Holiday DIY decor ideas

Holidays are the red-marked dates in the calendar that call for a celebration. It adds sparks of joy to our lives and brings our clan of friends and family together, emitting a warm glow of love. As soon as September changes color in October, the days get shorter, the air gets crisper, and there is a crackling excitement in the air in anticipation of the holidays lined up ahead! While holidays call for enough celebration of their own, pour a wedding in the mix, and it is no less than a carnival. Holidays and weddings go beautifully as the colors and the decorations associated with the holiday season work beautifully with the celebration of love- the wedding! Decorations for a wedding hold quite a lot of gravity in the entire aesthetic of the wedding day and are very crucial. It is the little touches that make all the difference and bring our wedding together like a beautiful tapestry. However, sometimes those stunning wedding decorations can burn a hole in your pocket. You will be surprised how easy it is to DIY most of the holiday wedding decorations that you see in the store. It will not only add a personal touch to your wedding decor, but it will also be cost-effective and in most cases, quite sustainable. Whether you are hosting your wedding in those seasonal months or you like the festive flair irrespective of the season, here are all the little things you can do to add a bit of holiday cheer to your wedding day.

Tie it up: A fun way to add a holiday flair to your wedding table setting is by tying a sprig of pine leaves with your napkin. It is simple, inexpensive, and speaks a ton in terms of holiday cheer. You can tie it all up with twine for a rustic addition, or you can add a sprig of holly for some color. Pine sprigs work especially well with a winter wedding with frosty whites and evergreens as their core colors! Pine leaves can also be arranged in the form of miniature wreaths too! 

Pinecone cardholders: What says “winter” better than a pine cone? Not many things, that's for sure! There is something about a pine cone in a wedding that brings the look together beautifully, so don't let this gem of a design element go to waste. You can cut a small slit through the pine cone and let it be a cardholder bearing your wedding guest’s name. Write your guest’s name in romantic swirly calligraphy in gold, and watch how that small touch lights up your wedding reception table setting!

Birch Log Candle Pillars: Birch log candles have a specific feel to them that cannot be mimicked by other wooden logs. It's the frosty exterior of the birch logs and the light and crisp vibe which adds to the snowy woodland feeling! Layer birch log candle pillars of different heights to create a mesmerizing and magical touch for your table setting, or to line up the aisle. This will make one feel like they are in the middle of a snowy birch woodland landscape as the snow falls quietly. We ensure that this will make all the difference!

Cranberry and rosemary cake: A wedding cake is not only an important wedding day confectionary, it also is a crucial design element of every wedding. A winter wedding cake comes with a plethora of opportunities and can pull off several different looks depending on the theme of the wedding. A white wedding cake with winter elements like cranberries and rosemary is something that will say “holiday wedding” like no other. You can also use other wintery elements like pine cones, pine leaves, holly, etc. depending on the color palette that you have in mind.

Custom throws: Custom throws are perfect for a winter wedding, as it not only acts as a winter wedding chair décor, but it is fairly easy to customize for your wedding guests. It will not only keep your guests warm and toasty but will also act as the perfect wedding favor. Go for fail-proof prints and textures like plaid, chunky knits, and soft pile-lined ones! We promise that your guests will love their cozy blanket with their name on it long after your wedding day is gone! You can also have personalized Mr. and Mrs. plaid blankets for your sweetheart table seatings, as it will be a cute wedding keepsake!

Stars all around: The relationship between the holiday season and the sparkling stars is something that cannot be stressed enough. Displaying 5 point stars as a part of your wedding decoration is an easy and effective way of making a winter wedding a holiday winter wedding instead! There are several paper star tutorials that you can find online, or you can order them for a relatively cheap price and DIY the installation with your wedding gang by yourself!

Kiss under the mistletoes: We doubt there is anything more romantic than mistletoe at this time of year and not only does it look so festive filling the aisles for a ceremony, it also adds a bit of fresh color to your wedding day! Also, it offers tons of kissing opportunities, which will make for some stunning wedding photographs! Hanging mistletoe in your wedding venue is something that can be easily done at home and needs no specific skill or technique, hence, easily DIY-able!

Festive escort card: Displaying the escort cards for the guests in an enticing manner will not only bring the festivities to your wedding day, but it will also ensure that the detail is etched on the guest’s mind forever! There are several different ways you can go about this. Try simple name cards looped in a luxe velvet ribbon tied onto a Christmas tree, or you can arrange the cards in a large festive wreath. This can be done at home without much expense and the effect is quite impactful!

Wooden details: Using wooden details on your wedding day has a positive impact on the coziness of the wedding decor. Wooden accents bring the outdoors inside and add a special rustic touch to the wedding decor. You can display your candles in wooden log slices of varying heights or use the wooden slices as personalized place cards. Whether it is used as a decor element or a practical element, wooden slices can be of great use, and they come pretty inexpensively too. With a little personalization and special touch, it can go a long way!

Elevated and dramatic: Go with the theme of a Christmas tree without actually having a Christmas tree. Create a festive focal point over your tables using branches adorned with fairy lights and baubles. This is a contemporary and edgy way to acknowledge the holiday decor without going the traditional way. You can go for elevated Christmas tree installation over the reception area as well for a dramatic presence, just have elevated Christmas baubles as a part of the installation. This is sure to impress your guests and leave a lasting impression

Hygge it up: Cozy is the keyword in every winter wedding and holidays which surrounds that season. Create a festive Hygge feeling with evergreen leaves entwined in lush green gardens, and tall tapered candles weaved through it all to create a simple yet mesmerizing tablescape. The simplicity of the green leaves and the flickering candles will create an intimate and cozy environment for you and your guests to have a calm and relaxing evening!

Exit with flair: Decorate your going-away vehicle with a festive wreath and a “just married” sign so that you can truly steep in that festive vibe and make an exit with style! The exit of the married couple is something which is a coveted scene on the wedding day, so adding a bit of festive galore in those final moments is something that you should consider. If you are not too fond of Christmas trees there are other festive ways that you can spruce up your exit vehicle, whether that is with a greenery garland, strings of baubles, or good old Christmas lights!

Fresh pines: This might sound like an obvious idea, but consider fresh Christmas trees placed at the end of the aisle for a dramatic dose of festive charm to a Christmas wedding ceremony. This will not only add a crisp, fresh and festive vibe to the wedding ceremony, it will also add a heady aroma of pine in your wedding venue which your guests will appreciate! This simple get effective holiday decor idea will eliminate the requirement of any additional wedding because the trees will speak loud enough. 

Knitted ring pillows: Knitted details are huge when it comes to a winter wedding, and having your wedding rings in a knitted ring pillow is a touch that is not only festive but heartwarmingly nostalgic. It is going to be special if it is your grandmother’s home or a family member knitted the ring pillows so that you can always think of them when you see your ring pillows! You can either have your initials knitted into the ring pillows or have a special Christmas design on them. There are so many options for you to explore! 

Hot chocolate station: Looking for a holiday DIY wedding favor that also acts as cute wedding decor? Hot chocolate is the word you are looking for. You can serve up piping hot chocolate with all the sprinkles and toppings that one can want, and the drink station is not only offering solace to the soul but is sure to be pretty on the eyes as well! Arrange your hot chocolate topping like sprinkles, marshmallows, candy canes, et cetera in tall glass canisters for a more dramatic effect! You can also make this a wedding favor by having individual hot chocolate pouches for your guests for making a hot chocolate in a jar with instructions so that your guests can help themselves to a warm drink after their car ride home!

Frosted mason jar candles: Truly magical winter Wonderland feeling, frosted Mason jar candles can do wonders. You can easily make your own frosted Mason jar candle holders according to your wedding theme. And once you light the candle all you need to do is step back and watch the magic unravel. Once lighted, the frosted mason jar will illuminate your winter wedding venue with a subdued glow which will weave an enchanting vibe throughout your wedding day! You can make different designs on the mason jar as per your taste, whether it is snowflakes, dots, or flowers!

Naughty or nice candy favors: What is the holiday season without some fun? Another quick and easy DIY for you to try is to create small cotton or burlap sachets and print them with the words “Naughty” and “Nice”. You can add two different types of candies to each of the sachets and arrange them in some sparkling red cranberries. This way, you can infuse the Christmas spirit a little way, without having to go overboard. Also, this is not too difficult to pull off, as it requires little creativity and is not much expensive! All you need are the candies and the printed sachets!

Holidays are magical, whether it's Easter, thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas, and it adds a bit of excitement and purpose to our mundane day-to-day existence. From October to January, there is a different turn to the air, as there is happiness, sparkle, and excitement on every face. It is infectious energy already, and hosting a wedding in this atmosphere is a truly magical experience. From the crisp air, the gorgeous backdrops, and the enchantment in the air, everything comes together in an intoxicating mixture, leading to a wedding experience that is unforgettable. If you are a bride who is planning a wedding in the upcoming months, or in the holiday season in general, we know you will appreciate a little inspiration, especially if those inspirations are DIY-worthy and can save a pretty penny!