What are some DIY wedding decorations from a dollar store?

Start with plain glass jars and vases. Clean them well, then wrap them with ribbon or twine, or paint them with a soft chalk paint. Fill them with tea lights or small flowers for table centres. You can also use them as aisle markers along the ceremony path, tied with a bow to a chair or a peg.

Paper doilies make lovely confetti cones. Roll one into a cone shape, secure with a dab of glue, and fill with dried petals or paper confetti. For place settings, use plain card and a hole punch to make tags, then thread them with ribbon. You could also make simple bunting by cutting triangles or circles from coloured paper and stringing them together.

Candles in different heights look elegant when grouped on a tray or a mirror. Add a few sprigs of greenery from the garden or a local florist. Keep the look cohesive by sticking to one or two colours. Check the shop's range for plain items you can personalise, and buy in bulk where you can. This keeps costs down and gives you a consistent style.