5 Top Creative DIY Wedding Ideas: Save Money Whatever The Season

These days more and more people are opting for a super personalised DIY wedding, less hassle dealing with different suppliers, and more control over making things exactly how you want them! You can add your own touch of creativity that you might not get through package deals that a wedding venue supplies you with, and you also make sure your guests have an experience to remember that is totally unique. Plus, there are plenty of cost saving wedding ideas for DIY weddings that you can use to make your big day magical without a gigantic bill at the end. 

Once you’ve settled on a theme, decided on a custom wedding photo hashtag for your socials and chosen what colours express your theme best, you can start to get the ball rolling.  Also, understanding the vibe you are going for will really help, for example if you have elderly guests coming vs a lot of younger ones, whether it’s an intimate 20 person gathering or you’re catering for more guests.  

1. Be blooming fabulous!

Making a venue come to life can be hard if some areas are more attractive than others for splitting out into different zones for guests or activities. Liven up boring corners with stunning backdrops for DIY photo booths, sequin walls or these romantic flower walls are simply divine for making a dull wall turn into a romantic Instagram-worthy corner! If you don’t have a budget for a photographer, buy some cheap disposable cameras and leave them around for people to use. Or, get guests to take them on their phones and use your personal hashtag so you can see all the photos after the big day!

2. Get creative with personalisation!

Adding a touch of personal sentiment here and there with even the smallest things, in subtle places people wouldn’t expect looks thoughtful. It will mean they have the best memories of your wedding, and it’s especially helpful if these things also don’t cost you anything to do!  Today we’re all so connected digitally, and mostly speak on social platforms, it’s rare that anyone writes handwritten notes and letters anymore. Handwrite your invites, table placements or save the dates to save on printing costs and to have a warming, nostalgic feel. A personal favourite idea of ours is presenting unique handwritten notes cloth napkins in your colour scheme, or unique to each table. Fold into the napkin or secure with a ribbon or decorative napkin ring. Include a memory of how you met that guest, a funny quote of theirs, something you’ve shared together or a song that reminds you of them. Add in some wild flowers or lavender which you can forage for free yourself, and bring them to life. 

3. Add colour for extra flavour!

Layer up colours, textures and patterns on top of simple plain colours on the tables to make the room pop at your DIY wedding! Table runners offer lots of variety and are a perfect example of how to make plain tables burst with colour. They are also reusable, easy to sell afterwards or keep for other occasions. Customise each runner with matching or contrasting flowers, flower petals, shells or other nice natural additions to reduce plastic waste.

4. Be sitting pretty!

Create a stunning DIY archway for your “I do’s” by using fabric rolls wrapped or draped around a simple structure. It’s really easy to make an arch out of natural materials, or just using easy to buy and recycle products from a DIY centre. Whatever look or feel you’re going for, whether it’s sleek boho chic (use white organza with lace) or going for a seriously sparkly celebration (we love sequin tulle for this!) you’ll be able to drape it round and create a beautiful backdrop for your photos to feature! And if you’re going for a wintery wedding, ferns or creeper vines for a seasonal look.

5. Fairytale, Boho or Modern?

Create a stunning DIY archway for your “I do’s” by using fabric rolls wrapped or draped around a simple structure. It’s really easy to make an arch out of natural materials, or just using easy to buy and recycle products from a DIY centre. Whatever look or feel you’re going for, whether it’s sleek boho chic (use white organza with lace) or going for a seriously sparkly celebration (we love sequin tulle for this!) you’ll be able to drape it round and create a beautiful backdrop for your photos to feature! And if you’re going for a wintery wedding, ferns or creeper vines for a seasonal look.

So whether you’re dreaming of a traditional service, or are happier with a non-traditional ceremony at your DIY wedding, creative ideas to save money are always useful! Recycling fabrics, reusing flower walls and saving items for future celebrations is always a bonus and will balance out costs afterwards. Whenever your big day is, we hope you have the time of your life and our experts would love to help with more fun wedding ideas should you need them! Get in touch here today and browse our site for all your personal creative wedding and DIY event needs.