Cranes of Luck and Love

Saw this beautiful wedding of Laura and Jonathan in Chicago, IL.

What an incredible backdrop and a perfect way to add visual interest

to an indoor wedding where you may have a plain background.

The vibrant colors make her white dress pop that much more!

Beautiful shot of the cake through the shower of cranes.

I have a similar one with shower of orchids.

In Japanese legend, making 1000 cranes can grant you a wish, such as long life,

or a thousand years of good luck. The same can be said if it is given as a gift.

Given to a couple for a wedding gift, it would hold a gift of wishing a thousand years of

happiness and prosperity upon the couple. Given for the welcoming of a baby

would be wishing the baby a long life and lots of luck.

In Asia, the crane is a mystical creature that is said to live one thousand years.

I love this idea so much - it's great for any special occasion - a baby shower perhaps?

And easily transitioned into a baby nursery! I'm definitely doing this at some point!

Want to learn how to make some paper cranes of your own?

Check HERE for a step-by-step photo tutorial.

Or check HERE for a YouTube video tutorial.