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Do It Yourself on Your Wedding Day: 7 Savvy Hacks

by Maddy (spilledpolish)

It’s no secret that weddings are getting more and more expensive, which is why many couples are choosing to DIY several aspects of their big day. Although there are advantages to paying a professional to do various things on your wedding day, you’re going to end up with a pretty large bill to pay at the end! Whether you’re trying to choose your dream wedding dress or figure out a way to capture your special memories on film, now is your chance to get thrifty and creative. Remember, you don’t have to do all of these things by yourself; enlisting the help of your close friends and bridal party is definitely recommended! So, work your way through the following list of seven savvy hacks and you will soon discover a plethora of ways to DIY your upcoming wedding day.

Film It and Capture Memories

Hiring a professional videographer for your wedding day can be pretty expensive, and unnecessary considering the wide range of equipment available these days. You could enlist the help of one of your creative friends to capture every special moment of your big day such as walking down the aisle, the wedding speeches and your first dance. Visit www.drdrone.ca and you will discover how easy it is to capture professional-looking video footage and montages using just your smartphone. If you have already hired a professional photographer for your wedding day this will certainly save you a little bit of money. Filming elements of your big day yourselves will add that extra special touch for your memory box when everything is over.

Source Your Flowers 

It’s no secret that florists are getting more and more expensive, especially for weddings. As inflation rises the cost of flowers can also rise, so why not start early and grow your own? You could easily create your own bouquets and table arrangements using homegrown flowers. As long as you’ve got plenty of time to start growing your flowers, there is nothing stopping you from giving it a try. If you’re not keen on using fresh flowers for your wedding day, faux arrangements can be just as beautiful and they’re much cheaper. Your local homeware stores will stock faux flowers in a range of shades, so head out and do a bit of research; you’ll soon discover the perfect DIY flower options for your upcoming wedding.

Create Your Own Decorations

Hiring a wedding planner and designer can take a lot out of your budget, so why not source your own decorations and get creative? If you already plan on creating your own flower arrangements, then you can easily design the tablescape and decorations for the rest of your wedding. Pinterest is bursting with ideas for homemade wedding decorations such as table plans, favors and wedding signage. It’s very easy to handover these small jobs to a professional, but you can do a lot of this by yourself (with a little bit of help from your family and bridal party!). Whether you’re making a balloon arch or hanging beautiful tissue paper flowers in your ceremony room, there are so many ideas that you can execute yourself without the help of a professional.

Make Your Own Wedding Dress or Accessories

Wedding dresses can be pricey, so now is your time thrifty! Head to your local charity shop and see if they have any wedding dresses for sale; even if the style isn’t quite what you’re looking for, you can accessorize and make it your own in a number of ways. Perhaps you’re looking to DIY your bridal accessories too; making your own jewellery or designing a homemade flower crown could be the perfect addition to your wedding dress. A simple and chic wedding dress from a high street store can have just as much of an impact on your big day as an expensive dress from a high-end designer. Remember, your wedding day is unique to you and you only need to spend money on things you believe are important.

Cater Your Big Day By Yourself

Perhaps the father of the groom is an incredible cook or your bridesmaid makes cakes for a living, you’ll be surprised at how many people in your wedding are willing to contribute to the catering. Think about your close friends and families and where their strengths lie, it can’t hurt to ask for a little bit of extra help with regards to the food. When your hire caterers for your wedding day things can start to add up very quickly, so consider buffet-style food or making your own wedding cupcakes to reduce the costs.

Do Your Own Hair and Make-Up

If you want to save some money on your wedding day, you may want to consider doing your own bridal make-up. With a little bit of practice and some guidance from online tutorials, you could create a look that makes you feel your very best. You don’t have to shell out for an expensive hair or makeup artist when you have all the tools you need in your very own home. 

Make Your Own Invitations

Hiring a graphic designer or wedding stationer can be quite a costly and time consuming experience. If you already know exactly what you want from your wedding invitations, then why not get crafty and make your own? There are so many incredible online tools out there that can help you design your dream invitations. Invest in a good printer, some luxurious cardstock and accessories and you will be proud to say that your wedding invites are handcrafted by you!

Putting your own personal touch on your wedding day is not only cost effective, but it’s also very sentimental. Imagine creating your own wedding video, making your bridal accessories or even taking charge of the catering. There are so many ways to find inspiration online for your big day, so start the research today and discover your inner creative flair. All of these special touches will truly make your wedding day unique to you as a couple.

Do It Yourself on Your Wedding Day: 7 Savvy Hacks

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