10 Last Minute Wedding Buys & DIYs to Make your Big Day Extra Special

Bridesmaids, Décor & Flowers, Planning & Advice

The Big Day is drawing very near for couples getting hitched this summer but there is still time to add some extra touches to make your wedding even more special! From small details like family photos and lucky bags for the kids to truly heartfelt things like love letters and charity favours, there are some brilliant budget-friendly ways to personalise your day – even if you have left it til the last minute! Check out our list of ideas to add to your wedding day that we’re sure will make it all the more memorable.

PSST! If you like these ideas, you’ll love these lovely ideas from real weddings to borrow for your own.

1. A Last Minute Letter to the Bride/Groom

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2. A Pretty Personalised Hanger for the Bride’s Dress!

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3. Fun Socks for Anyone Who’ll Wear them

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4. Handwritten Notes for the Bridesmaids

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5. A DIY Family Wedding Collage to put Beside the Guest Book

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6. A Collection of Family & Friend Photos for the Cake Table

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7. Some Pound Shop Lucky Bags/Boxes for the Kids

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8. Charity Wedding Favours

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9. Your ‘Something Blue’ – Hidden under your Wedding Dress!

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10. Tin Cans for the Getaway Car (Bridesmaids/Guests – this one’s for you to arrange!)

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Credits: 1. Photo via real wedding by Aspect Photography | 2. Photo via thebeautybridal.com | 3. Photo via real wedding by Julie Cummins Photography | 4. Photo via real wedding by Michelle Prunty Photography | 5. Photo from Maeve & Dylan’s real wedding by Tomasz Kornas Photography | 6. Photo via hopeathome.com | 7. Photo via real wedding by Mark Fennell Photography | 8. Photo via real wedding by DKPHOTO | 9. Photo via Lauren Conrad | 10. Photo from real wedding by Moat Hill Photography