{"id":2041,"date":"2016-09-05T13:39:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T02:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/\/?p=2041"},"modified":"2024-01-04T16:57:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T05:57:16","slug":"diy-wedding-photography-favours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/diy-wedding-photography-favours\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan a DIY Wedding – from photography to favours"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weddings should be fun, not financially crippling. \u00a0Having a DIY wedding is a great way to save money and still have a wonderful wedding. Here are some ideas on how to have a DIY wedding.<\/p>\n

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\nSource: \u00a0Brit + Co<\/a><\/p>\n

Planning your DIY wedding<\/h2>\n

One of the easiest ways to save cash on your wedding is to do as much planning as you can yourself! \u00a0If you have the time and love to make lists and be organised, planning your wedding and honeymoon will be a piece of cake. Search for and book your own venue, choose your own theme, do your own budget, etc. Use an online planner that you can take everywhere with you on your phone, or DIY your own wedding planner book. There are some great, free planner \u2018how to\u2019 guides and checklists online<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

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\nSource: gloriajoy<\/a><\/p>\n

DIY wedding invites<\/h2>\n

Get your DIY mission started by making your own \u2018save the dates\u2019 and wedding invitations. Gone are the days of the standard antique letter press look; think outside of the box and make something unique! Why not make your own little wooden fridge magnets, send a homemade cupcake, or use the end of a radicchio dipped in paint to create a rosette stamp?<\/p>\n

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\nGet the tutorial from Martha Stewart
\n<\/a><\/em>Source: Elegant Wedding Invites<\/a><\/p>\n

Wedding website\/app<\/h2>\n

Many modern couples to be are opting to issue their wedding invitations with a wedding website or wedding app. You can definitely fit more detail in a digital invitation, and there are plenty of free sites and apps that let you customise your own. You can put everything on there from event details, to RSVP forms and song requests. Check out a purpose built site and app provider such as my wedding,<\/a> or create your own from scratch using wix<\/a> or squarespace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nSource: style me pretty<\/a><\/p>\n

DIY flower crowns<\/h2>\n

Gorgeous, romantic crowns of florals are so much cheaper if you DIY. You can hire a florist for your bridal shower to teach you how to make them, or you could easily look up some instructional videos on YouTube and go from there. All you need is flowers (fresh, dried, silk or greenery), florist wire, florist tape and scissors.<\/p>\n

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\nSource: Flower Girl Los Angeles<\/a><\/p>\n

DIY wedding centrepieces<\/h2>\n

You can get so creative by doing your own centrepieces for the bridal and guest tables at the reception venue. Think about the theme of your wedding, the style and location of the venue, and what materials will go well with it. You could make the centrepiece below using a glass jar (start collecting now), spray glue and rose gold glitter.<\/p>\n

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\nSource: The Wedding of My Dreams<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for more centrepiece and decoration inspiration, we have plenty of DIY wedding decoration<\/a> ideas for every theme.<\/em><\/p>\n

DIY wedding cakes<\/h2>\n

Everyone knows that as soon as you say the word \u2018wedding\u2019, everything triples in price! Keep your wedding budget under control by either making your own cake, or finding a talented friend or relative who can make one for you.<\/p>\n

DIY wedding photography<\/h2>\n

Photography is so easy to DIY!<\/p>\n