Many couples love DIY-ing some of their wedding decorations.
It just adds a touch of personality & flair.
If you need some inspo for your big day, then you’re in the right place!
I’ve made a list of 20 wedding decorations you can make at home.
These are easy & inexpensive and can be as simple or fancy as you want.
Ready to get started?
20 DIY Wedding Decorations
Decorations That Stand Out
Table Decorations
Guest Book As Decor
Wedding Decor Party Favors
Our goal is to provide tips & info to make your day as unique as possible.
Now let’s dive in!
Decorations That Stand Out
1. Floral Wedding Arches
No wedding is complete without flowers!
Floral arches are a great backdrop for pictures.
They can be used as an entryway to welcome your guests…
Or use them to stand under when you say I do.
These arches look elegant and complicated…
But you’d be surprised to find out that they’re not difficult to make.
Here’s how you can DIY your floral wedding arch:
- Choose your desired material of wood, pipes, or tubing.
- Then cover it with flowers of different sizes by gluing, tying, or wrapping them to the frame
You can buy your frame premade online or at your local hardware store.
You can even find them at a home goods store!
Customize the flowers to your color palette, and add balloons, fairy lights, or curtains.
You now have a magical floral wedding arch!
2. Floral Photo Display Hoop
Next is another type of floral arrangement.
With this, you’ll use pictures to tell your love story.
Image by Ruth Eileen Photography
The floral photo hoop lets you showcase your favorite memories as a couple.
You can also add pictures of friends & family.
How to make your floral photo display hoop:
- Attach your pictures to a string or ribbon
- Spray paint a hoop of any kind (a hula-hoop is an easy option)
- Glue or tie flowers and other decorations around the hoop
- Tie your picture ribbon to the top of the hoop and let them hang
This floral hoop can be attached to a stand or hung on something.
3. Hoop Wreaths
It seems hoops are all the rage this wedding season!
Similar to the photo hoop, you can add flowers or other types of flora, ribbons, etc. around the hoop.
Image by everydaywholesome.com
Cover the hoop all the way around until it resembles a wreath.
Then hang it on a wall, use it as a welcome sign or as a prop for pictures.
Make wreaths of different sizes, from small embroidery hoops to a big hula-hoop.
You can make several or just 1!
The possibilities with this decoration are endless.
4. Hula Chandelier
Don’t worry, this is the last hoop on the list…
The simple hoop chandelier elevates any venue and is an easy way to add more lighting.
Image by Bridal Guide
While you can customize the size for this one, I recommend going big if you really want to make a statement.
You can do this easily by using a hula-hoop.
Like before, decorate it the way you would like, then let fairy lights hang around the hoop.
Hang the chandelier over the tables or dance floor for a magical & cozy vibe.
5. Restroom Basket
Your guests will thank you for thinking of their comfort with a bathroom basket.
The baskets are a friendly & useful detail to have for the reception.
Image by Arabia Weddings blog
How to make restroom baskets:
- Fill a large basket with hygiene products and anything else you think someone might need in each restroom
- Include things like wet wipes, lotion, baby powder, stain removers, cologne or perfume, first aid kit, tampons, mini sewing kit, and breath mints
In my opinion, this should be a common wedding staple.
Do you agree?
Tell me why or why not in the comments!
6. Eco Confetti
This eco confetti is one of my favorite ideas on this list.
Use a mix of small dried flowers or stick to 1 type like lavender.
Another option is punch-outs from leaves and fresh or dried flower petals.
Image by Mother Natured Blog
Set up a confetti bar with jars of different kinds of flowers, so the guests can make their own mix.
Or make the bags or packets yourself!
You can use the premade confetti packets as a table decoration or nameplates.
When guests throw this confetti into the air, they won’t harm the environment.
That’s because it’s natural & biodegradable!
7. Flower Wall
Flower walls are so popular that even the Kardashians use them at events…
With this DIY version, you can join the trend without spending Kardashian money.
Image from Pinterest
How to make a flower wall:
- Take a backdrop in your choice of material, shape, and size
- Then attach as many of your favorite faux flowers as you want to the backdrop
- Use a giant stapler, the strongest glue, hot glue gun, or even pins depending on your backdrop
Simply prop this up in your venue and you’ll have the perfect selfie backdrop!
8. Kids-Only Corner
If you plan on having kiddos at your wedding, consider a kid’s only corner.
Keep the grownups out and make the kids feel special.
Image from rusticweddingchic.com
This area is filled with treats, activities, and seating.
The only thing you need is to buy the supplies beforehand, then set them up the day of.
That’s almost little to no prep.
If you want to spruce it up, you can make individual kits for the kids at their special table.
The parents will thank you as the kids will stay entertained the whole time!
9. Bug Spray & Sunscreen Station
This one is for the couples having a sunny outdoor wedding.
For an easy do-it-at-home decoration, make a bug spray & sunscreen station.
All you need is a basket, box, bucket, or even a bag for this project.
Image by intimateweddings.com
You put in a few large cans of bug spray & sunscreen and label each.
If they run out or don’t bring any, your guests now have them on hand.
Cute & efficient!
Table Decorations
10. Book Page Table Numbers
A personalized & stand-out detail is a book page number for each table.
How?
For this reception decoration, take out individual pages of a book.
Image by somethingturquoise.com
Maybe an extra copy of your favorite book?
Then paint, stick or draw the number of each table on 1 or both sides.
Put the page flat on the table or put it on a stand for a fun way to find the tables.
This is 1 of the easiest decorations you can make at home!
11. Table Runner at Home
Table runners are super simple to put together at home.
You’ll need a long piece of tulle or ribbon.
Make sure it fits the length of your table, so it’s not too short.
It looks better if you make it longer.
Image by Pinterest
If you use a tulle, you can put fairy lights under it for an enchanted look.
Going with a ribbon or material?
Then set candles & other table centrepieces on top to compliment it.
Or simply sprinkle it with your eco confetti.
Easy-peasy!
12. Tall-Grass Arrangements
The table centerpiece stands out with this special arrangement.
You don’t need to make many of these unless you want to.
Image by Greenweddingshoes.com
How to make tall-grass arrangements:
- Get any size vase or empty bottle
- Add tall grasses to it instead of flowers
- Then tie each vase with a ribbon to finish
This wedding decoration doesn’t take too much time and can be done by anyone, including me.
I am one of the least crafty people you’ll ever meet, so that’s saying something!
13. Floating Candle
A floating candle sounds magical.
You can make a floating candle with no problem and you need only 3 things!
But you can add anything you want if you want to be extra.
How to make a floating candle:
- Fill a clear bowl or vase with water, leaving space at the top
- Then put a tealight candle on top of the water where it will float
- Most people fill the bottom with colored rocks or marbles, but you can put anything you want
Use the floating candle as a centrepiece or as part of a larger decoration.
Can it get much easier?
Guest Book as Decor
14. Art Guestbook
You don’t need to make anything with this one!
Just print a label with instructions and have a table with a large sketchbook & art supplies.
Here, guests test their art skills by painting a self-portrait or drawing as they walk into the reception.
Image by junebug weddings
This is such a fun way for guests of all ages to sign the guest book!
You’ll love looking through each masterpiece after the celebration.
15. Date Suggestion Jar
If you need ideas on what to put on a table, you’ll like this decoration.
0 craft skills are needed for this one.
Image by Yellow California Ranch Wedding
Get any jar or jars of your choice that your guests will fill up.
You’ll need to provide paper or something to write on and something to write with.
As your guests arrive, they each write a date suggestion and toss it in the jar.
You’ll be thankful for this jar when you need some date ideas in the future!
16. Marriage Building Blocks
These guestbook decorations are the easiest to make because you don’t do much.
Guests write marriage tips on a small wooden block and then begin to stack them.
Your guests will have fun and the blocks are fun to read through later.
Image by Build a Memory by Ginger Ray
How to make these blocks:
- Get a set of blocks
- Paint them or decorate them any way you like
- Leave a space for the guests to write their tips
Leave markers on the table and your work is done!
17. Globe Guestbook
Do you love to travel?
I have the perfect guest book idea for you!
You can buy a white globe online, or paint one white if you already have it.
Image by Pinterest
Your guests sign it with a marker as they walk in.
Any travel lovers or travel theme wedding should use a globe instead of a traditional guest book.
Speaking of travel…
If you’re thinking of having a destination wedding, our blog has all the info you need to help plan your big day!
Wedding Decor Party Favors
18. Keepsake Jars
This simple wedding decoration is a great idea for beach weddings.
The only crafting you need to do for this is labelling the keepsake jars, unless you buy them labelled.
For a beach destination wedding, each guest fills the jar up with sand & shells to take home.
No beach?
No worries!
Image by Pinterest
If you want to do a little more work, you can fill the jars at home.
Think candy, mints, glitter, seeds to plant, or anything else you want!
19. Sickness & In Health Mini Sanitizer
Travel size hand sanitizer as a party favor is especially useful.
These are easy to DIY by buying the small sanitizers in bulk at your local store.
You can add a sticker label or simply decorate it how you’d like.
Image by Lanser Wedding — Larissa Catherine Photography
You’ll keep your guests safe from germs…
You can’t be too careful!
20. Flip-flop Station
Another beach-perfect wedding favor is a flip-flop or sandal station.
Any guests with uncomfortable shoes or simply feet that are tired from dancing will be glad for the flip-flop station.
Image by MD Turner Photography
Pick a table, basket, stand or designated area and fill it with flip-flops of different sizes.
To go above & beyond, separate the sandals by size.
This makes it easier for guests to find what fits them hassle-free & quickly.
Can making decorations for your wedding be any easier?
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