Do-It-Yourself Wedding

Do-it-yourself wedding projects have becoming increasingly popular, as it is a great way to help stay within your wedding budget, while also adding a personal touch to your special day.

Below you will find some of my favorite do-it-yourself wedding ideas including invitations, centerpieces, favors and more!

Wedding DIY Project: Ice Cream Bar

Cool your guests down at your reception, by offering them some delicious ice cream from your fun and affordable DIY ice cream bar. read more…

DIY Wedding Flowers: Orchid Centerpieces

If you are looking for a DIY wedding project, looking no further.  Here you will learn how to make beautiful and affordable wedding orchid centerpieces. read more…

Easy DIY Wedding Hairstyles

Pinterest has everything: from recipes to great wedding ideas. It’s a great resource for all things wedding.  So, if you are one of those brides that is looking to save your budget by doing your own hair, we’ve found three easy DIY hairstyles that are perfect for your special day! read more…

DIY Wedding Cupcake Stands

Cupcakes are the latest wedding dessert trend so it’s a no-brainer that making cute stands to display these bite-sized delicacies are another way to add an extra special touch to your special day! Here you will find all that you need to know, to make these easy and affordable stands! read more…

DIY Wedding Cake: How To

Baking and making your wedding cake: it’s a scary thought, but it can be an inexpensive and fun alternative to sifting through bakers to make your perfect wedding cake. Who better to make that divine deliciousness than you? Get your apron on and read how to foolproof your way towards your dream cake! read more…

DIY Wedding Ideas: Chalkboard Sign

Who doesn’t love chalkboard signs?  They’re all the rage now for any special event.  From baby showers to bachelorette parties, you see them popping up everywhere and tons of places sell them.  The best part is, these adorable and multifunctional boards can easily be made, and for an affordable price!  We have the instructions for turning simple materials into cute and versatile props, so try your hand at this do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding project! read more…

DIY Wedding Makeup – Finding the Perfect Eye Color

In today’s economy, many brides are cutting back on expenses by doing their own wedding day makeup.  With that said, when it comes time to walk down the aisle, pose for those quintessential wedding pictures and strut your stuff on the dance floor, your makeup has to be next to flawless without bordering into the area of excess.  We are here to help you find the best eye makeup shades and styles that compliment your eye color. read more…

Back to Wedding Basics Blog #21: Indoor Reception Decor

You’ve picked the reception venue and now you have to decorate it. This is usually one of the hardest endeavors that a couple will have to contend with. Read these indoor reception decor tips that will leave your guests impressed and your wallet happy. read more…

DIY Wedding Hair: Curls Without a Curling Iron

If you are planning on doing your own hair for your wedding, there is no need to waste your budget on those expensive hair-curling tools and supplies.  Instead, rummage through your kitchen to find plain brown paper bags. That’s right…paper bags!  This is an affordable and easy way to get beautiful bouncy curls for your special day! read more…

DIY Wedding Save-the-Date Idea

I went to a wedding last summer and I’ve been holding on to the couple’s save-the-date forever now, so that I could eventually share it with you.  I thought it was a cute and easy do-it-yourself wedding project, not to mention it probably saved the couple at least a $100 or more.  Check it out and make your own! read more…

DIY Wedding Flower Ideas

One of the best ways to save money while wedding planning is to buy and ensemble many items yourself.  Some of the best do-it-yourself wedding projects involve your flowers such as your bridal bouquet, boutonnieres and centerpieces.  If you have the time (and patience) to create your own floral arrangements, we suggest that you do so.  All you have to do, to get started, is… read more…

DIY Wedding Idea: Fabric Flower Garland

Our bride-to-be, Sarah, is at it again with another do-it-yourself wedding decor idea! Now, she’s showcasing a beautiful and chic DIY Fabric Flower Garland. Check out her new blog for step-by-step instructions!  read more…

DIY Wedding Idea: String Chandelier

Hi, my name is Sarah Liebendorfer, a bride-to-be busy with wedding planning.  Here is a fun and inexpensive do-it-yourself wedding project that I wanted to share with you.  If you’ve been looking for wedding decoration ideas, look no further!  read more…

DIY Wedding Ideas – Summer Inspired Decor

Summer is on it’s way!  Why not let the season inspire you and your wedding decor?  Here’s a relatively inexpensive do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding idea that you can use to decorate your reception.  read more…

DIY Wedding Favors – Sea Glass Candy

When it comes to your wedding favors, don’t settle for the same boring trinkets and candy treats that everyone uses.  Get creative.  Do something fun and original; and just in case you’re struggling to find the perfect idea, here’s a do-it-yourself wedding favor receipe to try that’s fun and inexpensive!  read more…

DIY Wedding Ideas – Wine Bottle Centerpieces

When it comes to your wedding centerpieces and decorations, the beauty is in the details.  Decorating your reception tables with something simple and elegant is a great way to add a touch of class to the entire venue.  Here’s a cute diy wedding idea for a simple yet beautiful centerpiece that is also nice to your budget.   read more…

Tissue Paper Pomanders: Simple DIY Wedding Project!

Floral pomanders, also called Kissing Balls, are a lovely floral and decor addition to any wedding. However, pomanders made with real, fresh flowers can be obscenely over-priced. Follow these simple steps to this DIY wedding project, to create your own wedding pomanders out of tissue paper. They won’t wilt or fall apart, and will be very kind to your wedding budget!  read more…

DIY Wedding Ideas – Paper Flowers

Paper flowers aren’t just for the classroom anymore.  More and more brides are opting for fake paper flowers at their wedding.  If you’re a bride on a budget, or if you’re just looking for something unique and cool to add to your special day, look no further.  Paper flowers are one of the season’s hottest new trends and do-it-yourself wedding projects.  We’ll tell you why.  read more…

Less Spending On Your Wedding Favors

Everyone wants to be different and every couple wants to have a wedding that no one has been to before. This can be quite difficult to do, when trying to stay within a budget. While wedding favors are possibly the smallest aspect of your wedding, it’s the only tangible thing that your guests will have to remind them of your special day. Here are some wedding favor ideas that are unique and affordable.  read more…

DIY Wedding Project: Branches as Centerpieces

Wedding centerpieces made of branches are creative, elegant but unfortunately, come with a high price tag.  Follow this do-it-yourself project to create your own exquisite branch decoration for a fraction of the price.  read more…

DIY Aisle Runner – Customize Your Wedding!

Check out this easy do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding project that will add a touch of sophistication to your special day.  It will look much more expensive than it actually costs, you have the freedom to let your creativity go wild and stay within your budget!  read more…

Out-of-Town Guest Bags – an Inexpensive DIY Wedding Project

If you have invited out-of-town guests to your wedding, giving them each a guest bag filled with small gifts and treats is a very sweet gesture.  It will remind them how important that they are to you and will help them feel a little more at home.  But, are guest bags for big-budget weddings only? Not necessarily.  read more…

DIY Wedding Veils – Add Flare to a Traditional Accessory

Designing and crafting your very own bridal veil may be much easier than you think.  Here are some tips to follow when creating your custom veil that will help you save on your bridal attire costs and your overall wedding budget.  read more…

DIY Wedding Project – Underwater Floral Centerpieces

Looking for a classy, modern wedding centerpiece idea that will be kind to your budget?  Try making your own submerged flower decorations.  You’ll be surprised by their low cost and endless possibilities.  Here’s one idea with step-by-step instructions.  read more…

DIY Wedding Flowers – Is it right for me?

There is a trend spreading throughout the country – Do-it-yourself (DIY) brides are looking to handle their own flower needs for their wedding.  The ability to express their creativity and save money at the same time is becoming more and more attractive.  One of the keys to saving money is to…  read more…

DIY Wedding Decor Project For Y’all!

Paper poms – this project is perfect for a bride looking for an unique wedding decor idea, or someone planning a wedding on a smaller budget.  read more…

Unique, Personalized Wedding Favors!

Personalizing your wedding favors is a great idea but often very pricey.  Here’s an elegant, affordable, DIY wedding favor project that’s sure to be appreciated by your guests!  read more…

DIY Wedding Decor: Fabric Flower Garland

Do-it-yourself wedding projects are always a great money saver.  I decided to try for myself, these sweet fabric flower garlands that will give your wedding, reception or bridal shower a personal touch all with minimal time, effort, and money.  read more…

DIY Wedding Decor: Printed Paper Fan Garland

If you are looking for a simple and affordable do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding decor project, try out this Printed Paper Fan Garland.  It is a fun way to add a vintage and personalized touch to your wedding ceremony, reception or bridal shower.  read more…

DIY Wedding Tips: Invitations and Thank You’s

Hi, my name is Sarah and as a recent bride, I wanted to share a few of my own DIY wedding tips with future brides who are planning a wedding on a budget.  First, beautiful yet inexpensive invitations…  read more…

DIY Wedding Favor Idea: Sweet Treats

After reading Sharing Affordable Wedding Planning Tips, revealing that edible favors were most popular among wedding guests, I decided to try this do-it-yourself (DIY) favors project.  It is guaranteed to leave you, your wallet, and your guests happy.  read more…

DIY Wedding Accessories: Vintage Floral Crown

Hi, this is Sasha, of the Gilded Bee store and of I am the Bee blog, here today to share one of my breathtaking do-it-yourself (DIY) wedding projects, a vintage floral crown.  read more…

Unique and Affordable Print At Home Do-It-Yourself Wedding Invitations

Hello, this is Ryan Fitzpatrick of Man vs. George Designs, and I’m here to share some simple tips on how to purchase print at home invitations that are right for you and how to make them look fantastic.  read more…

RealSimple.com to make your life and wedding planning easier!

Find ideas and easy solutions to every day tasks and challenges, such as how to make a quick centerpiece.  What a great thing to know for a dinner party or even a wedding.  read more…

This weekend’s wedding…cheap (but cute) wedding ideas!

When I went to my cousin’s wedding this past weekend, I couldn’t wait to come back and share all of the great inexpensive wedding ideas with you!  read more…