The key to avoiding DIY wedding fails is to gather the right supplies. Once you find your project inspiration and track down the right materials, you’re 90 percent of the way to a craft success story. These five pretty DIY wedding details come straight from real weddings, but we’ve tracked down just what you need to make these projects happen for your own wedding. Save the inspirational photo and find what you need on Etsy!
(Oh, and that other ten percent you need for a craft win? It’s 4 percent patience, 4 percent a crafty companion and 2 percent red wine.)
Homemade Scrabble Tile Cake Topper
Photo: Twenty Something Studios; Save On Crafts
Hot glue Scrabble tiles onto twine and attach to wooden skewers to create this easily personalised cake topper. Tie ribbon that complements your cake design around the tops of the skewers to finish the project.
DIY supply: Scrabble tiles, $10 for set of 100 tiles, Etsy.
Paper Straw Cocktail Stirrers
Photo: Anne Almasy
Stock your cocktail hour bar with homemade stirrers that say exactly what your guests are thinking. Print out celebratory phrases on coloured paper and cut into 10cm by 2.5cm rectangles. Fold around a paper straw and seal with double-sided tape.
DIY supply: Paper straws, $3 for set of 25, Etsy.
Stamped Wedding Favour Boxes
Photo: Eleven Eleven Photography
Wrap up your wedding favours in packaging that matches your wedding style. Stamp a relevant image onto cardboard pillow boxes, then tie up the box with baker’s twine. This bike-loving couple filled their boxes with tea for guests to take home!
DIY supply: Pillow boxes, $4 for set of 10, Etsy.
Glass Jar Escort Cards
Photo: Vue Photography
Make bud vase escort cards by writing guests’ names on kraft paper tags and tying the tags around small glass jars. Set the jars out on a table at the entrance of your reception for a beautifully simple floral display!
DIY supply: Glass cork jars, $59 for set of 100, Etsy.