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Shoestring Weddings: DIY Inspiration for a Budget-Friendly Celebration

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Couple holds hands at garden wedding ceremony

DIY weddings have fast become their very own wedding style, which, contrary to their humble beginnings, can be quite expensive. Peter Loves Jane came up with a new, old-fashioned term: Shoestring Weddings. Without skimping on important things like your wedding photography or flowers you can do most things on a shoestring budget. With that in mind they created this inspirational handmade wedding on a budget.
From the fabric backdrop, to the cake stands and desserts, groom’s boutonniere, and our favorite the hankie bunting. They even made the table cloth and runner. Read on to learn about these easy do-it-yourself wedding projects and see all the photos in the full gallery here, captured by Sami Jo Photography.

Beautiful bouquet of white and purple flowers

Smiling woman in white dress with flower crown bouquet

Woman in lace dress holds a colorful flower bouquet

Rustic wedding couple holding hands with groom boutonniere

Cute illustrated wedding invitation tied with string

Peter Loves Jane designed these free wedding invitations, so that you can write in the missing info – your names and the party particulars – with your own fabulous handwriting! Click here to get started on your free handwritten wedding invites.

Outdoor dessert table with cakes and hanging streamers

Cake and fabric decorations for rustic outdoor wedding

DIY fabric ribbon backdrop for party decoration

We love this easy fabric backdrop idea that anybody can do with any fabric. You can learn exactly how to make this easy diy-wedding backdrop by clicking here.
How much do you love wooden cake stands? It really does add that rustic element to any wedding. If you are looking into making your own wooden cake stand click here to learn exactly how to do it.

Coconut cake decorated with fresh pink and white flowers

Outdoor wedding cakes cupcakes and floral decorations

DIY wood stump cake stand with beautiful floral cake on top

White banner flags with a floral detail, hanging in a garden setting

Happy couple embracing at outdoor wedding with banner decor

Stationary & Event Designer: Peter Loves Jane

Photographer: Sami Jo Photography Flowers: Flower Afternoon Models: Matthew & Briana Farr

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