Paper Lanterns

Today is a dreary day in Birmingham. Its dark and rainy and all I want to do is curl back up in my bed and go to sleep. I found this picture below on my friend Marianne's blog and its starting to cheer me up. I love paper lanterns, especially the yellow ones in this picture. Marianne hung these lanterns in her parent's backyard for her brother's wedding. I think paper lanterns are the perfect decoration for a backyard wedding or party, but they can also be used in many different ways.
Here are some more pictures I found of paper lanterns when surfing the internet. They are all so wonderful and unique in their own way. I hope you enjoy.....

Not only do paper lanterns look fantastic, as you can see from the above photos, but they are a budget friendly way to decorate your party!

Photos via Haven and Home, Party Lights, Brides, Martha Stewart, Flickr, New and Blue, Wedding Bells