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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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Add a lot of heart to your ceremony with a floating hearts backdrop

Are you ready for some magical floating hearts as the backdrop for your Valentine’s Day ceremony (or any day)? So much whimsy, so many flashbacks to Valentine’s Day crafting in elementary school. We found this sweet tutorial over at Hank & Hunt. You can match it to your colors, lots of colors, or even a rainbow gradient!

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Show your LOVE at your reception with carnival midway-style letters

Literal sign is literal! Michelle and Pat used carnival midway style letters to create a sense of space and LOVE at their reception. Want to make something similar? We’ve got a tutorial!

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Meet the R2-D2 trashcan/card box

Check out Tribesmaid Mofiggy‘s R2-D2 card box that her future husband made for their “Star Wars Masquerade Ball-themed” wedding. Star Wars wedding nerds, this IS the card box you’re looking for!

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Turn small pumpkins into vases for your floral centerpieces

We hosted a party at our house, and I decided that this would be a great opportunity to test out the cost and time effectiveness of my DIY centerpiece idea: flowers in a real pumpkin vase. Here’s how I pulled it off…

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Easy woodsy table numbers and place cards

Crafty Tribesmaid Shareourwedding turned a pile of free logs into some gorgeous mossy table numbers. She even accented these woodsy numbers with equally natural place cards. But first, let’s look at how she pulled off this DIY project.

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How to DIY a candlelight lamp from a wine glass

A glass of wine by candlelight sounds awfully rom-com-romantic, doesn’t it? How about a wine glass that IS the candlelight? If you’re looking to set the mood for date night, create a soft lit centerpiece, or just bask in the warm glow on a Tuesday night with Netflix, here’s how to make a candlelight lamp from a wine glass.