DIY Wedding Ideas

DIY Wedding ideas: as wedding costs always increase with every thought or notion you have, then I think any little ideas on how to decrease your wedding costs are worth exploring, even if you do not decide to run with them in the end. Here are some suggestions that you may like to explore. Have fun!

DIY Wedding Ideas:

Make Your Own Wedding Jewelry:

There are numerous jewelry making kits on the market (and web) to choose from. Alternatively you and your bridesmaid(s) may collect various beads: glass, crystal, opal, pearl, diamante, etc. and just purchase the jewelry wire and one set of tools to share. For your hens’ night, get everyone to design their own earrings and necklaces and have a go at making them.

Make Your Own Wedding Veil:

To make your own Wedding Veil you will need:

- fabric of your choice e.g. net, lace, tulle, cut to your desired length and shape
- satin edging for your veil if desired
- decorations for your veil if desired, e.g. seed pearls, crystals, rose buds, etc.
- comb upon which to fix your veil and hold in your hair
- needle and cotton matching the colour of your tulle

Edge your chosen fabric. Sew on your decorations (a random pattern is better). Place the fabric over your head to ascertain the correct position of the comb. Attach the comb by sewing it to the fabric.

Make Your Own Confetti:

Choose one of the following and put them in little gift boxes (available in any dollar stores)

- save the round cutout paper from any hole punches
- colour/dye some rice with edible food dye
- collect rose petals

Make Your Own Ring Cushion:

To make your own square Ring Cushion you will need:

- an off cut of velveteen fabric
- cushion stuffing (anything from old tights, etc.)
- needle and thread – the cotton to be the same colour as the fabric
- if feeling adventurous some edging for the cushion

Cut two equally sized squares from the fabric. Place the outside of the fabric back to back and sew along three of the sides. Turn the fabric the right side out. Stuff. Sew up the fourth edge. Add trimming if desired.

Make Your Own Flower Girl Basket:

To make your own Flower Girl Basket you will need:

- a basket (size and shape of your choice) with a hoop handle
- florists “oasis”, cut to the size of the basket
- waterproof lining for the basket, e.g. plastic bag
- ribbon reflecting your colour theme
- flowers

Line your basket with the water proof lining. Having soaked your oasis place it in the basket. Display your flowers. The ribbon may be wound around the basket handle, finished in a bow. The ribbon may also be threaded amongst the flowers.

These DIY wedding ideas are designed to help reduce your costs. If you have any DIY wedding ideas of your own why not email me and I will include them for everyone to share on this page.