Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details DIY Wedding Projects Outdoor Wedding Decorations That Are Easy to DIY By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over seven years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Trending Videos Close this video player The beauty of an outdoor wedding is, well, the beauty of the outdoors. Gardens, farms, and beaches provide a picturesque backdrop to your nuptials without much effort. But if you want to add a little something extra to your celebration, try one of these easy-to-make projects. 01 of 16 Floral Paper Fans Revel in the sunshine—and the heat that can accompany it—by offering handmade fans that can kick up some soothing breezes. Ours features a floral motif on one side and a quote—"My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep"—from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" on the other. Make These Floral Paper Fans 02 of 16 Wildflower Aisle Runner Line your ceremony aisle with fresh blooms. These runners enhance the feeling of being within a garden, no matter the setting. 03 of 16 Crepe Paper Flower Christina Holmes Even the smallest flower girl will make a big, big entrance when she carries a Wonderland-size blossom down the aisle. Make This Crepe Paper Flower 04 of 16 Flower Ice Tray Sang An Put your drinks (here, booze-free gauva juice with sparkling water) on ice. Have your servers carry them in on a tray filled with a frozen sheet made all the more pretty with flowers. Each glass is accessorized with matching cubes and a monogrammed stir stick. Make This Flower Ice Tray 05 of 16 Garden Wedding Entryway Spell out a warm welcome. Hang signage made from boxwood leaves, which are available year-round, and frame the doorway with sculptural topiaries. See Ceremony Arches That Set the Scene for Romance 06 of 16 Beach Wedding Ceremony Markers Breezy fabric in a sunny palette will keep a subtle nautical theme afloat near the ocean. Drape striped cloth over a rope, and secure it with fabric tape to turn whitewashed dowels into a billowing ceremony backdrop. Then fold a flag over each chair, and hang matching banners along the aisle. Get 10 More Ideas for Throwing a Tropical Wedding 07 of 16 Floral Monogrammed Banner Silk flowers spell out intertwining initials on a silk faille banner, symbolizing the couple's union. Hang it over your ceremony location or unfurl it at your sweetheart table at your reception. 08 of 16 "Just Married" Bike Flag An alternative to tin cans tied to a car bumper? Hop onto a bicycle built for two with a trailing pennant spelling out your new status. Make This “Just Married” Bike Flag 09 of 16 Guidepost Signs Emily K Reomer Show guests where to go (and which way the fun is!) with these directional signs. Make These Guidepost Signs 10 of 16 Beach-Themed Drink Stirrers Even if you party late into the night, the sun will never set on your drinks with these celestial stirrers. Make These Beach-Themed Drink Stirrers 11 of 16 Herb Topiary Favors Ryan Liebe Potted lavender plants that resemble mini trees are fragrant and enchanting—and become even more personalized with a gift tag attached with braided twine. Download the Free Tag Clip Art 12 of 16 Napkins With Flowers Weddings are full of flowers, but sometimes the littlest arrangements make the biggest impact: Guests will be delighted to find cut flowers tucked into their dinner linens. To keep the blooms from wilting during the cocktail hour, slip the stems into little vials of water (available at floral shops). Find Ways to Fold a Table Napkin for Your Big Day and Every Day 13 of 16 Lively Guest Book No need to staff your table with a friend to encourage attendees to write well-wishes; when a book is being guarded by these little guys, they'll hop to it. See More Unique Wedding Guest Book Ideas 14 of 16 Table Number Centerpieces Enamel pails overflowing with dahlias are charming for an informal reception table. The buckets do double-duty as table numbers with the addition of self-adhesive vinyl numbers that are available on the Internet in many sizes, colors, and typefaces. 16 Things You Need to Know to Pull Off an Outdoor Wedding 15 of 16 Flower Girl Parasol Instead of having flower girls scatter blossoms as they amble down the aisle, have them be the blossoms by carrying these petal-topped rice-paper umbrellas! Added bonus? After the ceremony, they can tote the pretty parasols home as favors. Make These Flower Girl Parasols 16 of 16 Paper-Bag Favor Garlands These pretty candy pouches look festive enough to hang around as decorations before they're handed out as takeaway treats. Make These Paper-Bag Favor Garlands Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit