garden chandelier

Perfect for an outdoor wedding, this garden chandelier can be made using jars bought from op-shops & garage sales. Full instructions on how to put together this lovely garden chandelier can be found on Michelle Kaufmann's blog

Water balloon luminaries

Using a balloon filled with water and candle wax you can make these cute candle holders. Instructions can be found at candletech

Pine cone votive candles

These pine cone candles would be great for an autumn wedding or for an outdoor wedding. Instructions for how to make them can be found on Zakka Life

Paper fortune cookies

Perfect for an asian themed wedding, these paper fortune cookies, from Kimberly Crawford are super cute. You can find instructions on how to make them on her blog.

Teacup candle favors

These cute little tea cups are from Martha Stewart. Tea cups can be picked up from op shops and garage sales quite cheaply and they dont have to match.

Beautiful flower girl headband

Instructions for this beautiful headband can be found on Design Mom's blog. It's perfect for a flower girl or even for the bride at a vintage themed wedding. You can personalised it with flowers similar to your bouquet.

Wedding card holder

This stylish wedding card holder can be made to suit the color and theme of your wedding. You can find the instructions on Maida Vale

Fabric covered vases

For instructions on how to make these beautiful fabric covered vases are here

Beach themed table decorations

Both these gorgeous centrepieces can be found on Promised Hearts Inc

This is perfect centrepiece for the bridal table at a beach themed wedding. You can add colored sand or personalized toasting glasses.

Above 3 photos from Beach themed weddings blog

From total wedding planning blog

The instructions on how to decorate this cute guest book table can be found on ehow

Purple Dendrobium Orchids with Sand and Seashells from Sun Kissed Weddings

Asian themed centrepieces

From LotusHaus Flowers

This beautiful asian inspired table setting is from Hostess Blog. Check out her page for all the details.

Instructions for this can be found at the WeddingAces page

Instructions on how to make these beautiful cherry blossom lights can be found on Craftser

Wedding cake alternatives

In lieu of a wedding cake, a dessert buffet at the reception is laden with sweets from a favorite local bakery. Extra seating cards are calligraphed with the names of the desserts; patterned paper bands and red and blue cotton ribbon trim the cake stands.

I found this on a forum and thought it was a cute idea. Each guest at the wedding made a mini pie (apple, blueberry, pecan etc) and brought it along to be arrange on the cake stand.

Stack chocolate truffles in a tall tower that's reminiscent of a cake.

From Exquisite Bride Blog

From Bride Ca

From Martha Stewart Weddings

From Cakella

Wedding Dress creator

If you are thinking about making your own wedding dress. Try The Wedding Dress Creator. Its a downloadable program that lets you 'make' your wedding dress how you want it.

Fingerprint love hearts

I came across this at Sunsetcookies Esty shop and love it! Using the bride and grooms fingerprints to make love hearts! She's making them into invites but you could use them for anything!

Simple centrepieces

These tall lime & orchid centrepieces found on the Best Destination Weddings forum are splendid for a summery beach wedding. I think the ocean blue linens really round out the refreshing combination.



These are actually origami flowers! The instructions can be found on WedLog

From Wedding Flowers Guide

Edible centrepieces

Kill two bird with one stone and have your favors incorporated into your centrepieces. At the end of the night, have the MC/DJ announce that the favors are there for the taking, or have little cards on the table letting everyone know to take one at the end of the night

Arrange some lollipops in the color theme of your wedding in a pretty vase

These glass cylinders can be customized in an unlimited number of ways with whatever decorative elements you choose. Fill them with M&Ms, smarties or other little lollies/chocolate and have little favor boxes for people to fill at the end of the night.

A large martini, champagne or wine glass, filled with individual chocolates

Vintage wedding Inspiration