7 Must-Have Garland Designs for Venue Decor and Pre-Wedding Photoshoots! ♡

Beyond Venue Decorations ♩ Essential DIY Item "Garland" You Absolutely Need ♡

Not just for venue decorations like welcome spaces and head tables, garlands are also great for wedding photos such as pre-wedding and post-wedding shoots! Garlands are now an essential DIY item for weddings ♩

There are seven main designs of garlands ＊

Since garlands are a classic item, there are many types of designs ♡ Whether it's a ribbon garland, flag garland, or rosette garland, what do you like the most?

Here are seven types of garlands ♩

Type of DIY garland you want to make ① Ribbon Garland

Garlands made with ribbons are a classic ♡ They look cute when decorating the venue and are also lovely as pre-wedding props combined with words like 'JUST MARRIED' ♩ If you use the high-quality 'MOKUBA (Mokuba) ribbon,' it will surely be adorable♡

Ribbons are easy to find, and since they just need to be hung on a thread, it's very easy to DIY ♡ If it's a location photo, the sight of ribbons fluttering in the wind is very romantic ♡

Hanging ribbons longer to create a curtain-like effect is also stylish ♩ You’ll want to decorate entrances and exits with them, combined with letter garlands ♡

Type of DIY garland you want to make ② Flower Garland

If you want a romantic ceremony, flower garlands are definitely recommended ♡ They really brighten up the venue＊ A flower garland hanging vertically from the ceiling is also adorable ♩

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A flower garland full of volume would be great for photo booths or high sofas, as it will be prominent in pictures ♡ You can create one by sewing or gluing artificial flowers or dried flowers, which you can find at 100-yen shops, to ribbons or strings＊

By using more greenery, you can create a garland that fits perfectly with a natural wedding ♩ Pairing it with vintage-colored dried flowers is also lovely ♡

Type of DIY garland you want to make ③ Japanese Garland

The Japanese garland is made using traditional Japanese paper like origami or chiyogami＊ It is often used for pre-wedding shoots in traditional attire ♩ A garland made of red and gold origami is festive and perfect for weddings ♡ It looks like a golden folding screen＊

Japanese garlands may seem complex, but you can easily DIY them by just sticking together fan-folded origami ♡ You might want to refer to the site below for instructions. If you're interested, please give it a try ♩

How to make a 【Japanese Garland】 ⇓ here

Folding origami cranes and stringing them together to hang from above creates the "origami crane garland," which is surprisingly popular overseas＊ Cranes are auspicious birds symbolizing longevity, making them perfect for a Japanese-style wedding ♩

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Type of DIY garland you want to make ④ Shell Garland

If you're planning a beach or resort wedding, you should definitely DIY a 【shell garland】 ♡ As the name implies, this garland features seashells attached to it ♩

Many brides-to-be buy starfish and shells at 100-yen shops ♩ If you pair them with fresh-colored ribbons like this, you’ll have a refreshing garland perfect for the seaside♡

Type of DIY garland you want to make ⑤ Tassel Garland

Garlands made with tassels, which are used as decorations for clothes, shoes, and bags, are hugely popular among stylish brides ♡ They have a cute impression and are perfectly flashy ◎

When decorating around a sweets buffet, use pink or white tassels to make it super cute & romantic ♡ While you can buy tassels, you can definitely DIY them as well ♩ Check out the site below for instructions ◎

How to make "Tassels" ⇓ here

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Type of DIY garland you want to make ⑥ Denim Garland

For couples wanting to create a casual and relaxed atmosphere at their receptions and after-parties, decorating with denim garlands is recommended ♡ If you cut denim scraps into flag shapes and string them together, you’ll get a stylish flag garland ♩

The 【denim garland】 is not only great for reception or after-party decor but also perfect for engagement photos ♡ Since it's a casual photo shoot, you'll want a garland that's casual too ♩

By stitching around the denim, you can create a pocket-like garland＊ It's super cute to sew pearl beads onto it and write 'JUST MARRIED'♡

Type of DIY garland you want to make ⑦ Tulle Garland

Fluffy tulle is a material loved by brides-to-be who want a romantic or cute feel ♡ A garland made with tulle and hung like a curtain is voluminous, making it perfect as a backdrop for photo booths or high tables◎

It's also recommended to make a 【tulle pom-pom garland】 by turning tulle into pom-poms and stringing them together ♩ The fluffy tulle and the round, chubby shape are just too cute ♡ You can make it cute by matching the colors of the pom-poms or make it colorful for a poppy impression, which is also adorable ♩

【Wedding DIY】 Let’s make a garland in your favorite design ♩

We’ve introduced seven types of garland designs ◎ Did any of them catch your eye??? Using materials that fit perfectly with the image of your wedding, create a cute garland that will be a big hit for your ceremony and pre-wedding shoots ♡