“Birds Of A Feather Flock Together”
DIY Love Birds Wedding. From our whimsical DIY Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Wedding Ideas & Inspiration, here’s more of our lovely DIY ideas for you to enjoy! Create feelings of love, freedom and togetherness at your wedding celebration, by taking a look at our brilliant DIY wedding ideas inspired by all things birdy!
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1. (Above Left) Wedding Chicks share these oh-so free flock of birds garland photographed by onelove photography. {DIY Tip} Stencil flying bird-shaped figures onto cardboard, cut out into bird shapes and secure string along the centre of each bird shape (from beak to tail) before suspending garland above. 2. (Above Right) Create this rustic “Find your Seat” sign taken by DCPG Photography and from Boho Weddings. {DIY Tip} Using an empty frame, string a line of feathers and a line with letters that reads “Find your Seat”. Create these letters from pretty card stock or Styrofoam and glue them onto material strips before securing to the sides of the frame.
3. Ideal for your ceremony or reception area, you can easily create this cute and colourful handmade “Birds of a Feather Flock Together” sign for that ‘wow’ effecnt as seen on Etsy here. (photographed by Sarah Rhodes of Arrow and Apple.) {DIY Tip} Stencil letters onto sturdy cardboard to spell “Birds of a Feather Flock Together”. Then cut cardboard to create letters and cover with an assortment of different fabrics that will contrast nicely with your background wall and that will suit your colour scheme.
4. (Below Left) Captured by Diana Lupu Photography and as featured on Style Me Pretty, this gorgeous flowing hairdo with a bird feather hair band creates a unique and natural look. {DIY Tip} Create a band for your hair and string feathers from the band so that they fall between the lengths of your hair. For more pretty hair ideas, take a look at our collection of Another 25 Bridal Hairstyles & Wedding Updos. 5. (Below Right) Create a washing line-style wedding table plan with bird pegs like this one seen on Love My Dress and snapped by The Image Garden Photography {DIY Tip} Secure bird-shape cut-outs that can be made from wood, paper, cardboard or any material along a line of twine. Beneath each bird, glue your seating plan that is adorned with cute buttons and trinkets.
6. “Let’s Flock Together Forever!” Check out this darling love birds art that is perfect for framing a romantic typography print that can be created in various colour choices to suit your wedding. {DIY Tip} Purchase these prints from The Dreamy Giraffe or create your own using your personal computer. Print your sign in a colour of your choice and add cute bird graphics to your sign that can be found online. (If you love any of the items we’ve featured and purchase them via our links, you’re helping to support our blog. In some cases e’ll get a small percentage of the sale for sharing them with you, which helps us pay the bills. Thank you!)
7. With love in the air, why not create this sweet DIY Love Birds Diorama as designed by House of Humble to use as a centrepiece or pretty decor for your dessert table. Get the DIY here.
8. Create this Paper Bird Centrepiece designed by Carolyn’s Homework and use it as a wedding table centrepiece or a decor to display in flower pots around your wedding venue. Get the DIY here.
9. (Below) String a colourful Bird Garland such as this one made from cut-out cardboard as featured on Wedding Chicks and photographed by Stacy Reeves Photography. This garland will look amazing as a backdrop, especially for your photos. {DIY Tip} Gather a collection of different pretty cardboard or sturdy paper and using a stencil or bird template, cut out bird-shapes. Punch a hole in the shoulder area of each bird and string it along a line.
10. Put together these stylish love bird place cards for your table setting. {DIY Tip} Purchase this love bird from Newlywish or create your own cardboard cut-out using a bird template to create the shape. Once your shape has been cut, and your guest’s names has been written or printed on each bird, place the seating card on top of a cute birds nest on each guest napkin and place setting.
11. Take a look at these handmade whimsical Vintage Bird Wedding Place Names, which has its wings made from a reproduced vintage music score. Available from Not on the High Street. {DIY Tip} Stencil a bird shape on sturdy card and cut out. Create a slit near the tail of the bird where a pleated sheet of music can be inserted.
12. Learn how to create a birds nest made of moss and garden twigs from Southern Living. Get the DIY here, Photographed by Beth Dreiling Hontzas.
13. We love these unique bird-topped jars that can be filled with an assortment of delicious treats or decor. {DIY Tip} Purchase them from RSH Catalog Boutique and fill them with sweets, treats or flowers. Best of all, these jars can be re-used for your home decor.
14. (Below) Incorporate these Love Bird Pebbles as table decor or cake toppers, which can be kept as a keepsake of your wedding day. {DIY Tip} Purchase these pebbles from Dear Jes or create your own by collecting two pebbles of similar size and shape and writing, painting or drawing the words “Mr” and “Mrs” or “Love” and “Birds” on each set of pebbles.
15. These customisable hand-embroidered bird cake toppers on wool-blend felt and floral fabric from Hey MieMie can be inserted into your wedding cake or made into garlands, cute brooches or pretty hair accessories. {DIY Tip} If you enjoy sewing, these birds can be made smaller and used as seating cards or place settings.
16. (Left ) Create this super cute Love Birds Bridal Bouquet as seen from Gifts Define. {DIY Tip} Simply add a pair of bird cake toppers or decor items such as these seen here to your bouquet of flowers. Be sure that the birds compliment and are visible amongst your flowers.
17. This Bird Cage Card Holder is a simple and charming decor idea captured by Cory Ryan Photography. {DIY Tip} Using a bird cage, place a sign on it that reads “Cards”. The bird cage can be painted to match your wedding colour scheme or sanded down to give it a rustic or vintage look.
18. (Below) These charming Rustic Love Bird Wedding Table Numbers for your wedding tables. These table numbers are burnt in the centre of each bird. {DIY Tip} Purchase these table numbers from Micheles Cottage or create your own by cutting out bird shapes from a thin sheet wood, sturdy cardboard or a similar material. Instead of burning the numbers on each bird, you can also draw or paint them on.
19. (Below) Scatter these Winged Love Bird Confetti around your wedding venue, wedding aisle or upon your tabletops. {DIY Tip} Available from Birdcage Cards, you can also create your own by stencilling and cutting out bird-shapes from pretty paper.
20. Create these one-of-a-kind DIY Paper Mache Birds as seen on Paper Mojo, created by Jodi Harris for Better Homes & Gardens, which can be made to suit any colour scheme. Get the DIY here.
21. (Below) Perfect for the outdoors, suspend these whimsical Hanging Bird Cages in various colours around your wedding venue. As featured on Intimate Weddings and photographed by Rachel Grace Photography, these bird cages can be filled with flowers, candles or other decor items. {DIY Tip} Collect a few birdcages and suspend them using pretty strips of fabric. Fill each bird cage with contrasting flowers or candles.
22. (Below) Intimate Weddings shares this cute DIY Birdseed Wedding Favor Hearts that are eco-friendly and affordable to create. These heart-shaped birdseed favors can be given to your guests in a small box or bag, placed on their table or can be hung from the branches of a big tree with a thank you note. Get the DIY here.
23. (Below) Shot by Sarah Otega, be inspired to create these groovy Birds Nest Necklaces using wire, beads and a necklace chain for you or as gifts for your bridesmaids. Get the DIY here. Don’t feel like creating them? You can purchase them ready made here.
To complete your bridal look for this bird-inspired wedding theme, consider a fabulous feathery wedding gown creation!
For other DIY wedding ideas and projects, take a look at our DIY Baby’s Breath, Burlap & Lace Wedding Ideas to learn how you can use Baby’s Breath to prettify your wedding day!
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Roses for weddings and party hire says
love your work!
Claire Rosas says
good ideas!
Jodi Harris says
Hi there! Just a heads up that the white paper mache birds were not made by Paper Mojo- they were made by me. I'm a freelance designer and produce stories for magazines. These are images for a story with Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself magazine and online at BHG.com
Judy Thompson says
love this Jodi… keep sharing your ideas… so inspiring!