Easy DIY Wedding Decor
Confetti throwing and flower petals galore! We are preparing for wedding season here at Ashleigh Money Saver, bringing you inspiration for any weddings you might be attending (or planning) in the next few months. From bridal and bridesmaid dresses to low-cost decor and wedding guest dresses, we’ll pull together some of the best options on the market to take the stress out of the big day!
As wedding season approaches, many couples preparing to tie the knot will have a long list of tasks to complete before the big day. Planning a dream wedding can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be!
While it's easy to get caught up in expectations and the high price tags that often come with them, incorporating some simple do-it-yourself touches can be a great way to save money while still making the day beautiful and special. So, instead of spending extravagantly, consider these easy and budget-friendly DIY decor ideas to add a personal touch to your wedding day.
We've pulled together some great DIY finds to leave your guests in awe, but can also be used in your home afterwards, reducing waste! A win-win!
Set the mood with lighting
Whether you’ve chosen an indoor or outdoor location, artificial lighting like fairy lights and candles can be a magical way to illuminate your wedding venue. And, the great thing is that they are completely versatile: wrap them around pillars or trees, place them on tables for a beautiful glow, or even make the aisle and altar glow with candles for a romantic ambience.
LED Candles
These are great to leave unattended throughout the day, whether on the floor or tables.
These Battery Operated Pillar LED Candles are a great way to enjoy soft candlelight without the fuss of dripping wax and open flames (also making them venue-safe)! Made from real wax, these candles look and feel authentic, giving the same soft glow you’d expect from a real candle.
You can pick these up online at The Range for only £17.95 - great value for long-lasting and non-melting candles you can reuse again and again.
These LED Tapered Candles with Remote and Timer Function are the perfect alternative to real tapered candles. With a handy remote and timer function, these are great for full-day events, ensuring that your candles are flickering all day (and night) long!
At £25.99 for a set of 12, these taped candles are a must-have for your big day, bringing realistic elegance without the flame!
Candlesticks
Candlesticks can act as a great whimsical decoration for tabletops, matching candles of different widths and shapes to your colour scheme alongside matching (or unmatching) candlestick holders.
We love the mismatched idea of picking up different candlestick holders that catch your eye from secondhand shops or even online, but it’s entirely based on your theme. So whether used as a single piece on your guest’s tables or grouped, candlesticks are a simple way to bring the wow factor to your big day without breaking the bank!
These Twisted Taper Candles from Dunelm are great for decorating your chosen venue, and since they are available in a range of colours, you’re bound to find a set that matches your theme!
Even better, you can grab two for only £1.75 or a pack of 12 for £19!
If mismatched is more your theme, this pack of Coloured Taper Candles from Dunelm is perfect for you. With six candlesticks in three different colours, this set will add a pop of colour to your decor. And, for only £5, that is less than a pound a candle! Pick these up in black and white, pink, or green hues.
String lights
Looking to make your setting sparkle? String lights are a great (and cost-effective way) to do so! There are tonnes of different ways to incorporate them into your decor on your big day, from scattering them across tables or letting them cascade overhead; they are a great way to highlight specific areas without harsh lighting.
Make your venue inviting with these Warm White LED String Lights, perfect for creating a warm glow. These are super-easy to display thanks to their battery packs, making them perfect for any space.
For only £2 from Dunelm, these string lights are a simple yet effective way to create the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the love between you and your spouse with all of your guests.
These Premium Festoon Outdoor String Lights are great for brightening up outdoor spaces like dance floors or outdoor bars. With a classic lightbulb design, these lights are perfect for any theme you might choose. Featuring 20 LED bulbs, these mains-powered lights are suitable for use indoors or outdoors. We think these would look perfect strung from trees or hung across canopy beams!
Pick these up for £30 from Dunelm.
Looking for the best way to reuse the empty wine bottles from when you chose the perfect wine for your big day? These Wine Bottle Micro String Lights are perfect for creating a statement feature on surfaces around your venue. These micro-string lights come with an artificial cork, ready to be placed in an empty bottle.
At only £2.50, these are great value for a beautiful and functional decoration. They even have batteries included!
Decor that lasts forever
Finding the perfect flowers for your wedding can become pricey, especially with bouquets for the bride and bridesmaids taken into consideration. Artificial flowers are a great option for your decor, as they are not only cheaper but will last forever, so no worries about them drooping in the sunshine!
Artificial flowers
This Artificial Hydrangea and Rose Bouquet would look great as a centrepiece on tables, especially as they come in a ribbed glass vase. Their life-like appearance ensures that no one will know the difference; this arrangement is not only maintenance-free, which is great news for busy brides, but is also detailed and colourful.
For only £12, it’s hard to say no!
We all want our big day to be picturesque, and these Artificial Cherry Blossom Garlands are a great way to achieve that. Featuring soft, real-feel, blossom flowers in white or pink, these garlands are a great way to add a natural touch to your tablescape or outdoor decoration.
For £10 per set of 2, these garlands create a delicate and feminine touch that will wow guests.
This Artificial Tulip Bouquet is great if you're looking for something minimalist. With realistic detail and durable materials, this bunch of flowers will look stunning in bud vases like this Recycled Glass Heart Vase. Grab the bouquet from Dunelm for £8 and the vase for £3 from Tesco.
This Artificial Hanging Over Table Display is the perfect finishing touch. Whether hanging at the end of the altar for a stunning photo opportunity as you say “I do” or as the perfect addition to the head table, this arrangement adds stunning simplicity to your big day with a pole that can extend to fit any decor requirement.
Make sure to get yours for £35 from Dunelm.
Finishing touches
Creating stunning tablescapes can add up, especially if you follow your Pinterest inspiration to a dot. The reality is that you can recreate the same carefully curated decor on a budget, adding a personal touch to your tables that your guests will love.
These Mini Table Easels are ideal for presenting photos, table numbers and more; their tabletop size makes them great for weddings, not taking up too much space. You can create your table numbers online using professional templates that you can simply print at home or use these easels to display photographs of you and your spouse for a romantic, personal touch.
A pack of three is priced at £2.49 from The Range.
Nothing says love like hearts and these Natural Heart Napkin Rings are a great way to add a romantic touch to your table settings. Crafted from a natural 100% bamboo material, these are simple and natural.
Priced at just £2.25, they are a cost-effective way to add a personal touch to your table settings. Pair this with napkins that complement your colour scheme, a name tag, and even a singular artificial flower for an elegant touch.
Want to create the perfect photo opportunity? This Mr and Mrs Neon Sign is the perfect decor accessory to take your day to the next level. Available in a warm or cool white, this sign is a great way to add a delicate, romantic glow to your decor as a centrepiece or just practical background decor! Even better, it will make a great addition to your home after your big day commemorating your new chapter.
Head to Amazon to grab yours from £33.25 to £57.50.
Wedding bells...
We hope this post inspires your decor plans ahead of your big day, showing that you don't have to spend hundreds for a day that is just as special if you make cost-effective choices. After all, it doesn't matter how much you spend, but simply that you celebrate your love with the special people in your life!