6 Trendy DIY Items to Prepare for Adorable Pre-Wedding Photos, Featured in Marry! ♡

6 Handmade Props for Cute Pre-Wedding Photos*

Props are extremely important for taking adorable pre-wedding photos.

You can capture a variety of dynamic shots by simply changing the props without needing to move around a lot or change the background ♡

Conversely, if you lack props, wear the same outfit, and are in the same location, every photo you take might end up looking very similar and perhaps even boring?

Professional models can effortlessly pose in many different ways, but for those not used to being in front of the camera, it can be difficult to come up with various poses on the spot.

This tendency is especially pronounced in men; many might think, "When the camera is pointed at me, all I can think of is the peace sign...!"

Therefore, not only is it important to look cute in photos, but also to naturally create your usual smile without needing to worry about poses, which makes props incredibly important＊

Here's a list of DIY props you might want to create for your pre-wedding shoot＊

Cute Pre-Wedding Prop #1: Photo Props

Photo props are a classic essential! There are countless types available＊ Ones that print the couple's names or those that say "Mr." and "Mrs." are particularly popular!

Star-shaped props give a lovely winter vibe＊ If you make them with glitter paper, they look just like the store-bought ones♡

Even the handle is decorated with a star pattern, making it cute＊

Photo props are also a must for traditional attire pre-wedding shoots＊

The words or phrases you can write on photo props vary widely, including "I DO" and "GROOM/BRIDE," not just "Mr." and "Mrs." ♡

Cute Pre-Wedding Prop #2: Garlands

Flag garlands, made by attaching many flags to a string or ribbon, are also a classic item＊

Popular DIY messages include "JUST MARRIED," "We Got Married," and "WELCOME"＊

A garland that has the date of your marriage is wonderful too＊ This allows you to capture original photos that are unique to just the two of you♡

Ribbon garlands with fluttering ribbons are also cute＊

You can make a garland using lace paper available at 100 yen shops or supermarkets♡

Cute Pre-Wedding Prop #3: Red Thread

The "red thread" is a shooting item derived from the saying that fated couples are tied together by an invisible red thread at their pinky fingers♡

It's a staple for traditional attire pre-wedding shoots. It's popular to thread wire through a red rope, twisting it into various shapes. You can create various forms like "LOVE," “寿,” or heart shapes＊

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If you find twisting the wire too cumbersome, simply bringing red string or yarn for the shoot is also fine!

Even if the wire doesn't hold its shape firmly, you can still get beautifully natural photos♩

Cute Pre-Wedding Prop #4: Love Object

Love objects make photos look bright and adorable♡

It's common to create a "LOVE" shaped cut-out from cardboard and stick paper flowers on it. Placing it beside a lying-down shot will result in a trendy photo♡

Some brides even make love objects by sticking colorful artificial flowers onto a cut-out♩ While making lots of paper flowers can be very challenging, using artificial flowers is recommended＊

Some brides attach flower petals to the template♩ If you use flower petals sold for 100 yen at Daiso and glue them with a hot glue gun, you'll be all set♩

Cute Pre-Wedding Prop #5: Initial Object

Initial objects available at 100 yen or 300 yen shops are versatile♩ Decorating them with tuxedos or tulle is common♡

For pre-wedding shots, capturing them using perspective is popular! If you place the initial object very close to the camera, it appears as a gigantic object♩

Placing it flat on the ground and taking a shot from directly above is also popular＊ There are so many ways to capture the initial object, such as photographing it alongside your feet or holding it in your hands♩

Cute Pre-Wedding Prop #6: Giant Flowers

Giant flowers made from paper are also a popular item for pre-wedding shoots♩ It's essential to focus on creating them in beautiful shapes＊

While making them yourself can be enjoyable, using lower quality items might be a waste of your time with a professional photographer, especially since you've already paid a lot for the shoot!

It’s essential that they are durable enough not to wilt easily over time. Paper can be affected by humidity depending on the weather, so please be mindful of their condition＊

With giant flowers, it's popular to use them to hide faces or kneel down and present them in place of bouquets or engagement rings for proposal shots♡

Capture your Cute Pre-Wedding Photos♡

Pre-wedding photos are definitely treasures that you will cherish for many years to come♡

Since you are dressed in beautiful attire and made up nicely, both of you should smile brightly and strike good poses＊

If you have various props prepared, it reduces tension and eliminates confusion over poses, making it highly recommended♡

If you want to keep a variety of pre-wedding photos, definitely prepare some props! ♡

Even having just a few of the six items introduced can have you fully prepared♡ I hope you capture many wonderful photos♩

➡ In the marry book, all the items necessary for a trendy and cute wedding are introduced in one volume♡