10+ DIY Wedding Decorations that Cost Next to Nothing

Weddings often come with the reputation of being pricey affairs, but the truth is, there’s absolutely no need to break the bank if it doesn’t align with your vision. Rather than getting caught in the whirlwind of extravagant spending, consider the allure of a wedding that’s brimming with charm and personality, without the hefty price tag. The funds saved from a budget-friendly wedding can pave the way for a dream honeymoon, a cozy home, or whatever your heart desires. That’s precisely why we’ve meticulously curated a collection of wedding decor ideas that are not only wallet-friendly but also radiate the kind of magic that no amount of money can buy.

In the spirit of frugality and creativity, we’ve gathered a compendium of the finest DIY wedding decor concepts. From those that cost absolutely nothing but your time and imagination, to those that might require a few dollars at most, these ideas exude the essence of elegance and uniqueness without the weight of financial burden. So, take a leap into a world of creative possibility and discover how you can achieve stunning decor that aligns with your heart’s desire and your budget’s boundaries.

Mason jars as flower vases (via Etsy.com)

A easy way to repurpose old jars.

2. Vintage mirror as welcome sign (via brides.com)

Old mirrors are easy to source and are perfect for a more rustic wedding.

3. Vintage rugs to line the aisle (via Brides.com)

Vintage rugs can be found at any second hand store and add a boho look.

4. Vintage bicycle adorned with flowers/greenery (via hgtv.com)

An old bike would do the trick, but if not, head to a second-hand store or check on Facebook marketplace.

5. Floating centerpiece (via hgtv.com)

Try this one! Fill a plastic terrarium bowl 3/4 of the way with water and add decorative faux flowers.

6. Picture frame lantern hack (via hgtv.com)

This genius hack will save you stacks. Simply glue together four picture frames and spray paint them gold.

7. Leaf Menu (via hgtv.com)

Save on printing money and add greenery to your tables.

8. DIY Wire signs (via somethingturquoise.com)

Easier than it looks, these wire signs are inexpensive and cute. Grab the tutorial here.

9. Marbled Candleholders with nail polish (via hgtv.com)

Pretty and quick, grab the tutorial here.

10. Ladder Greenery (via Bridal Musings)

Inexpensive and adds a rustic element to any area of your wedding.

11. Numbered Twinkly Lights in Bottles (via weddinghashers.com)

Perfect for a table numbering display.

12. Wine Cork Place Card Holder (via weddinghashers.com)

Cut a slit through an old wine cork for the perfect rustic holder for place cards.

13. Book stack centerpiece (via hitched.co)

Old books make for a vintage centerpiece.

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I feel the urge to rush fall along this year and kind of want to head right into spooky season (thus the posts about haunted houses and ghosts!) but I know we should also take a moment to give fall its due. And I do love fall, which is why I shared some fall leaf cross stitch patterns, too.

I thought one way to celebrate fall without getting too Halloween would be to look for some pumpkin cross stitch patterns that aren’t jack o’lanterns. These can be used to decorate all the way through Thanksgiving, and some of the little ones you could even stitch on cloth napkins for your holiday table, like the mini pumpkin pattern from Craft with Cartwright.

This one is just 39 by 36 stitches, or less than 3 inches around, and it uses three colors.

The individual pumpkins in this pumpkin sampler could be stitched individually on smaller projects if you wanted. It’s from Cross with Me on Etsy and features plain pumpkins in different colors and plaid pumpkins. As shown it measures 7.5 by 7.36 inches and is 105 by 103 stitches. It uses five colors.

One cool thing about cross stitch is that you can use designs made for other crafts to make cross stitch projects. For example, beading charts also use squares and you can stitch the same pattern just fine. This pumpkin stack from Bracelet Book includes the word Boo but you could just stitch those areas in the same color as the pumpkin if you want to keep it plain.

Demented Stitchers on Etsy has a pretty pumpkin cross stitch pattern that looks like it was stenciled. This is a great one for beginners to try as it’s only 71 by 76 stitches, or about 4.4 by 4.7 inches on 14 count fabric, and it uses three colors.

For a bit of a fancier look, try this scroll pumpkin pattern from Annie’s. It’s rated easy and it looks like it uses about five colors.

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