DIY & Crafty Wedding Decor

There’s something about handmade touches that make a wedding feel extra personal. DIY decor doesn’t have to be perfect or complicated — it’s about adding little bits of yourselves into the day. It can also be a lovely way to bring your community in to help. Here are a few crafty ideas I’ve seen couples pull off beautifully.

Hand-painted or handwritten signs

Forget ordering a hundred signs online — chalkboards, old mirrors, or even timber offcuts can be transformed into welcome signs, seating charts, or menus. Imperfect handwriting and brushstrokes actually add to the charm.

Homemade bunting and garlands

Whether it’s fabric scraps from your sewing stash, dried flowers strung together, or even simple paper chains, bunting instantly softens a space and gives it that cosy, handmade vibe.

Flower petal confetti

Forget the store-bought packets — gather flowers from your own garden (or your family’s) and dry the petals for natural, colourful confetti. It’s sustainable, budget-friendly, and looks amazing in photos.

Bubbles instead of confetti

Swap out traditional confetti for bubbles and let your guests fill the air with magic as you walk back down the aisle. Set up a little stand with bubble tubes for everyone to grab — it’s fun, eco-friendly, and makes for the dreamiest photos.

Personalised table decor

Vintage jars filled with wildflowers, handmade candles, origami folded by friends, or even little ceramics made by hand — these small details are the ones guests remember.

Community spirit in the details

I’ve photographed weddings where the whole community pitched in — friends baking desserts, neighbours growing flowers, families styling tables together. It doesn’t just make for a beautiful setting, it makes the day feel layered with love and generosity.