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Feeling bored and restless? Occupy your time by learning a new hobby, then utilize your newfound skills to create custom décor for your wedding. From macramé to calligraphy to needlepoint, there's a treasure trove of free tutorials on the Internet. Not feeling quite up to the task? Don't worry, there are plenty of great DIY projects you can accomplish with just paper and glue. Here, get 40+ fresh ideas for your wedding.
By: Kristen Klein
Being stuck inside the house 24/7 is the perfect time to go through old photos. Create these cute heart-shaped chair signs for your sweetheart table.
Photo: Andrejka Photography
Tell your love story through a photo grid. Spray paint a hula hoop, hot glue some ribbons across it, and attach your favorite photos. Faux flowers and greenery complete the look.
Photo: John Myers Photography
Newly engaged? You may not be able to have a professional photo shoot right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get creative when sharing the happy news. Snap a photo of your fur baby holding a sign, and display that on one phone while you use the timer on a second phone to take a unique shot together.
Photo: Karma Hill Photography
Macramé is a time-consuming craft but easy once you get the hang of it, making it perfect for keeping your hands busy while watching Netflix.
Photo: Lara Hotz
Turn old embroidery hoops into a unique backdrop for your sweetheart table by arranging them in a creative design and adorning them with faux flowers and greenery.
Photo: Megan Snitker Photography
Craft a cute, vintage-chic centerpiece out of paper flowers, mason jars, burlap and lace.
Photo: Cat Cutillo Photography
Succulents are easy to grow indoors and will give you a fun project while you’re staying at home. Use your succulents as favors.
Photo: Cat Cutillo Photography
Paint a simple piece of wood with a sweet phrase, and dress it up with fabric flowers to create a romantic sign for your aisle.
Photo: Mikaela Ruth Photography
Your parents are probably bored at home, too – ask them to hit the photo archives and scan their favorite photos from your childhood. Use those photos to dress up the aisle of your ceremony.
Photo: Mustard Seed Photography
Now is the perfect time to clean out your jewelry box. Gather all of the brooches and baubles that you don’t wear anymore into a one-of-a-kind brooch bouquet.
Photo: Erin Johnson Photography
Save all of those toilet paper and paper towel rolls to make confetti poppers.
Photo: Epic Love Story
Create colorful streamers for your guests to wave during your ceremony recessional.
Photo: Jenny Clair Photography
A variety of frames within a larger frame, all painted gold to match, creates an eye-catching seating chart.
Photo: Anna Pumer Photography
Create simple hand-painted signs for your sweetheart table chairs.
Photo: Lavender Bouquet Photography
Spend some time creating fun games for your reception, like an I Spy you can display on your tables.
Photo: Joshua McCoy
It’s likely that your neighbors will be spending time cleaning out their closets; ask in your local Buy Nothing group if anyone is getting rid of Legos, and use those random assortments to craft your table numbers.
Photo: Infused Studios
There’s a wealth of free activities for children on the Internet, especially now. Spend some time searching around Pinterest and curating fun activities for your youngest wedding guests.
Photo: Jenna Hidinger Photography
The kids’ table deserves its own centerpiece — and what could be better than jelly beans and lollipops?
Photo: PhotoLove
Turn a vintage mirror into a sweet sign for your wedding.
Photo: Katy Murray Photography
This photo prop couldn’t be easier to make using materials you already have at home.
Photo: Ashley McCormick Photography
Use a Sharpie to transform a pair of umbrellas into fun photo props.
Photo: Greer G. Photography
Now is the perfect time to teach yourself a new hobby, like needlepoint – which you can use to create a sweet sign for your ring bearer.
Photo: Orange Photographie
Creating 1,000 paper cranes is said to bring good luck… and lucky for you, you now have plenty of time to work on your origami.
Photo: Kevin Kelley Photography
Create a bright and cheerful photo backdrop out of strands of hearts.
Photo: Becca Rillo Photography
Tell your love story through a custom-designed aisle runner.
Photo: Oh Lovely Day
Use mini action figures to create unique boutonnières your groomsmen will love.
Photo: Sweet Little Photographs
Your child attendants deserve to feel like superheroes! Craft custom capes for your littlest bridal party members.
Photo: Pip and Bean
Work on fun facts about your relationship to display on your tables.
Save those empty beer bottles! Hand-paint a letter on each to create a fun welcome sign.
Photo: The Karma Photography
With some paper and wooden dowels, you can create cute props for your photo booth.
Photo: Becca Rillo Photography
Plan ahead for your wedding thank-you cards and design a banner to be photographed with that’ll make a gorgeous cover for your custom card.
Photo: Two One Photography
Put your appreciation on paper with a heartfelt thank you card you’ll place at each table setting.
Photo: The Youngrens
Get creative with your guest book and make a “tip jar,” where your guests can write their advice for a happy marriage.
Photo: Mi Belle Photographers
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Spring is upon us, and the warmer weather welcomes beautiful blooming flowers and vibrant greenery perfect for weddings. Here, check out gorgeous ideas for springtime centerpieces.
By: Kristen Klein
An ombré design makes this gorgeous centerpiece really pop.
Photo: McSween Photography
A multitude of arrangements of varying heights creates a lush and dynamic look.
Photo: Crystal Hahn
A variety of blooms in bud vases come together to create a beautiful vintage-inspired centerpiece.
Photo: Pia Clodi via Peaches and Mint
Inspired by a tea party, this springtime arrangement is just too sweet.
Photo: Rebecca Marie Design
For an extra dose of springtime cheer with a floral design on your chair backs.
Photo: MPSG Photography
A floral cascade adds an extra level of elegance to this springtime table.
Photo: Kesh Designs Inc.
Celebrate opulence with an overflowing centerpiece featuring popular springtime blooms like roses, hydrangeas, and orchids.
Photo: Lin & Jirsa Photography
Use single bud vases as your escort cards – they’ll come together to create a sweet centerpiece and double as favors.
Photo: Katie Nesbitt Photography
Hydrangeas and roses are classic choices for springtime affairs.
Photo: Katie Stoops Photography
Spring doesn’t have to mean pastels and bright colors. We love this deep, muted palette accented by tulips.
Photo: Jen Kroll Photography
Lush greenery as far as the eye can see gives your wedding a secret garden vibe.
Photo: White Lilac Inc.
Channel the great outdoors with a custom-made tree over the table and grassy runner accented by flowers on the table.
Photo: Yellow Umbrella Events
A birdcage adds a sweet, seasonally-appropriate touch to your table.
Photo: Eventos Euforia
A unique vessel and textured florals set this centerpiece apart.
Photo: Elizabeth Messina
Embrace rustic glam with hot pink and green flowers, accented by strands of crystals.
Photo: Sheradee Hurst Photography
Color-blocking allows each flower type to stand out even more.
Photo: Elizabeth Messina
Bold colors pop off your tables; enhance it even more with coordinated multi-colored ribbons as your backdrop.
Photo: Trish Kemp Photography
Soft white and pink flowers look even more glamorous placed atop crystal candelabras.
Photo: Critsey Rowe Photography
Milk glass vases help these bright and cheerful flowers pop even more.
Photo: Tina Jay Photography
Cherry blossoms are often the first sign of spring, and these flowering trees will make a dynamic addition to your reception décor.
Photo: 5ive15ifteen Photo Company
Plush hydrangeas and greenery winding down the pedestal give your centerpiece a fresh-from-the-garden vibe.
Photo: Krista Lee Photography via Elliott Events
Showcase the colors of the season in an opulent, towering centerpiece.
Photo: Style & Story Creative
Add extra pizzazz to your table with strings of individual roses hung in the background.
Photo: Kiel Rucker Photography
Pretty pastels come together to create a sweet springtime arrangement.
Photo: Dawn Joseph Photography via Scarlett Expressions
Display your centerpieces in wooden wine crates for a simple, rustic touch.
Photo: Ken Kienow
Soft peach and white flowers are perfect for the season.
Photo: Wild Native Photography
A handful of calla lilies add a touch of whimsy to this glamorous centerpiece.
Photo: Corey McNabb Photography
Tulips displayed in moss create a picture-perfect spring centerpiece.
Springtime cheer with a tropical twist. This overflowing centerpiece features a fun color palette and plenty of texture.
Photo: Aaron & Jillian Photography
Winding orchid branches create an opulent display befitting a springtime bash.
Photo: Tantawan Bloom
Transform your reception space into an enchanted garden with lush greenery and flowers suspended from the ceiling.
Photo: Georgeous Occasions
Put the spotlight on your overhead décor with creative lighting and suspended flowers.
Photo: Salt + Cedar Photography
Encircle wildflowers in a twig wreath for a beautiful rustic centerpiece.
Photo: Kristine Paulsen Photography
Top off a luxe centerpiece with cherry blossom branches.
Photo: Nancy Aidee Photography
Mini arrangements lining the table add to the romance of this beautiful reception.
Photo: Liz Banfield
Your wedding cake can be a dynamic part of your décor. Make it a standout statement piece with one of these gorgeous ideas.
By: Kristen Klein
Textured frosting and cascading flowers draw the eye to this towering cake.
Photo: Two Mann Studios
Delicate hand-painted flowers with multi-dimensional details create a sweet vibe.
Photo: Krista Lee Photography via Elliott Events
Give each tier its own personality with a unique design, tied together with a unified color palette.
Photo: Dani Nicole Photography via Tier & Co.
Designed to resemble tiers of baskets, this cake is a rustic dream come true.
Photo: Becker Photography
It’s all in the details with this cake; a marbled center tier is balanced by textured top and bottom tiers with gold flakes.
Photo: Hope Helmuth Photography
A single gold tier adds an extra dose of glam to this sleek, modern cake.
Photo: Rachel Liu Photography
Bright and colorful hand-painted details make a strong statement.
Photo: Tabatha O’Brien Photography
The contrast between the fuchsia flowers, the black cake, and the gilded dripping ganache makes this cake even more dynamic.
Photo: Verveine Studios
Cheerful sunflowers and lilies pop against a soft buttercream cake.
Photo: Sabotta Imagery
Inspired by Cinderella, this elegant cake gets a touch of whimsy from the helping birds.
Give your cake a touch of luxury with golden ganache dripping gown the center tier.
Photo: M Place Productions
An ombré cake is even more eye-catching with a rosette design accented by edible pearls.
Photo: The Sweetlife Photography
A chocolate Bundt cake with drip frosting is an unexpected and elegant choice.
Photo: Bethany Melvin Photography
Give a golden cake a rustic vibe with textured frosting, a leaf motif, and cascading flowers atop a tree slice cake stand.
Photo: Crystal Stokes Photography
Draw inspiration from an artist’s palette with swatches of contrasting colors.
Photo: Libby McGowan Photography
Give your cake a patriotic vibe with a red, white, and blue design topped with color-coordinated fresh berries.
Photo: Ata-Girl Photography
Make your cake even more dynamic by mixing a variety of tier heights and alternating the design.
Photo: Stacy Anderson Photography
Wrap your cake in a printed fondant sheet with a floral design.
Photo: Hey There, Cupcake
Bring on the fun with a pretty cake covered in rainbow sprinkles.
Feel the romance with a silhouette version of yourselves on your cake.
Photo: Nikk Nguyen Photo
An intricate floral print gets an extra boost from L-O-V-E cascading down the cake.
Photo: Celladora Photography
Each tier gets its own unique look on this beautiful cake.
Photo: Live View Studios
This cute cake is inspired by a tree carved with the couple’s initials.
Photo: Kay Kroshus
A small cake makes a strong statement with a bold pattern.
Photo: Nicole Nero Studio
Seaside perfection: an ombré design resembles the ocean water.
Photo: Pure in Art Photography
An intricate gold cake stand and custom framed initial are all you need to make this simple cake pop.
Photo: Social Shots Photography
Contrast a tropical leaf print with a black and white tier.
Photo: Ashton Kelley Photography
Set the scene for a woodland wedding with a detailed chocolate cake.
Photo: Narrative Imagery
A cable-knit design is a cozy choice for a winter wedding.
Photo: BLK Photography via Stress Free Weddings
A sandcastle design is the perfect centerpiece for a seaside celebration.
Photo: Landon Jacob
What happens when two teachers get married? They choose an amazing school-themed cake, of course.
Photo: Live View Studios
Call upon the luck of the Irish with a vibrant green cake accented by Celtic-inspired knots and mini golden coins.
Photo: Sara & Rocky Photography via Birds of a Feather Events
Hand-painted watercolor details coordinate beautifully with the color of the flowers.
Photo: MeewMeew Studios
A soft and delicate watercolor design gets a sweet touch through plush flowers and golden flakes.
Photo: Marie Medina Photography
Your cake doesn't have to be over-the-top to make an impression!
An out-of-this-world galaxy-inspired tier is balanced by a simple white drip layer.
Photo: Sukar
Add a more subtle nod to a travel theme with a single tier accented by a golden map.
Photo: Erica O'Brien Cakes
A simple cake can be dressed up with the right accessories, from the cute topper to the bright flowers to the tree slice stand.
Photo: Ava Moore Photography
Make a statement with an intricate henna-inspired design.
Photo: Apollo Fotografie
Add a tropical touch with a bright & bold leaf motif and a pile of cheerful flowers.
Photo: Krystal Zaskey Photography
Offset your tiers and put your largest in the middle to add visual interest.
A dip-dyed ombré effect on each tier gives your cake a unique look.
Photo: Jennifer Ryals Photography
Draw the eye with an intricate textured design.
Photo: Camille Dexter Photography
Make the inside of your cake just as eye-catching as the exterior!
Photo: Snap Chic Photography
A hand-painted floral design pops even more with metallic golds.
Photo: Lisette OC Photography