You want your wedding to be imbued with your personality, and feel special for all your guests. Nowadays, couples want to put their stamp on every detail. However, if you’re after something unusual and unique (but also budget-friendly!), there’s one particular decoration that’s guaranteed to make everyone smile: cardboard cutouts.
Here’s how you can use life-size and custom cardboard cutouts to inject charm, humour and unforgettable moments into your special day.
- Welcome Your Guests with a Cutout Greeting
A wedding should be magical from the moment guests arrive. Why not set the tone with a lifesize cutout of the happy couple? You might want to set in at the entrance of your venue.
Whether you’re striking a formal pose in full wedding attire or something more playful, like a snapshot of the moment you got engaged, this larger-than-life welcome sign adds an instant wow factor and a dose of fun.
If you fancy adding a fun twist, include your pets, even if they can’t attend. A cardboard cutout of your dog in a bow tie or your cat with a flower crown will melt hearts as guests arrive.
- Bring Absent Loved Ones to the Party (Almost!)
Sadly, with weddings not everyone can be there. Whether they live on the other side of the world, are struggling with an illness or have conflicting schedules, it’s heartbreaking when someone important can’t make it. One way to (kind of!) get around the problem? A cutout of that friend or relative placed at the ceremony or reception!
This is a light-hearted, touching way to keep them involved in the day. It’s also a great ice breaker. Plus, your loved-ones will appreciate the effort when they see the photos later.
- Liven Up Your Photo Booth
Photo booths are practically an essential at weddings now—but how do you make yours stand out? Cardboard cutouts are one way to do it. Add cutouts of celebrities, characters or even your own past selves to the booth. Imagine snapping a photo next to your childhood cutouts or your favourite pop star.
Your guests will have a blast posing with them, and you’ll end up with hilarious, memorable photos to treasure for a lifetime.
- Create a Life-Size Love Story Timeline
Why not tell your story using a series of cardboard cutouts? A great idea is displaying photos from different milestones of your relationship, from your first date to holidays together and moving in. Each cutout can be paired with a small sign explaining each memory. This way, you can turn your venue into a walk-through photo gallery of your journey as a couple.
This is a personal and emotional way to make your wedding special.
- Use Mini Cutouts as Table Decor or Place Cards
Cutouts don’t necessarily have to be full-size. We can produce smaller versions which double as quirky centrepieces, or even place cards.
Imagine each table featuring a mini cutout of the bride or groom doing something silly! You could also provide a theme for each guest table (e.g., “sports fans,” “travel mates,” “uni crew”).
You could even personalise each mini cutout with a message for individual guests. It’s a brilliant conversation starter and a unique keepsake they can take home.
- Add Character to Your Tables or Bar Area
Want to draw attention to your dessert station or drinks bar? A cardboard cutout in the right place will do the trick. How about a life-size replica of the bride popping a bottle of champagne or the groom pretending to swipe a slice of cake?
Such cut-outs also make for fantastic photo opportunities.
- Celebrate the Bridal Party and Family
Let’s not forget the people who helped you get here. Why not celebrate your bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents or grandparents with their own cutouts around the venue? It’s a light-hearted nod to your inner circle, and perfect for a few cheeky surprises too. Imagine guests rounding a corner only to be greeted by a life-size cutout of Nan giving a thumbs up.
- Post-Wedding Keepsakes
One of the best things about using cardboard cutouts as wedding decor? They don’t go to waste. After the big day, your cutouts can live on as fun decor at home, in your garden, or even make surprise appearances at friends’ parties.
You might even want to fame them in a hallway, or let them join your next BBQ. In other words, it’s the wedding gift that keeps on giving.
Why Cardboard Cutouts Work So Well
They’re affordable, easy to customise, lightweight, and make a big impact with very little effort. They’re also incredibly versatile, suiting all types of venues, from swanky hotels to country retreats.
Most importantly, they let your personality shine through. Whether you want your wedding to be romantic, nostalgic, hilarious or all three, cardboard cutouts help you tell your story in a way that’s interactive and unforgettable.
Ready to get started? Simply contact our team at The Cardboard Cutout Company to bring your wedding vision to life. We provide everything from custom designs to celebrity favourites. Make your big day as unique as your love story.