37 Things To DIY Instead Of Buy For Your Wedding

Hanging sunflower balls: Afloral.

All you need is some pretty paper and a hole puncher.

You can also fill them with rose petals and hang them on chairs.

Guests never really know what to do with their paper programs after the ceremony anyway. Eliminate waste by painting over a large, salvaged mirror with chalkboard paint.

All you need are succulents, floral tape, and floral wire. They take about 10–15 minutes to make. The best part is that the corsages stay fresh in the refrigerator, so you can make them up to two weeks in advance.

While making your own cocktails is actually rather laborious, you will save boatloads of money going this route instead of an open bar, which no one will miss once they see this gorgeous display.

You don't need any prior flower arranging experience to create these simple but stunning centerpieces. The best part: You can make them a few days in advance.

Wrap colored yarn around two dowels for a bright table or photobooth backdrop.

Simple and elegant for a buffet-style meal.

For a doily theme, wrap your cupcakes in doilies, too. Get the free template here.

These only take about 20 minutes per vine to make.

An easy way to decorate if you have access to a tree.

Just dip the utensils in paint that matches your color scheme.

Creating cool lighting for your venue of choice can be an expensive endeavor. Try this DIY that involves stacking paper lanterns on a dowel to make giant light columns.

All you need is jute, Elmer's glue, and corn starch to create these stiff rope letters.

Just fold the napkins into a rectangle and cinch the center with a matching (or contrasting) ribbon.

Get the directions here.

Since you're just using washi tape, no actual books will be harmed in the process. Full tutorial here.

Names are drawn on with chalk marker.

Perfect for a fall wedding. Fill planters with apples and line the aisle with them.

Or put them in crates. They can pull double-duty as table centerpieces for a country wedding.

You can use fake flowers since a) sunflowers are convincing and b) they'll be hanging from the ceiling so they're less likely to be seen up close. All you need are fake sunflowers and styrofoam balls from the craft store.

With a little fake moss, these table candles take minutes to put together. Get the tutorial here.

As a bonus, your guests will be able to smell the lavender as the candle burns.

Minimal sewing required. Get the details here. This is a great option if you're wedding style is less frilly.

Burlap works too.

Hang them over the chairs by the aisle. Small daisies, babies breath, and lavender look best and don't require any professional flower arranging knowledge.

A ring pop in a box is an easy, adorable way to pop the question to your bridesmaids.

Veils are stupid expensive, but you probably knew that already.

For a birdcage veil, replace the flower with a vintage brooch for an even easier DIY.

For a more traditional, long, tiered veil, check out this tutorial.

They could also work as table number holders.

Hang up a simple frame, or use a salvaged frame for an impromptu photo booth.

Give your guests something to read while waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Tin cans and rope is all it takes. Directions here.

You can do a similar thing with yarn and wine bottles.

Cut out angular shapes of paper and let your guests affix their own messages to photo album pages.

This light fixture is made from yardsticks and string lights, and it takes less than 20 minutes!