DIY Wedding Ideas from the ReStore

June 29, 2022

By Sarah Ramberg

Hey, there, it’s Sarah of Sadie Seasongoods and today, we’re talking all things DIY Wedding!

Saving money is more important than ever these days, especially for couples getting married soon! So, we’re staying on a DIY wedding theme with a collection of inexpensive project ideas that start at any of our Charlotte Region ReStores. From decor to signs to wedding favors, these handmade ideas will help any couple stay on (or under) budget!

DIY Coastal Candleholders

For a beachy wedding, these DIY Coastal Candleholders are the perfect table decoration idea for a bride or groom on a budget. Why? Because they start with inexpensive clear glassware from one of our ReStores!

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Rustic Chalkboard Wedding Sign

Directions for guests? Check! Official wedding hashtag? Check! A chalkboard wedding sign like this is a great way to convey information to your guests in a fun and whimsical way. It’s also a great way to repurpose a large picture frame from the ReStore, too- don’t you think?

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Flower Frog Vases

Need a budget friendly vase idea that makes flower arranging simple? Head to one of our ReStores and look for pizza cheese shakers! A little paint goes a long way when transforming them into gorgeous table decor!

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Magical Hanging Solar Lights

Having an outdoor wedding this summer and want to create a magical atmosphere? Then a few outdated chandeliers from the Charlotte Region ReStores might be just what you need. Look how amazing they can be as hanging solar lights!

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Vintage Book Table Numbers

Between Julia’s Café and the selection at all our ReStores, books are a GREAT resource for budget-friendly DIY weddings. I just love how charming they are as table numbers for a romantic or dark academia-themed reception…

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Alphabet Photography Letters

Whether the wedding couple makes this for their reception decor OR a guest makes this as a gift, what a cool scavenger hunt to go on! And another fabulous way to repurpose a large picture frame from the ReStore, too.

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Wedding Card Keepsake Box

Ahh…the beauty of big gifts in small packages at a wedding. Namely…wedding cards! And creating a gorgeous keepsake box like this ensures that it’s decorative and personalized to your colors, AND keeps those precious cards safe all night long

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Message in a Bottle

Famous songs and books have been written about the romance of message in a bottle. And you can faux your own version for a DIY Beach Wedding using bottles AND books from the Charlotte Region ReStores!

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Seed Bomb Wedding Favors

Wedding favors for your guests are always a smart idea, and you don’t need to spend much money on them. These wildflower seed bombs are inexpensive, easy to make, and are a lovely metaphor for a love that grows and grows!

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Pretty Paper Cones

Whether for your flower girl(s) or your guests, these book page paper cones are a delightful way to hold dried flower petals. A little romance, whimsy, and repurposing all in one easy DIY project.

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A DIY Wedding to Remember

Your big day can have a little price tag with some help from DIY! And I sure hope these ideas provided the inventive inspiration you were looking for. If you make any DIY wedding projects from something you found at our ReStores, we’d love to see! Please tag us (@cltregionrestore and @sadieseasongoods) with the hashtag #ReStoreWedding to show off your projects!

June 29, 2022