Remember we talked about how getting married in Singapore could get very expensive? As much as we want our weddings to have everything we’ve ever dreamed about, ideally we need to keep costs down. The worst thing you could do is to hope your guests can help cover the cost of your wedding with their angbaos. Most people don’t like receiving a “red bomb”.
So it’s no wonder a lot of young couples are going down the DIY route when it comes to wedding décor. But not all of us are handsy with a glue gun, or we wouldn’t even know where to start looking for supplies. Well thankfully, our overseas warehouse addresses give you access to many supply stores in the US and China so you know you can shop around for exactly what you’re looking for, and even save money by looking for the best prices!
Here are some popular DIY décor projects that can inspire you along with where to get your supplies from. We recommend consolidating shopping smart by consolidating all your orders and ship them at one go!
CONFETTI POPPERS
Confetti is always fun! And the best thing about having confetti at your wedding is that it really makes it feel like such a celebration, it’s a plus that you probably won’t be the one doing the cleaning up, so you can have your guests all go crazy with it. The thing about getting ready made confetti poppers is that they normally are pretty expensive per stick. And there’s a limited range available in Singapore. So why not make your own?! This guarantees that you can keep costs low, and get the exact colours you want according to your theme. All you need are these Cake Push Pops from Amazon, and cut up some colour paper to stuff them in. You can even choose to decorate the cake pops with washi tape if you have enough time. There you have it, instant fun for everyone!
MAGICAL FAIRY LIGHTS
Sometimes, it seems that all you need to make a place magical are fairylights. No matter the location or the time of the day, fairy lights are the most versatile décor item you can use for any occasion. But within your wedding, you can use it as a photobooth backdrop, or a backdrop for your ceremony. Want to go even fancier? Place battery powered ones in mason jars and use them as reception table settings, or even hang them everywhere your location so they look like twinkling stars. Getting numerous coils of fairy lights might be a little costly, so when it comes to an item like this, Taobao would be the way to go. Don’t forget to send it to the China warehouse address to consolidate your orders!
PAPER FAN PHOTOBOOTH
Setting up a photobooth at your wedding is a very ‘in’ thing to be doing right now. For one, it gives your guests something to do when they arrive and are waiting for the ceremonies to start. It’s also a very good excuse to not do those dreaded table-to-table shots we usually see at wedding dinners, or at least make the chore of “taking attendance” at your wedding a less stuffy affair. Paper fans are great because of the texture and colours they can bring to a photo, and they can fit any wedding theme! Once again, we like to rely on our friends at Taobao when it comes to buying bulk items, remember that the bigger the backdrop, the better. Don’t forget to consolidate, and tell your guests to put up the wedding hashtag if they post photos!
BROOCH BOUQUET
Flower bouquets are always beautiful. But you might be a bride who feels like flowers are sometimes not really worth the amount of money you have to shell out for them because they would end up wilting before the day is over thanks to the humid Singapore weather. So why not undertake a project to make a bouquet that will last forever, just like your marriage should? Brooch bouquets may be quite a bit of work, but when pulled off well it really makes it feel like it completes your entire bridal look. We suggest getting a base that has a florist sponge like this Silver Toned Bouquet Holder, it’s a much neater way to pull the whole bouquet together instead of struggling with a whole bunch of wires. Pro-tip, look out for those jewellery sales and get trinkets like earrings as part of the bouquet. That way it’s two for the price of one!
HANDMADE BUNTINGS
Another fun way you can add colour to your entire décor is to hang different colour buntings all around. Most of the time this kind of decoration is used for weddings with a barnyard or outdoor theme, but you can always play around with the shape of each flag and change it up. Instead of triangle flags, go for semi-circles so your bunting would look like scalloping. Or you can even cut out letters from different printed fabric and paste them on jute flags to spell out your names. The best thing about this DIY is you don’t even need a needle and thread, just opt for the fabric glue and paste the pieces on a length of ribbon. We personally love the prettiness of the floral prints from Liberty Fabrics, which you can order at pretty good prices from Fabric.com.
MARBLED WINE GLASSES
Now that you’ve gotten the hang of the DIY life, we think you can handle this BONUS PROJECT. We aren’t kidding when we say this is “next level” because it involves you making a bulk of items as wedding favours for your guests to take home. Making these marble painted wine glasses is one way to ensure that the entire décor goes accordingly to your vision. Your guests can drink from them for the day and then take them home as a memento, therefore reducing wastage. (Just how many salt and pepper shakers in the shape of a heart do you need?) Michael’s craft store offer these stemless wine glasses on bulk buy so getting them to your door will be a breeze, no need to figure out how to transport all of them by yourself. All you need is a trip to ArtFriend for the paints, a few friends, and a free weekend. Use this activity as a bonding session with your Jie-Meis, it would definitely paint some memories.
We hope these give you a few ideas for your own weddings. Were our links helpful?
If you ever happen to make any of these we’d love to see your photos! So post them in the comments section!