8 Tips for DIYing Your Wedding

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If you’re big into crafting, then you’ve probably considered DIYing at least some parts of your wedding celebration. From the food to the d?cor, your crafty touches could be everywhere?but just pause for a second before putting your hands to work. There are some major pitfalls and hazards to avoid when it comes to wedding DIY projects. Don’t let your hobby create more stress and hassle than you can handle! Here’s our best tips for DIYing your wedding without losing your mind.

1. Don’t Be a Perfectionist

Your bridal party and family will thank you. If you get too caught up in the details, you let the crafts get the better of you. Getting super nitpicky is a surefire way to frustrate everyone including yourself?which is not how you want to start off your big day.

2. Don’t Go too Big

By big, we mean literally. For some reason, when it comes to DIY weddings, people go a little crazy on the ideas. You made a two-story statue of you and your fianc?? Well, how are you going to get your masterpiece to the venue? Don’t get carried away, and you won’t have to fret over the logistics of your projects.

3. Don’t Get in Over Your Head

your guests will appreciate quality, not quantity.

4. Don’t Make a Ton for Certain Areas and None for Others

Let?s say you make really cute table place cards and name tags, but don?t make anything else for the reception to help carry out your theme. This will make your DIY d?cor seem a bit out of place. By spreading out your ideas, your little DIY touches will be everywhere. Your guests will be impressed and immersed in the awesome feel you?ve created.

5. Don’t Use Multiple Themes

It?s really easy to go Pinterest-crazy and want to make all the things from all different styles, but it?s really not advised. You?re asking for stress with all the chaos and added cost from buying a wider set of supplies. Furthermore, the aesthetic will be much more cohesive if you stick to one theme. If you let yourself go all over the place, you?ll have a lot of crafts from all different looks. This is OK if you?re going for an eclectic feel, but most prefer to focus their efforts on one specific look to make it the best atmosphere possible!