DIY Wedding Décor
Treat Yourself and Guests to a Little Extra Love
It finally happened. The day you've been dreaming of—your wedding day—is finally about to become a reality. Now you need to decide whom to invite to share your special day with. But perhaps your budget won't allow for a large venue and fifty-plus guests. Perhaps something unexpected has come up, and your dearly beloved guests will be considerably fewer.
Keeping your wedding small and intimate may not be the celebration either of you imagined, but in the end, love prevails and presents a silver lining. A shorter guest list allows for elevated embellishment and more custom touches to your wedding day décor. Spoil your chosen few with a decadent visual feast of romantic details as they settle into their seats at the table.
To help get you started, we've created a sampling of simple and sweet do-it-yourself designs. Let these examples spark your creativity and help bring homemade love and sparkle to every inch of your tablescape. Re-create these projects exactly as they are or switch out elements to better suit your wedding palette and theme. Get together with a friend, family member or your soon-to-be partner-for-life and enjoy the joyful process of creation as you prepare for the special day.
Cake Toppers / Centerpieces
Celebrate united love with stunning table centerpieces and cake toppers. Use silk flowers for arrangements that bloom forever, adorned with sparkling Czech glass or crystal beads. Personalize your tables with heartwarming photos of the bride and groom, from childhood memories to sweet engagement moments. Add a whimsical touch by writing love-filled messages in wire. These DIY touches will not only add charm to your special day but also create lasting memories.
Flower Girl's Bucket
If you decide to have a flower girl as part of your big day, why not personalize her flower petal receptacle? Small metal buckets can usually be found at craft stores or craft supply websites and make terrific canvasses for creative embellishment. Twist wire and beads into flower-like sprays, glue on silk flowers in your wedding colors—or a bit of both! Find a bucket with a chalkboard panel (or create one yourself with blackboard paint, available at most hardware stores), and write your names and wedding date in acrylic paint for a lasting memento.
Not planning on going that formal? This idea can easily be used for adorable table décor, too. Decorate miniature buckets for each place setting and fill with mixed nuts, candies or other goodies.
Flatware & Serving Utensils
Add a touch of elegance to your please settings with embellished flatware. Jazz up plain forks, knives and spoons with filigree stampings and flat-back rhinestones for a hint of sparkle. Whether you choose colors to match your wedding theme or opt for shimmering neutrals, your glammed-up flatware will be a big hit. Use the same materials to make matching design on the cake-serving utensils and napkin rings for a complete set of dazzling dinnerware.
Wine Glass Charms
Help your guests keep track of their drinks with personalized wine glass charms. Use sections of memory wire rings for the main part of the charm for a sturdy fit and add wire ends for a smooth finish. Include your wedding colors with crystal drops, on-theme charms or your guests' initials for an extra-special wedding favor that also serves a functional purpose at the party.
Feeling inspired? Let your creativity bloom for your small wedding with DIY decor! Use our ideas as a springboard to add personal touches that make your day even more special. From handcrafted centerpieces to bespoke accents, your intimate celebration will be uniquely yours.
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