# DIY Pyramid Lighting The Crafty Love Lanterns Add a Romantic Touch to an Outdoor Wedding By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-lanterns References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/05/backyard-wedding-diy-love-lanterns/) If you are having a bohemian style backyard wedding, it's all about the small details -- like love lanterns -- that set your nuptials apart. From artist and "display guru" Mallory Lawson and featured on the Free People blog as a part of their FP Ever After series, the DIY lanterns add a sense of realness to the big day, not to mention a beautifully romantic touch to a nighttime reception. The light pyramids can be lit within using [flameless candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-soft-solids) and set along a path or on tables with flowers and candles. To make your own love lanterns, you will need balsa wood square dowels, vellum paper or a [translucent fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi), wire and a hot glue gun among other tools and materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Wedding Decor:** Creating unique and personalized wedding decor through DIY projects, adding a more intimate touch to the ceremony. - **Bohemian Backyard Weddings:** An increase in the popularity of unconventional and bohemian inspired outdoor wedding ceremonies. - **Romantic Lighting:** Incorporating romantic elements like lighting into wedding ceremonies, adding an aesthetic appeal to the ceremony. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning and Coordination:** Incorporating personalized DIY elements into wedding ceremonies that match a client's individual style preferences. - **Home Decor and Crafting:** DIY decor project kits that can be used for events like weddings, further bridging the gap between crafting and event planning. - **Lighting and Design:** Designing innovative event lighting solutions, creating unique and elevated experiences for event attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Silk Textural Lantern Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection.md) - [Pear-Shaped Outdoor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-lamp1.md) - [Organic Paper-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farolito.md) - [Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lantern-pavilion.md) - [Flickering Candle-Inspired Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-big-poppy.md) - [Soft Luxe Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-silk-collection.md) - [Romantic Modern Lighting Sources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wick-s.md) - [Glowing Whimsical Storybook Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern.md) - [Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-camping-lantern.md)