Destination wedding DIY décor ideas that you can get started on now
Wondering what you can do to start preparing for your destination wedding while you’re stuck at home? One of the best parts of planning a destination wedding is that pretty much all the planning is already done virtually and a lot of the preparations can be done from home. In addition to Zoom meetings with your wedding planners, picking out resort venues and browsing pictures for inspiration on Pinterest, you can get a head start on making some of your destination wedding décor! Not only is making your own décor a great way to pass the time while stuck inside, but it will also help take your wedding budget even further. We put together some of our favourite DIY décor ideas that you can get started on now.
Wedding ceremony program fans
What you’ll need:
- Heavy cardstock
- Glue gun
- Large craft sticks
- Ribbons Wedding program fans are a destination wedding favourite. In addition to being a beautiful décor piece, they also keep your guests cool in the tropical heat. To create them, you’ll first need to design your stationary which can be done for free online. After you’ve created your design, print the programs on heavy card stock and use a glue gun to attach them to the end of a large craft stick. Finish them off with some pretty ribbon tied around the handle and voila!
HDC Photography
Pretty petal place cards
What you’ll need:
- Artificial foliage
- Scissors
- Gold or silver Sharpie
- Spray paint (optional) Painted leaf place cards are a beautiful way to tie in your destination with your décor and are also a gorgeous keepsake for your guests to take home with them. To create these unique place cards, cut off some suitable sized leaves from artificial foliage at the stem. Then, write each guests name and table number on the leaf using a gold or silver pen (if you spray painted the leaves, make sure they have dried overnight before writing on them). The end result is a beautiful place card and wedding guest gift in one!
"Shake it like a Polaroid" guest books
What you’ll need:
- Blank notebook or scrapbook
- Polaroid camera with extra film
- Scotch tape
- Fine-tip pen
- Photo props (optional) Your wedding guest book is something you and your partner will look back on years from now to remember your special day. Instead of a traditional guest book, we suggest adding a personalized touch with the use of Polaroids. All you need is a blank notebook, an instant Polaroid camera, tape and a pen so your guests can write a personalized note under their snaps. Want to get even more creative? Pack some fun props for your guests to pose with.
Adventure Photography
Light up the night centrepieces
What you’ll need:
- Candles in a variety of sizes
- Mason jars
- Decorative chargers Using these intricate candle centrepieces can reduce the cost of your florals, but still create the same impact. The flickering flames look especially romantic during a sunset or evening reception. To create your centrepieces, pick a variety of different candle sizes (candlesticks, tea lights, votive candles) and arrange them in the centre of your table. Get creative – the mismatched sizes and décor give your reception space a Boho feel.
Made with love wedding welcome bags
What you’ll need:
- Personalized tote bags with your wedding date and destination
- Mini bottles of hand sanitizer
- Printed resort maps
- Mini hangover kits
- And anything else you want to add! While they’re not mandatory, giving your guests wedding welcome bags when they arrive in destination is a great way to thank them for making the journey down south for your big day. Plus, they’re easy to put together before you leave! You can order customized tote bags from online retailers with your names, wedding date and destination. Then, fill them with all the goodies your guests might need throughout the week. Feel free to get creative, just make sure not to include anything too heavy (like bottles of water) since you’ll have to transport the bags down to destination in your suitcase.
Monica Lopez Photography
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