Eight Simple DIY Wedding Decoration Ideas
(Photo: Haley Darby and William Beurskens exchange vows at a private Yampa Valley ranch. Courtesy of Markella Kyprios Photography.)
When it comes to wedding decor, the options are endless – especially amid the worlds of Etsy and Pinterest. Not only is DIY a great
way to save some money, but making some of
the decorations yourself is a great way to add a personal touch to wedding day decor.
DIY decor doesn’t have to be a daunting task, and it provides an opportunity to ask for help
from members of the wedding party, family and friends. Regardless of anyone’s artistic abilities, these eight DIY wedding decor tips are an easy – and budget-friendly – way to create your desired look for the big day.
1. Make Your Own Signs
If you have the artistic skill and want to take on the task of creating your own wedding welcome sign, all you need is a piece of plywood, stain and a paint pen. Or if you’re having one custom-made, get creative in your display of the seating chart – think rustic window panes, or string some greenery and use clothespins.
2. Design Your Ceremony
If you have the artistic skill and want to take on the task of creating your own wedding welcome sign, all you need is a piece of plywood, stain and a paint pen. Or if you’re having one custom-made, get creative in your display of the seating chart – think rustic window panes, or string some greenery and use clothespins.
3. Build a Ceremony Backdrop
Ceremony backdrops have many possibilities: traditional arches, wired floral installments, hanging greenery or a simple, natural element like mountaintop views. If the venue includes an altar or arch, add accent pieces like drapery and garlands or potted plants and greenery. If one isn’t provided, find a DIY tutorial on YouTube and make your vision come to life.
4. Set up Unique Seating for Ranch Weddings
Drape hale bales with linens to transform them into benches for guests during the ceremony.
5. Assemble Aisle Decor
Outline the aisle with DIY floral chair end caps, or vases with dried grasses such as pampas grass or eucalyptus. Or keep it simple with lanterns and ribbons. Add a few finishing touches like sprinkled flower petals or a vintage runner.
6. Arrange Your Own Flowers
Nontraditional brides are ditching traditional floral bouquets on their wedding day. Alternatives for DIY bouquets and boutonnieres include silk flowers, paper flowers or even wood flowers. For more sustainable options, check out “Pretty Dead Flowers” by local florist Wild Hare Co. for dried floral kits
7. Get Creative with Centerpieces
There are hundreds of decor options when it comes to centerpieces. From floral arrangements and garlands of greenery to candles, lanterns – and even antlers – let your creativity shine when planning your desired look for the big day. Hit the thrift shops for vintage glassware and mismatched flower vases, or spray paint wine bottles as candle holders for a more rustic look.
8. Print Your Own Menus
This is an effortless DIY task that doesn’t require a lot of skill or money. Whether you’re having a formal sit-down dinner, going more casual with buffet-style, or serving specialty cocktails for the wedding day, printing your own menus or placecards is a simple undertaking. Download a template that matches your style, buy high-quality cardstock and print away.