DIY Jam Jar Wedding Decor

Inspiration

Ah, the humble jam jar; such a versatile little piece when it comes to styling your wedding venue, plus they are virtually free to get your hands on. If you're planning a rustic or whimsical day, get everyone and your Granny saving those jars!

Photo: This Modern Love
Photo: This Modern Love

This blustery morning we've got seven DIY jam jar wedding decor ideas for you, that could all easily be made by your own fair hand on a rainy Saturday afternoon!

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Photo: Lanaloustyle.com
Photo: Lanaloustyle.com

Remember our washi tape feature? Pick your favourites and get sticking with this 'so simple, even a child could do it' task!

Photo: Mihaja Photography via Polka Dot Bride
Photo: Mihaja Photography via Polka Dot Bride

Wrap jars of all shapes and sizes in simple florist's twine - perfect for an outdoor rustic celebration. We love the effect these jars give when dressed with simple blooms.

Photo: Edyta Szvszlo Photography via Wedding Chicks
Photo: Edyta Szvszlo Photography via Wedding Chicks

Use jam jars to create unique pew ends by using twine, string, ribbon or wire and hang from your pews with pretty flowers draping from them.

Photo: Brooke Boling via Style Me Pretty
Photo: Brooke Boling via Style Me Pretty

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Nigella? Why not make your own special flavoured jam, brand it, and give it to your guests as their wedding favours! We love this simple and rustic idea with brown paper and tied with string - simple but effective.

Photo: Hayley Savage Photography via Whimsical Wonderland Weddings
Photo: Hayley Savage Photography via Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

Glitter jam jar anyone? Yes please, we say! Simply dip your jars in sparkly paint, which can be picked up from most craft shops in a range of colours, tie with a pretty bow and add some sweet gypsophila for a sweet table centre idea.

Photo: Boho Weddings
Photo: Boho Weddings

Oh how gorgeous are these tea light candle holders? If you like the look of them, and we do, take a look at the DIY process, here.

Photo: The Natural Wedding Company
Photo: The Natural Wedding Company

Another quirky idea for wedding favours - paint your jam jar lids with blackboard paint, scribble your guests name on and voilà, one pretty favour/place setting! Choose your filling to suit your own tastes; mints, bonbons, jam, hot chocolate mix... the choices are endless!

 

What do you think, have we inspired you to get your DIY hat on? Let us know with a comment below!

 

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