Cricut Weddings author reveals top DIY trends (and what to avoid)

If someone is investing in just one machine specifically for wedding DIY, I’d usually recommend the Cricut Explore family because it’s a perfect all-rounder: great size, savvy price point, and it can help couples create most typical wedding details.

Weddings often involve a huge variety of crafts (e.g., paper flowers, signage, vinyl decals, favour boxes, invitations), and the Explore family handles that entire range beautifully.

I wouldn’t be a proper cat mom if I didn’t say the “I Do Too pet bandana” project that features our sweetest Juniper McIntyre! When I was photographing that project, she was determined to be wiggly, but the photo you see in the book is the result of my husband dangling a string that caught her attention! I’m still chuffed that I managed to get 'the shot'!

I also cherish the “In Loving Memory heart patch” project that honours my Nuna and Poppi. It was one of the first projects I designed for the book, and their portrait is my favourite photo I took of them when they were still here.

The Save the Date bookmark is another favourite! It’s a draw-and-cut project with a fun wow factor. People have commented on how easy it is to make with its interactive element.

Right now for 2026 weddings, I’m seeing couples really embrace hyper-personalised weddings rather than trying to follow one strict aesthetic trend. Guests want experiences that feel meaningful and reflective of the couple, and DIY helps them do that!

I first discovered Cricut through the wedding world in 2016 when a wedding blogger friend invited me to collaborate on a major DIY wedding campaign with Cricut.

Around the same time, one of my early wedding tutorials on Tidewater and Tulle was taking off on Google and Pinterest, and it quickly became clear to me just how transformative Cricut crafting could be for weddings.

It felt like one of those creative “right place, right time” moments that completely shifted my path!

So, since 2013, I’ve run Tidewater and Tulle, an online wedding magazine that consistently ranks well for Cricut wedding ideas and education. I realised early on that there was room at the table to bridge a wedding professional’s eye for detail and the beginner’s need for a clear, doable process.

SEO and search trends drive most of the “why” behind my projects, and it was the right universe time to bring 10 years of expertise into a book. Thankfully, my publisher agreed!

I always encourage couples to DIY strategically rather than feeling pressure to make everything themselves. Anything highly time-sensitive or technically complex close to the wedding day can become stressful very quickly!

I’d think carefully before DIY'ing things like large-scale catering, intricate wedding cakes, or florals that require extensive conditioning and installation unless you genuinely have experience in this area.

I also think couples underestimate how exhausting the final-week setup can be. Sometimes the best investment is outsourcing the elements that will protect your energy and allow you to actually enjoy your wedding. DIY should enhance the experience, not completely consume it!

I genuinely think wedding DIY can be incredibly rewarding when approached with the right mindset. It’s not about perfection; it’s about creating meaningful details and memories throughout the engagement process.

I don’t think you have to identify as a crafty person at all! Most brides I meet have never crafted before until they got engaged and now have a creative goal in mind.

One of the reasons Cricut wedding DIY has become so popular is because it lowers the barrier to entry. Many projects are far more approachable than people initially assume. The key is choosing projects that match your skill level, time, and energy.

Our wedding favours! They were Yorkshire Mixture sweets which were a nod to my husband’s family heritage. His great-great grandfather was G.E. Barton, one of the leading Victorian confectioners and bakers in 1800s York.

I made stickers based off of the design displayed at the York Castle Museum, found the perfect fabric topper, and everyone loved them.

I think the biggest mistake is trying to do too much. Social media can make it feel like every single detail needs to be customised or handmade, but not every project is worth the stress, cost, or time investment. Couples often underestimate how long DIY takes, especially when multiplied across dozens or hundreds of wedding items.

I always encourage people to focus on the projects that will have the most meaning to them or have the biggest visual or emotional impact rather than attempting to recreate an entire Pinterest board from scratch.

The people! Hands down, it was the community that made me feel instantly welcomed. After I moved to the UK to marry my British husband, I had a difficult time as I didn’t know how I belonged here. Rebuilding Career 2.0 in your 40s isn’t the easiest! From day one, the Cricut UK community made it a brighter place.

Creating a craft book is definitely a much bigger undertaking than many people realize. There are so many moving parts — project development, testing, photography, writing, design, timelines, revisions — and every project has to work successfully and clearly for readers at home.

One of the biggest challenges was balancing creativity with accessibility. I wanted the projects to feel inspiring and elevated while still being achievable and approachable for beginners. Thankfully my publisher handled the rest of the logistical challenges like getting my book to other countries and on retail book shelves.

Cricut Weddings is written for crafting beginners and Cricut newbies who want to add a personal touch to their big day. Know someone who’s getting married and wants to DIY their wedding? It makes the perfect gift! Are you a wedding pro looking to make signage & details for your couples? This is for you, too! Just love all things Cricut? I’m biased, but it’d be a fabulously beautiful addition to your collection.

More than anything, I hope readers come away feeling empowered and inspired. I want them to realise that beautiful, meaningful wedding details are achievable, and that creativity doesn’t have to feel exclusive or overwhelming when you’re also juggling everything else when planning a wedding.