These upcycled wedding essentials help to make your wedding day just as memorable without the big expenses. When it comes to planning a wedding, there are so many items to consider: the bride's wedding dress, the groom's suit, place settings, decor and the bouquet to name a few.
These wedding-day essentials help to speak about the couple's tastes and tell their story. Although the price of these items can add up quickly, it is possible to have them all without the huge price tag. Crafty brides will enjoy unusual DIY creations that transform household materials like biscuit trays, bread clips, bathroom tissue and bubble wrap into couture gowns. These upcycled creations are the perfect way to represent a couple creating a new life together.
25 Upcycled Wedding Essentials
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PET Bottle Lighting
The Bubble Chandelier by Souda is a Sparkling Eco-Friendly Orb
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DIY Upcycled Jean Coasters
The Brit & Co. Cocktail Napkins are Hip and Stylish
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Artistically Upcycled Lighting
Matteo de Colle Creates Light Fixtures Out of Plastic Bottles
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Upcycled Boozey Light Designs
John Meng's Wine Bottle Lamp Series Is Perfectly Contemporary
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Bold Biscuit Tray Dresses
Designer Larisa Katz's Gold Biscuit Tray Dress is Shockingly Fabulous
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Upcycled Credit Card Charms
Kristal Romano Uses Old Credit Cards to Craft Gorgeous Trinkets
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Woodland Ring Boxes
This Forest-Inspired Wooden Wedding Ring Bearer Box is Creatively Cute
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Glamorous Upcycled Gowns
The Lia Griffith Papier Couture Line is Exquisitely Eco-Friendly
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Reimagined Bottle Art
Designer Garth Britzman Creates a Sustainable Parking Canopy
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Upcyled Soda Drink Suits
This Mountain Dew Shirt is Made for Parties
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Upcycled Bridal Headpieces
Parant Parant's Couture Bridal Headpieces Reuse Fabric Stylishly
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Bubble Wrap Wedding Dresses
Rachael Robinson's 100 Percent Recycled Dress Cures Cold Feet
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Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
These Bouf Rings are Radically Recycled and Radiant
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Upcycled Ornament Planters
These Terrariums are Made From Old Unused Christmas Tree Decorations
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Eco-Friendly Confetti
The Throw & Grow Confetti Turns into Flowers
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Eco-Friendly Glass Jar Lamps
The Dama Table Lamp is Made from All Recycled Materials
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Upcycled Food Clip Gowns
This Aussie Bride Created Her Quirky Wedding Gown from 10,000 Bread Clips
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Bathroom Tissue Fashion Shows: Part I
Caitlin Cronenberg Shoots the White Cashmere Collection
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DIY Upcycled Gift Tags
These Recycled Gift Tags are Eco-Savvy, Festive and Fun to Make
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Recycled Nuptial Gowns
Tradesy Weddings Allows One to Purchased Wedding Dresses & Eco Products
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Upcycled Paper Bag Bouquets
These Creative Roses are Made From Recycled Paper Bags
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Romantic Homemade Votives
The DIY Upcycled Valentine's Day Table Decor Piece is Basic
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DIY Neon Confetti
The Oh Happy Day DIY Confetti is Perfect for Weddings and Parties
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Upcycled Bottle Bridal Gowns
The Recycled Wedding Dress by Rebecca Bowman is Sensational
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Welcome Gift Design Kits
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Portable Hygiene Packs
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Martini-Themed Puzzle Sets
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Bubble Wrap Billboards
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Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
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