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DIY Wedding Decor Ideas: Crafting Your Personal Touch
DIY wedding décor can incorporate a variety of aspects. As well as adding a personal touch to your wedding day, it can also significantly reduce the associated costs. With the average UK wedding now costing over £20,000, it’s no wonder that couples are choosing to create their elements rather than paying over the odds.
As part of our DIY tips, we’ll look at some DIY wedding crafts that help you cut costs and stick to your allocated budget:
Table names
Table names might provide a practical solution to communicating the seating plan to guests, but they also offer a wonderful opportunity to get creative. Themes are a popular choice, with couples choosing to name tables after their favourite items or interests. Options include bands, flowers, food, drinks, and locations. All you need is some creative card making skills and an imagination. Ensure each guest has their place name and that each table is clearly labelled.
When my partner and I planned our wedding, we named our tables after places significant to our relationship journey. From the cozy café where we had our first date to the majestic mountain where we got engaged, each table told a piece of our story. With some creativity and a personal touch, you can turn your seating plan into a memorable conversation starter for your guests.
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Centrepieces
Centrepieces offer a great focal point and are an opportunity to show off your creativity. There are many centre-piece ideas to choose from including flowers, candles, plants, lamps, or simple greenery. Coloured linen can create a vibrant splash of colour while wooden features can provide a rustic feel.
For our rustic-themed celebration, we opted for DIY centrepieces featuring mason jars filled with wildflowers we gathered ourselves. Adding a touch of whimsy, we adorned each table with handwritten notes sharing anecdotes and memories tied to each flower. Whether it’s floral arrangements, candle clusters, or quirky installations, let your imagination run wild and create centrepieces that reflect your unique style and love story.
Watch this video to get a glimpse:
Welcome signs
As well as offering practical information and ensuring guests know where to go, welcome signs can introduce the theme of your wedding and create the initial impression. Signs can be made from a variety of materials and colours and can include information such as the date, directions or even just the name of the couple.
When crafting our welcome sign, we incorporated elements from our shared interests, like vintage maps and travel-inspired fonts, to reflect our love for adventure. Sharing a warm greeting and essential details, our sign became more than just a practical piece—it became a personalized welcome into our world. Get creative with materials, colors, and wording to craft a sign that captures the essence of your love story and sets the tone for your celebration.
Watch this video to learn more:
Wedding favours
The cost of wedding favours can build up, especially if you have a lot of guests. Instead of choosing standard favours for your guests to take home, why not add a personal touch and make yours unique? Ideas include fortune cookies, seeds, a small bottle of spirits or a tiny game. Many couples choose to gift something that can be kept as momentum and that’s personal to either the guest or the couple themselves.
Watch this for some ideas:
While it might take a bit more organisation and creativity, your guests are sure to appreciate the personal touch.
For our wedding, we opted for DIY favours that reflected our love for sustainability and nature. Handmade seed packets with wildflower seeds allowed our guests to take home a piece of our wedding and nurture it into bloom, just like our relationship. Whether it’s homemade treats, personalized trinkets, or eco-friendly tokens, wedding favours crafted with love leave a lasting impression on your guests and echo the essence of your union.
Homemade confetti
Making your confetti is straight forward and ensures that guests are using biodegradable flowers. Collect wildflowers from the garden and dry the petals by hanging them in a dark room for two to three weeks. You can also dry them in the microwave using silica gel. Alternatively, use biodegradable paper, dried leaves, or eco-friendly glitter to create the perfect confetti.
Watch this for some inspo:
My partner and I gathered fallen leaves from our backyard and pressed them into charming biodegradable confetti, symbolizing the growth and transformation of our love. With a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can craft confetti that’s not only beautiful but also environmentally conscious, leaving a positive impact on both your wedding and the planet.
To Conclude…
When my partner and I embarked on the journey of DIY wedding decor, we didn’t just save costs; we created memories that would last a lifetime. From late-night crafting sessions to heartfelt conversations sparked by our creations, every moment was a testament to our love and commitment. As we watched our guests marvel at the personal touches woven into every detail, we knew that our DIY endeavors had made our wedding truly unforgettable.
Incorporating DIY elements into your wedding decor may require extra effort, but the joy of crafting memories and the sense of pride in creating a celebration uniquely yours are priceless. So roll up your sleeves, unleash your creativity, and let your love story shine through every DIY detail. After all, it’s not just about the destination; it’s about the journey of love and creativity you embark on together.
