How Do You Make Lanterns For A Wedding Reception?
Before spending money on pre-made wedding reception decorations, consider making your own lanterns. Lanterns are inexpensive to make, and there are a variety of ways to make them. One popular method is to use vellum and battery-operated tea lights. The tea lights produce enough electricity to shine through the vellum, and do not pose as great a fire hazard as candle tea lights do. String the lanterns together at your wedding reception for elegant decorations that will impress your guests. Step 1 Measure a strip of vellum 2.5″ by 5.25″. Use decorative scissors to cut along one long side of the vellum to create a pattern for the top of your lantern. Step 2 Print out a decorative script letter. The script letter can represent the first letter of your last name or first name. Ensure that the letter is not any larger than the sheet of vellum. Step 3 Tape the printed script letter to the inside of the vellum. Flip the vellum sheet over, and use a sharp pin to poke several small holes in the
