12 Wedding DIY’s That Are Worth The Effort

Do you love DIY as much as we do? Just like decorating a home, wedding DIY’s are a great way to exercise your creative spirit, showcase your unique style, and save a little money. See below for our 12 favorite wedding DIY’s of the moment.

DIY photo save-the-dates

Grab your besties, some wine, and make your own save-the-dates with your fave Instagram photos.

save the date

How-to at SomethingTurquoise.com

 

DIY vintage table linens

Rustic and simple, all you will need to personalize your wedding table linens are a set of vintage napkins, an iron-on design, an iron, ironing board and scissors. See the how-to at Weddingomania.com.

table linens

 

DIY wedding favors

Wow your guests with easy, affordable, and unforgettable treats that you can make on your own like this signature soda pop. Bonus points if you include the adorable paper straws!

wedding favor

Real Simple

 

DIY ceremony runner

Take a walk down memory lane on your way to the alter with this DIY personalized aisle runner. See the how-to at OhLovelyDay.com.

runner

 

DIY wine cork table number

Start saving up those wine bottles and corks! You can reuse them to make chic table numbers like the one below.

table number

Wild Whim Design + Photography

 

DIY card box

You’ll need three round paper mache boxes, scrapbook paper, spray adhesive, scissors, a craft knife, a hot-glue gun, and fun trim details. For a how-to visit CreateandBabble.com.

card box

 

DIY something blue

Put a personal touch on your wedding dress by embroidering a special message on the inside with blue thread.

something blue

Charlie Juliet Photography

 

DIY bridesmaid survival kit

We suggest “survival” tool staples like lip balm, tissues, hair bands, pain reliever, face blotters, breath mints, something to snack, bobby pins, a nail file and hand sanitizer.

bridesmaid kit

Studio Eleven Weddings

 

DIY bride and groom chairs

chairs

White Avenue

 

DIY mason jar vases

Perfect for a garden or backyard wedding, these mason jar vases are easy to make. You’ll need wide mouth quart size jars, metal hardware cloth, coiled wire, wire cutters, glue, a permanent marker, and scissors. For a how-to visit 17Apart.com.


vases

 

DIY yummy guest favors

These pretty DIY favors can be filled with anything you like – dry ingredients for your favorite homemade cookies, salsa, pancakes – you name it. For a how-to visit WeddingPaperDivas.com.

favors

 

DIY guest pennants

These easy and adorable pennants can double as escort cards or programs.

penants

Chaz Cruz


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