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Decor DIY

Here are some of our favorite unique wedding decor DIY projects and wedding DIY tutorials. We’ve also got wedding decor inspiration if you just want to get more crafty ideas.

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Non-naked arches, gazebos, and chuppahs — an archway bling roundup

Looking for some ceremony archway inspiration? We have seen some awesome arches, gazebo decorations, and chuppahs. Folks are spiffing up their ceremony space with all kinds of things like paper pom-poms, signs, fans, light sabers, ribbons, and some are even making their own arches. Check out some of our faves and put some bling on that archway.

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How to make your own succulent terrarium centerpieces

I have a total hard-on for succulents, seriously you should see my balcony it’s crazy out there. Anyway Dragon Lady once showed us her monster movie wedding invitations and now she’s showing us how she made her succulent terrarium centerpieces.

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Make your own rustic burlap sack banners

After seeing these burlap bunting/banners around, I decided I could make them myself. Here’s how to make these rustic burlap banners very easily and inexpensively.

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Lace + spray paint = awesome wedding decor

Creating all sorts of useful wedding decor options can be as easy as using lace fabric as a stencil to spray paint a lacy pattern onto butcher paper!

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How to make hanging Mason Jar tealight holders

BerettaFleur recently made her own hanging Mason Jar tea light holders to illuminate her wedding venue. Here’s how you can do the same.

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How to turn wine bottles into custom vases

Can’t afford vases for the wedding at $5.00 a pop? Know a few winos? Then we have the solution for you!