Before I even knew where or when I was getting married, before I had planned anything at all for the day, I knew I wanted papel picado. It was pretty much the first decision I made. And not the plastic stuff either – the proper, authentic, tissue paper version from Mexico.
papel picado, “perforated paper”, is made by cutting out intricate patterns from layers of tissue paper with chisels
Mexico has been a bit of a theme in my life – I’ve lived there twice, visited twice more – and I love the traditional banners Mexicans put up at celebrations. I love how beautifully delicate they are, and the elaborate different patterns on each one. A bit like a Mexican version of British bunting.
It was a bit of a mission to get the strings of banners up at the venue, as they can tear so easily, but I was chuffed with the result.
I bought a brightly coloured string of them a few years ago from eBay shop Beyond The Trees, which I was very pleased with, so I didn’t have to look far to buy the wedding version. (Having said that, I can’t seem to see them on there now, perhaps they are re-stocking). I had the coloured ones up for my hen do, and only just managed to bring myself to take them down. They are so cheery.
(Photos by Camera Hannah)
October 14, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Hi Jen
I’ve unsubscribed from your blog but only because I’ve discovered feedly and it is a brilliant way to unclog my hideous inbox, which is out of control and really stressful. So I’m following you on there instead. Glad you’re back into blogging and can’t wait to read your new one too!
Susie x
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October 17, 2013 at 12:10 pm
No prob Susie. Thanks for letting me know. I started using Feedly after Google Reader disappeared earlier this year and I love it too.
October 15, 2013 at 1:08 am
Welcome back, Genevieve, and congratulations on your marriage! Bryony just told me about it all. Love the papel picado; the reception room looks wonderful! I thought of you while in Minneapolis in June as they have some very artistic manhole covers; I’ll send you some photos. Best, Jon
October 17, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Thanks Jon! And thanks for sending me pics of the Minneapolis manhole covers, so nice of you to think of me after my Japan post. I love them! Especially the fish one, and the one that looks like it’s of plums or some other fruit. Great spot!