DIY: Aisle Decor {Almost Free from Nature}

As a wedding photographer, I've been to A LOT of weddings, and I've seen some really great ideas as far as theme and decor.  I love the idea of being able to "style" a wedding, which unknown to many, "wedding stylizing" is an industry in itself.  If I'm already your photographer, fabulous, if you'd like to include my on your wedding day decor ideas, even better!

One such bride has allowed me to take such a part, and so a DIY project was born.  Her wedding is in a grove of oaks, with fresh spring grass, sprinkled with bright yellow buttercups (fitting as her colors are blue and yellow).  Check out these cost-effective aisle decorations:

You will need:
Branches that will work as shepherd's hook (enough to line your aisle)
Mason Jars  (enough to line your aisle, available at Wal Mart in Kitchen department, but I found mine at thrift stores for $0.25 each).
Burlap (available at Wal Mart in the fabric department)
Hemp Cord (available at Wal Mart in craft department)
Pretty Flowers

I started by going to the river to find some suitable "shepherd's hook-esque" sticks.

Here's my stash:

And my assistant stick-hunter, Lunchbox:

Once I made it back home with my stash, I started by cutting about an inch wide by about 14 inch long piece of burlap.  The length will depend on the mouth of your mason jar.  Then I tied it just below the mouth of the jar.  Masons are nice, because there is a lip that will hold the burlap in place.

Next, cut a piece of hemp about 16 inches long (or at least enough to let it hang freely with flowers in the vase).  Tie the hemp around the burlap.

Since it's spring, I had no trouble pushing my branches into the ground.  All that's left is to add your flowers and hang from the branch!

Check back soon for the aisle decor in action at Will & Lana's wedding!

Cost:
Giant hemp roll (that will last you your lifetime) $9.
Mason Jars (from thrift store, 20 of them) $5
Burlap (about a $1/yard)  $1
Sticks FREE!
Flowers (that's up to you!)

TOTAL COST $15.00!!!