Wedding season is upon us. No matter your wedding theme, style or colours, there's always a handmade touch you can give to your ceremony.
By making your own DIY wedding decorations, table settings, keepsakes and gifts you're not only saving the planet and your bank balance but creating something that's truly made with love. Gather your wedding party and ask them to help sew glue, and cut these wedding ideas into reality!
We've rounded up some of the best DIY wedding crafts to help you make your wedding extra special. They're budget-friendly and include free printables, templates and instructions to make your wedding prep go as smoothly as possible.
Many of the crafts can be used for multi-purposes making them extra sustainable. Bunting can be reused for parties, floral crowns for the hen do and the ceremony and scrapbooks treasured for years to come.
48 wedding craft ideas for handmade celebration
1. Knitted ring bearer pillow
Tie the knot the handmade way with Sarah Murray’s stunning lace ring bearer pillow. Afterwards you can fill it with lavender and keep it in your drawers. It'll make your clothes smell beautiful and remind you of your special day.
2. Paper flowers
Looking for blooms that won't wilt on your big day? Explore our paper flowers round-up to ensure that your wedding is blooming lovely!
3. Embroidered bridal sash
Celebrate the bride-to-be with this gorgeous embroidered bridal sash! This would be a thoughtful gift to make for the hen-do/bachelorette party.
4. DIY candle centerpieces
Light up your tables with these rustic DIY candle centerpieces! You can fill the plant pot with any foliage you like – why not pack them with fresh herbs to make your venue smell delicious?
5. DIY wedding seating plan
Help your guests find where they need to be with this handy DIY wedding table seating plan idea! It'll help the day go more smoothly and it looks fabulous too.
6. Make an origami bouquet
Looking for a cute alternative to fresh flowers? Have a go at making your own origami bouquet filled with an assortment of gorgeous origami flowers.
7. Wedding fascinator
Make an elegant accessory for your wedding with this simple tutorial. It'll bring a sweet vintage touch to your wedding style.
Learn how to make a wedding fascinator using lace by following our simple tutorial.
8 Seed bomb favours
Want to give your guests a wedding favour to remember? Give them some DIY seed bombs!
Seed bombs can be used to plant wildflowers wherever you like – they're portable and so easy to make. Your guests will be able to plant their flowers and looking at them will remind them of the happy times they shared with you.
9. Wooden cross stitch pendant
Learn how to make wooden cross stitch pendants with Lucie Heaton's free tutorial. We think these would make lovely wedding favours, table decorations or even room decor (imagine them hanging off the chairs or above the main table!).
10. Macrame wedding backdrop
This gorgeous macrame backdrop is perfect for a wedding with a relaxed hippy vibe. It looks impressive and you can hang it in your home afterwards to remind you of your wedding.
Learn how to make your own macrame wedding backdrop with Gathered.
11. Colouring in pages
Keep little hands entertained during the ceremony and reception with Lovely Indeed's free colouring page. They're all wedding themed and will be a lifesaver on the day!
12. Make bridesmaid flower crowns
Turn your bridesmaids into floral fairies with our how to make a flower crown tutorial. It's the perfect addition to a hippie, outdoor wedding in the sun.
13. Paper roses
Every wedding needs roses but instead of the real ones why not make these beautiful paper roses instead? Papercraft expert Holly Spanner shows you how to make your own paper roses that will never die. A true Beauty and the Beast moment.
14. Illuminated letters tutorial
We think light up letters make great wedding decor. Whether you choose the word love or opt for a different word like Mr & Mrs, use our DIY illuminated letters tutorial to make your own.
Wedding decoration ideas to make the day more special
Host the most stylish wedding in town with Gathered's creative wedding decoration ideas.
Decorate your reception, plan a backyard wedding and much more.
15. Just Married cake bunting
Give your wedding cake a handmade touch with this DIY wedding craft. We show you how to make mini bunting that looks super sweet – it's something a little different from the classic man and woman sculpture!
16. Make your own bridal jewellery
Our DIY tassel earrings would make beautiful bridal jewellery or even bridesmaid jewellery. Make a bunch and give them to your wedding party as handmade thank you's for making your big day really special.
17. Sew your own bridesmaid dresses
We have loads of gorgeous dress patterns here on Gathered but we think this infinity dress would make the perfect bridesmaid dress. If you're new to sewing don't worry we have a complete sewing for beginners guide here on Gathered to help you.
18. DIY place cards
Place cards are one of the easiest DIY wedding crafts to make. Plus there's something so personal about handwriting your guest's names and it'll make them want to treasure their place card forever.
19. Fold your own cutlery pockets
The table setting can make or break a wedding and these easy to make cutlery pockets will give your tables the one up. Spend an evening in front of the TV folding them and choose papers that suit your wedding theme.
20. Crochet bouquet pattern
If you're a crochet-lover or just want a cottagecore edge to your wedding then make our crochet bouquet. Simply Crochet's crochet wedding bouquet will make a beautiful keepsake and would look adorable clutched by little bridesmaids!
21. Make a bridal hair vine
Make your hair looks as beautiful as you with our how to make a bridal hair vine tutorial. It's elegant, it's classy and it'll compliment your dress perfectly.
22. Cross stitch some cufflinks
Cross stitch these cuties with Durene Jones’ cufflinks pattern. They'd be a handmade addition to the groom or father of the bride's outfit and ideal for true cross stitch lovers!
23. Paper bouquets
This gorgeous flower bouquet would make wonderful table decor for your wedding. Head over to our wedding decorations post to learn how to make your own mini bouquet.
24. Engagement or wedding keepsake cross stitch
Cross stitch this engagement ring chart and attach it to a trinket box for the happy couple. It'll be the perfect place for them to store all their wedding jewellery and cufflinks.
25. Floral centerpiece tutorial
You can't beat fresh flowers at a wedding! Learn how to make a floral centerpiece for your wedding and take it home after for your dining room.
26. Celebratory cross stitch gift tags
Make these mini champagne cross stitch tags to attach to all your wedding gifts, cards, and invites. Head over to our free wedding cross stitch patterns for all the charts.
27. Macrame heart bunting
Knot up some macrame bunting to decorate your reception with. Our free tutorial uses t-shirt yarn which means it's budget-friendly wedding decor.
28. Baby's breath globes
Baby's breath can make a beautiful addition to your wedding decor. Rustic Wedding Chic shows you how to use baby's breath to make these pretty globes.
29. Crochet flower hair clip
Learn how to make a crochet flower hair clip with our free tutorial! This would make a lovely addition to your or your bridesmaid's hair.
30. Natural confetti
Natural confetti is a far more sustainable option and Easy Weddings has collected seven different types for you to choose from.
31. DIY hoop bouquet
Green Wedding Shoes has designed this gorgeous hoop bouquet and uploaded the free tutorial for you to make.
32. Bird bunting
Make a pretty garland using babys breath and paper. Once Wed shows you how to make this garland and also has loads of DIY wedding crafts over on their blog – check them out!
33. Make your own door hangers
Love Always Audrey shows you how to use your Cricut to make these personalise wedding door hangers. Your guests will need them after your big day!
34. Display your wedding invites
Treasure your wedding invites and save the dates with Off Beat Bride's hanging wall decor. You could include pressed flowers from your wedding bouquet and photos too.
35. Print your own seat reservations
Reserve seats for all your most important guests with Something Turquoise's free printable.
36. Wine bottle table numbers
Wine and Sprinkles has turned old wine bottles into elegant table numbers. Follow their tutorial and make your own for your wedding.
37. Glass bottle table decor
If you're going for a minimalist wedding then these eucalyptus glass bottle candles are for you. Chic and simple to make, Ohhh Mhhh shows you how to make them.
38. Sew your own bunting
If you're going for a more country-chic wedding then why not make your own bunting? We have a video tutorial showing you how to turn your favourite fabrics into pretty bunting.
39. Paper crane table settings
Write your guests names and their table numbers on these beautiful paper cranes. You could then hang them from the ceiling or place them on the tables among the foliage. Martha Stewart shows you how to fold yours. Check out our origami for beginners projects for more origami fun.
40. Floral monogram
Make yours and your partner's initials out of flowers with Roolee's free tutorial. These would look fab on the top table or at the entrance to your wedding reception.
41. DIY wedding games
Momtastic shows you how to easily make these giant dice which are perfect for outdoor wedding games. Hey Lets Make Stuff also has a range of fab DIY wedding game ideas on their blog.
42. Sparkler favours
Whether you give them to your guest at the end of the wedding, as you come out of the ceremony or for some great nighttime photo opportunities, these sparkles by Evermine will be a hit with everyone.
43. Printable charging station sign
Guest who are addicted to their phones will appreciate this one! Print Legally Craft Blog's Power of Love sign and pop it next to a plug socket for your guests.
44. Photos through the ages
Baby photos and embarrassing stories are a must at a wedding but Something Turquoise shows you how to turn them into these sweet photo frames. Dot them around the venue for your guests to giggle at throughout the reception.
45. Cork table numbers
This cork table number idea by The Style Safari is so clever. Not only does it tell the guest where to sit but it shows the waiting staff if the guest is vegetarian or not. The red wine corks represent meat-eaters!
46. Printable Ceremony Booklets
These adorable mini ceremony booklets are by Boho Weddings and are completely free to download. They fold up small but when unravelled there's plenty of room to write all the details of the day, hymns and more down.
47. Crochet wedding hairband
Style a bride in sumptuous white with this crochet those and lacy headband combination. You'll dins the pattern in our crocheted wedding gifts pattern post.
48. DIY wedding cake topper
Perfect for your own wedding cake making, these heart cake toppers are brilliant keepsakes after the big day, too! Find the pattern in our knit wedding gifts roundup.
Celebrate your love with our wedding craft ideas
Whether you're planning your ceremony or attending a wedding as a guest, making these wonderful wedding craft ideas.
Decorate your wedding venue, make bespoke seating plans and much more!
How to make a buttonhole
Need to make a buttonhole for your wedding day? Check out this great how to make buttonhole flowers guide from our friends at Gardens Illustrated.
