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Bright colorful flowers highlight DIY spray painted wedding decor from Rustoleum.

Personalize Your Wedding: Creative DIY Wedding Tips for Milwaukee Brides

Lindee Katdare with Rust-Oleum

August 1, 2025

Planning your wedding should be an exciting and personal experience. I met with Rust-Oleum’s DIY expert, who shared ideas on how to customize your wedding and make it your own. Her clever tips not only bring personality to your celebration—they can also help you stay on budget.

Meet Lindee Katdare: Rust-Oleum’s DIY Expert

Lindee Katdare is Rust-Oleum’s in-house DIY expert. A seasoned professional with a background in art and design, Lindee brings creativity and expertise to the Rust-Oleum marketing studio. She shares her ideas and inspiration across various television outlets and magazines, helping DIYers bring their visions to life. Known for her boundless creativity, Lindee proudly claims she never runs out of ideas for using spray paint.

What was your inspiration behind this monochromatic tablescape?

Monochromatic tablescapes are on trend! Green can create a rich vibe, especially when paired with other elements like glass and gold. When working with a wedding budget, floral arrangements can be a significant expense. Using greenery instead of flowers not only works with the theme but is also a more cost-effective option without compromising the design. For my green-themed table, I painted the candlesticks with Rust-Oleum’s 2x Paint in Gloss Meadow Green and used 2x Paint in Hunter Green for the frames. Using various shades of the chosen color adds interest and creates a more upscale space.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

For this project, I took something old—and made it new and blue! Thrifted chairs are often a more affordable alternative to rentals, and mismatched styles? No problem! I painted the chairs using our Low Odor Paint in Gloss Blueberry to make them uniform in color, but the different chair styles add character and interest. I am a big fan of color, so i added pops of color by painting the candlesticks with 2x paint in Gloss Berry Pink and used our Universal Metallic Paint Prime in One in Pure Gold to add a little glamour.

How did you create the customized bridal gifts?

I found the wooden drink caddy and immediately saw the potential! With a little creativity, it became the perfect personalized gift for bridesmaids. I started by painting the caddy using Rust-Oleum Low Odor Spray Paint, which offers excellent coverage, dries quickly, and has 40% less odor than traditional spray paints. To make each gift feel truly special, I used a Testors Paint Pen in white to handwrite each bridesmaid’s name on the caddy. Personal touches like this go a long way! Finally, I filled each one with thoughtful, fun items tailored to my crew—mini champagne bottles, cozy slippers, luxe lotion, and fresh flowers. It’s a gift they can enjoy during the wedding and use long after the celebration ends.

Writer Bio: Rust-Oleum empowers homeowners and DIYers with premium products and creative techniques. For more inspiration and resources, connect with us on Instagram or visit the Rust-Oleum website.

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