Have sticker shock yet?
The good news is, it doesn't have to be that way. Weddings, to me, seem to have become a bit of a production in the past 10 years or so-more so than in the past. While events are my industry and my business, I'm admittedly a bit of a purist when it comes to weddings. This is a day to celebrate the fact that you get to spend forever with the person you love; you shouldn't go broke doing it! Yes, you'll have to pay for a photographer, venue, and flowers if you choose, but there are ways to cut costs and save yourself from the stress of dropping big bucks for your day.
Listed below are some of my favorite sites for DIY Brides, full of party favors, room decor, and anything else you could possibly need for your day. Click the site names to be taken directly to each page!
The DIY Network
Yes, the same Network that gave us "Vanilla Ice Goes Amish". Hear me out! These guys know what they're doing when it comes to creating personalized items on a budget. From centerpiece ideas and wedding favors to food and drink recipes, they have it all in one spot. The directions on this site aren't as clear as I'd like, but they do provide links to sites that can give you directions or offer help.
DIY Bride
Not only does DIY Bride have awesome tutorials that range from making felt flowers to sewing your own wedding gown, they also have a blog and inspiration boards that give brides a starting point and a guide to follow as they plan and personalize their day. They also offer a gallery of real weddings to pull inspiration from, vendor guides if you decide you do need a little help, and planning resources for everything that goes on behind-the-scenes.
Style Me Pretty
By far my favorite wedding site, Style Me Pretty has their DIY section perfected. Projects are categorized (Flowers, Favors, etc.), and each category shows a picture plus a few of the most recent links. To make things easier, the newest links and projects of the day are listed prominently at the top of the DIY page. All of their projects list every material needed, and include pictures, detailed explanations, and sometimes even videos showing you step by step exactly what you need to do.
The best part about Style Me Pretty is that it's not just weddings. They have a blog called "SMP Living", which includes DIY projects for every day. My current favorite? Linen Painted Chargers. I might have to try them for Thanksgiving!
Do you have a favorite site that isn't listed here? Married ladies, is there any DIY advice you'd offer to current brides-to-be? Sound off in the comments. And don't forget, if you need help with any of your projects or ideas, Gracie K. Events is here to help!
Happy planning!
Gracie K.
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