DIY ideas for a perfect wedding

Weddings are very special occasions that need to be handled with great attention. Everybody always wants their wedding to stand out and therefore they are usually more than willing to do anything for their wedding becomes the best. Your wedding comes once in a life time and so it should be well planned before anything else is done.

Today wedding DIY has become popular as a way for brides to include their personality and hobbies into their day.  Every wedding blog is filled with projects, instructions and templates for the crafty bride

Since a wedding normally involves so much to be carried out, it is best to start organizing the aspects as early as possible. Wedding DIY projects will definitely require you to spend more time planning and organizing.  If possible recruit some help from family, friends and bridal party members for the larger projects.  All projects should be completed no later than a week before the wedding.

Consider adding creative elements on the invitation that hint toward some of the DIY projects and personal touches.   In addition to invitations, common DIY projects are centerpieces, favors, escort cards, guestbook and décor.   

Be sure to research the cost of creating any DIY items.  Sometimes the cost can equal or be greater than simply buying a similar item online. 

It does not really matter whether you intend to have your wedding in a backyard or at the beach,  but what matters most is that you make the best decisions when it comes to selecting projects that compliment your venue.   Decorations and projects should complement the style of the wedding location. 

Events by Elaine (www.eventsbyelaine.com) is a hands-on coordinator for budget minded & DIY brides serving Nashville, Huntsville and the Southeast.