Let's be real, weddings can get expensive! A lot of people choose to DIY parts of their wedding in order to make it more cost-effective. This can be a great thing! But, only if you’re DIYing the right things. So what should you DIY for your wedding?
DO: Invitations and details
Small things like your detail shot items, invitations, and even signage are great things to DIY! They’re small but super effective on the big day. Signs can be a great option because there are endless possibilities and most of the supplies can be found at hardware and craft stores! Invitations are great if you’re good at stationary. You can add a big personal touch to this by making it yourself, and it can help represent you and your partner’s relationship.
DO: Favors (if they’re useful)
Favors can get pricy when you’re buying dozens of them. So making your own favors are a great option if you’re choosing to give our favors at your wedding! But, make sure they’re actually relevant and useful for your guests. DIYing can also mean you’re less quality, so make sure if you’re doing this one, that you are making it good!
DON’T: Florals (to save money)
I know, this one is kind of a bummer. A lot of people think they can easily DIY their florals for their wedding, and sure, plenty of people do. However, some people find that when they start the process of DIYing their florals, it ends up being the same price as if they used a florist! A florist is going to know how to help you get the most impact at your wedding, while still staying within budget. They’ll help you reuse and repurpose flowers so that you get the most bang for your buck!
DON’T: Anything last minute
Lastly, make sure that anything you do choose to DIY is done well ahead of time. The last thing you’re going to want to deal with the week of your wedding is making stuff for the big day, such as the pressure of baking your wedding cake. If something went wrong, you would have to scramble to fix it, and that is not something you will want to be doing right before the wedding! Make sure you DIY everything with plenty of time in case you have to change it or get more supplies.
Overall, we want you to be able to DIY your wedding because this day is about you! But not if means you will be under immense amounts of stress. Reach out to wedding pros to help you decide what you should and shouldn’t DIY based on your skills and the time you have. And remember that whatever you bring to your wedding, you have to take home at the end of the night too! Your wedding planning should be enjoyable, and not spent with you stressing to make everything.
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