40+ DIY Projects to Tackle While Stuck at Home
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
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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
Photo Displays
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
Engagement Photo
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
Reception Décor: Macramé
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
Reception Décor: Hoop Wreaths
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
Recycled Centerpieces
Craft a cute, vintage-chic centerpiece out of paper flowers, mason jars, burlap and lace.
Photo: Cat Cutillo Photography
Favors: Succulents
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
Wedding Signs: Painted Wood
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
Photo Displays
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
Bouquet: Brooches
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
Ceremony Exit: Confetti Poppers
Save all of those toilet paper and paper towel rolls to make confetti poppers.
Photo: Epic Love Story
Ceremony Exit: Ribbon Wands
Create colorful streamers for your guests to wave during your ceremony recessional.
Photo: Jenny Clair Photography
Seating Chart
A variety of frames within a larger frame, all painted gold to match, creates an eye-catching seating chart.
Photo: Anna Pumer Photography
Wedding Signs: Painted Wood
Create simple hand-painted signs for your sweetheart table chairs.
Photo: Lavender Bouquet Photography
Table Games: I Spy
Spend some time creating fun games for your reception, like an I Spy you can display on your tables.
Photo: Joshua McCoy
Table Numbers: Legos
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
Table Games: For Kids
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
Kid-Friendly Centerpiece
The kids’ table deserves its own centerpiece — and what could be better than jelly beans and lollipops?
Photo: PhotoLove
Wedding Signs: Painted Mirror
Turn a vintage mirror into a sweet sign for your wedding.
Photo: Katy Murray Photography
Photo Props: Name Letters
This photo prop couldn’t be easier to make using materials you already have at home.
Photo: Ashley McCormick Photography
Decorated Accessories
Use a Sharpie to transform a pair of umbrellas into fun photo props.
Photo: Greer G. Photography
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer: Sign
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
Reception Décor: Paper Cranes
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
Reception Décor: Banners
Create a bright and cheerful photo backdrop out of strands of hearts.
Photo: Becca Rillo Photography
Ceremony Décor: Aisle Runner
Tell your love story through a custom-designed aisle runner.
Photo: Oh Lovely Day
Boutonnières
Use mini action figures to create unique boutonnières your groomsmen will love.
Photo: Sweet Little Photographs
Flower Girl & Ring Bearer: Capes
Your child attendants deserve to feel like superheroes! Craft custom capes for your littlest bridal party members.
Photo: Pip and Bean
Table Numbers: Fun Facts
Work on fun facts about your relationship to display on your tables.
Wedding Signs: Painted Bottles
Save those empty beer bottles! Hand-paint a letter on each to create a fun welcome sign.
Photo: The Karma Photography
Photo Props: Hearts
With some paper and wooden dowels, you can create cute props for your photo booth.
Photo: Becca Rillo Photography
Wedding Signs: Banner
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
Thank You Card
Put your appreciation on paper with a heartfelt thank you card you’ll place at each table setting.
Photo: The Youngrens
Guest Book: Tip Jar
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
