Wedding DIYs offer a delightful way to infuse personal touches into the big day, whether it’s about saving a few dollars or adding a unique flair. However, the thought of attempting intricate tasks like sewing, calligraphy, or wielding a hot glue gun can be overwhelming for those without artistic inclinations. To alleviate this concern, we’ve curated a selection of winter wedding DIY projects that effortlessly capture the festive essence.
These include charming place card holders and garlands, guestbooks, and candles, which not only elevate your big day decor but also become treasured keepsakes to incorporate into future holiday celebrations.
Winter Wedding DIY Projects
Foliage Chair Garlands
Inspired by the simplicity and elegance of nature, we stumbled upon an exquisite foliage chair garland DIY project on Once Wed that left us in awe. What caught our attention was the step-by-step guide to creating this beautiful piece using foraged foliage, making it a budget-friendly option as well. We adore how straightforward yet impactful such DIY projects can be, transforming your wedding decor with minimal effort.
Pinecone Garlands
Transform these charming pinecone decorations into a festive focal point for your holiday gatherings! Hang them as a bountiful bunting, use them as a runner to add warmth and texture to your tables, or create a stunning garland for your fireplace mantel or the chairs of your beloved bride and groom. The best part? These decorations can be treasured for years to come, becoming a cherished family heirloom.
And the process couldn’t be simpler – find out how to craft your own over at The Sweetest Occasion.
Metallic Dipped Taper Candles
Elevate your event’s ambiance with a touch of sophistication using metallic-dipped taper candles from Oleander and Palm. This effortless yet elegant DIY project transforms ordinary candles into stunning ceremony accents or show-stopping centrepieces, requiring only plain candles and spray paint. The result is a radiant, Instagram-worthy display that adds an extra layer of glamour to your special moment.
Simple Christmas Wreath
Transform your special day’s decor with ease! Create a stunning focal point for your wedding chairs, doors, or even cake table with this simple yet elegant DIY project from Once Wed. As seen in the beautiful photo above, captured by Jessie Casey for The Knot.
Pinecone Place Card Holder
Transform your winter wedding into a magical celebration with a simple yet elegant pine cone place card holder. This festive idea is perfect for escort cards or table setting cards. To add some extra sparkle, you can easily dip the pine cones in glitter, sprinkle white speckles to resemble snow, or spray paint them in a color that matches your wedding’s color palette. Alternatively, leave them natural for a charming rustic winter look.
Encourage your friends and family to start collecting pine cones early, and let them dry at home before decorating.
Greenery Programs & Menus
Elevate your winter wedding stationery with a touch of evergreen charm. Incorporate sprigs of fragrant pine, rosemary or other seasonal greenery into the bindings of your ceremony programs or menus for a unique and memorable addition to your special day.
Rosemary Wedding Confetti
Transforming everyday objects into creative party elements is a breeze with this DIY rosemary leaf confetti in paper cones tutorial! Not only does it require minimal effort, but it’s also an eco-friendly and fragrant way to add a personal touch to your winter wedding celebration. Simply combine the rosemary leaves with paper cones, craft a charming sign, and you’ll have a hard-to-resist party favor that will delight your guests.
For more inspiration on this unique DIY project, head over to Polka Dot Bride for the complete guide.
Gold-Dipped Log Candleholders
Rustic glamour is effortlessly achievable with this DIY project, featuring gold-dipped log candleholders from Life Over Easy. While requiring a bit more manual dexterity than some other DIY endeavors (you’ll need a wood-boring drill), the end result is well worth the effort. With the right tools in hand, you can follow along and create your own stunning pieces. For the full DIY tutorial, click here to get started.
Brushed Gold Balloons
Festive celebrations often call for creative and playful decorations. Among the most iconic and delightful options are balloons – particularly when they’re dipped in gold. The combination of vibrant color and luxurious finish creates a truly unforgettable atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions like New Year’s Eve weddings.
For those looking to add an extra touch of elegance, Balloontime and Studio DIY offer an easy-to-follow tutorial that can be easily incorporated into any celebration.
Christmas Tree Escort Card Display
Transform your holiday gathering into a whimsical winter wonderland by incorporating elegant tie-dye calligraphy escort cards into your Christmas tree decor. Simply attach these artistic creations to the branches of your tree using velvet ribbon, creating a unique and eye-catching table plan display that’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Festive Napkins
Elevate the ambiance of your holiday gatherings by adding a touch of rustic charm to your table setting. Simply gather cinnamon sticks, holly sprigs or winter berries and bind them together with natural fibers like baker’s twine, ribbon or string around your napkins. This effortless yet elegant detail will add a professionally styled finish to your festive decor, as seen in the photo above.
Keepsake Bauble Cake Topper
Imagine adorning your holiday space with a charming bauble cake topper that exudes warmth and personality. This delightful DIY project from Fun 365 is surprisingly easy to create, making it the perfect addition to your festive decor. Not only will this sweet treat add a personal touch to your celebrations, but it can also become a treasured keepsake for years to come, hanging proudly in your home during each Christmas season.
Mini Rosemary Wreath Place Card
Transforming a plain place card into a work of art is just a sprig of rosemary away. We’re big fans of Spoon Fork Bacon’s ingenious DIY project, which turns a simple place card into a stunning winter wedding decoration. With its rustic charm and fragrant aroma, this rosemary wreath design is the perfect addition to any winter wedding celebration. Want more ideas for your special day?
Check out our curated list of Festive Winter Wedding Favour Ideas and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for the latest inspiration!
