An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand paper cranes will be granted one wish and good luck. So it's no surprise that in more recent times couples have adopted this lovely tradition and adapted it for their wedding decor. Something we thought you might like to try so today we're bringing you some of our favourite paper crane wedding decorations to inspire.
In Japan, the crane is considered one of the mystical or holy creatures and is said to live for a thousand years: hence the creation of 1000 paper cranes , one for each year. In some stories it is believed that the 1000 cranes must be completed within one year and all be made by the individual who wishes to make the wish. Although when it comes to wedding decorations I think it's ok to bend the rules a little and get some help!
Unique Paper Crane Ceremony Backdrop Wedding Decorations
Get creative and decorate your ceremony backdrop using dainty paper cranes. Go simple with plain white and drape behind your alter or ceremony space - or go all out with patterned paper cranes or a mix of coloured paper cranes to compliment your other wedding décor.
Paper Crane Ceremony Decoration Ideas
If your ceremony space doesn't have a suitable spot for a backdrop you can add some paper crane decorations to your aisles or wedding guests chairs. The little branches with hanging paper cranes would be particularly easy to replicate - and could be then reused for your wedding reception décor.
Paper Crane Reception Wedding Decorations
To complete the trend, decorate your reception with lots more little cranes. These can be used to decorate the room, as a guest book, as a wedding favor or to add some style to your wedding cake table. If you're crafty, you could even make paper crane place names in a variety of papers. Very cute and affordable - just make sure to give yourself plenty of time to craft each one, especially if you have a long guestlist.
For lots more wedding decoration ideas and wedding trend inspiration check out our wedding décor section.
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