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I thought that I outgrew paper lanterns, and that they would serve no purpose post-college dorm decoration. However, when I went to visit my reception site, I paged through some picture books they had and saw a photo of lanterns that inspired me…
Then I started searching the internet and came across several other lantern pictures that solidified my decision to include lanterns as a decorative element. Now I need to find at least 10-15 cream lanterns to use for our wedding. Can you be a power buyer on eBay? Because I’m starting to think a lot of my purchases will be from there.
So, as I searched through eBay, I came across the craziest thing I have ever seen––hot air balloon lanterns. Excuse me? Yeah, it is some super invention in China. These lanterns have a little rocket fuel to propel them into the air where they float for about 10 minutes and then fall. I’m not sure America is ready for that.
And then I came across these glass lanterns for $3.50 each from CB2. So gorgeous!!
But I also love these as an idea to put next to the rows of chairs.
Are you incorporating lanterns into your wedding at all?
I, too was shocked when I got into the world of weddings and realized those cheap lanterns we hung in our dorms were the hottest wedding trend!
Those Chinese lanterns are crazy! I laughed when I read “I’m not sure America is ready for that.”
We’re doing the tissue-paper-flower-covered paper lanterns for decor at our reception a la Pengy…they are Gorgeous!
I love paper lanterns! I have a really large venue with really high ceilings (+20 ft) and I really want to hang large paper lanterns to frame the space.
I don’t know if the “rocket lanterns” are that crazy or new - can’t you do the same thing with the right kind of paper or plastic bag and a candle? Like a model hot air balloon?
But I do love, love, love the glass lantern - that second picture reminds me of Hogwarts! Totally fun. 
I’ve done the floating lanterns. We set them off as part of a birthday I planned for a friend. They were so fun and pretty and surprisingly hard to light. I would totally do them for a wedding - though, they are no good for decorating.
We’re having a tented reception and I purchased almost 100 white paper lanterns from other brides here on WB. Check out the classifieds, there’s always tons on there! My fiance thinks I’m N-U-T-S but I’d rather have extra than not enough and I’ll just sell them after our wedding in July to another bride.
i was contemplating making tissue poms for the church pews until i saw a photo of 8 inch paper lanterns hung from the pew with ribbon- I ordered samples immediately! We’re also using giant lanterns hung in clusters in our reception venue (25 foot ceilings- awesome!)
@Jo: You are way more skilled than me if you can make them. I would inevitably set something on fire if I tried. @Gogo: Wow, I bet you have some amazing pictures!!
@LoriLori: Thanks for the info! I will definitely check out the classified section!!
We’re using paper lanterns over our dance floor! Those hot air balloon lanterns are awesome!
i love paper lanterns. we’re using them for our wedding NEXT sunday (eeee!) & I got them all through the classifieds here also.
I think paper lanterns look great and are pretty affordable. I don’t know if I’ll be using them because I haven’t figured out how to light them yet, I know its easy to find out but just haven’t gotten around to it.
We didn’t use paper lanterns with our decor, but I love the look! Very cool!
actually the “rocket lanterns” are not that difficult to make I swear! In Taiwan and China there made to celebrate Mid Autumn festival, sometimes called the Lantern Festival. When I lived there my students made them and wrote wishes and “goals” on the lantern and set them up to burn in the sky. Its really beautiful!! I bet there are easy tutorials.
I ♥ CB2!
The CB2s are my dream for the pergola where our cocktail hour will be! And I LOVE the lanterns and I hope to use them but it might be too much to set up on my own. So poms might be my best option!
Wow, floating lanterns for 10 minutes? Seems like a lot of work for a short reward! Thanks for sharing those, never seen them before!
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Mrs. Frozen Yogurt, Dallas Age and Occupation: 28, Special Projects Coordinator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Equity Trader Engagement Date: March 19, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2010 Venue: Marie Gabrielle, Dallas About Me: I was born and raised in Texas, and have lived in several of the cities across the state, but I currently reside in Austin. I went to college in Boston and have a special place in my heart for the Northeast. I love reading, shopping, wine, reuniting with college friends that are scattered across the country, reality TV, trying out new recipes, and attempting all the DIY projects that come along with wedding planning. I'm a "bleeding heart, save the world type" and thankfully my job allows me to work on legislation and policy to help out those in need. I met Mr. Frozen Yogurt in a bar, though he doesn't even drink! And now we are planning a modern yet vintage wedding in Dallas while dealing with the trials and tribulations of first time homeownership.
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