50 Things to DIY Rather than Buy for Your Wedding

1 Heart Backdrop

1. Heart Backdrop: Remember that time Style Within Reach gave us an inside peek at her beyond gorgeous engagement party? Total perfection, in our book. And today, shes back to break down the DIY Heart Backdrop that took center stage. Its the perfect decor to gussy up any Valentines affair, and you can find the step-by-step instructions waiting down [] (via Style Me Pretty)

2 Paper Protea

2. Paper Protea: Remember this stunning gorgeous photoshoot shot by Ashley Forrette from a couple weeks ago? The crafter behind those amazing paper proteas place cards, Rachel Coddington of the Etsy shop Sunny and Stumpy, is back to share with us a tutorial on how to make them yourself. Thank you for sharing! From Rachel: Using the PDF (via Ruffled)

3 Confetti Bag

3. Confetti Bag: Here’s an easy DIY to recreate the cute confetti bags we saw in the Luxe Bridal Shower inspiration earlier today thanks to Maddy of Somewhere Splendid. supplies: 46 muslin bag 1 wide masking tape index card gold fabric paint brushes printer paper needle and thread confetti (ours [] (via Green Wedding Shoes)

4 Noise Maker Seating Cards

4. Noise Maker Seating Cards: Making seating cards that guests find fun is easily done by re-purposing store bought noise makers. This project is simple and elegant for a wedding and would be great fun done with deeper colors for a dinner party, or in brights for the kids. Any reason to be merry is really a reason to make…Read More (via A Subtle Revelry)

5 Gold Linens

5. Gold Linens (via Design Mom)