Falling in Love with Chic Decorations…♡ 5 Adorable Ways to Style Sparkling Marquee Lights♩
2015.12.30 published
Do you know about the sparkling marquee lights?
The stylish lights with letters at this bar are called "marquee lights." *Marquee lights are a type of lighting inspired by the electric signs found in hotels and theaters in America.* Born in the USA, marquee lights are also known as "marquee letters" and are one of the popular items for home decor overseas! ♡
Of course, they come in more than just letters; you'll find plenty of cute motifs like hearts, arrows, and stars! ♩ The colorful motifs and sparkling lights add a touch of glamor to weddings! ♡
【How to Make Marquee Lights】 You can DIY marquee lights too! ♡
Many brides are making stylish marquee lights as DIY projects! ♩ You can easily create them using just cardboard and string lights! ♡ Simply cut the cardboard into your favorite shape and poke holes with a nail to thread the lights through! ♩ It's amazing that you can make marquee lights just like that! ♡
For brides who think, "I don't have time to make them, but I want marquee lights!" ♡ You can, of course, buy marquee lights too! ♩ They are available at popular stores like PLAZA and Tokyu Hands! ♡
They are called MARQUEE LOVE LETTER and retail for ¥2,700 (tax included). ♩ The sturdy construction allows for plenty of customization! ♩ You can arrange them as your initials with your beloved or customize them to say LOVE or XOXO— the possibilities are endless! ♡
Be sure to check out your nearest PLAZA or Tokyu Hands for these! ♡
Marquee lights are perfect for wedding venue decoration! ♡
Not only for interior design, but marquee lights have also become very popular for decorating reception venues among brides abroad. ♩ Marquee lights make memorable occasions like weddings even more special! ♡
\5 Recommended Ways to Decorate with Marquee Lights/♡
Here are 5 recommended ways to decorate with marquee lights that are perfect for winter weddings! ♡ We hope you find your favorite way to decorate! ♡
Idea for Decorating with Marquee Lights ① Welcome Space*
First, let’s greet the guests who came to the wedding with sparkling lights! ♩ Creating your initials and the "&" sign is quite popular! ♩ Even busy brides can easily challenge themselves if it’s just three letters! ♡
The marquee lights perfectly match the atmosphere of the venue! ♡ They create a stylish and somewhat calming environment that will surely warm up your guests! ♩
This marquee light is displayed on a welcome trunk! ♡ Just adorning it with marquee lights, shoes, and a few flowers makes it incredibly stylish! *
Idea for Decorating with Marquee Lights ② Head Table*
Sparkling marquee lights are also recommended to enhance the glamour of the newlyweds at the head table! ♡ A small display of the word LOVE makes its presence known while being subtly charming, showcasing great taste! ♡
Making your initials a bit larger and placing them in front of the head table is also cute! ♡ It adds sparkle to the main couple and highlights their beauty! ♩ Don't forget to include the "&" to represent your bond! ♡
There’s also the idea of displaying an impactful LOVE sign in front of the head table! ♩ You can change the color of the LOVE letters to match the wedding's ambiance; white for a classy chic look or colorful for a cute pop style! ♡
Idea for Decorating with Marquee Lights ③ Sweet Buffet*
Decorating the sweet buffet area with the word SWEETS is super cute! ♡ It feels like being in a stylish restaurant! * By writing SWEETS with marquee lights, it makes the location clear for guests seated farther away— a great point! ◎
Placing your initials coyly nearby also adds a fun and joyful atmosphere to the sweet buffet! ♡ The colors of the marquee lights paired with the sweets create such a stylish and adorable vibe! ♡
Idea for Decorating with Marquee Lights ④ Walls and Ceiling*
Marquee lights can also look great when attached to walls! ♡ They pair well with a vintage atmosphere, and just having marquee lights can make an amazing decoration! ♡
There’s also the idea of hanging marquee lights from the ceiling! ♩ Even without walls, they'll catch everyone's eye when suspended from above! * The cute heart pierced by an arrow makes your heart flutter! ♡
Placing the letters MR&MRS is, of course, stylish too! ♡ Many brides want to incorporate the classic MR&MRS letters into their weddings! ♩
Idea for Decorating with Marquee Lights ⑤ Backdrop*
How about using marquee lights for your wedding photos? ♡ If you have them as a backdrop, you can capture romantic and dreamy wedding photos during night weddings! ♡ Larger marquee lights allow brides to sit cozily and look adorable!
The word LOVE is indispensable, of course! ♡ As the surroundings dim, the gentle glow from the marquee lights becomes even more enchanting and beautiful... ♡ Shots of dancing will turn into stunning memories that will last a lifetime! *
Since it’s a special occasion, you want to take cute photos with everyone! ♡ A bigger marquee light can help fulfill that wish! ♩ The newlyweds look truly happy in photos with their bridesmaids and ushers! *
I want to make the wedding sparkle with marquee lights! ♡
How was that? ♡ Stylish marquee lights blend in without being overpowering, yet they have a presence that adds a sprinkle of glamor to your wedding— they really are magical items! ♡