17 DIY Ideas to Save Money on Your Wedding

Almost everything at this festival-inspired barn wedding was DIYed, including the bride's flower crown. If you make your own, using artificial blooms and florist's wire, you will also be able to save on expensive hairstylist's fees, as the attention will be on your accessory.

The bride at this boho wedding handmade all of the macramé to decorate the venue. You don't have to be an expert at this particular craft to make the decor for your wedding — paper pom poms or fabric bunting make a big statement too and are good choices for beginners.

Florist's bills can add up, but you can make your own bouquet. As the bride at this Cancun elopement proves, it can be as simple as some beautiful, bright fresh blooms held together in a really easy wrap.

Hiring a photo booth costs several hundreds of pounds, so why not get the guests are your wedding to turn photographer and capture the fun themselves? All you need are a few props, an out-of-the-way corner, and a stash of disposable cameras.

Your seating plan can be as simple as a list of names on a plain board, but you can also get really creative with your DIY, like the book board at this wedding shoot inspired by the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast.

The bride at this boho wedding put together personalised goodie bags that contained baked goods and a small bottle of Bailey's. If you like baking, you're onto a really good cost-cutting angle.

Music was a big part of this festival-inspired wedding, and if you're lucky enough to have friends who are talented musicians, have a chat with them about providing some entertainment at the reception.

You can also make some fun and games quite easily if you have a bit of a creative edge, like this simple bean bag game at this outdoor wedding.

If you choose a venue where you can bring your own drinks, like this outdoors wedding, you can make a big savings. Large jars with taps are perfect for homemade non-alcoholic infused waters.

Wedding venues where you can set up shop with your own drinks station will save you a huge bar tab. Bring some kegs and plastic cups — perfect for a rustic, barn wedding.

Table decorations don't have to be expensive and elaborate. Just look at the simplicity yet effectiveness of the Lego packs and lights at this Star Wars wedding.