Paper Lanterns :)

[sarahscruton]

Anyone have any advice on where to buy paper lanterns and LED lights? Found a few websites , jut wondering if there are any better deals out there:) Thanks so much!

[Dazeydawl]

Not sure where the cheapest place is to buy the lanterns but as far as LEDs go I know those can be kinda expensive, if YouTube led throwies they are simple to make and you can buy all the parts on eBay super cheap

[WeddingCancun]

Paper lanterns are so beautiful, they add an elegance feeling to weddings and can be used indoor and outdoor.

[seatkins22]

I purchased paper lanterns from  JustArtifacts.  I ordered 28 total and the shipping was expensive at about $30.  The total bill was $78 but it was delivered to our house with no additional duties and I didn't have to spend hours searching in the stores.  Ha, ha, at MIchael's today I saw one lantern for $7.99! 

 

I've ordered the components from ebay to make the LED throwies to put in them.  I haven't received them yet but they are coming from China, super cheap with no shipping charges.  Batteries and lights will be less than $10.

 

There is a great thread on here somewhere about this topic. That's how I got the idea.  It's a very long thread but I plan on reading it over carefully again before I assemble the led lights because there are some very good tips from other brides.

[sarahscruton]

Thanks so much!! I ended up ordering them from just artifacts! Should get them tomorrow!! Super excited!! I ordered 8 aqua blue, 8 white and 8 brown.. Think they will go well together!! Thanks again!!

[Lyman]

sounds like a great colour combo, sarahscruton! would love to see pics of it

[sarahscruton]

I will be sure to post some pics:)

[seatkins22]

Originally Posted by sarahscruton 

 

Thanks so much!! I ended up ordering them from just artifacts! Should get them tomorrow!! Super excited!! I ordered 8 aqua blue, 8 white and 8 brown.. Think they will go well together!! Thanks again!!

Great!  Happy to help a fellow NS bride!

[Billandstina]

I hate to sound slow but what's a throwie? Lol!

[seatkins22]

Originally Posted by Billandstina 

 

I hate to sound slow but what's a throwie? Lol!

It's a single long-lasting LED light that is attached to a battery and magnet.  

 

 

There's a forum with lots of explanation on how to make them. 

http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/t/37079/diy-led-lights-for-paper-lanterns

 

(Let me know if the link doesn't work because it's the first time I've done one)