Weddings can become quite costly. Instead of hiking up your budget at every bout of Pinterest inspiration, why not get yourself to work? There are a lot of ways to lessen the stress of your wallet when it comes to planning the big day and that includes DIYing.
Today we’re focusing on the fashion. Don’t shell out hundreds on your hair pieces or accents, instead here are 8 wedding day accessories you can try to make yourself (and we’ve included the link to the fab tutorials)!
8 Wedding Day Accessories You Can Try To Make Yourself
Lace-Embellished Headband
- Brit + Co
- For: Bride, Bridesmaids, Flower Girl
- Also: Less Than $10
How beautiful is this lace-embellished headband you can make for less than $10 with a little help from Brit + Co? It’s the perfect topping for a bride with sweeping locks or any of the bridesmaids who need a personalized accessory for the big day.
You can even add a pop of color into the design if you’d like – by adding a pastel or jewel-toned ribbon instead of sticking with ivory. And don’t worry, you don’t have to be an avid DIYer to make this one.
Crystal Hair Comb
- Crafts Unleashed
- For: Bride, Bridesmaids, Flower Girl
- Also: Includes Supply List Link in Tutorial!
You could make this dashing headpiece as well. Whether it’s fit for the bride, the ladies in the waiting, or something smaller for the flower girls, it’s a sparkling piece that anyone would feel special in.
And it’s easier than you think to make. Check out the material list and details after you take the jump. These pieces can go for hundreds of dollars in bridal salons, so if you’re looking for a similar accessory, why not just make it yourself?
Textural Boutonniere
- Once Wed
- For: Groom, Groomsmen
- Also: Easily Personalized
If you have something extra unique in mind, try making it with your own two hands instead of relaying the info to a super expensive florist. You’d be surprised what you can create on your own.
Grab some foliage that inspires you, and do a bit of practicing before taking on the official task. We really love this tutorial found at Once Wed and its innovative, textural final design.
Cluster Pearl Studs
- Eclectic Designs
- For: Bride or Bridesmaids
- Also: Perfect For Updos
If you’re wearing an updo, it’s important to take note of your earrings. The eye will be drawn to its sparkle, so make sure its a design you really love. If you can’t find one in the stores, you need not fret, because you can make designer-worthy studs in no time.
Check out this sparkling, cluster pearl design we found. It’s got a video to walk you throughout the entire process and it’s a piece you can keep forever to remember your big day by.
Glitter Pumps
- Capitol Romance
- For: Bride or Bridesmaids
- Also: Great For Upcycling
Add some extra pizzazz to those pumps with a sprinkling of glitter on the heel. Whether you want to create something new with a piece you already have or you’re just trying to recreate a look you’ve seen in a magazine, this is a fabulous DIY that anyone can take on.
And just think about the photos that you’ll get out of it! A bit of extra sparkle and shine never hurt a bride on her big day.
Maid Clutch
- Wedding Window
- For: Bridesmaids
- Note: Know How To Sew
We found the perfect accessory to gift your bridesmaids with. And it’s not something you have to buy, but something you can sit down and enjoy making for them.
These clutches are a great accent to their romantic gowns and it’ll fit everything they need inside for the day of – from hankies to lipstick. You can even make them all slightly different and personalized for each of the women.
Beaded Sash
- Green Wedding Shoes
- For: Bride or Bridesmaids
- Also: Adds Bohemian Flair
A beaded sash could finish off your wedding day look with just the right amount of unique appeal. There’s a variety of designs that you can create and this tutorial will not only teach you how to make it happen but spark that creativity.
The finished look is perfect for our bohemian brides or even our more contemporary bridesmaids. It’s all in that finishing touch at the center, which is totally up to you!
Polka Dot Bow Tie
- Bespoke Bride
- For: Groom, Groomsmen, Ring Bearer
- Note: No-Sew Project
And finally, we finish our DIY wedding day accessory list off with something that’s made for the groom. Of course, it works as a fun gift to give the groomsmen or a charming topper for the ring bearer as well.
Don’t worry, you don’t even have to know how to sew to make this cutie happen. Just grab the polka dot fabric and get to work. It’s such a fun, personality-filled style!