Wedding Benches

make it easy to build beautiful wedding benches with minimal cutting and a straightforward design. The benches are long, strong, and sturdy, making them perfect for ceremonies, events, or extra seating anywhere you need it. It’s a simple build with a clean look and big impact — an easy DIY project that’s practical, durable, and budget friendly.

Specifications

Project type	Bench
Room	Outdoor
Style	Farmhouse Furniture
Difficulty	Beginner Projects

Dimensions

Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.

Shopping List

PER BENCH

2 - 2x4 @ 92-5/8" (stud length)
2 - 2x6 @ 92-5/8" (stud length)
2 - 2x4 @ 8 feet (you'll have some extra, if you are building more than one bench, you can expect to use about 12' of 2x4 per bench)
2-3/4" exterior self tapping wood screws

Cut List

2 - 2x4 @ 92-5/8" or stud length
2 - 2x6 @ 92-5/8" or stud length
2 - 2x4 @ 14-1/2"
4 - 2x4 @ 16-1/2"
2 - 2x4 @ 8-1/2"
2 - 2x4 @ 17" both ends cut at 45 degrees off square, long point to short point measurement, ends are parallel

Tools

measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
compound miter saw
sander

Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1

Screw the 2x4 studs to the 2x6 studs with screws about every 8"-12".

Step 2

Screw the end boards to the 2x4 and 2x6 ends.

Step 3

Screw legs to inside of 2x4 outer frame. I angle screw a few to help keep the legs from going wobbly.

Step 4

I recommend a tie in board at the bottom to secure the two legs together. I left a 3" space below the tie in board.

Step 5

Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.

Source (temporary): https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/wedding-benches