Trendy Wedding Accessories: How to Make and Use Wedding Flags?

2016.04.01 published

Do You Know About "Wedding Flags"?

Have you heard of wedding flags? As the name suggests, "wedding flags" are flags used at weddings♡ They have a tapestry-like appearance and are referred to as "wedding banners" in English＊

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"Chipi-chan" (Chihiro Kondo) Makes Them Too♡

Chihiro Kondo, a model for the magazine "S cawaii!" and a TV personality, has created some very cute wedding flags while preparing for her own wedding＊

Wedding flags are typically made by "hanging fabric from a wooden stick"♡ Since they are crafted from wood and fabric, they are perfect for a natural and casual wedding＊ Currently, they are a trendy item among stylish brides♡

There are four main ways to use wedding flags. Let’s check out how to use them♩

How to Use Wedding Flags ① Here Comes the Bride♡

The most common way to use wedding flags at a wedding is this♡ During the flower girl and ring boy's walk down the aisle, they hold flags that say "here comes the bride"＊

"Here comes the bride" means "Here comes the bride!" or "The bride is coming through!"＊ So, the ring boy or flower girl is usually asked to do this while the groom waits for the bride to walk down the aisle♩

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While it's common to use the phrase "here comes the bride" for wedding flags at the ceremony, some people opt for phrases like "here comes my mom (Here comes Mom♡)" or "here comes your girl (Your beloved is coming)"♩

How to Use Wedding Flags ② As a Background for the Ceremony♡

Besides having children hold them as they walk down the aisle, wedding flags can also be used as a backdrop for the wedding couple during the ceremony♡

You could write your ideal married life in English, your vows, or your favorite phrases from movies or books＊ Since they are displayed prominently during the photos, let's create a memorable wedding flag！♡ This is highly recommended for ceremonies＊

It would also be lovely to use it directly as a marriage certificate！♡

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How to Use Wedding Flags ③ Instead of a Welcome Board♡

Some brides use wedding flags as a substitute for welcome boards at the reception or afterparty♡ You can write your names or design the wedding date; there are various ideas＊

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You can display it by hanging it from a bouquet stand like you would with a bouquet, suspending it from the ceiling, or tying it to a tree if you're in a location with trees, which can be stylish♩

How to Use Wedding Flags ④ After the Wedding, In Your Garden♡

Lastly, here is an idea for displaying the flags in your home after the wedding＊ If you set up the wedding flags in your garden at home, they can serve as a cute sign♡

Including the phrase "And they lived happily ever after" is also recommended♡

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I Want to Make Wedding Flags! ➡ Here’s How to Make Them♡

Here’s how to make wedding flags. Buy some fabric and cut it into the desired shape. (If you don’t want the edges to fray, you can fold them over slightly and sew them with a sewing machine, or secure them with iron-on tape♡)

Writing letters or illustrations on the flag can be done easily with permanent markers♩ Of course, you can also use paint or regular markers◎

Alternatively, for a more detailed version, you can use "fabric print" for a professional touch♡ Then, create a tube for sliding in the wooden stick (like a tension rod) and tie a ribbon to the stick so that it can be hung or tied somewhere easily♡

➡ Here is the fabric print sales page where you can print on fabric＊

A Wave of Popularity Is Coming♡ Let’s DIY Wedding Flags♡

While they are a staple overseas, wedding flags are still made only by stylish brides in Japan. If you’re looking for a unique and stylish wedding item that stands out, they are highly recommended♩

Please craft your wonderful wedding flags♡

➡ For a list of wedding DIY articles, click here＊

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