Ask for help
For Sarah’s wedding, she has enlisted the help of her mum to create DIY bunting. Her mum and neighbours are creating metres and metres of bunting using offcuts sourced from various places, including bridal shops. They are also using fabric offcuts to create things like table runners and chair bows. Some wedding venues will also offer a selection of props and decor you can use, or you can simply rely on the venue’s natural beauty. That Amazing Place or Piece Of Cake Marquees are perfect example of a venues that needs minimal dressing.
Buy second hand
You don’t have to make everything yourself. Facebook groups and Marketplace are often full of individuals and wedding companies selling off items they no longer need. When a couple is done with their DIY wedding, they will often sell items like vases, cake stands, bunting, picture frames, vintage suitcases and more in bulk.
You can pick up these for a fraction of the cost of collecting everything yourself. And when you’re done with your wedding, you know you’ll be able to sell this on to another couple with similar wedding goals. If there are props you would really like at your wedding that you just can’t find, a supplier like Love Lilly can help you to fill in the gaps.
Reuse, recycle
You might be surrounded by items you can use on your wedding day, you just have to be a little bit creative. Our new addition to the team, Sarah, is collecting gin bottles from her friends and family to repurpose as creative light sources on her wedding day. She plans to add cork lights which will allow her to create a walkway of light on the meadow to guide guests when the sun goes down.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to create something stunning. If you’re feeling creative and handy with a drill, you could try your hand at these amazing DIY cake stands. You can create a gorgeous vintage vibe by collecting mismatched plates and then attaching a cake stand to the bottom. It’s the ideal choice for a dessert bar.
Pallets are another versatile item that can be repurposed throughout your wedding. You can use the wood to create your own signage which will lend a rustic and relaxed aesthetic to your big day. You can often find free pallets on Facebook Marketplace.
Find your green fingers
One of the easiest ways to save money on your wedding is by taking care of your own flowers. A simple bouquet-making course would give you the confidence to create something stunning before your special day. You could also rely on YouTube tutorials to help you achieve something incredible.
You could also create your own floral centrepieces and wedding venue decor. Pair a fence panel with some fake foliage, fairy lights and flowers for the perfect backdrop for your photo booth. And you don’t have to spend a lot on photo booth rental, either. Simply set up a digital camera on a tripod with a timer button and leave some props nearby to let your guests get creative.
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Debbie and Becca x
Image 2 - Clare Kentish, Flowers - Flora & Daisy
