25 Clever DIYs for Your Reception
Add a personal touch to your celebration with a few ingenious do-it-yourself projects. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite ideas for inspiration.
By: Mary Wozniak
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Dance the night away beneath a gorgeous paper lantern chandelier.
Photo Credit: Evan and Katelyn
Reception Décor
Create a whimsical giant paper flower backdrop with downloadable patterns and tutorials.
Photo Credit: Avanti Moracha DIYs/Etsy
Reception Décor
With a bit of embellishment, an upcycled mailbox becomes a pretty card holder.
Photo Credit: Jim Kennedy Photographers
Reception Décor
LED lights + hanging mason jars = a cool rustic chandelier.
Photo Credit: Sarah Hearts
Table Numbers and Escort Cards
Create simply elegant place cards with a gold paint marker and shiny magnolia leaves.
Photo Credit: A Cup Full of Sass
Table Numbers and Escort Cards
Display escort cards adorned with tiny seashells and lovely calligraphy.
Photo Credit: Dear Wesleyann via Lauren Alford Design
Table Numbers and Escort Cards
Get out those adorable baby photos for sweet and sentimental table numbers. Downloadable files make for an easy DIY.
Photo Credit: A Rose Gold Life Paper Company/Etsy
Table Numbers and Escort Cards
Your old bookstore finds are transformed into folded book art with these table number patterns.
Photo Credit: Cindy's Paper Designs/Etsy
Centerpieces
Fashion a lavish table runner with fresh blooms and on-trend greenery.
Photo Credit: The Sorry Girls
Centerpieces
Make your own paper succulents and geometric frame with a printable pattern and video tutorial.
Photo Credit: Avanti Moracha DIYs/Etsy
Favors
A delightful handmade display showcases pretty pink cotton candy favors.
Photo Credit: Tim Robison Creative
Centerpieces
Transform mason jars and favorite photos into vintage-inspired centerpieces with this easy tutorial.
Photo Credit: Sarah Neal via Corinne Graves Photography
Favors
“For richer or poorer…” A fun favor starts with a custom stamp; add a chocolate coin or a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Photo Credit: Stamp it Worldwide/Etsy
Favors
“In sickness and in health…” Gift a few choice items in a clever craft paper bag.
Photo Credit: Red Letter Vows/Etsy
Favors
Copper craft paint adds trendy metallic flair to brown paper bags. Fill with your favorite treat.
Photo Credit: Elli
Cake and Cocktails
Customize your cocktails with fun his & hers signature drinks. Download and print a colorful chalkboard bar menu.
Photo Credit: Wedding Sundae Studio/Etsy
Cake and Cocktails
Add a rustic woodland look to your dessert table with a Pinterest-inspired cake stand.
Photo Credit: Jackie Cooper Photo via Alina Sewing + Design Co.
Cake and Cocktails
Find your inner Picasso. Creative types can paint their own custom cake toppers with these fair trade wooden dolls.
Photo Credit: Goose Grease/Etsy
Cake and Cocktails
Wedding cake magic! Rock candy crystals and pretty fresh flowers transform a grocery store sheet cake.
Photo Credit: The Kitchn
Fun and Games
DIY some supersized backyard games for your outdoor festivities.
Photo Credit: Lemon Thistle
