19 Wedding Piñatas You Can Buy, DIY + Be Inspired by

Heather Walrath
May 05, 2015

No longer just the stuff of Cinco de Mayo soirees and kids’ birthday bashes, piñatas are a fun and festive addition to a wedding — the biggest, most spectacular party you’ll ever host. Best of all, they’re not just for busting open anymore (though that’s still a totally fun idea). Crafty couples are now also turning piñatas into guest books, photo props, ceremony backdrops, place cards and more. Ready to add a little fiesta-like flair to your big day? Check out these 19 playful piñatas that are sure to be a huge hit with guests of all ages.

1. Piñata Ceremony Backdrop: Skip the traditional flower arch and say “I do” under a colorful collection of piñatas. We love the rainbow of vibrant shades seen here, along with the different shapes and sparkly streamers. Choose three or four of your own favorite designs to create a custom backdrop unlike any other. (via Scene-Setter)

2. Mini Heart Piñatas ($50 for 5): Mini heart piñatas are an unexpected choice for place cards. Buy a batch of these little lovelies and set your own custom-made name cards on top.

3. DIY Piñata Guest Book: Of all the unconventional guest books we’ve seen (surf boards, records, holiday ornaments!), this fringe-covered piñata just might be our all-time fave. Not digging the quirky collection of colors? Go ahead and customize to better match your scheme. (via Mike Carreiro Photography)

4. DIY Italic Letter Piñata: Whether you fill it with candy or simply use it to decorate your chair during the reception, this italic letter piñata is a truly avant-garde addition to your day. And if a single letter doesn’t wow you enough, you can even go all out by creating a three-letter monogram. (via Heather Zweig)

5. Mini Piñata Table Decor: Get festive by adding mini piñatas to a fiesta-inspired tablescape. This tiny neon creation looks super cute alongside cacti and vibrant blooms in a matching color palette. (via Wild Whim Design + Photography)

6. DIY Mini Heart Piñatas: Prefer to DIY your mini heart piñatas? Use old cereal boxes to create these tiny treasures that will look great hanging from the backs of chairs during the ceremony or reception. You can also fill them with candy and give them out as festive favors. (via Bespoke Bride)

7. DIY Conversation Heart Piñatas: Get the conversation buzzing by displaying these adorable piñatas throughout your reception space. Modeled after everyone’s favorite candy hearts, they’re an especially perfect choice for couples tying the knot on or close to Valentine’s Day. (via Studio DIY)

8. Pink Heart Piñata ($65): We totally “heart” this pretty pink piñata, along with the surrounding display of vases and vintage teacups. Don’t think this sweet style is quite right for your wedding? You can always ask friends to recreate the look for your bridal shower instead.

9. Large Letter Piñatas: Love. Amor. Amore. Whatever you call it, it’s sure to be in the air, and all around, when you spell out your feelings in giant piñata letters. Major props if you also use a heart instead of an “o,” as seen here. (via Lilia’s Photography)

10. Glitzy Gold Piñata: Bring on the sparkle and glitz! A gold piñata stuffed with colorful confetti is just right for any swanky celebration. (via Jel Photography)

11. Wedding Date Piñata: A piñata marked with your wedding date makes for a cool photo prop on the big day itself, or even when capturing save-the-date pictures during your engagement shoot. Swap in the word “thanks,” and you’ve also got a great cover image for custom-made thank-you cards. (via Heather Roth Fine Art Photography)

12. Shining Star Piñata: Everyone knows you’re the star of the show on your wedding day, so why not drive home the point by displaying one truly stellar piñata? This lovely creation even features shiny gold tassels that add just the right amount of sparkle. (via Flutter Glass Photography)

13. Hot Air Balloon Piñata: A red, white and blue hot air balloon piñata will make you and your honey feel as if you’re flying high and heading straight for cloud nine. And if you happen to be tying the knot on the 4th of July, or going with a carnival-like theme, it’s a definite must-have. (via He + She Photography)

14. Ampersand Piñata ($120): You & Your Partner = Love Forever. A superb symbol of what your wedding day is really all about, an ampersand piñata will look great hanging from a tree outdoors or displayed above the dance floor.

15. DIY Rose Piñata: Watch out, wedding bouquets! Made using newspaper strips and tissue-paper flowers, this papier-mache piñata is way cooler than any traditional arrangement of roses. (via Kate Landers Events, LLC)

16. DIY Ombre Cake Piñata: Though you may not be able to eat it, this ombre piñata still looks totally sweet. Carry the vibe over to your real cake by selecting an ombre-esque design and using a mini piñata as a topper. (via Amanda Thomsen)

17. DIY Post-It Heart Piñata: Much more than a mere office supply, Post-It Notes are the secret behind this vibrant work of art. Snag the look yourself for the ultimate color explosion. (via Amanda Thomsen)

18. DIY Metallic Heart Piñata: Just one more heart-shaped piñata, okay? Featuring bronze, gold and silver shades, this metallic masterpiece delivers plenty of shimmer and a charming scalloped look. We couldn’t resist sharing it, and bet you won’t be able to resist making it. (via Lia Griffith)

19. “Just Married” Piñata: Designed to mimic the look of a vintage getaway van, this hot pink piñata is seriously cute stuff. Have one custom-made to match your own decorated car, and unleash a tidal wave of treats before riding off into the sunset. (via Luke Eshleman)

What type of piñata would you choose for your wedding reception? Share your favorite ideas below.

Jenny Han Just Teased A "Surprise" End To 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

It's almost time to return to Cousins! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 is coming this summer, and Prime Video just gave us a first official look at Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad. The new episodes will open at the end of Belly's freshman year of college, and in addition to seeing the evolution of our favorite characters, author and co-showrunner Jenny Han says "there are going to be surprises" in the final season. Eek!

Here's your first look at Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, and Christopher Briney in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, coming to Prime Video July 2025!


Jenny Han says 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' fans are in for a few surprises.

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"There are the things that [fans] know and then there are things they think they know, and then there's going to be, hopefully, things that surprise them," Jenny Han tells Entertainment Weekly. Listen, I am a very proud member of Team Conrad, and seeing how cozy Belly and Jeremiah are in these pics (not to mention the set leak that's definitely not in the third book), I'm starting to wonder if Prime Video is teasing I should switch teams.

But no matter which team you're on, Lola Tung promises the season won't let you down.

Team #JellyFish will get their time this season.

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"The one thing I've always admired about Jenny is that every season and every decision about what's coming next is purely to serve the story," Lola says. "She's never going to do anything that doesn't make sense for the story. It's all about this beautiful world she's created and giving the fans something really, really special and giving us something really special to work with."

And that includes some sweet moments which Jeremiah and Belly, who "are, at their core, best friends," Lola adds. "That relationship is something that's so special and so unique to them, so it's exciting to see this season and how their relationship blossoms."

And 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' images also feature Conrad.

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But don't worry Conrad fans, we also get a look at the elder Fisher brother who "we know that he went to Stanford, and so he's continuing on his journey to become a doctor, as you can see from that white coat," Jenny says. "I think people won't be surprised to see that."

Keep reading for more images from The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3!

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Jenny Han also teases this image is actually a flashback, "so do with that what you will." BRB, I'm off dreaming of a beach vacation. I also can't help but point out the warm color grade of this season! The golden look makes everything feel warmer and more magical — and offers a youthful glow as Belly gets older.

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But for those of us who care more about Steven and Taylor (Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer) than the main love triangle, we got this single crumb from the new images. And I'm more than happy about it, thank you very much.

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Belly (Lola Tung) gets cozy on campus in a hoodie and sunglasses.

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And Belly and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) get cozy with each other at a party.

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But they work as hard as they play! I have this exact outfit Belly's wearing, and you best believe I'm adding it into my fashion rotation.

How many episodes will The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 have?

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Great news! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 will have 11 episodes instead of 7 or 8 like seasons 1 and 2 did. Stay tuned for the official release schedule.

Who's in the cast?

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast features all your favorites:

  • Lola Tung as Belly Conklin: a beach-loving volleyball player who's always dreaming of summer.
  • Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher: Belly and Steven's lifelong friend who Belly's always had a crush on.
  • Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher: Conrad's sunny younger brother.
  • Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin: Belly's older brother.
  • Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel: Belly's best friend.
  • Jackie Chungas Laurel Park: Belly and Steven's mom and Susannah Fisher's best friend.

Meet The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Cast before the new episodes air on Prime Video this July!

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Michelle Randolph Teased We'll "Fill In Some Blanks" In The Dutton Family Tree Before '1923' Season Finale Ends

1923 season 2 premieres on Paramount+ February 23, and Michelle Randolph (who plays Elizabeth Dutton in the cast) is "so excited" for you to watch the new episodes — and she's been keeping up with all your fan theories!

"There are some crazy ones. I feel like the biggest fan theory thing is the family tree," she tells Brit + Co exclusively. "I've seen many different family trees and so it's like, 'OK, which one's accurate?' I actually drew my own at one point."

Here's what Michelle Randolph had to say about 1923 season 2, and the Dutton family tree, in Brit + Co's exclusive 1923 interview.

Michelle Randolph teases '1923' season 2 finally gives us answers to the Dutton family tree.

By the end of season 2, Michelle Randolph says "we might be able to fill in some blanks" in the Dutton family tree, which is a very hot topic for internet users! "I had to make my own [family tree] because all of the ones I saw on the internet were like — every single one was different. I was like 'I'm confused.'"

The Dutton family is made up of incredible cast members like Brandon Sklenar, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren, and Michelle reveals that the cast are just as close as their characters.

"There's a giant group chat called Giddy Up, which started during cowboy camp of season one," she says. "A cute little name, and I think I mean we all were on location in Montana and all in the same hotel, and we would get dinners after [filming], so I think even though our characters are very different and in different story lines like we all really did bond, which was really helpful to have each other throughout the chaos of of shooting a show."

The actress also says Elizabeth would connect with her 'Landman' character Ainsley.

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And if you're a tried and true Taylor Sheridan fan, you've probably picked up on the fact that Michelle isn't just in 1923 — she also has a starring role as Ainsley Norris in Landman! But would Elizabeth and Ainsley get along if they met in an alternate universe?

"That would be a fun thing to witness. I think they would," she says. "They're very different, but the similarities between them is they're both young women who are finding their place in this world and I think that they both actually look at the world through very bright eyes and have a lot of hope, which is an interesting correlation between the two of them. I think Elizabeth has gone through so much more than Ainsley obviously, so there might be a difference there, but I think they would get along."

Check out the 8 Compelling Historical Fiction Books For 1923 Lovers and read our interview with Julia Schlaepfer where she teases the Spencer and Alex's future.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. And this post has been updated.

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Matcha Lovers, Beware: A "Global Matcha Shortage” Is On The Way

Leaders in the matcha industry are predicting a matcha shortage this spring. Sparked by a huge surge in demand, it’s possible that your go-to drink could be affected.

Here’s everything you need to know about this season’s matcha shortage.

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Per The Japan Times, increased demand for matcha powder put an “unprecedented strain” on the tea industry last year, and the same effect is predicted to take place in 2025.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan saw a 185% increase in matcha production from 2010 to 2023 in order to keep up with demand from cafes and home baristas around the world, The Japan Timesreports.

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Seeing that over half of Japan’s matcha is exported internationally, matcha lovers are looking toward the country for their green tea fix. Search interest for matcha has nearly quadrupled over the past 5 years, and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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This year, mostly organic matcha strains will be affected by the shortage, though lower-grade varieties could face the same issues if consumers begin reaching for them in favor of organic offerings. While top-tier, organic strains like ceremonial-grade matcha are known for being sweeter and smoother, the lower-grade kinds like culinary-grade matcha are noticeably more bitter and don't have the same vibrant color.

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Matcha can only be harvested in the springtime, so though a shortage may be happening now, there’s hope for increased supply in the near future. This year’s harvest will start in April.

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Even though production will ramp up, Jason Eng of Kametani Tea in Japan, a company that produces matcha for beverage companies around the world, says: “This year will be an interesting one. We haven’t hit a point yet where we’re going to run out, but it’s going to be really tight this autumn – not just for us but for everybody. The demand is off the charts.”

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