What are some DIY wedding decorations for a wedding in a marquee?

A marquee gives you a blank canvas, so your DIY decorations can make a big impact. Start with the ceiling, as that is what guests see first. String fairy lights along the poles and cross beams, and hang fabric bunting or paper pom-poms in your colour scheme. You can sew or glue bunting from offcuts of fabric, or cut triangles from old sheets and tea towels.

For the walls, use draped muslin or calico to soften the plastic or canvas. You can dye plain fabric with tea or natural dyes for a vintage look. Hang lanterns or jam jars with candles from the frame, but keep them away from anything flammable and check the venue rules on open flames.

On the tables, use what is around you. Fill galvanised buckets, wooden crates or old bottles with garden flowers, ferns or dried grasses. Make your own table runners from hessian or lace. For the centrepieces, stack books, use cake stands, or arrange fruit and vegetables for a rustic feel.

Think about the floor too. Scatter flower petals, or lay a simple runner made from fabric or paper. If the weather turns, have a plan for wind and rain, such as weighting down signs and securing decorations with cable ties. Keep everything easy to take down, as marquees often need clearing quickly after the wedding.