1000 cranes

we are folding one thousand paper cranes for our wedding. This tradition originates from Japan, where it represents patience and understanding. Cranes are also a symbol of honor and loyalty as they mate for life. The Japanese believe that folding a thousand paper cranes will grant a wish. Now, cranes have become an international symbol of peace. Sadako Sadaski was a little girl who was in the bombings of Hiroshima and developed leukemia from the blast. She attempted to fold a thousand cranes before her death with the hopes of world peace. People all over the world now fold a thousand cranes in her memory and for world peace. We are folding a thousand white cranes to symbolize peace, purity and loyalty for our marriage. Wish us luck!