15 Affordable DIY Wedding Decorations
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The key word for a budget wedding is prioritize. Decide what to splurge on — I suggest a great photographer and delicious food — and cut back on everything else. So when it comes to decorating your (probably already amazing) venue, opt for DIY projects that are easy to pull off.
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You don’t need a ton of cash to decorate your bash with whimsy. Each of these tutorials can be tackled in a weekend with supplies from your local craft store (plus a few special appearances from wax paper, receipt paper and light bulbs).
ROW 1:
- Wax Paper Backdrop, Style Me Pretty
- String Wedding Sign, Ruffled
- Mobile Backdrop and Push Pin Sign, Ruffled
- Fringed Scalloped Backdrop, Ruffled
- Ribbon Chair Decor, Wedding Chicks
ROW 2:
- Peony Candlestick Centerpieces, Hostess with the Mostess
- Heirloom Cake Topper, Style Me Pretty
- Neon Acrylic Cocktail Menu, Oh So Beautiful Paper
- Reciept Paper Streamers, Hostess with the Mostess
- Geometric String Art Escort Cards, Oh Happy Day
ROW 3:
- Painted Votives, Once Wed
- Light Bulb Placecards, Ruffled
- Painted Chevron Risers, Style Me Pretty
- Paper Pom Pom Vines, Once Wed
- String Chandeliers, Hobart & Haven
Re-edited from a post originally published 6.3.2014 – cm