Handmade ideas for a welcome board
Wedding preparations can be hectic in many ways, but one thing many people really care about is the welcome board that greets guests.
A lot of people want to make it themselves, and these days there are so many video tutorials that it’s hard to decide which one to try.
Here we’re sharing plenty of ideas for welcome boards.
Use them as inspiration when you make your own, or when you create one as a gift for a friend.
Some of these are very easy to do, so you can adapt them for events other than weddings, too!
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Handmade ideas for welcome boards (1–10)
Illustrations/portraits of two people
Illustrated, caricature-style welcome boards are popular too, aren’t they? You often see very colorful illustrated boards in the style of the street caricature artists that do slightly exaggerated portraits, and they really make a strong impression when they catch your eye.
Recently, more minimal illustrations are also in vogue—simple line drawings of the couple with subdued colors, as if sketched effortlessly.
If you’re a pair who likes simplicity, a white-based illustrated welcome board could be perfect.
You could ask a friend who’s good at drawing, or look for an artist whose style you like.
Welcome board made with artificial flowers
This is a welcome board decorated with artificial flowers.
“Artificial flowers” are what we commonly call faux flowers.
These days, even 100-yen shops carry a wide variety of artificial flowers that look realistic and adorable.
Fresh flowers are tricky—you have to arrange them right before the event and handle them carefully—but with artificial flowers, you can make the board in advance or gradually collect pieces you like.
They’re easy to work with, too.
Just use a glue gun, ribbons, and more to customize it to your taste!
Welcome board with solidifying herbarium
When people hear “herbarium,” many probably picture flowers placed in a bottle filled with herbarium liquid.
But this one is different—it’s solidified into a flat, board-like form.
That means you can add not only flowers but also text inside to create an original nameplate or welcome board.
You could gather your favorite flowers, and in addition to your names, include a trendy “transparent photo” to place inside.
It would make a welcome board that remains a lasting keepsake.
Handmade Welcome Board Ideas (11–20)
Handmade using only 100-yen shop items
A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime memory, so of course you want to put thought into it! But if you obsess over every single detail, no amount of money will be enough…
right? So how about creating a welcome board you can be particular about, but using items from the 100-yen shop? Don’t underestimate 100-yen items—these days there are so many stylish, high-quality options.
It’s no exaggeration to say you can get just about anything, from wood and paint to artificial flowers and picture frames.
Use your creativity and make a wonderful welcome board!
Oshi board made with acrylic keychains
Oshikatsu, the recent craze of supporting your faves—are you living that fan-life too? If you’re a couple who shares a hobby or both have someone you stan, why not make your welcome board all about your oshi? Let’s create a welcome board using those acrylic keychains you have plenty of at home—even the duplicates! With a photo frame or picture frame, plus a clear sheet or plastic board, you can easily make something to your taste.
It’s a great way to make good use of your acrylic keychains, and you’ll have an oshi-themed welcome board you can keep on display long after.
Calligraphy
When it comes to welcome boards, you can get endlessly caught up in choosing typefaces and fonts.
So how about adding a touch of handwritten lettering with calligraphy? Calligraphy is a technique of handwriting distinctive letterforms to make text look beautiful—something that feels like it sits between letters and illustrations.
One of its strengths is that calligraphy instantly creates an elegant atmosphere, and once you master the skill, it seems like it’ll come in handy in all sorts of situations in the future.
Welcome board with dried flowers
In recent years, dried flowers have become one of the most popular items.
There are even specialty shops, and displaying them in a room instantly elevates the atmosphere—they’re a stylish touch.
How about making a welcome board using dried flowers? You could gather your favorite dried blooms, or make your own by drying fresh flowers, turning them into a swag, and attaching it to a plaque or board.
Choose flowers that match your tastes and color scheme, and give it a try.