In Japanese culture the origami crane is considered good luck and represents longevity. I created these place cards with the guests name on the front and the table number on the back with the origami crane sitting on the top. They looked very nice all lined up on the table. 

Notes

• Use a glue gun to attach the crane to the place cards
• Place them on a tray for easy transport and cover with tin foil so they don’t blow away

Resources

• Origami crane folding instructions by Aidan Dysart

This is a project from my wedding.  Our ceremony was outside in the sun so I thought it may get a little hot for the guests.  I attached our programs to a fan with a ribbon and placed them on the chairs.  I stamped the fans with tropical leaves and flowers to add a little color.

• Use a thin ribbon to attach the program so that the fan can still close
• Make sure the ink dries before you close the fans
• I used several small stamps in different colors so it took a lot of time to do each fan.  I suggest using one or two large stamps instead if you want to save a little time.
• Other Ideas:  Get a custom stamp created of your monogram, your names, or wedding logo
• Alternatives: fans with a preprinted design,  sandalwood fans

Resources

• Paper Fans
• Personalized Paper Fans
• Sandalwood Fans

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