place something, you want it to be a one-of-a-kind objet made just for the two of you. * You can simply attach paper flowers with a glue gun to bought items or shapes you create yourself. ♡
Try using gradients or decorate with flowers and jewels, and enjoy designing freely! ♡
Paper Flower Arrangement ④*Make Petit Gifts and Favors Cute ♡
Brides often want to put thought into the petit gifts or favors that guests will take home. * By just adding a paper flower, you can create stylish and cute gifts that stand out. ♩
Guests who receive petit gifts adorned with large paper flowers will surely be delighted! ♡ Just having a single paper flower can make things much more vibrant! *
Paper Flower Arrangement ⑤*Cake Decoration ♡
Recently, paper flowers are also being used to decorate wedding cakes. ♡ Large flowers on a pure white cake are just too adorable! ♩
There are also arrangements where paper flowers are used as cake toppers. * The great thing about paper flowers is that you can customize them easily by changing the size and amount of paper! ♡
If you place them as photo props in a photo booth, guests can take the cutest pictures, making it highly recommended! *
You can also create lovely bouquets with paper flowers. * Since paper flower bouquets are light, they are perfect for second parties or garden weddings! ♡
Even a dull staircase can be made this cute just by adding paper flowers! * Let's create a lovely atmosphere not just for the reception space but for the whole venue! ♡
I Absolutely Want to Incorporate "Paper Flowers" ♡
Since paper flowers can be made cheaply and easily while being adorable, they are a must-have item for DIY! ♡ Let's incorporate paper flowers in various places around the venue and create a cute and vibrant wedding. *