What you'll make
Picture the two of you saying your vows inside a big wooden hexagon, warm brown wood against the trees, with a swag of greenery or a sheer drape if you fancy one. It's the shape everyone recognises from boho weddings, and it stands right where the photographer will point the camera all afternoon. About £51 for the frame.
Materials (per item)
- long thin wooden boards (22 x 100 mm, 2.4 m) · 3 boardscut into the six sides of the hexagon£25.80
- thicker wooden batten (38 x 63 mm, 2.4 m) · 1 lengthcut into the two feet£3.50
- flat metal joining plates · 6 platesjoin the boards at each corner£7.00
- short wood screws (16 mm) · 24 screwsfasten the plates to the boards£2.60
- long wood screws (60 mm) · 8 screwsbuild the two feet£1.80
- wood stain (dark brown) · 1 small tingives the pale wood a warm colour£9.99
- DIY cost each£50.69
Tools
- Mitre saw (or circular saw with a speed square)
- Drill with Pozi bit
- 2.5 mm drill bit for pilot holes
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Sanding block or sander with 120-grit paper
- Rags or a brush and disposable gloves
- Safety glasses
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