If you’ve ever planned a wedding, you know that one of the best ways to save money is to DIY as much of it as possible. (My father always says, “Why pay someone else to do what you could do yourself?” Mind you, that doesn’t make me any more likely to change my own oil, which is more along the lines of what he was usually talking about. But hey, whatever, right?) We love cheap wedding ideas, so when we got wind of the Crafterminds Wedding Crafts series, we rounded up a collection of our favorite DIY wedding projects. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of the post for more wonderful wedding ideas from some of our friends!
Wedding decor doesn’t have to be expensive to be eye-catching and memorable. These DIY rope words from Wednesday at Green Wedding Shoes (pictured above) are a great example of how a simple, inexpensive material can be manipulated into something that is much more than the sum of its parts. Use this idea to create wall art, table decor, or even placecards for your guests. For large letters use thick rope; to make smaller words, try twine instead.
[10 DIY Garland Ideas by A Beautiful Mess]
Another way to add special yet inexpensive touches to your wedding decor is with a pretty garland. Over at A Beautiful Mess, Elsie came up with ten different garland ideas that are all as cute as can be. Can’t decide which one is your favorite? They are easy and inexpensive enough that you can go crazy and make them all!
[Tablecloth Ball by A Girl and a Glue Gun]
If you like the look of the big tissue paper pom-poms but are having an outdoor wedding, you may find yourself concerned about how they will hold up in the event of inclement weather. Using a plastic tablecloth from the dollar store, Kim from A Girl and a Glue Gun made this pretty alternative that is just as cute and easy but far more rain-resistant.
[DIY Bath Bombs by Intimate Weddings]
I’m a fan of functional party favors – things your guests will find useful. Things like these pretty DIY bath bombs by Christina at Intimate Weddings! A big chunk of the ingredients list are things you probably have in your pantry already! These bombs are fairly large because they were made using snap-together Christmas ornaments as a mold; for making smaller bath bombs, silicone ice cube trays or candy molds would also work well.
[Hot Pepper Party Favors by Project Wedding]
And how about plants as wedding favors? Small potted plants make a fun gift that keeps on giving, whether you opt for pretty flowers or for something edible, like these hot pepper plant favors from Project Wedding. The options for customizing this project are endless between the infinite combinations of plant choices, ways to decorate the pot, and clever sayings to print out and turn into plant stakes!
If you enjoyed these ideas, be sure to visit our friends below for more DIY wedding inspirations!
3 Comments
kimbowest
oh la la. i feel special! thanks for linking up my ball! lol.
Janice
Love the idea of plants as party favors. A plant is much more practical and more likely to be used by guests. I had a friend give away small tree spruces that could be planted. I would prefere a potted plant and the favor tags are an added touch.
Sherry
Dollar Tree soap bubbles (instead of rice) with handmade labels using a computer printer or rubber stamps. (Names & date of wedding, pretty themed design/s, and maybe a little poem about using the bubbles instead of throwing rice…)
Dollar store plain rectangular glass vases with clear or color-themed “marbles”, and one spray of beautiful Asian lilies or other sculptural flowers for centerpieces. (Understated elegance, with minimal florist expense.)