Cherry blossom decorative hand fans can serve as the inspiration for your entire wedding. The feminine motif makes it perfect for spring since the blossoms do still relate to your typical wedding palettes. This means that it works outside a traditional Asian theme even if you are using Oriental hand fans.

To start the theme off right away you should make the decorative hand fans into part of the ceremony. You could hang them from trees along with paper lanterns. These are much less expensive than most floral arrangements. You could also have a bridesmaid carry it down the aisle.

Since this motif is smaller you are going to need to carry it throughout the entire venue or just make bigger statements with it. Try going a handpainted aisle runner instead of a monogram. It could have beautiful cherry blossoms that mimic the same pattern of your fan.

Cherry Blossoms on Wedding Fans

Weddings are all about the small details. Look for pleating on tablecloths. This can mimic the pleats that you see with Chinese hand fans. This can be a detail in your other linens as well. Napkins can even be folded into elegant fan shapes fairly easily.

There are also other wedding day uses that do have an Oriental influence that have made their way into the mainstream. This includes calligraphy invites. Of course, if you want a hand written version it can be pretty pricey. You can find some printed versions which will be much cheaper. Make it look authentic look by going with a handmade paper. You can have flower petals pressed into it instead of being the typical rice paper.

A hot fashion trend is also inspired by these designs. Kimono dresses and tops are trendy in the fashion world. If you want a bridesmaid dress that your girls can actually wear again then consider one of these with oversized sleeves. In fact you might not even find it at a bridal store which can save you tons of money and ensure that your bridesmaids get a dress that they actually like.

Carry the Cherry Theme Throughout the Decor

With anything thematic you don’t want to go too overboard. Be more subtle in some areas and more literal in others. Look for beading that mimics cherry blossoms on either your dress your bridesmaids’ dresses. When you take the color out of this traditional print and focus on the texture and form then this does make it much more elegant.

The last place to use this is going to be on your cake. It’s going to be more of a modern style cake with a crisp white background. You’re also going to need fondant because buttercream is going to be too messy and textured for this look. Spend more money on sculpted branches and cherry blossoms instead of your typical piping and icing look.

You just need to focus on one element to create a theme and cohesion. It can be as simple as a fan or the handpainting on it. If wedding planning is overwhelming you then get organized by creating a theme and start off with just one simple piece and let that dictate your color palette.