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DIY Outdoor Wedding Decoration Ideas

DIY Outdoor Wedding Decoration Ideas

From a portable wood wedding arch to wedding benches and wooden signs, save some money with these DIY outdoor wedding decoration ideas on a budget.

For a  backyard wedding, youll also like thisDIY backyard shade pergola tutorialand thesebackyard makeover ideas, plushow to hide backyard eyesores.

Wedding expenses can really add up, but you can stay on budget by making your own outdoor wedding decorations instead of buying!

These are some of our favorite DIY outdoor wedding ideas wed love to see photosof how you use them at your wedding and reception.

See all the wedding decor woodworking plans here

Give your vows a beautiful backdrop with aDIY wedding arch!

Justin first built this wedding arch for his sister, and it has looked wonderful in the yard after the wedding.

Thisgarden arbor wedding archis built from affordable 24 and other construction lumber, and its built in sections to make it easy to transport to your outdoor wedding venue.

Daniel B. sent us this photo of the arch he built for his sisters wedding and its stunning!

If a more classic style architecture is a better fit for your wedding,build this Gothic arch arbor instead.

(For better portability, build the arches beforehand and then attach the crosspiece supports on location.)

We used ours in our garden as a trellis to grow vegetables, but you could easily weave flowers, ribbon, or fabric through the trellis for an eye-catching wedding arch.

Or leave it open with an added lower support piece like reader Chris did for this stage prop.

You can alsobuild a house shaped arborto welcome guests or, for a small and intimate wedding,this large octagon pergolawould be a great backyard setup to tie the knot!

Guests for the ceremony will, of course, need a place to sit. Wooden benches make for a beautiful outdoor wedding seating option, whether you build enough to seat the wedding party up front or

benches to fit your entire guest list.

These solid wood benches are part of thepatio table with drink coolers plan which would be a great small wedding party setup, too!

Build these easy wood benches with angled legsfor around $25 each.

See thevideo tutorial hereandget the woodworking plans here.

Or a round of2-board farmhouse bencheswill be affordable and chic, too!

Abox frame benchis nice and sturdy, and you can swap the detailed herringbone top here for a couple of 28 boards to make the building process faster.

A few 26 boards come together quickly to form thismodern waterfall benchfor added guest seating.

Tree stumps can also be great easy seating, just add a plank bench top andmake a great side tableafter the wedding, too!

image byBrooke Courtney Photography via StyleMePretty

If youre creating additional seating areas for small groups during the reception or between events, theseDIY block stoolsoreasy DIY bar stoolsare fast and easy to build as well.

And you can give even bland folding chairs a stylish update with thisspray painted farmhouse folding chair tutorial.

For the full ceremony or just for the reception, be ready with DIY serving tables and display shelves for decor.

Thisdouble X console tablecan be built to whatever length you want (just add another X base for additional length!). The X bases easily separate from the shelves for easy portability.

Build awooden bar cartorsimple modern console tableto hold drinks, refreshments, or photo frames.

Along console tableworks wonderfully as a buffet, and the no-nails construction makes it easy to take apart for transporting to and from the venue.

Thisportable folding work tabledoesnt look very fancy, but no one will know once its covered with a tablecloth! Its easy to build and folds up for storage and moving, so youll be able to use it for many future events, too.

Add a(faux) live edge table top to some basic IKEA trestle legsfor a table for a wedding cake or other food service, orbuild a small ladder shelffor an easy decor display table.

Especially in a large outdoor wedding venue, youll want a few signs welcoming your guests and giving directions for seating charts, ceremony location, etc.

Dont miss oureasy custom printable place cards, too!

ThisDIY wood sign tutorialshows you how to print your own stencils to make a farmhouse style painted sign.

Make afreestanding chalkboard easel signto direct guests (or replace the chalkboard with a wood panel for a painted sign).Build it in 2 sizes with the woodworking plans here.

A large DIYshiplap signmakes a great seating chart or backdrop for a photo op or use it to block an unsightly view and add aDIY fresh boxwood wreath!

or string it withlarge square photos like theseand aneasy colorful printable bunting bannerfor a personalized Instagram photo display!

Build your own donut serving board or photo displayDIY jumbo pegboard from plywood you can also add shelves to display items if youd rather.

Add arustic wood magnet boardto hold seating chart assignments or photos. (A set ofmodern black magnetic letterswill look less preschool-ready )

You can alsomake your own felt letterboardor use ourpersonalized family name sign printablesto create custom wedding art!

ADIY fretwork wood screenmakes a great visual display backdrop for photos and use it as a room divider in your home later.

A simple angledorchard ladderwill make a great photo display wrap it with abattery-powered string light strand with photo clipsfor easy decor!

Make aplywood pennant buntingand leave extra space between to clip photos. You can alsoadd fabric or paper to the wood trianglesfor a different style banner.

For a personalized wedding decorationthat the happy new couple will love in their new home together,build a monogram planter!

You can fill it with floral foam and faux or cut flowers for the ceremony to make it easier to move, then add soil and plant flowers once its hung in a more permanent location.

Want to build a large lighted letter?Check out this tutorial from HerToolbelt.

If your wedding or reception will be in the evening or approaching twilight,theres nothing more magical than great lighting!

Make your own string ofDIY wine bottle lights, or use regular string lights with theseeasy DIY string lighting stands.

Make aneasy rustic outdoor chandelierusingbattery operated candlesto highlight the bridge and grooms table, or to create a cozy seating area under a tree.

Build alarge wood star with lightsfor ambiance (or goreally REALLY large!)

For marking the entrance to the wedding venue or the aisle,a couple of large planters will be gorgeous!

Build theselarge pallet wood plantersor thesetall modern wood slat planters, then add the potted tree or planter at the wedding location for easier moving.

Keep your guests playing with fun outdoor games!

Build your owncustom painted cornhole set, a few sets of, orwooden yard dominoes, andmore outdoor game ideas here.

Decorate the tables at your outdoor weddingusing ourprintable paper flower templatesin aDIY vaseor made into a garland and laid around the other decor.

For table numbers,ToBeNegotiated:To be negotiated padel tennis court liverpool,add ageometric shelf(no backing) with atable numberinside. Flowers on top (like shown) or inside, with small vases or candles around are simple and beautiful.

Choose from hexagon, triangle, and house-shaped wood outlines in our plans(or rectangle or square, of course) or buy as pictured fromFleurStudioCo on Etsy.

Turn the shelf on its side to create a centerpiece flower box, likethis one via Oriental Trading.

Congratulations and best wishes for your wedding and many years of happiness beyond!

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Published: March 9, 2021Filed Under:BuildDecorateDIYParty IdeasTagged:Outdoor Furnitureoutdoor lightingOutdoor projectsoutdoor wedding ideasTop 25wedding

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. Since then, Remodelaholic has become a great community and resource for all those wanting to know how to make their builder-grade home BEAUTIFUL on a budget!

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