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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With a bit of embellishment, an upcycled mailbox becomes a pretty card holder.
Photo Credit: Jim Kennedy Photographers
Reception Décor
Create a whimsical giant paper flower backdrop with downloadable patterns and tutorials.
Photo Credit: Avanti Moracha DIYs/Etsy
Reception Décor
Dance the night away beneath a gorgeous paper lantern chandelier.
Photo Credit: Evan and Katelyn
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
Display escort cards adorned with tiny seashells and lovely calligraphy.
Photo Credit: Dear Wesleyann via Lauren Alford Design
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
Reception Décor
LED lights + hanging mason jars = a cool rustic chandelier.
Photo Credit: Sarah Hearts
Centerpieces
Make your own paper succulents and geometric frame with a printable pattern and video tutorial.
Photo Credit: Avanti Moracha DIYs/Etsy
Centerpieces
Fashion a lavish table runner with fresh blooms and on-trend greenery.
Photo Credit: The Sorry Girls
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
Favors
“In sickness and in health…” Gift a few choice items in a clever craft paper bag.
Photo Credit: Red Letter Vows/Etsy
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
Centerpieces
Transform mason jars and favorite photos into vintage-inspired centerpieces with this easy tutorial.
Photo Credit: Sarah Neal via Corinne Graves Photography
Favors
A delightful handmade display showcases pretty pink cotton candy favors.
Photo Credit: Tim Robison Creative
Favors
Copper craft paint adds trendy metallic flair to brown paper bags. Fill with your favorite treat.
Photo Credit: Elli
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
Customize your cocktails with fun his & hers signature drinks. Download and print a colorful chalkboard bar menu.
Photo Credit: Wedding Sundae Studio/Etsy
Fun and Games
DIY some supersized backyard games for your outdoor festivities.
Photo Credit: Lemon Thistle
Cake and Cocktails
Wedding cake magic! Rock candy crystals and pretty fresh flowers transform a grocery store sheet cake.
Photo Credit: The Kitchn
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
