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Make Your Celebrations a Unique Experience: Using Paper Lanterns in Many Ways

Jul 13, 2012 | Rita

Our new Square Paper Lanterns in a bandanna-like hand block-print design.
By: Dorothy Thompson

Paper lanterns are known worldwide and are often used to celebrate special occasions or to decorate interiors. Paper lanterns are a gift from the Asian market to this world as the biggest suppliers of paper lanterns are from China and Japan. Through foreign trade, these paper lanterns in different varieties have now reached to people all around the world. Paper lanterns have always been a part of Chinese celebrations and create magic with their beautiful shapes and creativity.

Watching sky paper lanterns, which are made of rice paper and are lit by a candle, take off in the air is a mesmerising view. Since ages, sky paper lanterns are released in air to welcome the beginning of a new year by Chinese people. And now this trend of floating paper lanterns in the air is gaining popularity as a way to mark a special moment around the world.

These lanterns can be used to beautify almost any celebration. They are inexpensive and come in a variety of different colours, sizes and shapes and thus make a great choice for decorating wedding venues too. Anyone can turn their wedding ceremony into a magical and fairytale like event by including some paper lanterns in the celebration.

There are some wedding paper lanterns that are specially design for weddings keeping in mind the western culture and traditions. You can find white lanterns, as white is the colour of celebration in western culture and makes a perfect match for an occasion like a wedding. Use these lanterns to decorate the venue or fly them in the air to mark the beginning of you new life after wedding.

You can use the paper lantern pieces for decorating both the interiors and exteriors of your wedding venue. If you are hosting a party or a dinner occasion, paper lanterns would be a great way to decorate the place. This type of lighting and decoration will give a royal look and a warm ambience to the place of celebration. And this entire unique and magical look can be achieved at low cost using paper lanterns.

By using a little creativity and willingness to experiment with the combination of theme-appropriate colours of paper lanterns you can light up any setting for parties and other special occasion. Chinese paper lanterns can provide spectacular results to any decoration and set the mood right. The lanterns make a perfect choice for a beautiful and affordable decorative. You can choose one that fits in your budget from a wide price range. These lanterns are made up of different materials such as rice paper, wedding paper, fire resistant paper, silk and many more. The variety in material, colour and size make these lanterns perfect for any kind g celebration, small or big formal or informal.

Now you can buy Chinese paper lanterns online through some exclusive websites dealing in this business. The online stores allow you to choose and compare products and prices offered by different store. There are some special packages and offers for the online buyers. It is always good to do some online research to have a complete idea of the wide range and innumerable variety of paper lanterns available in virtual stores.

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  1. Patricia says

    July 15, 2012 at 8:10 am

    These would be so fun to have. A nice way to end the party as you let them go.

  2. Betty Baez says

    July 15, 2012 at 11:35 am

    I love paper lanterns they look soo pretty especially when it’s pitch dark and there’s a field of them

  3. Harmony B says

    September 29, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    So many great ideas. love lanterns

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