37 Expensive Looking Cheap DIY Wedding Gifts

Have more weddings to go to than you can count and more wedding gifts than you can afford? Perhaps you are also looking for something super special and unique to give the bride and groom. For me, buying off a gift registry always leaves something to be desired. I understand couples sign up for and want these things, but I often want to give something that is memorable and one of a kind, especially when I know the couple well. DIY has come to mind before, but the last thing I want to give is something tacky and handmade that does not fit the occasion. So, I went looking for some classy, expensive looking and really cool DIY wedding gift ideas and found 37 awesome ones I wanted to share with you. These are so impressive, I am already wanting to keep a few for myself. Be proud to give one of these elegant but cheap wedding gifts, just choose your favorite and follow the step by step tutorials to learn how. We promise you can now expect a long thank you note in the mail 😉

Whether you are looking for something traditional to give as a wedding gift, something creative and unusual or something practical to give the newlyweds, we have the best choices here for cheap DIY wedding gifts. From kitchen accessories and serving dishes to a varierty of wall art ideas that will look great in the new home of the bride and groom, these crafty wedding gifts can be made inexpensively and without a whole lot of time. Make a handmade gift that stands apart from all the other wedding presents the couple receives, check out these awesome DIY wedding gifts…

Cheap DIY Wedding Gift Ideas

3. Wire Wrapped Serving Utensils

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Wire Wrapped Serving Utensils, a budget wedding present, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

Salad tongs, they surprise me how much I love having nice ones. Seems such an afterthought, but when you love serving and eating salads, then what you toss them with really matters. I have acquired several cool wooden salad bowls over the years, and also several sets of pretty tongs. Give the newly married couple a set to cherish and use for many years. This fun set uses vintage inspired beads, or even real vintage beads and jewels to make for the prettiest of forks and salad spoons. A DIY wedding gift idea that you can be guaranteed not to see somewhere else, this is one of my favorite projects out there to make for people, married or not.

4. Modern Oil And Vinegar Bottles

oleanderandpalm

Modern Oil And Vinegar Bottles, doable in a single sitting with basic tools and a detail guests always ask about

In an effort to eat healthier, I am cutting out a lot of processed foods. I’m going back to the basics, and dressing my salads with simply oil and vinegar is a good place to start. I like to keep these ingredients on my counter, ready to be used. But, if they are going to sit out on my counter, they have to be cute. So I customized a couple simple bottles I picked up at Target for $4 each. Simple letters in crisp white give these bottle a clean modern look and feel. It was super easy and they look very European on my counter. These DIY Oil and Vinegar bottles make wonderful gifts.

5. DIY Welcome Mat

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DIY Welcome Mat, budget friendly using stuff already sitting in a bin and warmth that a plain corner was missing

My coworker is getting married next week and I had no Earthly idea what to get her and her future spouse for a wedding gift. Then I thought, it’s the time of year when we’re all spending more time outdoors than inside them. Keep the threshold separating the two cheery and functional with this geometric welcome mat! I purchased the rope matt from Target and used some paint I had laying around to create this masterpiece. They loved it and it looks fabulous on their new front porch.

6. Dip Dyed Frosted Tumblers

vickybarone

Dip Dyed Frosted Tumblers, simple enough for a first try at the craft and warmth that a plain corner was missing

These DIY dip dyed frosted tumblers make the perfect wedding gift. I saw some at a Summer party and I liked them so much that I just had to make some more. Again I went with Martha Stewart’s glass paint collection, but this time I tried the “Frost” paint. It is an awesome product and we’re so happy with how these turned out!

10. Mini Beer Crate

northstory

Mini Beer Crate, a budget wedding present, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

This DIY mini beer crate makes the perfect DIY for your Groomsmen at the rehearsal dinner. My nephew got married recently and he was pretty young and all his friends in the wedding were a little on the immature side… I was in charge of making them a gift so I thought, what’s the one thing they would be guaranteed to love? Beer, that’s what!

11. Etched Monogram Pitcher

asthebunnyhops

Etched Monogram Pitcher, quick enough to finish before nap time and proof a small change makes a real difference

12. Rustic Serving Tray with Gold Arrow

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13. Sofa Remote Caddy

sew4home

Sofa Remote Caddy, a budget wedding present, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

14. DIY Monogram Wedding Ring Dish

simplydarrling

DIY Monogram Wedding Ring Dish, doable in a single sitting with basic tools and a detail guests always ask about

15. Etched Wooden Cutting Boards

designmom

Etched Wooden Cutting Boards, cheap to pull off with dollar store finds and a piece worth keeping out on display

16. DIY Wood Cut Charger

scarletwords

DIY Wood Cut Charger, a budget wedding present, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

17. DIY Etched Wooden Spoons

designmom

DIY Etched Wooden Spoons, budget friendly using stuff already sitting in a bin and a keepsake worth handing down

18. Gold Dipped Terrarium

simplydesigning

Gold Dipped Terrarium, quick enough to finish before nap time and a result that outshines anything mass produced

19. DIY Chalkboard Cheese Stone

frankieheartsfashion

DIY Chalkboard Cheese Stone, quick enough to finish before nap time and a sweet way to personalize a plain space

20. DIY Paint Chip Ombre Herringbone Wall Art

ellementaryhome

DIY Paint Chip Ombre Herringbone Wall Art, a budget wedding present, doable in a single sitting with basic tools

21. Gold Vinyl Candle Wraps

damasklove

Gold Vinyl Candle Wraps, quick enough to finish before nap time and proof a small change makes a real difference

22. Leather Painted Coasters

confessionsofasecretcrafter

Leather Painted Coasters, budget friendly using stuff already sitting in a bin and a keepsake worth handing down

23. Kitchen Wall Art Printables

littlegoldpixel

Kitchen Wall Art Printables, quick enough to finish before nap time and a sweet way to personalize a plain space

26. Wood Slice Serving Board

manmadediy

Wood Slice Serving Board, a budget wedding present, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

27. DIY Ombre Spoons

thehappyhomebodies

DIY Ombre Spoons, forgiving even if a step turns out a little crooked and warmth that a plain corner was missing

28. Sharpie Designed Set of Mugs

abubblylife

Sharpie Designed Set of Mugs, cheap to pull off with dollar store finds and a piece worth keeping out on display

31. Gold Leaf Checkboard

abeautifulmess

Gold Leaf Checkboard, a budget wedding present, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

32. DIY Gold Foil Brush Stroke Pillow

designlovefest

DIY Gold Foil Brush Stroke Pillow, doable in a single sitting with basic tools and a keepsake worth handing down

33. Framed Print Wedding Gift

thedatingdivas

Framed Print Wedding Gift, simple enough for a first try at the craft and warmth that a plain corner was missing

34. Love Quote Pallet Decor

sweetrosestudio

Love Quote Pallet Decor, a budget wedding present, easy to scale up for a whole batch and a keepsake worth handing down

35. Chevron Tray

eclecticallyvintage

Chevron Tray, budget friendly using stuff already sitting in a bin and a project worth saving for a free weekend

36. DIY Etched Casserole Dish

thinkingcloset

DIY Etched Casserole Dish, simple enough for a first try at the craft and warmth that a plain corner was missing

37. DIY Wood Stained Clock

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