"I Had No Idea There Were So Many Varieties! The Ultimate Guide to '○○ Showers' as Alternatives to Flower Showers"

2016.11.03 published

There are surprisingly diverse alternatives to flower showers!

After the ceremony, guests throw a flower shower as a way to congratulate the bride and groom. In place of this flower shower, shows using items other than flowers, like bubble showers and ribbon showers, are becoming popular! ◎

@shichan0503

Right now, there are many alternative performances to flower showers beyond the classic bubble and ribbon showers. Let's introduce 10 alternatives to the flower shower! ♩

＼Instead of a flower shower／① Mickey Shower

The Mickey shower involves using Mickey in place of a flower shower! You can create Mickey and Minnie using a Mickey-shaped punch. ♩

@nishi_wd

This Mickey shower is often used in conjunction with flower and ribbon showers. It's cute like a hidden Mickey, isn't it? ♡

@salty_wedding

＼Instead of a flower shower／② Origami Crane Shower

The origami crane shower uses small origami cranes instead of flowers! Cranes are considered auspicious, making them perfect for wedding occasions. ◎

This is how it looks when combined with a traditional Japanese wedding. The sight of colorful cranes fluttering is quite picturesque! ♡

@star1008wd

＼Instead of a flower shower／③ Feather Shower

The feather shower uses feathers instead of flowers. The feathers gracefully floating down are incredibly romantic! ♡

@misumile_wedding

Some brides found that the feathers used in the feather shower were so light that they didn't float very much…! It's recommended to use it in conjunction with other showers like flower or ribbon showers. ◎

@mipi.prebride

＼Instead of a flower shower／④ Confetti Shower

In the confetti shower, confetti (paper snow) is used instead of flowers! The sight of a burst of colorful confetti is very festive! ♡

Confetti can be colorful, glittery, or themed to match the wedding colors; there are various ways to use it! Try creating your own unique version! ♡

@sr_wedding_1123

＼Instead of a flower shower／⑤ Bubble Shower

The bubble shower involves blowing soap bubbles instead of flowers! Bubbles have the longest floating time, ensuring you can capture stunning photos! ♡

As adults, we rarely have the opportunity to blow bubbles! Guests will surely enjoy blowing bubbles after a long time. ♡

@chihitomo.wedding

＼Instead of a flower shower／⑥ Rice Shower

The rice shower uses rice wrapped in tulle instead of flowers! Rice symbolizes abundance, expressing a wish for a prosperous life. ◎

The guests may not quite understand when rice is wrapped in fluffy tulle. If you're having a rice shower, either have the emcee explain it or write it in the profile book. ◎

@aco3love

＼Instead of a flower shower／⑦ Star Shower

The star shower uses stars instead of flowers. The sight of sparkling stars floating in the air is incredibly beautiful! ♡ Here is a three-dimensional version of the star shower. *

⇒ Detailed guide on how to make stars for the star shower using paper tape from 100-yen stores!

This star shower uses stars punched out; it adds a cute, slightly three-dimensional atmosphere! ♩

@milkwd1104

＼Instead of a flower shower／⑧ Ribbon Shower

The ribbon shower uses ribbons instead of flowers! Colorfully tied ribbons look absolutely fantastic in photos! ◎

@mn0716yn

The speed at which ribbons fall varies depending on the material, such as organza, tulle, or satin. If you're DIYing, try to see what kind of atmosphere it creates! ♡

＼Instead of a flower shower／⑨ Pearl Shower

The pearl shower involves using pearls wrapped in tulle instead of flowers! Pearls are attached to the ends of the fluffy tulle. ◎

@b.s_wedding

Using lace instead of tulle or adding pearls to the tulle makes it even more beautiful! ♡ I'd love to try various arrangements! *

＼Instead of a flower shower／⑩ Pom-Pom Shower

The pom-pom shower uses yarn pom-poms instead of flowers! It creates a warm impression, making it a great choice for autumn and winter brides. ◎

A fluffy and rounded pom-pom shower with various sizes adds to its charm. It's also easy to DIY! ♡

I didn’t realize there were so many types of showers!

How did you find the alternatives to the flower shower? Many brides may not have realized that there are so many options available!

Choose an [○○ shower] that suits you for your wedding and make it an original celebration! ♩

@shiori2018429