"Found on Instagram♡ Must-Have DIY Ideas for Traditional Japanese Wedding Items*"

2016.01.14 published

I Want to DIY Classic Items for my Japanese Style Wedding ♡

For brides-to-be who are preparing for a Japanese style wedding＊ If you want to DIY your wedding items but are wondering what kind of Japanese wedding items there are, you're not alone!＊ You can customize classic wedding items to fit a Japanese wedding style ♡

@wakana522

Be sure to check out items found on Instagram for inspiration from other brides ♩

Classic DIY Item to Make Before a Japanese Wedding ① 'Ring Pillow'

The "ring pillow," which holds the couple's precious rings, is often handmade and displayed in the new home after the ceremony. For a Japanese wedding, a ring pillow made using masu (square wooden cups) is adorable＊

This design is a classic ring pillow, but adding tsumami zaiku flowers instead of ordinary artificial flowers creates a design perfect for a Japanese wedding ♩ The five-petal flower of tsumami zaiku and the pearls at the four corners give it a distinctly Japanese touch＊

Classic DIY Item to Make Before a Japanese Wedding ② 'Garland'

Let's create a classic item "garland" that we want to decorate our reception venue in a Japanese style ♩ A Japanese style garland typically incorporates paper fans made from origami＊ Flowers made from origami between the letters become the focal point ♡

Japanese style garlands tend to use Japanese characters＊ However, if the base of the letters is in a Japanese style, even English letters can give a Japanese impression ♡ You can play freely with colors and letters while keeping a Japanese aesthetic ♡

Classic DIY Item to Make Before a Japanese Wedding ③ 'Photo Props'

To have fun taking pictures with all the guests, the classic item "photo props" can also be made in a Japanese style ♡ Use traditional fonts like Mincho for a completely Japanese feel＊

@hywd_0918

If the couple in the photo has fan props, it’s definitely going to be cute ♡ Many brides use the fans sold at 100 yen shops as a base for DIYing their props ♩

@tms_wd1123

Photo props made with paper fans are adorable ♡ Creating paper fans from traditional patterned origami or washi paper makes them perfect for a Japanese wedding ♩ Place them in the welcome space or on each guest table ♡

Classic DIY Item to Make Before a Japanese Wedding ④ 'Initial Object'

You'd want the "initial object" displayed at the reception or welcome space to be in a Japanese style too ♡ You can easily use initial objects available at stores like 3COINS or simply adhere Japanese origami to handmade initials＊ For those skilled, decoupage can be an excellent option too ◎

@ayw.0310

Classic DIY Item to Make Before a Japanese Wedding ⑤ 'Ball Bouquet'

Let's handcraft a "ball bouquet" that perfectly matches the traditional clothing ♡ This ball bouquet has a gentle image with pastel colors ♡

@sapphosugawara

It’s fun to make your ball bouquet tailored to match the patterns and colors of your uchikake (traditional formal kimono) ♡ The water-drawn shapes resembling plum blossoms are an adorable highlight ♩

Classic DIY Item to Make Before a Japanese Wedding ⑥ 'Crane Shower'

While flower showers are a common ceremony feature, "crane showers" are perfect for Shinto weddings ♡ Let's create many origami "cranes," which you may have made at least once as a child ♩ Remember to make them in smaller sizes ♡

@star1008wd

Placing cranes in cups like this is also cute ♡

@st.wedding0811

Classic DIY Item to Make Before a Japanese Wedding ⑦ 'Fan Bouquet'

The "fan bouquet" is an essential item for pre-wedding photos in traditional attire ＊ For Japanese weddings, try using it for the reception decoration or during the photo round ♡ With flowers adorning the entire fan, it definitely gives a vibrant and beautiful appearance in photos ♩

A fan bouquet made with a golden fan ♡ Since the base is gold, making it stylish by not covering it entirely with flowers is fashionable ♩

Unifying Everything with Japanese Style DIY

We’ve introduced items that transform classic wedding elements into a Japanese style ♡ Be sure to take inspiration and create a wonderful Japanese wedding uniquely yours ♩

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