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DIY Wedding Challenge: Paper Lantern Centerpieces

Simple, informative and great for when you can't have a big or elaborate centerpiece. (community article)

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Here are directions on creating a centerpiece that's simple and informative. It's really ideal for a reception or banquet where an elaborate centerpiece isn't possible. We had a 10-course family-style dinner, so there was no room for a fancy centerpiece.

 

Using two sheets of 8.5" x 11" carstock, score according to the dimensions shown. I use the back end of a butter knife as a scoring tool along with a metal ruler.

Using scissors or an X-acto knife and a straight edge, cut the feet of the lantern.

Glue the two sides together using double-stick tape. (I'm a fan of 3M's ATG 924)

Print your information on 4" x 7" pieces of paper or cardstock and attach them to eace side of the lantern. It can also be layered with a contrasting decorative paper.

These measurements can also be adapted to make a 3-sided triangle centerpiece.

Ideas for information:

table numbers

list of guests seated at that table

menu

info about disposible cameras

info on where to upload digital photos

trivia questions

info about cultural traditions

info about the bride and groom

photo of the bride and groom

Good luck!

For a variation of this, using translucent paper for the menus and a light inside, you can see this link.

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11/27/2009 at 12:00 am

I did a variation of these, with translucent menus and a light inside, for venues with low light, which you can find at this link.

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07/24/2009 at 01:31 pm

Very good to know.

07/24/2009 at 01:28 pm

If you wouldnt mind me asking, can you tell me the name of the script font you used on your table lantern? thank you kindly!

07/17/2009 at 05:31 pm

I love it..regardless of the budget!

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