The Ultimate Guide to DIY Wedding Inspiration

Whether your a thrifty bride or you love a good bit of crafting, adding DIY elements to your wedding is the best way to add a personal touch. DIY doesn’t have to be hard because there are lots of ways to put your mark on your wedding ceremony and reception. The only limit is your imagination! Luckily to get you started, we have a ton of inspirational photos for you.
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Customarily, couples will add ribbons to their wedding cars and tin cans trail behind. But this isn’t the only option. Think about getting involved with some DIY car decorations and including flowers, balloons or other signs to your car to make it even more special. Similarly, why not add photos to your tin cans and compliment your ribbons with bunting?! The DIY design world is your oyster! Photo credit: mariee.fr
Customarily, couples will add ribbons to their wedding cars and tin cans trail behind. But this isn’t the only option. Think about getting involved with some DIY car decorations and including flowers, balloons or other signs to your car to make it even more special. Similarly, why not add photos to your tin cans and compliment your ribbons with bunting?! The DIY design world is your oyster! Photo credit: belovedblog.com

Wedding Cars & Other Transport

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Little quirky extras can add something special to your wedding day and can even give you and your guests a little treat to make them more comfortable. Likewise, they can even compliment your theme. From glowstick stations to donut walls, there is always something you can include! They are all extremely easy to organise and therefore a super easy way to add a DIY element to your day. Check out these cool DIY ideas! Photo credit: intimateweddings.com
Little quirky extras can add something special to your wedding day and can even give you and your guests a little treat to make them more comfortable. Likewise, they can even compliment your theme. From glowstick stations to donut walls, there is always something you can include! They are all extremely easy to organise and therefore a super easy way to add a DIY element to your day. Check out these cool DIY ideas! Photo credit: stylemepretty.com
Little quirky extras can add something special to your wedding day and can even give you and your guests a little treat to make them more comfortable. Likewise, they can even compliment your theme. From glowstick stations to donut walls, there is always something you can include! They are all extremely easy to organise and therefore a super easy way to add a DIY element to your day. Check out these cool DIY ideas! Photo credit: kayenglishphotography.com

Alternative Wedding Ideas

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Not everyone is a baker, but if you like to dabble in the dough, why not consider baking your very own wedding cake?! Sugar flowers and other shapes can be made well before your wedding day to give you plenty of time to get them right.
Not everyone is a baker, but if you like to dabble in the dough, why not consider baking your very own wedding cake?! Sugar flowers and other shapes can be made well before your wedding day to give you plenty of time to get them right.
Not everyone is a baker, but if you like to dabble in the dough, why not consider baking your very own wedding cake?! Sugar flowers and other shapes can be made well before your wedding day to give you plenty of time to get them right.

Wedding Cake

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Floral arrangements might be your cup of tea, so why not give it a go and create your own bouquet (or the bouquets and button holes of your wedding party). You don’t have to just include flowers either! Why not consider origami paper elements; LED fairy lights or even glitter ? Add a little DIY sparkle and make your bouquet as unique as possible.
Floral arrangements might be your cup of tea, so why not give it a go and create your own bouquet (or the bouquets and button holes of your wedding party). You don’t have to just include flowers either! Why not consider origami paper elements; LED fairy lights or even glitter ? Add a little DIY sparkle and make your bouquet as unique as possible.
Floral arrangements might be your cup of tea, so why not give it a go and create your own bouquet (or the bouquets and button holes of your wedding party). You don’t have to just include flowers either! Why not consider origami paper elements; LED fairy lights or even glitter ? Add a little DIY sparkle and make your bouquet as unique as possible.

Wedding Bouquets

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Your guests may need somewhere to rest their dancing feet, so it is nice to include some comfy and less formal seating areas. If you are looking to DIY these wedding lounge areas, thrift shops will be your friend. They don’t have to be all furniture based too, have a look into cosy pillows and beanbags for a less-formal and easier option. Photo credit: modwedding.com
Your guests may need somewhere to rest their dancing feet, so it is nice to include some comfy and less formal seating areas. If you are looking to DIY these wedding lounge areas, thrift shops will be your friend. They don’t have to be all furniture based too, have a look into cosy pillows and beanbags for a less-formal and easier option. Photo credit: confetti.ie
Your guests may need somewhere to rest their dancing feet, so it is nice to include some comfy and less formal seating areas. If you are looking to DIY these wedding lounge areas, thrift shops will be your friend. They don’t have to be all furniture based too, have a look into cosy pillows and beanbags for a less-formal and easier option. Photo credit: theperfectpalette.com

Wedding Lounges or Alternative Seating Areas

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Another quick and simple way to DIY your wedding is to get involved with your guestbook. For example, this can be as easy as purchasing a gorgeous journal and decorating the cover, or you can consider some of these quirky DIY ideas collected below, just for you. Photo credit: modwedding.com
Another quick and simple way to DIY your wedding is to get involved with your guestbook. For example, this can be as easy as purchasing a gorgeous journal and decorating the cover, or you can consider some of these quirky DIY ideas collected below, just for you. Photo credit: wedding-venues.co.uk/
Another quick and simple way to DIY your wedding is to get involved with your guestbook. For example, this can be as easy as purchasing a gorgeous journal and decorating the cover, or you can consider some of these quirky DIY ideas collected below, just for you. Photo credit: wedding-venues.co.uk

Guestbooks & Messages

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It is typical for you to gift your guests a little trinket or surprise them with something sweet to thank them for celebrating this important milestone with you. Whether you are having an intimate or a large wedding, wedding favours can be a cute and simple way to get involved with the DIY side of your wedding. Furthermore, you can personalise your gifts because you know your guests the best. photo credit: listsforall.com
It is typical for you to gift your guests a little trinket or surprise them with something sweet to thank them for celebrating this important milestone with you. Whether you are having an intimate or a large wedding, wedding favours can be a cute and simple way to get involved with the DIY side of your wedding. Furthermore, you can personalise your gifts because you know your guests the best. photo credit: etsy.com/TheHandmadeFavour

Wedding Favours

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At the beginning of your wedding planning journey comes the creating and sending of your save the date cards and your invitations. This is something that you can DIY that will set your personalised wedding theme off and will also save you a few pennies. It is easier than you think too, check out these beautiful invitations for some inspiration. photo credit: smallbrownwritescom
At the beginning of your wedding planning journey comes the creating and sending of your save the date cards and your invitations. This is something that you can DIY that will set your personalised wedding theme off and will also save you a few pennies. It is easier than you think too, check out these beautiful invitations for some inspiration. photo credit: letteringbygrg.com/
At the beginning of your wedding planning journey comes the creating and sending of your save the date cards and your invitations. This is something that you can DIY that will set your personalised wedding theme off and will also save you a few pennies. It is easier than you think too, check out these beautiful invitations for some inspiration. photo credit: homesteadink.com

Wedding Invitations or Save The Date Cards

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Don’t worry if you’re not the biggest flower fan or if you don’t think a green-fingered approach to your centrepieces is on your wedding DIY horizon, there are plenty of alterative options. Consider using fruit and veg, your favourite novels or simple leaf arrangements. photo credit: 100layercake.com
Don’t worry if you’re not the biggest flower fan or if you don’t think a green-fingered approach to your centrepieces is on your wedding DIY horizon, there are plenty of alterative options. Consider using fruit and veg, your favourite novels or simple leaf arrangements. photo credit: thedesignchaser.com
Don’t worry if you’re not the biggest flower fan or if you don’t think a green-fingered approach to your centrepieces is on your wedding DIY horizon, there are plenty of alterative options. Consider using fruit and veg, your favourite novels or simple leaf arrangements. photo credit: vineyardbride.ca

Alternative Centrepieces

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One of the most popular ways to decorate your wedding tables is with floral arrays, but have you considered pulling up your DIY socks and giving it a go yourself? The flowers don’t even have to be real if you want to make your centrepieces well in advance. Try and research seasonal favourites and mix different textured flowers for a well rounded and multi-layered approach.
One of the most popular ways to decorate your wedding tables is with floral arrays, but have you considered pulling up your DIY socks and giving it a go yourself? The flowers don’t even have to be real if you want to make your centrepieces well in advance. Try and research seasonal favourites and mix different textured flowers for a well rounded and multi-layered approach.
One of the most popular ways to decorate your wedding tables is with floral arrays, but have you considered pulling up your DIY socks and giving it a go yourself? The flowers don’t even have to be real if you want to make your centrepieces well in advance. Try and research seasonal favourites and mix different textured flowers for a well rounded and multi-layered approach.

Floral Table Centrepieces

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Most people underestimate how easy it can be to decorate your wedding chairs yourself, for your ceremony and your reception. An incoming trend at the moment is mismatched chairs and chair sashes, so you don’t even need to stick to one design!
Most people underestimate how easy it can be to decorate your wedding chairs yourself, for your ceremony and your reception. An incoming trend at the moment is mismatched chairs and chair sashes, so you don’t even need to stick to one design!
Most people underestimate how easy it can be to decorate your wedding chairs yourself, for your ceremony and your reception. An incoming trend at the moment is mismatched chairs and chair sashes, so you don’t even need to stick to one design!

Chair Sashes & Decorations

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Similarly with place cards, if you have multiple tables, you might want to include table numbers. Again, super easy to DIY and you can incorporate whatever theme you choose. They will form part of your centrepieces so make sure they compliment each other if you are adding more to your wedding tables. photo credit: pinterest
Similarly with place cards, if you have multiple tables, you might want to include table numbers. Again, super easy to DIY and you can incorporate whatever theme you choose. They will form part of your centrepieces so make sure they compliment each other if you are adding more to your wedding tables. photo credit: acoastalbride.com
Similarly with place cards, if you have multiple tables, you might want to include table numbers. Again, super easy to DIY and you can incorporate whatever theme you choose. They will form part of your centrepieces so make sure they compliment each other if you are adding more to your wedding tables. photo credit: weddingchicks.com

Table Numbers

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Your guests need to know where they will be seated, so place cards are essential for your guests. It just so happens they are one of the easiest wedding elements to DIY too; from simple cards to wooden keepsakes or incredible drinks coasters… Photo credit: veranda.com
Your guests need to know where they will be seated, so place cards are essential for your guests. It just so happens they are one of the easiest wedding elements to DIY too; from simple cards to wooden keepsakes or incredible drinks coasters… Photo credit: etsy.com/SweetOpheliaDesigns
Your guests need to know where they will be seated, so place cards are essential for your guests. It just so happens they are one of the easiest wedding elements to DIY too; from simple cards to wooden keepsakes or incredible drinks coasters… Photo credit: weddingsonline.ie

Place Setting Cards

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It is likely that your venue will already have shown you how they usually layout their tables. But if you are still considering options, have a look at some less-traditional trends. DIY your wedding table layouts too – why not?! photo credit: southwestmarqueehire.co.uk
It is likely that your venue will already have shown you how they usually layout their tables. But if you are still considering options, have a look at some less-traditional trends. DIY your wedding table layouts too – why not?! Photo credit: boho-weddings.com
It is likely that your venue will already have shown you how they usually layout their tables. But if you are still considering options, have a look at some less-traditional trends. DIY your wedding table layouts too – why not?! photo credit: bridalmusings.com

Table Layouts

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The great thing about wedding decor is that there is no limit to how much you include, and it doesn’t have to be traditional! More and more trends use modern bunting, ribbons, props and furniture. Which ones will you DIY for your wedding?! photo credit: bridalmusings.com
The great thing about wedding decor is that there is no limit to how much you include, and it doesn’t have to be traditional! More and more trends use modern bunting, ribbons, props and furniture. Which ones will you DIY for your wedding?! photo credit: fabmood.com
The great thing about wedding decor is that there is no limit to how much you include, and it doesn’t have to be traditional! More and more trends use modern bunting, ribbons, props and furniture. Which ones will you DIY for your wedding?! Photo credit: lovemydress.net

Alternative Decorative Ideas

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Equally important is lighting up your venue, so be sure to check whether your venue has different lighting options. However, if they don’t or you want to add a little more, DIY has never been easier. Stringing up fairy lights or adding candles can transform your venue into a fairy tale dream.
Equally important is lighting up your venue, so be sure to check whether your venue has different lighting options. However, if they don’t or you want to add a little more, DIY has never been easier. Stringing up fairy lights or adding candles can transform your venue into a fairy tale dream.
Equally important is lighting up your venue, so be sure to check whether your venue has different lighting options. However, if they don’t or you want to add a little more, DIY has never been easier. Stringing up fairy lights or adding candles can transform your venue into a fairy tale dream.

Candles, Fairy Lights & Lighting

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Secondly, a huge part of weddings nowadays, signography covers everything from seating plans, to decorative signs and pictures. Even if you’re a DIY novice, you can succeed with these, because they can be as simple as you like! Photo cred: photochicks.com
Secondly, a huge part of weddings nowadays, signography covers everything from seating plans, to decorative signs and pictures. Even if you’re a DIY novice, you can succeed with these, because they can be as simple as you like! photo credit: etsy.co.uk/E8ONYSTUDIO
Secondly, a huge part of weddings nowadays, signography covers everything from seating plans, to decorative signs and pictures. Even if you’re a DIY novice, you can succeed with these, because they can be as simple as you like! Photo cred: bridalguide.com

Wedding Signography

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Everyone knows you usually get married at an altar, but did you think about spicing it up? A feature wall or a backdrop is a great place to get photos taken, because who doesn’t love a flower wall photo op! As well as also being an easy way to convey your theme without taking up too much space. photo credit: lizmorrowstudios.com
Everyone knows you usually get married at an altar, but did you think about spicing it up? A feature wall or a backdrop is a great place to get photos taken, because who doesn’t love a flower wall photo op! As well as also being an easy way to convey your theme without taking up too much space. photo credit: etsy.com/justNEON
Everyone knows you usually get married at an altar, but did you think about spicing it up? A feature wall or a backdrop is a great place to get photos taken, because who doesn’t love a flower wall photo op! As well as also being an easy way to convey your theme without taking up too much space. photo credit: ruffledblog.com

Wedding Backdrop Ideas

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