You can incorporate your creative skills into your wedding day in so many ways! With our DIY wedding decor ideas, you’ll discover how satisfying and special it can be to make certain elements of your wedding by hand.
While there are certain things you won’t be able to compromise on for your big day, there are plenty of ways to save money if you are willing to get hands-on. Creating your wedding decor will give your big day a very personal touch reflective of your creative flair.
You’ll need to think about wedding reception decor, table centrepieces and decorations and much more. From big decor like photo backdrops to small touches like making your own candles – we’re here to inspire you!
Whatever you choose to create, it’s sure to add a personal touch to your wedding that your guests will love.
Get inspired and start making today!
50+ DIY wedding decor ideas to elevate your big day
1. Make your own candles
Making your own candles is an amazing way to save money and add a personal touch to your day. You can choose the colours to suit your day, your favourite scents and the shapes and sizes.
Handmade candles can be dotted around wedding reception tables, or even given as favours. It’s a great way to add a personal touch, and your guests will certainly be impressed when you tell them you made the candles yourself!
Get started now with our complete guide to candle making.
2. Create a macrame backdrop
Macrame is a wonderful way to create modern, rustic wedding decor at a low cost. Once you’re familiar with a few basic techniques you’ll start to realise how much you can do with just a few simple knots!
We have a wonderful macrame wedding backdrop tutorial from Lucy White. She’ll show you exactly how to create this stunning creation.
The best bit? All you’ll need is macrame cord, and your creativity!
3. DIY illuminated letter sign
Create a sparkle at your wedding reception with our DIY illuminated letter tutorial. In this tutorial, we use decoupage and battery-powered tea lights to create something that looks and feels expensive, but is very budget-friendly!
The best bit? You can create any message you like, it might be something simple like ‘love’ or perhaps you and your partner's names or initials.
Whatever you decide, this beginner-friendly tutorial is too good to miss!
4. Make a floral centrepiece
Showcase your flower choices with a floral centrepiece. We’ve got this gorgeous tutorial that makes use of twigs for the basket, giving a rustic vibe. This project can work for any wedding since it’s so simple to personalise with your wedding colour theme.
5. Make a photo booth backdrop
Have you thought about having a dedicated area at your reception for guest photos? It can be a lovely opportunity for you to get a few fun and entertaining photos from the evening.
If you want to get creative, our photo booth backdrop tutorial takes you through how to make your own in just a few easy steps.
Wedding guest book ideas
Your wedding guest book is a special place for your friends and family to write thoughtful messages. Make your book beautiful with our wedding guest book ideas.
20 DIY wedding decor ideas for your reception that’ll steal the show
No matter where you are holding your wedding reception a touch of handmade detail can elevate any event.
There’s plenty of ways to incorporate your craft skills into your wedding reception – think flower walls, backdrops, mood lighting and fairy lights. It’s these magical touches that can bring together your vision.
Take a look at our favourite wedding reception decor ideas to find out how even a quick craft project can make your wedding day truly yours.
26 DIY wedding centrepieces to impress your guests
As soon as your guests enter the wedding reception their eyes will be drawn to your table centrepiece. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you love it! There are lots of routes you can take for your centrepiece, and it depends on your theme.
If your wedding is a woodland wonderland full of dried flowers and fairy lights, then you can incorporate foliage into your centrepiece. Alternatively, if your wedding is simple and elegant, white roses would complement your understated style.
For DIY wedding centrepiece ideas for every theme take a look at our guide.
20 DIY wedding decor to give your tabl a personal touch
The table centrepiece is important, but table decor can be just as impactful. Similarly to centrepieces, the table decor should be in keeping with your theme.
Table decor is anything from homemade candles, hand-dyed napkins and even crochet flowers. The possibilities are endless, and it just depends on which crafts you love and how you want to incorporate them into your decor.
A good starting point will be browsing our easy DIY wedding table decorations for plenty of inspiration.
DIY wedding invitations
Would you like to make your wedding invitations from scratch? Check out our DIY wedding invitations.
21 Wedding favour ideas that you can make yourself!
Wedding favours can be used to decorate your wedding table too, and are the perfect chance to show off your craft skills. It could be as simple as a jar of your favourite sweets or a mini bottle of your favourite tipple.
If you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty more options. For a unique favour have a go at making your own seed bombs in our easy tutorial. Try making your own candles to give to your guests, and pair them with a box of personalised matches. Homemade soap would also make a special favour – try it with our pink ombre candle tutorial.
If you’re looking for even more unique ideas, take a look at our full round-up of wedding favour ideas.
Make your wedding extra special with DIY wedding decor ideas
Adding handmade touches to your wedding can make the day extra special. Not only that, weddings can be expensive and making use of your DIY skills will save you a lot of money.
So if you’ve got the time, or you’ve got a group of friends who are willing to help, it’s time to get creative!
