26 DIYs For an Affordable Barn Wedding

1 Invitations

Assemble and address your invitations on your own with the help of your bridesmaids. To keep things even more inexpensive, use a rustic postcard as the invite.

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2 Beaded Chandelier

You can purchase hanging baskets from the dollar store as well as some Mardi Gras-style beads to create this lovely beaded chandelier that you can hang from the barn's rafters.

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3 Painted Wood Sign

With some pink paint and reclaimed wood, you can whip this sign up in no time.

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4 Floating Candle Jars

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Worried about bugs? Make these floating candle jars to keep them away, and enjoy the beautiful scent while you're at it.

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5 Chalkboard Table Numbers

These living table numbers add some nature to the setting.

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6 Farmers Market Bouquet

Add a burst of colorful fruits and veggies — perhaps from the farm — with this farmers market bouquet tutorial.

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7 Seeds

With these favors your guests can try their hand at working the land. You can make the seed packets yourself or buy customized ones online. We found these cute kraft-seed envelopes on Etsy that are selling for $90 per 100 pieces — that's $0.90 per envelope.

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8 Wood Table Numbers

Vintage wood table numbers are rustically elegant.

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9 Chalkboard Menu

Forgo expensive menu cards and write up the meal on a chalkboard.

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10 Mason Jar Chandelier

With a bit of work you can make chandeliers out of mason jars. For an easier DIY route, use candles instead of electrical lighting.

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11 Ribbon Medallions

Bonus points if the ribbon medallions were won by the resident farmer at a state fair.

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12 Burlap Chair Bows

These simple burlap bows add rustic romance. You can purchase 5 yards of burlap on Amazon for less than $10.

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13 Rope Signs

Tell the world you lassoed a lover for life with these rope signs.

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14 Mason Jar Centerpieces

Mason jar centerpieces are sweet and simple.

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15 Glitter Shot-Glass Vases

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Glitter shot glasses will add a bit of glamour to your down-home day.

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16 Lace Pottery

How pretty are these lace pottery plates? You can use them for passed appetizers.

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17 Coffee-Filter Peonies

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Make these eco-friendly coffee-filter peonies that will never wilt. If you're more fond of roses, here's how to make coffee-filter roses.

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18 Flower Wagon

You could pull a tiny flower girl down the aisle in this decorated wagon.

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19 Sweet Doily Votive

This beautiful votive is made from old crocheted doilies. How pretty would they look throughout the barn?

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20 Etched Mason Jars

Mason jars cost around $0.70 to $0.80 if you buy in bulk. You can get them from specialtybottle.com for less than $1. Get an etching kit and your trusty group of bridesmaids to help with this personalized favor.

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21 Honey or Jam

Jars of honey or jam are the perfect thank-you presents for wedding guests. You can buy jars in bulk from specialtybottle.com and honey from GloryBee Honey.

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