A huge feeling of accomplishment can come from creating your wedding décor, party favors or cake all by yourself. Of course, it takes a lot to pull off, but many ambitious brides and grooms are up to the challenge. If you follow these simple steps, you can you take a step back and give yourself a break whilst enjoying the lead up to your special day.
Plan, Plan, Plan
All weddings take a lot of planning, but a DIY occasion takes even more effort to execute successfully. Depending on how much you plan to do by yourself, you will need to take time to create lists of what needs to be made and when each item should be completed. From your dress to your party favors, decide early on what you’re willing to make yourself and what you’ll leave for the shopping list.
Delegate
If you’re creative, it’s likely that you have creative friends. The wedding party is bound to contain some people who know how to get things done. If you can count on bridesmaids and groomsmen to complete certain tasks for you, delegate some of your DIY list to them. Even better, set a date to work on certain projects together and make it a party. You’ll get things done and make memories in the process.
Don’t Overwhelm Yourself
It’s easy to bite off more than you can chew, especially if you’re bent that way. Try not to overwhelm yourself by making plans to do more than you can realistically achieve on your own. If you want to create your own dress, leave the flower arrangements to a florist. If you are ready to tackle the party favors, let someone else bake the cake. If you give yourself a break early on, you might even find that you have extra time to complete some of the other things. The key is to set the bar low and avoid stressing yourself out.
Be Realistic
In the end, the goal is to enjoy your wedding day and focus on why you’re really doing it – to start your happily-ever-after. If a stress-free wedding means buying pre-made things when necessary, such as table centerpieces and appetizers, then do so. It’s important to be realistic about how much you really want to do yourself. If you will enjoy doing it all on your own, go for it; but if you end up having to buy some things to save time, just consider it a necessary part of the process. Take in the joy of the moment and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you put a special touch on many of the other components of your big day.
Whether you’re into DIY projects or not, it’s always possible to save money and bring out your creative side by tackling some of your wedding décor yourself. With proper planning, delegation and lots of vision, you can successfully pull off the DIY celebration of your dreams. Create what you can and let love do the rest.