15 Ideas for Using a Cricut Machine to Personalize Your Wedding

Weddings and personal details go together like the world's best peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever. Any chance that a bride or a groom gets to share his or her personalities and interests through wedding favors, signage, lawn games, or more, it's probably going to happen because it really is one of the most important days of someone's life surrounded by the best people. That's why we were so excited when we learned about the magic that is Cricut months ago because game changer, friends! It literally has us wanting to personalize all the things. And we're not talking about only vinyl awesomeness! Did you know you could cut felt? Yup. Balsa wood? Heck yes. Or even write addresses on your wedding invite envelopes? Ohhhh, mindblowing you betcha. In partnership with Cricut, we have rounded up our top favorite and easiest wedding ideas for you to take your personalization to the next level by using a Cricut machine.

Did you catch our other DIY Cricut wedding idea roundups? If not, head over to the latest 20 Even More Wedding Ideas To Make With Your Cricut and to our second one 20 More Ideas on How to Use Cricut to Personalize Your Wedding. That's oodles of other different ideas to inspire you!


// Updated May 2023 //


Ways to Personalize Your Wedding with Cricut

Which Cricut machine should I buy for my wedding DIY projects?


When it comes to planning a wedding, DIY projects can save a lot of money and add a personal touch. We personally love Cricut's Explore and the Maker for very different reasons. If you're considering adding a Cricut machine to your crafting arsenal, the best option for wedding projects is the Cricut Maker simply because it can cut more of a variety of materials than the Explore. This machine has the ability to cut through materials such as fabric, leather, and balsa wood, which means you can create unique, diverse wedding favors and decorations. However if you have a smaller budget, the Explore also is a fabulous machine when it comes to DIY wedding ideas! Most of our wedding DIYs made with Cricut are done on an Explore machine since a lot of wedding DIYs end up using vinyl and iron-on materials. Both the Explore and the Maker come with the ability to score and fold materials, allowing you to make intricate invitations and table numbers with ease. With either Cricut machine, you'll absolutely be able to create stunning DIY projects for your special day!



Toasting Glasses for Getting Ready


MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Permanent Vinyl

Cheers! What better way to celebrate all your ladies than with some personalized stemless champagne glasses? Outdoor vinyl is water-resistant and the toughest of all vinyls out there. Cricut has some great basic colors or you can find the wedding world's favorites of gold, copper, and silver on Amazon. (After you make them, just remind your gals to hand wash their glasses! Outdoor vinyl is strong and mighty, but not immortal!)

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Photography: Freshly Wed | Florals: Fleurish and Bloom




Reception Chair Signs

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Vinyl

One of the biggest classic trends in the wedding world that has been around quite some time are the newlyweds chair signs. Whether it's "Bride and Bride" or "Mr. and Mrs." signage, there's something about this little detail tradition that people can't get enough of. Most couples either stick with signs made out of wood or thick paper, and those are perfect to personalize with your own wording or couple's message! Going nautical? "His Mermaid" and "Her Captain." Going fairy tale? "King" and "King." Possibilities are endless when you know which vinyl color matches your color theme!

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Photography: Katelyn James Photography




Wedding Favor Tags


MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Adhesive Foil, Balsa Wood

Like most Southern brides and grooms, we sure do love us some monograms... it's probably our most favorite part about using the Cricut machine! It's pretty much monograms on demand, all day, every day. Not only were these modern monograms on the favor tags cut especially for her wedding, the bride also cut the boutique shape of the balsa wood tags, too! (If using balsa wood or other thicker materials like it, be sure to use Cricut's deep cut blade in the machine!)

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Photography: Chelsea LaVere | Coordination: Sunkissed Events | Favor Tags: DIY by Bride




Reception Seating Chart

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Cardstock, Vinyl

With so many ideas out there, couples no longer have to stick with poster board or traditionally framed seating charts for their guests. For the DIY magicians, you can play with acrylic, wood, fabric, and so many other materials to help organize and communicate to your guests on where they will be seated. The particular example above is perfect for a beach wedding because it's heavy, shows off the oceanside scenery, paper is inside of the acrylic frame and won't be messed up by the sand or wind! So think of venue logistics before deciding on your material and explore cutting out various materials to make your seating chart happen!

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Photography: Chelsea LaVere | Florals: Leslie Hartig Floral Design | Font: Eliza Gwendalyn




Table Numbers

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Vinyl

From familiar street names to cities visited together to traditional numbers, wedding table numbers help communicate to your guests where to sit (and you'd be surprised by how many do appreciate guidance with this instead of the awkward "Uhh where do I sit?" looking around!). Have a little fun with designs, names, and symbols on wood, metal, plastic, fabric, and even glass bottles. Cricut has vinyls of all colors to make creativity even more accessible. The hardest part is figuring out what you want to do!

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Photography: Melissa Arlena Photography | Florals: The Wild Bunch




Cake or Pie Topper

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Felt

Felt is not just for kiddo crafts! It's such a versatile material that allows you to literally create beautiful sculptures and art with if you so choose. Or rather more simply, adorable cake or pie toppers for your bridal shower or wedding day! Cricut can cut fun shapes and letters out of your felt. The trick? You need to stiffen the felt and use the deep cut blade for crisp cut-outs. (This "how to cut felt with Cricut" article is a great starting point if you go this route.)

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Photography: Maria Grace Photography | Styling: The DIY Bridal Network




Utensil Sleeves for your Rehearsal Dinner

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Iron-On

Pretty up those flatware sets for your rehearsal dinner! The easiness of iron-on/heat-transfer vinyl is a huge draw especially if you decide to use more luxurious materials like leather or more delicate fabrics like muslin. Cut out your date or design and iron! That's it.

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Photography: Chelsea LaVere | Leather: Buy Airsupply via Etsy




Reception Place Cards


MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Adhesive Foil

Whether you decide to use traditional materials like paper or unconventional ones like oyster shells, place cards are meant to be personalized and created just for that person you invited! This talented Cricut-loving bride decided to use adhesive foil and Mod Podge to create her oyster beauties.

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Photography: Chelsea LaVere | Coordination: Sunkissed Events | Oyster Place Cards: DIY by Bride




Bridesmaid Getting Ready Shirts


MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Everyday Iron-On

Start the wedding day off right with fun personalized t-shirts for you and your ladies! It's the little things that help set the happy vibes while getting ready on the big day, and specially designed tops are one way to do it! Whether they're cheeky or sweet, Cricut Design Space makes it easy to whip up any phrase for any kind of shirt. Fact: Gold and Glitter Iron-On material totally exist, and you will love it.

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Photography: Chelsea LaVere | Coordination: Antonia Christianson Events




Wedding Reception Menu Cards

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Adhesive Foil, Cardstock, Classic Pen Set

If you don't have calligraphy skills, then you're going to quickly fall in love that Cricut will write things out for you in whatever way you tell it to in whatever font you want! Cut out your reception menu shapes, add the embellishments, and get the machine to do the writing for you. Written perfection every time. (You can even write out mailing addresses on your wedding invitation envelopes!)

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Photography: Maria Grace Photography | Catering: Montero's Restaurant




Bachelorette Party Luggage Tags


MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Vinyl

Headed to a tropical bachelorette getaway? Get the celebration started with personalized luggage tags with a theme! Using Design Space clipart, our yellow flamingo-emblazoned travel tags were all created within minutes on the Cricut Design mobile app with a few scraps of leftover vinyl. It doesn't take much to transform little details!

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Photography: Chelsea LaVere




Acrylic Wedding Invitations

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Vinyl

While our pretty sample photo was all written by hand, if your skill set is not calligraphy, then Cricut to the rescue! These are perfect especially if you're having a modern small and intimate wedding, send out beauties crafted out of clear acrylic and some vinyl.

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Photography: Sarah Street Photography | Coordination: Sunkissed Events | Stationery: The Girl Tyler | Florals: Palette of Petals




Bridal Shower Favors

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Iron-On

We're a wee bit obsessed with bridal shower favors since they're so easy to make when you know your theme. For coffee lovers or winter celebrations, our cozies with a touch of iron-on prettiness is a great "I can totally use again!" after the event. So whether they are cozies, sweet treats, or goodie bags, the range of iron-on colors are too fun to experiment with!

VENDOR CREDITS
Photography: Chelsea LaVere | Felt: Benzie Design via Etsy | Felt Flowers: The Grey Rose via Etsy




Champagne Glass Tags as Escort Cards


MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Classic Pen Set, Glitter Cardstock

Most of us love multi-purposed things, especially when it comes to a wedding day and you want little leftovers afterwards. This crafty bride used her Cricut to create champagne glass tags that not only communicated where her guests to go, but to keep their glasses afterwards as their favors!

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Photography: Meredith Ryncarz Photography | Escort Cards: DIY by Bride




Wedding Cornhole Boards

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MATERIALS USED WITH CRICUT: Outdoor Vinyl

Around these wedding parts, cornhole boards are pretty much like having wedding cake at a wedding reception. It's just kinda expected when you have an outdoor wedding! Since they're pretty popular especially here in Virginia, you can find cornhole boards available most anywhere either locally or online. Add you own monogram, wedding date, or wedding logo to those boards and get some coordinating toss bags! (Be sure to get the outdoor vinyl and not regular! It'll last longer at your new home together as newlyweds for your future gaming nights!)

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Photography: Leigh Skaggs Photography


Many thanks to Cricut for sponsoring this wedding roundup and their support! And while the disclaimer is that Tidewater and Tulle was sponsored through compensation to write this, these words and our obsession love for the brand are all our own.

Did you catch our other DIY Cricut wedding idea roundups? (Updated August 2022) If not, head over to the latest 20 Even More Wedding Ideas To Make With Your Cricut and to our second one 20 More Ideas on How to Use Cricut to Personalize Your Wedding. That's oodles of other different ideas to inspire you!


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