What you'll make
Picture the two of you saying your vows inside a big wooden hexagon, warm brown timber against the gum 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 A$118 for the frame.
Materials (per item)
- long thin pine boards (89 x 19 mm, 2.4 m) · 3 boardscut into the six sides of the hexagon$51.90
- thicker pine framing timber (70 x 35 mm, 2.4 m) · 1 lengthcut into the two feet$9.82
- flat metal joining plates · 6 platesjoin the boards at each corner$11.32
- short wood screws (15 mm) · 24 screwsfasten the plates to the boards$5.18
- long wood screws (65 mm) · 8 screwsbuild the two feet$10.90
- wood stain (dark brown) · 1 small tingives the pale pine a warm colour$28.95
- DIY cost each$118.07
Tools
- Mitre saw (or circular saw with a speed square)
- Drill with Phillips 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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