30+ DIY Ideas That'll Make Your Wedding Charming, Creative, and Unique to You

Curating your wedding to be unique to you is part of what makes the day so special. From heartfelt vows to the dress of your dreams, each aspect should represent you and your partner's love for each other. One way to make your wedding day stand out is by having special DIY touches like decorations, table settings, and more. Not only are these distinctive to you, but they're also more affordable and cost effective than buying store-bought versions.

While we know that not every person who gets married is especially crafty, with an abundance of easy-to-follow tutorials that yield impressive results, anyone can be! Whether you are looking for creative solutions for table numbers or want a breathtaking backdrop for exchanging vows, we've pulled together some stylish options you won't want to miss. With difficulty levels ranging from simple day-of assemblage to slightly more laborious projects, you're destined to find something that suits your DIY capabilities. Keep reading to find the best DIY wedding inspiration, and make your day special in every way.

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DIY Acrylic Decor
Megapixels Media

DIY Acrylic Decor

Looking for a decor piece that'll stand out? We suggest utilizing a clear acrylic board. You can write directly on the board and use it for photo ops, as a seating chart, and more. Since it's clear, it'll effortlessly fit in with any existing decor.

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DIY Dessert Wall
Lovers of Love

DIY Dessert Wall

Chic, creative, and cool, make a dessert doughnut wall in no time with the help of a flat board and pegs. You'll just need to glue the pegs to the board, add doughnuts, and watch as everyone drools in delight.

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DIY Flower-Filled Vow Backdrop
M Harris Studios

DIY Flower-Filled Vow Backdrop

You can take the typical vow backdrop to a place it has never been before by just adding flowers and plants to it. Simply use a hot glue gun to affix the greenery onto the backdrop, and your work here is done!

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DIY Fruity Accessories
Sara Fitz Co.

DIY Fruity Accessories

Whether you're having a tropical or upscale wedding, adding fun fruity accessories will make your special day sweeter. Notice how this tablescape features coconuts among the flowers — this ties together the tropical theme and adds a little touch of creativity to the spread.

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DIY Hanging Backdrop
Haley Richter Photography

DIY Hanging Backdrop

Make every area of your venue worthy of a photo op when you create a DIY backdrop. You can get creative and use little tassels (shown in the photo), faux plant vines, and more to elevate any space. We love how this backdrop highlights the cake and draws attention to it.

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DIY Seasonal Touches
Abbey Lane Photography

DIY Seasonal Touches

Matching the theme of your wedding to the season is a great way to incorporate affordable and cute decor. This winter wedding featured pinecones alongside the name cards and made each plate stand out. Try this with seasonal flowers, food, plants, and more.

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DIY Wedding Ceremony Arch
M Harris Studios

DIY Wedding Ceremony Arch

If you want your wedding to feel rustic, we suggest re-creating a similar version of this ceremony arch. To do so, prop up two doors against the arch, add flowers, and watch as everyone falls in love with your creative idea.

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DIY Flower-Vine Decor
Stephanie Lagares Photography LLC

DIY Flower-Vine Decor

Upgrade any photo op by adding chic flower vines to the space. You can drape the vines on chairs, tables, the altar, and more. We suggest either matching them to your outfit (think white roses!) or the wedding's color scheme.

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DIY Champagne Wall
Jasmine Norris Photography

DIY Champagne Wall

Make a DIY drink wall with the help of a wooden board, plastic glasses, and clear shelving. Just glue the shelving in rows along the wooden board, add any decor you please (in this case, the couple used faux plants), and fill the glasses with the drinks of your choice before you place them onto the shelves.

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DIY Twinkly Curtains
M Harris Studios

DIY Twinkly Curtains

Adding twinkly lights to any space will instantly make it more charming. If you have curtains hung up around your venue, we suggest adding firefly or Christmas lights along the rod to light up the area.

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DIY Handwritten Wedding Name Cards
Haley Richter Photography

DIY Handwritten Wedding Name Cards

Make each guest's place more personalized when you handwrite their name cards. Just cut strips of paper into whatever shape you'd like (you can't go wrong with squares!), write the guests' names on each one, and place them on top of the napkins or plates.

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DIY Name Cards
Laura Watson Photography

DIY Name Cards

To make cute DIY name cards, all you need are some paper, a pen, and a bit of string or ribbon. Write down each guest's name on the piece of paper, and either glue or tie the ribbon to each card. Done, and done!

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DIY Candle Display
Megapixels Media

DIY Candle Display

The easiest way to make a collection of white candles look classier is by putting them inside glass vases. The glass will reflect the glow of each flame and give your space a more elevated feel. You can buy affordable white candles from craft stores like Michaels or online from Amazon.

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DIY Wine Labels
Kristina Karina Photography

DIY Wine Labels

Feeling crafty? Now is your time to make homemade wine labels! You can either draw, paint, or stick on labels to the bottles, or you can just attach a tag with ribbon and a sweet note to the neck of each one.

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Green Garland
Jasmine Norris Photography

Green Garland

Give your venue a touch of the great outdoors when you add leafy green garland to the space. Hang it from the lights, across the mantel, and on different signs to make it stand out. The best part about this DIY idea is that not only is garland affordable, but it also comes in a lot of variations (think flowers, tassels, beads, and more).

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DIY Wedding Seating Chart
Viera Photographics

DIY Wedding Seating Chart

Tasteful, chic, and cute, you can make a wow-worthy seating chart when you have an oversize frame, paper, and a pen. Just write down where each person should sit, and slide the paper into the frame. You can add personalized touches to the chart like hearts, your wedding hashtag, and more.

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DIY Welcome Sign
Haley Richter Photography

DIY Welcome Sign

Want to really impress your guests? Try re-creating this cool welcome sign. With the help of an old door and a chalkboard, you can make this come to life in no time. Just glue a chalkboard onto the door, write your personalized welcome message, and prop up the door against the entrance.

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DIY Sparkly Cutlery
Temilola Ajibulu Photo

DIY Sparkly Cutlery

If you want to add a little personality to your table settings, just add glitter! All you have to do is cover each utensil's handle in glue, roll it in glitter, and finish it with a layer of clear paint or glue.

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DIY Wedding Gifts
Lovers of Love

DIY Wedding Gifts

Let your guests take home something special when you give their gifts a personalized spin. All you have to do is attach a nice handwritten note to each party favor, and people will appreciate all the hard work you put into their presents.

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DIY Photo Wall
Lovers of Love

DIY Photo Wall

Draw your guest's attention to the seating chart when you create a makeshift photo wall behind it. You can add photos of you and your partner, you and your guests, and more! Just print out pictures and hang them along a wall with the help of clothespins and string. This way they'll be sure to not miss the seating chart.

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DIY Mason-Jar Vases
Haley Richter Photography

DIY Mason-Jar Vases

Want to add a tasteful touch to your special day? Decorate your venue with cute, flower-filled mason jars. Just add a little wire or ribbon around the top of each jar, fill them with flowers and water, and you just made the prettiest arrangements of all.

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Colorful Accents
Jasmine Norris Photography

Colorful Accents

Notice how the candle holders, utensils, and chairs are the same uniform color at this ceremony. These striking accents stand out and give the table setting a regal finish. To copy this look, simply paint select decor pieces the color you want and buy colored silverware to match.

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Champagne Cups
Rebecca Carpenter Photography

Champagne Cups

There's nothing classier than a glass of Champagne, and this cute DIY proves it. Fill Champagne glasses with candies, treats, and more, and see how much guests enjoy carrying these glasses around as opposed to dishes or bowls.

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Dried Flowers
M Harris Studios

Dried Flowers

Never underestimate the power of dried flowers! You can add chic touches to any space by incorporating them into the mix. If you want to add more decorations to a table, simply arrange dried flowers on the outskirts of the vases and around existing decor pieces.

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DIY Wedding Table Numbers
Kristina Karina Photography

DIY Wedding Table Numbers

Get more creative with each table number when you put a handwritten place card in a chic frame. This will elevate each tablescape and give you the freedom to match the frame to your wedding color scheme.

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DIY Dessert Bags
Viera Photographics

DIY Dessert Bags

If you want to give your guests something sweet, just whip together some homemade desserts, and put them inside clear baggies. Tie the baggies with ribbon, and add personalized tags if you're feeling really crafty.

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DIY Wedding Table Cards
M Harris Studios

DIY Wedding Table Cards

To make DIY table cards, simply print out pieces of paper with everyone's names on them (or handwrite them), find little clothespins and attach the paper to a piece of string, and hang the cards at each table.

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Personalized Wine Glasses
Viera Photographics

Personalized Wine Glasses

Cheers to the happy couple with the help of personalized wine glasses! Simply get a glass marker and write, draw, or doodle on each glass. Fill the glasses with the drinks of your choice, and raise 'em up high!

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DIY Wedding Gift Bags
Everly Studios

DIY Wedding Gift Bags

If you have personalized gifts for your guests, make DIY gift bags so you know which present belongs to which person. The easiest way to do this is by attaching homemade name cards to each bag. You can add string, confetti, tissue paper, and more if you want to take these to the next level.

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DIY Wedding Chalkboard
Haley Richter Photography

DIY Wedding Chalkboard

Find a chalkboard, a frame, and something to hold them up to re-create this easy DIY masterpiece. The best part about this decor piece is that you can erase it any time so it can go from a seating chart to a dinner menu and more.

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DIY Wooden Signs
M Harris Studios

DIY Wooden Signs

If your wedding is rustic, make the most of wooden accessories! You can use little slabs of wood as name cards, food labels, and more. Just grab a Sharpie, write directly on each piece of wood, and you're done!

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DIY Paper-Plate Backdrop
Caitlin Elizabeth Photography

DIY Paper-Plate Backdrop

Want to make a really easy photo wall in no time? Just grab some paper plates and glue, and you're ready to go! Stick the plates to a wall, and enjoy a funky and affordable backdrop all night long.

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DIY Dinner Cards
Eileen K Photography

DIY Dinner Cards

Making DIY dinner cards is super easy — all you need are some paper and a pen! Just jot down each guest's name, their dinner preference, and the table they're sitting at, and they'll be good to go.