What are some DIY wedding reception ideas?

Start with centrepieces. Use jars, bottles, or tins filled with flowers from your garden or market. Add candles or fairy lights for warmth. Make your own table runners from fabric or paper. For favours, bake cookies, make jam, or plant herbs in small pots. Set up a self-serve drinks station with a big dispenser of water or a punch, and let guests help themselves. Build a photo backdrop from a frame, fabric, or balloons, and add a polaroid camera for instant fun. Instead of a DJ, make a playlist that flows through dinner and dancing. You could also create a guest book alternative, like a puzzle or a tree with thumbprint leaves. For seating, use handwritten place cards on natural materials like leaves or stones. These ideas add charm and personality without a big budget.