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What are some DIY wedding decorations for a small wedding at home?

Answered by the UK Wedding Websites editorial team · Updated 2026-10-12

Short answer

For a small home wedding, focus on table settings, a simple backdrop for the ceremony, and soft lighting. Use fabric, candles, and fresh or dried flowers you arrange yourself. Keep it personal with framed photos and handwritten place cards.

At home, you control every corner, so decorate what guests will actually see. Start with the ceremony space: a plain wall or window can become a backdrop with draped muslin or linen, a garland of greenery, or a row of candles on a shelf. For the tables, use mismatched vases, jam jars, or bottles you have collected, filled with garden flowers or supermarket bunches split into small arrangements. Add tea lights or fairy lights in glass holders for warmth. Handwritten place cards on card stock, a simple table runner made from calico or ribbon, and folded napkins with a sprig of rosemary each look thoughtful without costing much. If you have a mantelpiece or sideboard, style it with framed photos of family and friends, a small sign with your names and date, and a guest book made from a blank notebook. Remember that a home wedding means your usual furniture and clutter will be in the background, so clear surfaces, hide cables, and use sheets or throws to soften sofas. Keep the colour palette to two or three tones so it feels cohesive. You can also make a simple cake stand from a plate and a glass, and use leftover fabric for bunting across a doorway or window.

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