DIY WEDDINGS AND BUDGET WEDDINGS – TIPS AND IDEAS TO SAVE MONEY

‘Doing It Yourself’ is the best way to create a unique wedding especially if you're on a budget. Modern Wedding's blogs and articles will give you the best DIY ideas to help you craft your perfect wedding. We share step by Step projects, inspiration and DIY templates from paper craft to florals.

Make your own wedding favours, wedding cake, cake topper, wedding signs, floral garlands, hair accessories, invitations, decorations and more.

You'll also find DIY real wedding inspiration and the handiest tips and tricks from Modern Wedding DIY Magazine. Don't forget to check out and follow Modern Wedding's DIY board on pinterst for the prettiest DIY pictures!

Read on to find all you need to CREATE the most beautiful wedding that is uniquely yours!

Our Most Recent Blogs

The Complete Guide to a Brunch Wedding

Brunch weddings: The wedding trend that will be making a comeback for 2021 and the latest trend we are obsessed with!

Looking For Some Wedding Inspiration? We’ve Got You!

Modern Wedding has a HUGE range of magazines to help you plan your wedding from the comfort of your own home! Check them out here…

Creative DIY Wedding Favours For The Crafty Bride

With everyone spending more time at home, now is the perfect time to put your craft skills to the test. Here are the most creative DIY wedding favour ideas!

James And Nadia’s Phenomenal Paris Themed Anniversary

Nothing was going to stop this couple from celebrating their anniversary! They couldn’t travel to Paris, but Paris came to them…

A Guide To Online Wedding E-Vites!

Wedding e-vites are all the hype right now and we’re going to explain to you why! Here’s everything you need to know about sending invites online

How To Create A Wedding Hashtag

A custom hashtag is so much fun and it’s the perfect way to connect all of your wedding guests! Check out our tips for how to create your wedding hashtag.

How To Keep Your Wedding Environmentally Friendly

With these tips and tricks, you can ensure you have a ‘green’ wedding. Check out how to keep your wedding environmentally friendly!

Earthy And Neutral Tones Are Officially On-Trend!

On the hunt for the perfect modern colour palette? We are totally obsessed with warm hues, earthy colours and neutral tones!

Etsy Wedding Products You Have To See

Etsy is a world of endless possibilities! With so many beautiful and unique pieces, how could you possibly decide which one is perfect for your big day? We have saved […]

DIY Floral Heart Decor Instructions

Attention DIY queens! It’s time to spread the love around at your wedding with this DIY floral heart decor made from pixie carnations.

Easy DIY Twine Flower Instructions

Wanting to create something fun for your wedding? How about a DIY twine flower! Simply follow these easy instructions!

You Won’t Believe These Decor Pieces Are From Kmart

We’ve curated some of Kmart’s best party décor so you can make your special day more affordable without compromising on your wedding design or vibe.

Create Your Own Beautiful DIY Wedding Invitations

Spotlight has all the supplies you need to make sure your homemade invites are beautiful and personal. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide for you!

Candace And Kodan’s Rustic DIY Wedding

With the help of their friends and family, Candace and Kodan’s rustic wedding was a DIY masterpiece filled with personal touches and touching tributes.

What Goes Around Comes Back Around: The Vintage Wedding Trend We Can’t Get Enough Of

We are loving this this vintage wedding trend. Capture those special moments that may get missed with disposable cameras.

How To Make The Perfect Bar Cart For Your NYE Celebrations

Bar carts are super popular right now and adding one to your NYE celebrations will make your party one to remember. Check out these tips on how to make the perfect bar cart for your NYE celebrations.

Become A Glowing Goddess With Skinny Tan

Getting the perfect glow isn’t always easy, but it’s safe to say we are a little bit obsessed with the amazing products from Skinny Tan.

10 Ways To Save Money On Your Big Day

We have all the tips and tricks you need to minimise costs, while still having your dream wedding. Check out 10 ways to save money on your big day

Garland – How To Include It In Your Wedding

Floral garland is having a bridal moment at the moment. Here are a few of our favourite ways you can use garlands in your special day.

4 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes You Can Try At Home

Here are some tried and tested easy beauty recipes that the Modern Wedding team love that you can try at home!

How To Make Your Own DIY Wooden Ring Boxes

Perfect for a relaxed, outdoor wedding, this hand-crafted wooden box has been customised with a painted and aged finish in soft turquoise blue.

Create Your Own Girly Glam Teaspoons – Wedding DIY

Consider yourself a bit of a crafter do you? Well, you are going to absolutely adore these super simple girly glam teaspoons!

DIY His and Her Vow Books

Personal wedding vows spoken from the heart set the tone of the whole celebration. To make the vows even more special, we show how to make your own books to keep as a memento of the day.

DIY Beauty Recipes

Homemade lotions are a satisfying, green and thrifty way to pamper yourself.

How To Nail Your Hens Party or Bridal Shower Style

No matter what type of hens party or bridal shower you are throwing, decorations are a must! They really bring a party to life, add some fun to the photos and express a brides personal style.

DIY Table Numbers

Your table numbers are just as important as your floral arrangements, place settings and centrepieces; so why don’t you add a personal touch to the big day with these easy step by step instructions on how to make your own wedding table numbers.

“Let Love Grow” – Personalised DIY Wedding Favours

Personalising your wedding? It’s a snap! Here’s how to make your own seed packet wedding favours.

DIY: Bake Your Own Yummy Cactus Cookies

Looking to make some tasty treats this summer? These quirky and yummy cactus cookies are perfect for entertaining friends and family over the silly season.

DIY Idea: Make Your Own Light-Up Love Sign

We LOVE these illuminated signs. Follow these steps to make your own super easy DIY light-up love sign.

Crimson Crush Cocktail: The Perfect Christmas Cooler

This colourful and fun Crimson Crush cocktail is perfect for your Christmas celebrations or New Years drinks or as a signature wedding day beverage..

DIY Chalkboard Sign

Add some hand-made and heartfelt charm into your wedding or next gift with a fun DIY Chalkboard sign. These bespoke chalkboards are so sweet, simple and super easy to make!

DIY Pompom Place Cards

Learn how to make our Pompom Place Cards for your wedding, bridal shower or engagement party. You could test them at your Christmas Party too!

DIY Polaroid Magnets

These stylish and simple DIY magnets are a snap to make. You don’t need to be a master crafter to DIY your special details with these easy steps.

Macrame Magic

A craft that requires no fancy tools or expensive materials

MODERN WEDDING DIY MAGAZINE 8TH EDITION TEMPLATES

Get the templates for the crafty projects that featured in Modern Wedding #8

Do-it-Yourself Projects and Handmade Ideas: New Modern Wedding DIY Magazine

The new Modern Wedding DIY Magazine will help you plan the ultimate party filled with craft, cocktails and cakes!

5 Tips for Writing your Wedding Thank You Cards

When the sun has set on your wedding day and you’ve finally tied the knot, it can feel like you’ve reached the end of your to-do list. Unfortunately, there’s still work to be done!

An Ethereal Farmhouse Wedding In Texas

High school sweethearts became husband and wife in this ethereal Real Wedding in a light-filled Texan farmhouse.

DIY World Globe Wedding Decoration

Bring the destination wedding to you with this DIY world globe! This DIY world globe decoration is ideal for a travel themed wedding.

Sand, Sunshine & Style: The Wedding of Casey & Jared

Sunlight streamed down on the beautiful outdoor wedding of Casey and Jared. And you couldn’t get more Australian than vows exchanged on a white-sand beach and good times had in the middle of the bush.

Unique Flower Girl Ideas: Alternatives to Throwing Petals

Looking for unique flower girl ideas? Check out these sweet floral arrangements and DIY accessories that your flower girls will love.

How to Make a Flower Girl Wand

This DIY project looks cute and is super budget-friendly. Follow our easy step-by-step on how to make a flower girl wand for your wedding.

What To Throw At The End Of Your Ceremony: Confetti, Petals And More!

Throwing confetti or rice at the end of a wedding ceremony symbolises good luck, but there are plenty of alternatives too!

Easy Wedding DIY Projects for a Touch of Red

We show how the colour red when combined with other colours can look quite different and convey a variety of moods.

Be Featured In Modern Wedding: DIY Backyard Weddings Wanted

Submissions are open for the new edition of Modern Wedding DIY. We’re looking for a DIY backyard wedding with loads of personality!

How to Make a Bedouin Ceremony Canopy

This DIY ceremony canopy is the perfect addition to a bohemian wedding theme.

Top Tips For Having a Thrifty Wedding

Take a deep breath. A wedding doesn’t need to cost your life savings. Especially with these thrifty wedding tips!

DIY Paper Flower Cake Topper

Our delicate little cake topper adds impact with lots for pretty texture! Learn how to make yours with our tutorial below!

DIY Watercolour Wedding Invitations

Start designing the artwork for your wedding stationery with this simple how-to!

DIY Floral Paper Craft

These easy paper lotus flowers can be arranged to make table runners, place holders, framed gifts and more!

Australia Day Cocktail: Watermelon and Vodka Slushy

This fruity and refreshing cocktail recipe is perfect for those hot summer evenings.

An Enchanted Woodland Wedding

Johanna and Justin’s rustic wedding was decorated with native wildflowers, pretty DIY styling and handmade wedding favours.

Christmas Naked Cake Recipe

Impress your Christmas dinner guests with this gorgeous carrot naked cake topped with cream cheese icing!

Make Your Own Christmas Bon Bons

Get creative and add a bit of personalisation to your Christmas table with these DIY bonbons.

DIY Floral Garland Tutorial!

Floral stylist Dominique Hardy reveals in an easy step-by-step tutorial for creating a stunning floral garland, overflowing with colour and texture!

15 Outdoor Wedding Ideas That Are Totally Genius

How to keep guests cool on a hot day, wet weather options and more outdoor wedding hacks you need to know!

Dave and Jerin-Lei’s Boho Wedding Wed-stival

Jerin-Lei and Dave’s bohemian luxe wed-stival will either have you green with envy or stealing all of their ideas – or maybe a bit of both!

Modern Wedding DIY Magazine – The Romantic Issue Now On Sale

Preview the latest issue of Modern Wedding DIY Magazine – The Romantic Edition. On sale now!

MODERN WEDDING DIY MAGAZINE 7TH EDITION TEMPLATES

Get the templates for our beautiful projects that featured in Modern Wedding #7.

DIY Watercolour Wedding Stationery

We share the blended wash watercolour technique which is perfect for relaxed beachy stationery!

The Sweetest Surprise

The inspiration for Tan and John’s wedding day was drawn straight from nature, with the couple exchanging vows at John’s family property in Bowral.

Wedding DIY Projects With Vintage Fabric

Pretty fabric DIY projects inspired by bright vintage fabric!

How to propose to your bridesmaids

You’ll want your favourite girls to make your wedding day all the more fun. We’ve put together some great ideas on how you can propose to your bridesmaids.

Ashleigh and Stuart’s Blooming Breakfast Wedding

Ashleigh and Stuart’s sunrise photoshoot on the beach and breakfast wedding was the perfect way to start their day.

A Chic Seaside Wedding

Ailsa and Phil’s dream wedding was held in a romantic lighthouse theatre, three hours out of Melbourne.

How To: Dip-dye An Indigo Wedding Table Runner

Learn how to make and style your own indigo fabric for your wedding with our new wedding DIY!

A Boho Bride’s Guide To DIY Dreamcatchers

We share the do it yourself instructions for our bewitching bohemian dreamcatchers, perfect for a carefree, barefooted crafternoon!

How To Style Bright With Cobalt Blue At Your Wedding

Colour your wedding day with striking Cobalt Blue. This bright and bold colour is at once cool and calming but also vibrant and lively! We share our top tips on how to style with blue on your big day.

How To: Get The Casual Coastal Wedding Look!

When beach elements of sand, shells and warm sunshine are part of your wedding, guests will embrace the carefree spirit of the day. We take a look at how you can inject your day with casual coastal style.

10 Times Metallic Spray Paint Made Ordinary Items Wedding Chic!

Do-it-yourself brides can revel in the wonders that can be done with a can of metallic spray paint and a crafternoon! You’d be surprised at how easily items can be transformed into wedding-worthy trimmings! We’ve picked a few of our favourite quick and easy metallic DIY projects to inspire you!

Style it yourself: A French Provincial Inspired Kitchen Tea Table

A do-it-yourself affair doesn’t have to be rough and rustic, we draw inspiration from the understated elegance of French provincial styling to create this elegant kitchen tea table setting!

DIY Tutorial – Gift Wrapping with Furoshiki

A well wrapped gift is always received with pleasure. Learn the art of Furoshiki, a Japanese method of wrapping gifts in fabric, in this Modern Wedding DIY tutorial. Your wrapping may soon outshine the gift.

How To: Make Your Own Boutonnieres

Boutonniéres add a colourful touch to the groom and his groomsmen and are a great way to bring your floral theme into their look. Learn how to make your own beautiful buttonholes with our six-step quick DIY!

Make Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Sauce

Is there anyone that doesn’t love a good brownie? With KitchenAid’s new Cook Processor it’s never been easier to whip up this treat! To celebrate the appliance we’ve got a delicious recipe to share with you!

How To: Style a Dessert Table

Dessert tables are a sweet way to end your wedding day. As well as offering delicious tasting sweets for your guests to enjoy, they provide a visual feast. Sarah Deaves takes us through the art of styling a dessert table.

How To: Style a Rustic Wedding Table

We invited stylist Victoria Cameron to design a rustic wedding table setting that was stylish, elegant and colourful but with a rustic twist – one that brides could easily replicate or draw wedding inspiration from.

How To: Style a Romantic Vintage Table Setting

Mix playful pastels, crisp whites and interesting textures with classic vintage elegance to create a stunning table setting. Be inspired to style it yourself and get creative with our how-to!

Modern Wedding DIY Magazine – The Eclectic Issue now on Sale

Clear your calendar for crafternoons, baking and stunning dinner parties… the latest edition of Modern Wedding DIY is on sale today, filled with projects, ideas and inspiration you’ll love !

How To: Style Your Own Floral Centrepiece

Weddings and flowers are a match made in heaven. Expert floral artisan Nina Hufnus from Piccolo Pear demonstrates in an easy step-by-step guide on how to create your very own table centrepiece for your wedding.

Easy DIY Chocolate Wedding Bomboniere

Roll into the weekend with some wedding DIY projects. Made with delicious chocolate and of course a little love, these take-home food favours will have your guests walking away with very big smiles on their faces.

DIY Wedding Decorations: One Pear in Three Ways

Pears are great just the way they are, whether fresh or fake. In this simple DIY wedding project the humble pear is transformed for wedding place settings, seating charts or just wedding table decorations.

Air Plant Wedding Favours

These quirky little favours known as air plants, need nothing more than air and minimal moisture to survive. Their wild dramatic shapes look striking against textured sea urchin shells and make cute take-home wedding favours.

MODERN WEDDING DIY MAGAZINE 6TH EDITION TEMPLATES

Here you will find the templates for projects that featured in Modern Wedding #6. Bingo Favour Box Blossom Sprig Gemstone Template Mini Bon Bon Template Paper Flower Card Holder Polaroid […]

DIY Neon Paper Bag Vases

Take a break from the traditional pastel shades and introduce some punchy neon colours to add a feeling of gaiety and fun to your celebrations! Combining the earthy colour of […]

DIY Wedding Wrapping Ideas

A wedding is a time for many things, and a time for gifts is one of them! Gifts to say ‘thank you’, gifts that say ‘I love you’ and gifts […]

20 Beautiful Wedding Arbours and Arches

Being wed under a wedding arch or canopy is a tradition steeped with beautiful meaning for many cultures. It can symbolise the home that a couple will build or the […]

How to make a Bow Tie for Valentines Day

In the past we’ve always covered Valentines Day with cutesy DIY tutorials and (mostly edible) ideas. This year we thought we’d save those waist lines and share a gift that’s […]

DIY Wedding Decorations: Hanging Spheres

At last – paper pom poms and bunting have a rival – hanging spheres! Made from string or wool mixed with glue, they can be left as their natural colour […]

How to create a Natural Fern & Forest Tablescape

Decorate your chosen reception venue in a style that infuses lush green ferns, soft mosses, pheasant feathers, natural linens, tall vintage candles, warm glowing tea lights and modern design to […]

DIY Cookies-in-a-jar Favours

Gifts of food are some of my favourite presents to receive and, with Christmas not far away, I started thinking about the gifts I will be giving this year. In […]

Behind the Scenes Modern Wedding DIY Shoot

Behind the Scenes on a Modern Wedding DIY Shoot

A little taste of what to expect in DIY #4 with this behind the scenes snippet of our coastal inspired DIY shoot.

DIY Fabric Chandelier

The celebrate the upcoming release of Modern Wedding DIY we asked editor, Gail MacDiarmid, to share a DIY project to get those creative hands and minds moving! The next issue of Modern […]

DIY Animal Wedding Place Card Holders

If you are looking for something whimsical, look no further than the children’s toy department for inspiration. Cute little animals, be they from the jungle, farm or forest, can be […]

Wedding DIY Lemon Filled Lavender Cookies

Bake deliciously decadent melt-in-your-mouth cookies for guests to enjoy with a cup of coffee at the end of the meal! LEMON FILLED LAVENDER COOKIES Ingredients 225 grams unsalted butter 130 […]

DIY Wedding Streamer Backdrop

Made in delicate pastel shades, these fringed garlands can be used as a backdrop to the ceremony, dessert table, bridal table or the photo booth. You will need: Crepe paper […]

Modern Wedding DIY Magazine 5th Edition Templates

Here you will find the templates for projects that featured in Modern Wedding #5. Bow Tie Template Cookie Sack Template Favour Wrap Template Feather Template Felt Gift Box Template – […]

DIY Cake Jar Wedding Favours

Make delicious foodie wedding favours as gifts for guests. Simply cut rounds of a firm cake with a cookie cutter, place one round in a suitably sized jar, top with […]

Lavender DIY Wedding Invitations

Our lavender love affair continues this week with these lavender DIY wedding invitations. You can complete a decorative lavender theme using dainty sprigs of dried lavender as a key motif […]

DIY Lavender Sachet Wedding Favours

These little packets can be used as place cards, a wedding-exit toss or given as favours. Fill glassine bags with dried lavender and seal with a sticky dot. Fold a […]

DIY Lavender Sugar Wedding Favours

Super simple to make, this pretty foodie gift can be used to sprinkle on sweets, cookies or ice cream and to sweeten drinks. All that is needed is one tablespoon […]

Modern Wedding 63 DIY templates

Here you will find the templates for projects that featured in Modern Wedding #63. Blossom sprig template

An outdoor DIY wedding in Queensland

J e s s i c a & N a t h a n {ALL IMAGES SARAH FOUNTAIN WEDDINGS} F R O M T H E B R I D […]

DIY Wedding Place Settings

PLACE SETTING PLACE MATS One way to give your tables a distinctive look is to make your own place mats. Draw your own design or download our A3 place mat […]

Wedding Day Brunch with Jalna Yoghurt

The hours leading up to your wedding ceremony are filled with elation, eager anticipation and dare I say chaos? As you and your maids prepare to walk the aisle it’s […]

DIY Valentines Heart

It is often something simple and unexpected that sticks in your mind. This occurred while I was working on a large flower project for the next edition of Modern Wedding […]

Pimm’s Pop Recipe for your Summer Garden Wedding

We’re still basking in the balmy nights and sunny days of Summer, and at this time of year there is nothing more refreshing than a glass of Pimm’s. This season Pimm’s […]

DIY Wedding Table Numbers

Table numbers are a necessary detail in every wedding, but when it comes to budget allocation, table numbers rarely make the priority list! We’ve found wedding table numbers the easiest […]

DIY Wedding Trends 2014

Personalisation is the word to best sum up the hottest trend in weddings and, for the do-it-yourself couple, this is the perfect approach to express their creativity. With large formal […]

Modern Wedding 61 DIY templates

Here you will find the templates for projects that featured in Modern Wedding #61. Cake Favour Box template Glitter Gift Box and Heart Garland templates Place Setting Place Mat

A DIY Wedding with Vintage Styling in Country Australia

A M Y & C O R Y Amy and Cory were on a budget, but that didn’t stop their big wedding plans. With inspiration from Modern Wedding’s DIY magazine […]

Modern Wedding DIY Magazine 4th Edition Templates

Here you will find the templates for projects that featured in Modern Wedding #4. Teaspoon Template Template for Stationery Pocket Template for Seating Chart Template for Surprise Satchets Template for […]

An Enchanted Evening – A Style Guide to Planning an Outdoor Wedding

‘An Enchanted Evening’ featured in the Winter edition of Modern Wedding earlier this year. Modern Wedding DIY editor Gail MacDiarmid set off with a team of wedding experts to create the […]

DIY Wedding Cake Topper Ideas Part 3

RETRO CAKE TOPPER If you are an enthusiast of the popular retro trend, there is no doubt you will love some of the nostalgic, kitsch wedding details from the 70’s. […]

DIY Wedding Cake Topper Ideas Part 2

Today, Editor of Modern Wedding DIY shares another DIY wedding cake topper idea as we celebrate the upcoming release of Modern Wedding DIY 4th Edition. If you are looking for […]

DIY Wedding Cake Topper Ideas Part 1

In just three weeks the next edition of Modern Wedding DIY goes on sale and to celebrate Modern Wedding DIY editor Gail MacDiarmid will be sharing simple DIY wedding projects […]

Wedding DIY: Floral Hair Garlands

>> Bohemian Crown You will need: 18 gauge floral wire, fine floral wire, floral tape, secateurs, flowers and greenery How to create: 1. Measure the 18 gauge floral wire to […]

Wedding DIY: Build a Floral Wedding Arch

A wedding arch not only creates a wonderful space under which to say your vows but also provides an ideal frame for your photographs. The aim is to build an […]

The Naked Wedding Cake

Who says a wedding cake will be boring just because it is bare! If you love to bake, you might consider a DIY wedding cake. If you are confident enough […]

DIY Wedding bomboniere – Lemon Hand Scrub

Give the gift of sweet smelling, soft hands with this lemon hand scrub that’s so easy to make yourself! To make lemon hand scrub combine 180g caster sugar, 2 tablespoons […]

The Best Vanilla Cupcakes

Cupcakes make people happy. It’s that simple. If you’re hosting a bridal event then whip up some edible happiness with this recipe for the BEST vanilla cupcakes. 1¼ cups cake […]

DIY Wedding Chalkboard

The humble chalkboard is now a staple in the wedding world. Its role is many and varied – sharing a menu, giving directions or simply saying something sweet. If you’re […]

DIY Wedding Ideas – Wood Craft

Oh Sunday, the day of rest, sometimes pancakes and today DIY! Take a trip to your local arts and craft store for supplies and enjoy some time working with your […]

DIY Wedding Ideas – Painted Bottles and Jars

Here is a creative DIY wedding idea to spruce up empty bottles and jars while keeping their shiny glaze similar to milk glass. All you need is a collection of […]

DIY Fabric Sticky Tape

Believe it or not there are paper tape enthusiasts (Washi tape) out there collecting rolls and rolls of the stuff to have on hand for their creative projects. I have […]

Cake Slice Box – DIY

Weddings are all about presentation and making the day memorable. A small gift is a great way to say thank you to guests for being part of your day. These […]

DIY – Be My Valentine

Valentines Day is just 3 days away, but I think when you’re engaged Valentines day is different. It’s not about secret crushes, new declarations of love or a day to […]

DIY #3 Templates

Here you will find the templates for projects that featured in Modern Wedding #3. Birdhouse Template Organza Flower Template Embellished Flats Template Cupcake Wrapper Template Butterfly Wreath Template

Love Inspired Wedding DIY

These DIY projects are all about love – whether it’s love for your fiancee or a celebration of love at your wedding. They’re super simple and destined to melt hearts. […]

A Great Time to Source DIY Materials

Are you looking to get started on some DIY wedding projects over the festive season? Editor of Modern Wedding DIY magazine, Gail MacDiarmid, has some DIY wedding projects and it’s the perfect time of year to start!

Flowers in Bottles & Jars – DIY Wedding

It’s become clear to us that you just can’t get enough DIY…projects, decorations, ideas and cooking, we know that you all just like to DO IT YOURSELF…so we’ve decided to […]

Wedding DIY – Photo Memento

A good conversation starter for your guests and another way to celebrate the start of a new life together is an accordion style memento booklet placed on each guest’s table.

Wedding DIY – Tuxedo Napkin Fold

Materials required One black fabric napkin one white paper napkin. A silk rose for the buttonhole black ribbon for the bowtie. How to Create Fold napkin into a triangle. Along […]

Wedding DIY – Placecard Napkin Fold

Fold napkin into thirds by taking the bottom edge and placing it two thirds of the way on the napkin. Next bring the top edge down over that fold to […]

Wedding DIY – Cone Gift Box with Hearts

Great for wedding day bomboniere or Valentine’s Day gifts these cone- shaped boxes topped with hearts are perfect for a celebration of love. Download the template and start crafting the boxes.

Wedding DIY – Pretty Hexagon Boxes

These imaginative and adorable boxes will brighten up any table. Filled with delicious treats they add a delightful finishing touch to your table. Download the template to make your own.

Wedding DIY – Bonbon Wrapper

Ideal for packaging sugared almonds or other sweets these playful bonbon wrappers can look quite different depending on your choice of paper. Download the template. After assembling and filling the […]

Wedding DIY – Cake Slice Gift Box

Making your own packaging is a great way for a DIY bride to put her creative energy to good use. To make this stylish cake-slice box begin by downloading the template. […]

Wedding DIY – Flip Flop Save the Date Card

A light-hearted fun approach to inform your guests of your impending beach wedding. Print out the text from your computer on selected car stock, download the flip-flop template and cut […]

Wedding DIY – Fish Napkin

This easy to fold fish-shaped napkin goes perfectly with a seafood menu.

Wedding DIY – Seashore Tea Lights

Set the mood and add a special nautical touch to your tables with these cute tea light-holders made with jute and shells. Simply apply some hot glue to the rim […]

Wedding DIY – Floral Edged Table Runner

Unexpected eye catching details add charm and interest to any bridal table. This delicate table runner is embellished with large paper flowers and pretty buttons and is an appealing addition […]

Wedding DIY – Funky Felt Bomboniere Bag

How cute are these! Even though bomboniere are greatly influenced by tradition, they are more adaptable than almost any other element of your wedding. Bring your table alive with these […]

Wedding DIY – Fanciful Shoe Bag

If you have decided on a beach wedding, a thoughtful bride will offer her female guests flip-flops for walking in the sand. But what will the female guests do with […]

Wedding DIY – Playful Pinwheels

If children are attending, plan some activities, especially for the little ones, to keep them amused throughout the celebrations. Consider these playful pinwheels. Not only are they a perfect table […]

Wedding DIY – Bunting Flags

Liven up your outdoor dining area with this delightful welcoming sign. Bunting can be made from leftover scraps of material or paper – a small amount goes a long way […]

Wedding DIY – Elegant Silk Flower Pillow

What you will need 40cm silk dupion* 30 cm stiff tulle Polyester filling 50cm X 3mm satin ribbon Pinking shears Spray starch Sewing material** How to create Make the pillow […]

Wedding DIY – Ornamental Leaves

Create these beautiful fabric leaves in a few steps from scraps of fabric to give your reception tables a distinctive modern look. The decorative leaf stems are simple to make […]

Wedding DIY – Guest Book

A guest book is one of the loveliest keepsakes of your wedding day, recording all of the people who were there and their wishes for your success. A guest book […]

Wedding DIY – Placecards

Making the effort to consider where guests should be seated will take away any undue pressure and make them feel more comfortable, especially those who may not know others. Usually […]

Wedding DIY – Short & Sweet Bomboniere Biscuits

A thoughtful bomboniere gift will add a distinct touch to your wedding. At the same time, it can round out and fit in with an overall theme or colour scheme. […]

Wedding DIY – Ornamental Paper Butterflies

Handmade finishing touches can elevate something simple into something unique. A paper butterfly on a crisp linen napkin or attached to paper lanterns will instantly create a sense of occasion. […]

Wedding DIY – Pretty Paddle Fans

Originating in Japan, these dainty butterfly paddle fans are ideal to keep your female guests cool, especially at an outdoor wedding on a summer’s day. Materials Decorative paper Tongue depressors […]

Wedding DIY – Butterfly Straws

Dress up your cocktails with these fun butterfly-drinking straws. Materials Vellum paper in various colours Scissors Bendable drinking straws Stanley knife How to create Download the template trace butterfly onto vellum paper […]

Wedding DIY – Butterfly Napkin Rings

The lasting appeal of butterflies adds a magical touch to any occasion. Transparent vellum gives a light and delicate feel to these napkin rings as they hold your guests napkin […]

Wedding DIY – Fluttering Butterflies

White painted twigs adorned with colourful butterflies makes a lovely festive table display. For some subtle bling, sprinkle paint with glitter while it is still wet. Materials Dried twigs white […]

Wedding DIY – Butterfly Orchids

Gorgeous exotic Phalaenopsis orchids, labelled with handmade butterfly-shaped name tags, can serve a dual purpose. They can be grouped on tables as a centrepiece and later taken home as a […]

Wedding DIY – Little Princess’ Handbag

Having a flower girl at your wedding is a nice way to make a favourite little person feel a part of it all. Traditionally she carries a basket full of […]

Wedding DIY – Bejewelled Flower

Beads are the perfect way to add sparkle to your wedding day look. The pretty beaded flower can be used to adorn your hairstyle or as an accessory to decorate […]

Wedding DIY – Sculptured Fabric Flower

Materials cotton fabric in co-ordinated prints craft glue and invisible marker flower stamens button-covering kit self-adhesive foam dots satin ribbon bomboniere box How to create Cut fabric into 9cm strips […]

Wedding DIY – Delicate Bridal Blooms

These pretty flowers made from delicate silk, tulle or fine cotton are easy to make and are a tasteful alternative to real blooms. With some slight variations to the pattern, […]

Wedding DIY – Boutonneires

Did you know that the tradition of a groom wearing a boutonniere goes back to medieval times when a knight, as a symbol of his love and devotion, wore a […]

Wedding DIY – Heart Candle Garland

Lighting plays an important role in creating an intimate, romantic atmosphere at your reception. Candles are a simple but striking addition to your table decorations to help create that mood. […]

Wedding DIY – Almond Shortbread

There are no limits when it comes to choosing wedding bomboniere. They need not be elaborate or expensive. A handmade edible offering to your guests is a lovely way to […]

Wedding DIY – Wine Charms

Wine charms are a great way to add that extra special touch to your event or celebration. Not only do guests have a memento to take home with them, it […]

Wedding DIY – Fabric Flower Corsage

If your flower girl is very young and you have a feeling she will get bored carrying a basket of flowers or posy during the ceremony, make her this pretty […]

Wedding DIY – Designer Gift Tags

Get creative with these delightful gift tags that your guests can use at a later stage as a bookmark. There is an endless source of papers, embellishments and shapes to […]

Wedding DIY – Beaded Napkin Rings

There are many ways to decorate napkins. The key is to think about what will complement the rest of your setting. Consider using glass beads, pearls or crystals. Here we […]

Wedding DIY – Ring Bearer’s Pillow

Traditionally used to carry the coronation crown for royalty, the ring pillow has become the accepted way to present the wedding rings. These days it is the role of the […]

Wedding DIY – Flower Pomander

A hanging sphere of flowers is a simple and pleasing shape that can be created with almost any flower and a delightful idea that can dress up any occasion. Pomanders […]

Wedding DIY – Thank You Cards

here is something special about receiving a handmade card. The pretty hearts are made from soft cotton fabrics and filled with lavender so not only do they look gorgeous they […]

Wedding DIY – Tulle & Diamonte Hair Clip

If you do not want the formality of a veil but would like to wear something in your hair, this gorgeous tulle flower is the ideal way to add a […]

Wedding DIY – Save the Date Card

Congratulations! You are getting married and can’t wait to tell the world. Once you have told your parents the good news you can start telling your friends. If you want […]

Wedding DIY – Table Setting

Your guests will appreciate the time and trouble you take to plan an attractive table setting whether it is a formal sit-down dinner or a small intimate gathering. Next, decide […]

Wedding DIY – Pointsettia Pinwheeels

Having children at your festivities is ultimately your choice. If you decide to include children you need to plan some activities, especially for the little ones to keep them amused […]

Wedding DIY – Luminaries

The simple Chinese lantern you knew as a child has matured into a stylish luminary. When made from sturdy designer paper they can be used as individual lanterns to decorate […]

Wedding DIY – Lanterns

Lighting is the easiest and most effective ways to alter the mood of a room or outdoor venue. Warm coloured low light creates a cosy intimate feel while cool brighter […]

Weekend Baking For a DIY Wedding Gift

Oh Friday – how we love you! Friday marks the start of wedding filled weekends or planning checklists and here at Modern Wedding we love both! Are you still deciding […]

Downton Abbey Inspired Bridal Shower

The bridal shower is my favourite of all the pre-wedding events and traditions. A girly luncheon, exquisite high tea or even brunch in honour of the bride to be are all on the cards.

Gorgeous DIY High Tea Real Wedding

As a child, Fiona had dreamt of long, beautiful dresses of silk and lace, handsome men in suits and top hats and all the fineries of a bygone era, like polished silver and fine china.

Cute ‘n’ Country Wedding at Summerlees Estate

A dreamy, fun and light hearted country themed wedding at Summerless Estate. You don’t want to miss this one!

Wedding theme – ‘Rustic Elegance’ with a pinch of DIY

Today’s wedding shows how a wedding theme can be exactly what you want it to be. The couple’s dream was an elegant wedding with a country feel that showed their […]

{Do-it-yourself} Bomboniere Harvest Apples

We are lucky enough to start the week off with a creative and unique project from our DIY Weddings Editor, Gail MacDiarmid.

DIY Why? Do you really need to Do It Yourself?

DIY weddings are so hot they’re boiling at the moment… everywhere I turn lately there is proof that creative brides around the world are sewing, gluing, cutting, printing, and creating their own signature elements for their wedding.

A DIY kitchen tea

Weddings are expensive not only for you, but for your bridesmaids too. As you know I am engaged and planning a wedding for March next year. I was discussing a […]

Make it for your maids!

In celebration of the 2nd edition of our stunning DIY magazine (just sent off to the printers!!) I wanted to share with you a beautiful little bag project I came […]

Create your celebration!

I love this Ornamental Leaves project – it is super easy and effective! As Christmas is coming, why not trying it out and using Christmas colours.

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