Get Creative: DIY

There’s almost nothing brides love more than saving money on their wedding. The easiest way to cut some costs on wedding details like centerpieces, aisle vases, and wedding favors is to create them yourself.

Centerpieces are one of the first things that catch the guests’ eyes when they walk into the reception area. They can also be one of the most expensive details in a wedding as the beauty of flowers can be quite pricey. Why not use less expensive, but still beautiful flowers like carnations and fashion the centerpieces on your own?

DIY Wedding Centerpieces. Idea and photo from www.diyweddingsmag.com

Materials:

Candlestick, oasis floral foam sphere, and lots of carnations

Directions:

Step 1: Start with a candlestick. The entire bouquet ball will sit on the candlestick.

Step 2: Use any floral foam sphere. Soak it in water for 45 minutes, then drain on a paper towel.

Step 3: Work the carnations evenly around the foam sphere to distribute the weight until the sphere is fully covered.

When trying to present the perfect aisle to walk down during your first steps as man and wife, these vases with an assortment of flowers will make it special.

DIY Wedding Aisle Vases. Idea and photo from www.oncewed.com 

Materials:

Bygel containers, spray mount, fabric (to match your wedding decor), twine, scissors, and flowers

Directions:

Step 1: Cut a piece of fabric 14″ by 9″

Step 2: Using the spray mount, go outside and spray the entire container. Make sure to spray a little on the inside rim as well.

Step 3: Take your fabric and tightly wrap it around your container. Make sure to press the fabric firmly against the container and smooth out creases and air bubbles. Tuck the fabric at the top inside the container, then cut off any excess in the back to make a smooth line.

Step 4: Add twine or ribbon by tying it around the “hook” on the back of the container.

Step 5: Add flowers (real or fake)

Of course, what would your wedding be without the guests? Tell your guests thank you for being a part of your special day by making these cute and lasting wedding favors.

DIY Message in a Bottle Wedding Favor. Idea and photo from www.rosepedalsveganweddings.com 

Materials:

Glass or clear plastic bottles with corks (from a crafts store), paper for the messages (either white or a color that coordinates with your scheme), embroidery floss in a color that coordinates with your wedding colors, a pen, and scissors

Step 1: Choose a special message or meaningful quote for your bottles.

Step 2:  Cut your paper into ½ inch wide strips. The length will depend on your message. Handwrite your message onto the papers, and then roll them into tight scrolls.

Step 3: Tie your scrolls closed with the embroidery thread using a double knot. Trim the ends about ¼ inch short.

Step 4: Place corks in the bottles securely. (Note: Favors not suitable for small children that could swallow the corks.)

One thing is for sure, finding ways to save on your wedding bill by doing projects yourself is not just money smart, but it’s also a lot of fun!