Modern Brides Are All Doing It ♩ A Representative List of Wedding Items to Make with DIY for Brides ♡

DIY Weddings Are All the Rage!

For brides who are gathering information on Instagram and blogs, the term "wedding DIY" is a given.

A few years ago, this term didn't even exist, and DIY was something that was only popular overseas. However, in recent years, the atmosphere of weddings has changed dramatically, and couples have started to handmake various items related to their weddings.

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Recently, the TV Tokyo program "Tokoro-san's School Won't Teach You This!" featured bride DIY ♡

Marry was also broadcasted as a site where you can find ideas for "wedding DIY" ♩

So, do you know what the term "DIY" actually means?

DIY stands for "Do It Yourself" in English. The term is derived from the initials of three English words and is referred to as "wedding DIY" or "wedding DIY"＊

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Instead of purchasing items from a wedding venue or a store, it means that you make handmade items related to your wedding yourself ♡

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What should you make for a wedding DIY??

Wedding DIY is extremely popular, and while it's commonplace among brides-to-be, it might be unfamiliar to those who have just become brides or to people who are not brides at all.

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For those people, I'll summarize what you can actually make for "wedding DIY" and what items are possible to create! ♡

【Wedding DIY Idea #1】 Paper Items

When it comes to wedding DIY, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, paper items! Invitations, save-the-dates, maps to the venue, and decorative paper for the inside of envelopes are the first paper items you will need＊

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On the day of the wedding, other necessary paper items include the menu, seating chart, place cards, and profile books, which are also standard items commonly made via wedding DIY ♡

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An item that indicates who should sit where is a seating chart substitute, often referred to as a “Seating Sheet (seating board),” which looks like a signboard ♡ New items are continually being discovered and invented, and modern brides are even creating things like this ♡

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By the way, brides preparing for their weddings are now commonly referred to as "pre-brides"＊

Pre-brides are brides who have been proposed to and are preparing to welcome their wedding day. After the wedding is over, they graduate from being a pre-bride and are called "graduate brides" ♡

【Wedding DIY Idea #2】 Rosettes

Next, I would like to introduce rosettes, which are also a classic wedding DIY item. The term rosette in English means "medal," and it is something that is awarded to honorable people ♡

Of course, the bride and groom wear them during the wedding, but it's also trendy to DIY them for all guests with the meaning of "a medal for guests attending the wedding♡"

Rosettes are made by creating ruffles with ribbons or chiffon and attaching them to covered buttons ♡ The term "rosette" comes from its resemblance to a rose. Due to its rose-like design, it's called "rosette" ♡

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The method for making rosettes is explained in detail in this article, so if you want to DIY, be sure to check it out ♩

➡ 100-yen items are okay＊How to make wedding rosettes♡

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【Wedding DIY Idea #3】 Venue Decoration Items

Next, let's look at wedding DIY for venue decorations＊

There is a huge variety of DIY items to decorate the reception venue, one example being this pom-pom.

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Many people likely have memories of making paper pom-poms out of thin tissue paper during their school sports day.

This nostalgic item has become a very stylish piece of interior decor, whether hung from the ceiling or stuck on walls ♡

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Here you can see something that looks like a tree hanging with photos and garlands; this is called a "Welcome Tree" ♡

It's trendy to decorate with pre-wedding photos, dating photos, engagement photos, or family photos ♡

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And then there are these huge paper flowers, known as "Giant Paper Flowers." They create an incredible visual impact and can transform the atmosphere into a fairytale-like scenario, making them a very popular item ♡

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In Japan, there are several artists who make and sell giant paper flowers and host workshops ♡

However, many brides also collaborate with their partners to create them at home ♡

➡ Check out how to make adorable "Giant Paper Flowers" here＊

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Lights known as "Marquee Lights" are also popular ♡ These involve inserting bulbs into objects shaped like letters or hearts, creating a sparkling effect. Popular choices include marquee lights spelling "LOVE," "I DO," or the couple's initials ♡

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【Wedding DIY Idea #4】 Photo Props

There used to be a trend in weddings where it was essential for the bride to stand out, but it seems that modern weddings emphasize having guests enjoy themselves and take cute photos.

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Thus, it’s trendy to focus on "photo props" that allow guests to enjoy taking pictures and creating memories during the festivities ♡

Photo props are among the representative items, used in welcome spaces or waiting areas or provided at each guest table.

Designs of glasses, mustaches, lips, and word props like "just married," "bride," and "groom" are popular ♡ Place them in a cute jar on tables ♩

Additionally, "SNS panels" that allow for photos that seem to be taken in an Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter feed are also popular photo props＊ Be sure to use them along with photo props ♡ You can customize location information, like counts, captions, and comments when ordering, so it's recommended to pay attention to this detail ♡

➡ You can buy SNS panels from here＊

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"Garlands" are also popular photo props ♡ Garlands are made by attaching flags or rosettes to strings ♡ Taking pictures while holding the ends together can be incredibly cute ♩ They are versatile items that can also be used for venue decoration ♡

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Additionally, it's a recent trend to create a designated photo area at weddings＊ DIY a "photo booth" for guests to take adorable photos together ♩ A photo booth is made with a backdrop and other props ♡ Popular styles include placing a sofa or making the backdrop look like a chalkboard!

Enjoy Wedding DIY! ♡

I've picked up some standard wedding items you'd want to DIY ♩ Did any of the items inspire you to try making something? All of them are items that can make the wedding festive and fun ♩

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If you only buy and use what's sold in stores, you won’t stand out, and it may not reflect your personal wedding style, plus it can get costly.

The reason for the popularity of wedding DIY is that you can fully utilize the theme of your wedding to create one-of-a-kind original items by hand ♡ Moreover, choosing not to outsource can also save money, which is charming ♡

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So, be sure to give wedding DIY a try! ♡