1000 Origami Paper Crane Wedding

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1000 Origami Paper Crane Wedding

We are so excited to be sharing this colorful paper crane wedding that was photographed by one of our favorite photographers - Jodi Miller Photography! I can only imagine the time and dedication that it took to fold all those…

We are so excited to be sharing this colorful paper crane wedding that was photographed by one of our favorite photographers – Jodi Miller Photography! I can only imagine the time and dedication that it took to fold all those colorful paper cranes, but they do look neat! Not only was their paper decor eye-catching, all the bright colors that were displayed throughout the day really added to the occasion.

In Japan, the crane is highly esteemed and an ancient Japanese myth says that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane. Traditionally the 1000 paper cranes are given as a wedding gift by the father, who wishes a thousand years of happiness and prosperity for the couple.

Origami had a huge part in Abigayle and Mark’s wedding: from their 1000 all-white paper crane ceremony backdrop to their colorful paper crane seating chart. I especially like the handmade details that evidently went into creating this unique wedding day.

Origami Paper Crane Wedding - Invitations and Bridal Party
Origami Paper Crane Wedding Ceremony and Backdrop
Colorful Origami Paper Crane Wedding Seating Chart
Bride and Groom seating along with wedding dessert table cupcakes
Bride holding giant blue balloon alonside groom holding giant green balloon

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Abigayle

Abigayle

14 years ago

Ruth- I made them. I bought the hearts from Michael's; they're plain wood hearts for 99 cents I believe. Then I just sanded and stained them on both sides, then picked the side I liked best and hand-painted the numbers on with plain white craft paint. Then we just hot glued them to each vase. All of the vases were collected mainly from Salvation Army or various antique stores in Northern VA.

Ruth

Ruth

14 years ago

OMG love the heart vases! Where did you find them?

Lena

Lena

14 years ago

All those paper cranes-WOW!


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