DIY Wedding Details Every Bride Can Make

There’s a reason weddings are so magical. It’s more than the glamour, the fancy designs or the posh venue. It's a special day shared with loved ones, and all the details, big and small, add to its charm. For instance, bespoke wedding dresses have a unique appeal that ready-made gowns can’t provide: they’re more personal, unique and tell a better story of who you are. Other elements on the day should follow the same principle. Incorporating do-it-yourself favours creates a real harmony and makes the event more memorable, not only to you as newlyweds, but also to your guests. There are some surprisingly easy DIY projects that anyone can tackle. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Functional Favours

Do away with the usual hackneyed favours and give something quirky and unique instead. Homemade soaps, jam jars, tote bags with names on them are all great items to give as souvenirs to your guests. But if you want something even more personal, channel your creative side and incorporate a personal story in the giveaways. Did you and your groom meet in a coffee shop? Why not give small packs of freshly ground coffee beans to commemorate that special moment? Inclined to art? Pocket-sized doodle books with guests' names on the cover will be thoroughly enjoyed. If you love baking or travelling, brownie mix jars or personalised travel tags are excellent ideas. Don’t limit your creativity to the design of those bespoke wedding dresses; carry it through when planning even the small details in your big day – it will be well worth the effort.

Eye-catching Centrepieces

Little details matter when planning a special event because they make the entire spectacle even more memorable. For instance, stay consistent with your chosen theme with eye-catching centrepieces in the reception area, instead of using the usual bouquet of flowers. If you’re going for vintage, intricate, hand-painted teacup candles immediately make any table setting gorgeous. Vintage oil lamps work well for a night reception too. If it’s going to be an intimate celebration, arranging personal items from your own home to use as table centrepieces adds a touch of nostalgia, especially if the items are things that are memorable to you and your family and guests. These minor details make for a truly bespoke wedding. Dresses, venues, and all the big stuff are of course equally important, but never underestimate the outcome of paying attention to the little details.

Fabulous Flapper Headbands

When you have bespoke wedding dresses for the bridesmaids as well as the bride, don’t stop customising there! There are many DIY accessories you can create to make everyone’s outfits even more exquisite. Flapper headbands are fabulous not just because they’re twenties inspired, but also because the bejewelled hair accessories never go out of style and go with almost any theme. All you need are glue gun, some rhinestones, jewel appliqués, and plain silver headbands. You can make each one unique, matching ones for all bridesmaids, or even in different colours depending on your taste.

Looking for couture wedding gowns? Tatiana Porembova is one of the leading designers of bespoke wedding dresses in London and her work spans a range of styles and influences. Based in Richmond, she creates beautiful bespoke bridal gowns and bridesmaids outfits to provide the perfect garments for the perfect day.

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