How To Pull Off a DIY Wedding

Many soon-to-be weds really love the idea of a Do-It-Yourself Wedding. Yes, it is challenging. But the thought of making the event very personal makes it more special. It is also lighter on the pocket giving the couple a lot more to spend on other important things like a house, car or investments (and honeymoon of course!). So What does it take to pull off a your own DIY Wedding?

1. A Ton of Creative Juice
Creativity is the key here. If you want a wedding that is uniquely yours, you have to think of ways to make it personal and close to your heart. Are you good in baking? cooking? sewing dresses? drawing? If you said yes to any of this, you definitely can make this work..Begin by choosing the motif or theme of your wedding. Of course pick a theme that would be easier for you to personalize. Then, go to the other details.

DIY you wedding favors

2. Choosing What to DIY
The truth is, you cannot DIY everything. Choose what you want and what you can DIY. Once you start planning for your wedding, think first of the things you want to do yourselves before you book any supplier. You firmly have decide to do, for example, your own wedding invitations, souvenirs, flowers, cake, and guestbook. This way, when you look for contacts for your wedding, you will just focus with what you need.

3. A Lot of Youtube videos
Youtube and other websites could really be a great help when you want a DIY Wedding. Lots of couple (mainly the bride, I really don't know why. haha) upload video tutorial on how to personalize some stuff for your wedding. 

4. Time and Patience
Yes, a lot of time and patience is needed. I have known some brides who've cried over invitations that they could not finish on time or souvenirs which do not look like how they imagined them to be. Especially if you're both working, and only have the weekends to work on things, be sure to start early.

DIY black and white guestbook

5. Support from Family and Friends
Before starting on your next big DIY project, you might want to check opinions of the people close to you, especially your family. Some family members (aunts, parents and grand parents are some of realistic examples. :P) would prefer a traditional wedding and would not entertain some of your crazy ideas to give your wedding a more personal touch. Consult them first. It is great to have their approval about your ideas. This would make your job easier because you can be assured that they would be ready to help you on DIY Wedding plans. Remember, you need lots of help when twisting ribbons for your DIY bouquets or cutting papers for your DIY wedding invitations.

DIY place cards

6. A Reliable and Effective Event Coordinator
A lot of couples think that since they plan for a DIY wedding, they would not need an event coordinator. This is actually a wrong move. To be able to pull off your dream DIY Wedding, you need a reliable event coordinator to execute everything that you have planned. Of course, you cannot do it on your own when you are saying your wedding vows. That is why you need to hire someone who understands what you need and what you want to achieve during your wedding.