Cristian Acosta

A wedding decoration in a colonial house is not the same as a celebration with country decoration; the styles are different and the details that can be used vary.

However, a trend that has been replicated in different types of celebrations -although it is used more in outdoor weddings- are origami cranes. With a very deep symbolism, besides being a very noble and low-cost art, they impact for their colors and shapes. If you are not yet married and have time to include some origami cranes, we invite you to know all the details of thismillenary art.

The Legend

Technically origami is a Japanese art that consists of putting together different figures without using scissors or glue and origami cranes are the representation on paper of this noble Japanese bird, which enjoys a deep sensitivity, delicacy and carries the virtuosity of loyalty and good luck. The crane is a majestic and stylized bird that enjoys great elegance and agility. It achievesIt has a height of one meter, a long neck, extensive wings and its large black and white plumage stands out. As it is associated with honor, loyalty, longevity, beauty, intelligence and good omen, this bird is also called "the bird of happiness", "the celestial crane" or "the bird of peace". .

Legend has it that if a person makes 1,000 paper cranes they can fulfill their fondest wish; even by World War II, the origami crane was claimed as a figure of peace and hope in Japan after a girl named Sadako Sasaki made 1,000 cranes asking for her recovery from injuries left by radiation bombs and the end of the war.Since then, cranes have been a symbol that can be seen in tattoos, sculptures, paintings and poems.

The presence of an origami crane will guarantee harmony and happiness. If placed in the south it will attract good opportunities; to the north it will favour the patriarch's family; to the east it will benefit the children of the family and to the west it will bring good luck for the children.

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The main reason why this figure is being widely used as a wedding ornament lies in all of the following the values and symbolism it represents It is also a very original idea, visually impacting and can be represented in different ways.

If you opt for an outdoor celebration during the day, they will be able to spread curtains of cranes all around the garden. If you choose a more urban celebration, you can include these birds in the wedding arrangements that will go on the tables or simply assemble different mobiles that can be deployed throughout the entire celebration.the living room.

Cranes and more cranes

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If you are looking for inspiration, here are some options:

• Curtain of cranes Prepare strips of cranes according to the color chosen for your wedding celebration. You can mount them in strategic places, such as the entrance, the garden, the photo area, the cake, the altar, the dance floor, etc. A secret to make them stand out in your celebration and not go unnoticed is that each strip includes a large number of cranes and place them in places where the most light reaches them.

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• Decorative mobiles Mobile: mobiles are a great option for smaller, more personalized venues. You can mix these paper birds with photos of your life together and decorative lights. This combination is ideal as a centerpiece for wedding tables and dessert tables.
• Invitation If you want all the symbolism of the cranes to be part of it from the first day, design the invitation card incorporating a crane. You will get out of the typical invitations and you will invoke the best feelings for this stage that you are starting.

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• Marriage memories A way to thank your guests for so much love during your wedding celebration is to include a crane in your wedding ribbons. Not only will it look beautiful, but it will also carry a noble message of prosperity to those who accompanied you.

As you can see, a simple paper transformed into a bird can contain the best wishes for such a special day. It will represent all the intentions you have for each other and for your guests. Use your imagination and pour your best wishes into each crane you make.