What are some DIY wedding decorations for a wedding reception hall?

A hall is usually a blank canvas, so your DIY efforts should focus on scale. Start with the ceiling and walls: hang fabric panels, paper pom poms, or bunting in your colours. You can make bunting from old fabric or wrapping paper, and string it along the walls or across the dance floor. For tables, make runners from burlap or wide ribbon, and create centrepieces using grouped vases, bottles, or tin cans painted in one colour. Fill them with seasonal flowers, foliage from a garden, or dried stems that you can prepare weeks ahead. Candles in glass holders add a soft glow and are easy to make by melting wax into jars. For signage, use a chalkboard or a large mirror with a paint pen for the menu or seating plan. You can also make your own order of service booklets or table numbers by printing card and folding it. If the hall has plain chairs, tie a ribbon or a sprig of lavender around each one. A backdrop behind the top table can be made from a wooden frame with fabric or a wall of paper flowers. Keep a few spare supplies on the day, like extra pins, tape, and scissors, for quick fixes.