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DIY wedding ideas on a budget include making your own centrepieces from seasonal flowers, printing your own stationery, and creating a homemade sweet table. Use items you already own, borrow from friends, and focus on a few high-impact projects rather than many small ones.
Start by choosing a simple colour scheme and a few key areas to decorate, such as the ceremony arch, the top table, and the entrance. For centrepieces, collect glass jars and bottles, then fill them with garden flowers or greenery. You can also make your own table runners from fabric remnants or paper. For lighting, string fairy lights along walls or hang paper lanterns. Create a photo booth with a plain backdrop, a wooden frame you build yourself, and a basket of props. For the sweet table, bake biscuits and cupcakes in advance, and display them on cake stands you have borrowed. Make your own welcome board using a large picture frame and chalk paint. For the order of service, print simple folded cards at home. Remember to keep a realistic list of what you can finish, and ask friends and family to help on the day. The goal is to save money without adding stress, so choose projects you enjoy and that fit your skills.
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