DIY wedding decorations, crafts and accessories: photos of original wedding decor

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On such a special day

like a wedding, everything should shine and surprise so that the holiday will be remembered for a lifetime.

Learn how to beautifully decorate wedding glasses, holiday drink bottles, money chests and wedding bouquets

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You just need a little time, patience and some attributes that will help you create a beautiful wedding decoration

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Feel free to be inspired and create, and the wedding will truly be memorable.

like a beautiful and bright holiday.

DIY wedding decoration ideas

To decide what you can do for a wedding with your own hands, you need to know the list of basic attributes. Variations of homemade decorations, wedding ideas:

• invitation cards for guests;
• the bride's bouquet;
• holder for rings in the registry office;
• boutonnieres;
• painted glasses for the newlyweds;
• decoration of bulls;
• cards on the table for seating guests;
• decor for the hall, garlands, pompons, roses, balls, etc.;
• chest for collecting money;
• candles for transferring the hearth from parents.

Whatever you decide to create yourself, stick to the general style and color scheme of the celebration. The color of the event can be chosen based on the time period, the preferences of the couple, etc. Having chosen the main color, you can purchase attributes and begin making decorations for the wedding, following step-by-step instructions.

Textile

We have already mentioned that chairs can be decorated with fabric. But the canvases attached to the ceiling also look very spectacular. This design gives even the most ordinary interior a festive look. Especially in combination with other decor: balls, light garlands, flags.

The fabric also looks great in table decor. When airy flowing tulle performs the function of a tablecloth. The main thing is that there is enough space in the room. First, consider this beauty. And secondly, so that guests do not cling to it while moving.

Ring pad

A pillow for rings is necessary for painting in the registry office. You can buy it in a specialized store, or make it from available materials. You will need:

• silk or satin of any color at your request;
• threads that match the fabric;
• cardboard;
• scissors;
• needle;
• filler for volume;
• ribbons that will serve as holders for rings;
• at your request - beads, lace.

Stages of work:

• select the bed shape and size (square, heart, circle);
• take cardboard, draw the desired shape on it (if it is a square, then the size is no less than 10 * 10), cut it out;
• apply it to the fabric, cut out the same two blanks from the fabric;
• fold the two sides face together, making sure the edges are even;
• we sew two halves on three sides, leaving one alone;
• We turn our cover inside out and fill it with filler (preferably padding polyester);
• sew up the free edge;
• Next we move on to decoration;
• sew on a ribbon for the rings (you can sew around the pillow and twist bows or simply form them in the shape of bows);
• Then everyone can make it based on their preferences and purchased accessories, sew on lace or trim with beads.

The bed for the wedding rings is ready. The result is a beautiful wedding accessory made by yourself, with minimal cash outlay.

Balls of thread

Probably one of the most popular DIY decor options. Everyone has tried to make balls of thread on their own at least once. To make the decor successful, it is better to take thicker and coarser threads. In addition to them, you will need balloons and glue.

The manufacturing process is as simple as possible. You inflate the balloon to the size you need. Spread it with PVC glue and start winding the thread in random order. When you like the result, apply glue again. Leave the product to dry overnight. And in the morning you blow it off or burst it and take out the ball. Ready! The balls turn out to be quite strong, so they can be safely used in different decor options.

Making a Garter for the Bridesmaids

The tradition of taking bridesmaids and dressing them in identical dresses came to us from the West. In addition, everyone knows that all girls should have a garter on their wrist, distinguishing them from other guests. Some people order such bracelets in specialized stores, while others undertake to make them themselves.

In order to make such an accessory, stock up on ribbons, beads, flowers, etc. In our version you will need:

• ribbons;
• large pearls, stones;
• scissors;
• lighter or matches.

What we do:

• cut the ribbons to the required length, according to the volume of the girlfriends’ wrists;
• We burn the edges so that they do not unravel;
• We string a certain amount of pearls onto the prepared bracelets, depending on their size;
• we fix our beauty with knots;
• We connect the edges of the bracelet, tying a beautiful bow.

The bracelet is ready! This is the easiest way to create a garter; if you wish, you can add something of your own. For example, cover the entire length with glass beads, or sew on lace. Instead of a ribbon, you can use a thick thread. A little imagination and the garter will be no worse than in the store.

Decorating the chairs

To make the chairs in a restaurant look presentable and formal, they need to be decorated. To do this, use covers made of different fabrics corresponding to the level of the event, which are decorated with bows, tassels or garlands of flowers.

The same decor of chairs is appropriate when holding a wedding reception outdoors to create a festive mood.

Wedding anniversary craft

One year of marriage is as important a holiday as the wedding day itself. If you don’t know what to present or don’t have a large amount of money for an expensive present, you can create it yourself.

You can either come up with ideas for creativity yourself or look for them in magazines and the Internet. When choosing one of them, focus mainly on the material with which you can work. It can be fabric, wood, glass beads, clay, paper, foil, etc. Variations:

• wood - collage for cards on the wall, boxes, kitchen sets, figurines, candlesticks, souvenir hearts, etc.;
• foil, corrugation - flower arrangements, photo collages, posters, numbers with the date;
• beads – weaving in the shape of hearts, flower arrangements, personalized pillows, napkins embroidered with beads;
• fabric - napkins, blankets, tablecloths;
• knitted items - funny figures of the bride and groom, hearts, bouquets, paired sweaters;
• clay - plates, figurines, cups.

Advice! It is important that the gift is made with high quality, so choose a material that you can work with. It’s better to create something not complicated, but professional.

You can also choose a product based on the anniversary that is being celebrated. For the first years, you can come up with something made of paper, and for crafts for a golden wedding, you can choose gold-colored foil.

Checkboxes

Again, a simple way to completely transform a space. Flags can be made from fabric or again from cardboard. In this case, it is better to leave space between the parts so that the garland is more flexible. Don't skimp on quantity. To make the hall look truly festive, there should be a lot of flags. Or they need to be combined with other hanging decor. For example, light garlands.

Flags can be safely used at other events. But the inscription Mr&Mrs or Just Married can remind you that this is a wedding. They can be placed on the wall behind the young people, at the entrance or above the candy bar.

Don't be afraid of simple materials. The matting will look great in a wedding decoration in a rustic style. Beautiful decor is not necessarily about luxury and pathos. The main thing is that the overall style can be traced throughout the design and is in harmony with the wedding venue.

Master class on making decorative pillows

A decorative pillow for a sofa can be an interesting surprise. In its design you can use photos of anniversaries, symbols with names, numbers, hearts, funny pictures related to family life, etc.

We offer an option with embroidered names of the heroes of the day and the date of creation of the family. Prepare:

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• a small pillow;
• satin or other material;
• openwork threads for embroidering letters and decoration;
• needle, thread according to color;
• beads;
• scissors.

Let's get started:

• measure the workpiece and cut two squares from satin according to its size;
• on the intended front side, using threads, embroider the first letters of the names of the heroes of the day and the date of their painting;
• From the remaining threads, arrange bows or flowers and decorate them with stones;
• sew them on the sides of the inscription;
• Place the two sides of the prepared pillowcase together facing each other and sew all edges except one;
• turn out the cover and put on the workpiece;
• Sew up the remaining edge.

The product is ready! To decorate it, you can also use beads, gold or silver threads, and coins as a symbol of prosperity.

Cans and bottles

You don’t even have to buy anything special for this decor. You will only need to start collecting glass jars and bottles of wine or champagne a few months before the wedding.

The first thought on how to use them is to make candle holders for candles or garlands. The second idea is to use them as flower vases. Glass containers suspended on ropes look quite impressive. This technique is suitable for indoors or calm weather. In strong winds it is better not to use it - it may be unsafe.

Returning to the topic of candlesticks. It is better to insert tall thin candles into bottles. Don't worry about melted wax running down them. On the contrary, it will look like a stylish and sophisticated decoration for a table or room. The main thing is not to place them near curtains and garlands. Safety must come first.

By the way, you can use not only the bottles themselves, but also their corks. They make great place card holders. You can also make a heart out of corks and decorate with it, for example, a donation area. To do this, the plugs will need to be glued together and then attached to the frame.

Used light bulbs can replace small jars. They make the cutest flower vases. Light bulbs can also be assembled into elegant garlands. If you like colorful decor, they can be painted in different colors.

Anniversary surprise for parents

Parents, like no one else, want to present something from the heart. What you can come up with and do yourself:

• homemade fruit basket;
• presentation with family images;
• postcards;
• plant bouquets with decorated sweets inside;
• family portfolio;
• embroidered paintings;
• wall newspaper.

Sweet bouquets

A good alternative to a regular bouquet would be a bouquet of sweets. To make it, you will need:

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  green and red paper;

• wooden skewers;
• wrapped candies;
• scissors;
• scotch;
• glue;
• green electrical tape;
• bouquet pot;
• Styrofoam;
• craft paper;
• satin ribbon.

From red paper, cut out rectangular petals with rounded edges, about 10 for each flower. Pierce the candy with a skewer and start wrapping it with petals, then glue the base with glue. Cover the skewer with electrical tape and glue on green paper imitating leaves. Ready-made flowers can be collected into a bouquet and placed in a pot covered with polystyrene foam. A red bow and craft paper (should be used to wrap the pot) are suitable as decoration. Instead of paper, you can take banknotes, but in this case you will have to carefully roll them without using glue.

Nowadays fruit and vegetable bouquets have become popular. The bouquet is easy to make yourself.

The first thing you need to do is buy selected, ripe fruits without blemishes. The fruits are strung on long skewers, and the finished bouquet is tightly tied and wrapped in paper. The composition is diluted with flowers and leaves.

Master class of walls - newspapers

A wall newspaper with photographs of the heroes of the occasion can serve as a good present for a long memory. You can use both new and old ones, for example, footage from the day of painting. You will need:

• whatman;
• glue;
• photos;
• frame slats;
• marker;
• any paint.

Select and print photos in advance of various events, children being discharged from the hospital, general holidays, etc. Next, let's move on to improving the poster:

• take whatman paper, apply markings and find the middle;
• we write in curly numbers and letters, for example, an inscription such as, 25 years together, etc.;
• around it we randomly place the selected cards and fix them with glue;
• we design the images by tracing them with a marker, felt-tip pen, or glue with glitter;
• We make a frame from slats to the size of the poster and paint it with any paint;
• take good glue, attach whatman paper to the frame, if possible, insert glass.

Advice! To decorate a wedding anniversary gift for parents, you can use glitter markers, self-adhesive gold paper, paper plant arrangements, etc.

Stepladders

Recently, stepladders have begun to be actively used as interior details. But they are also great for wedding decor. This is because the options for decorating them can be anything - it all depends only on your imagination.

Steps can be used to arrange a candy bar, table with seating for guests, photographs of the newlyweds, bouquets of flowers, candles. Any decor that seems appropriate to you. The main thing is that the structure is stable.

The stepladder itself does not have to be new. On the contrary, abrasions and roughness will give it the appearance of an antique item that is passed down in the family from generation to generation. And such things are especially valued in decoration.

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Books

An unexpected point, but also very interesting from a decorative point of view. Especially if reading is a hobby of the newlyweds or is somehow connected with their work. You can use pages of old books or sheet music as scrolls, if this suits the theme better.

Typically, such decor makes a huge impression on guests. This is a very common topic, especially in wedding decoration. Of course, it’s a pity to use your favorite books. In your grandparents' attic you can find volumes that have long since lost their relevance.

The books make a good arc. You just need to first fasten the structure so that none of the worried guests touches it at the most inopportune moment. Additional decor in the form of candles and petals is always welcome.

Autumn decor

If your wedding is planned for the fall, there are simply a huge number of options for free DIY decor. Moreover, its advantage is that it does not deteriorate, unlike fresh flowers. This means the bride will have one less reason to worry.

Bright fruits and vegetables look great in decor: apples, pomegranates, and, of course, pumpkins. And they are organically combined with a very simple background: sawed boards, baskets, stepladders, boxes, tubs, wooden buckets. You can even do without additional decorations.

Bouquets of autumn leaves look great. To make the leaves stick better, you can fix them with regular hairspray. Or paint it with gold or silver paint from a spray can.

You can diversify the composition with the help of chestnuts, acorns, mini pumpkins, nuts, rowan berries. Orange and burgundy colors are self-sufficient on their own, so it is better not to add additional rich tones to the decor. White, beige, gold are perfect.

Mini pumpkins are actually a real godsend for decoration. They can be spray painted or left in their natural color. They will perfectly cope with the role of stands for cards for guests and components of larger compositions.

A large amount of soft light is especially important in autumn decor. Therefore, it is worth using as many candles and light garlands as possible. In general, autumn is the most promising time in terms of creating affordable, varied decor with your own hands.

Be sure to use large pumpkins. If the color orange is associated with the fair, you can paint it white for the holidays. Thematic inscriptions can add ambiance. A very original idea: make a box for gift envelopes from a pumpkin, removing the entire inside.