Practical DIY Wedding Solutions That You Will Love

Wedding season is coming towards us at an alarming rate. If you  are in the midst of planning your wedding, you are probably ready to pull your hair out at the cost of everything. Why are weddings so expensive? If you are trying to stay within budget, but failing miserably, you need not look any further. This article will give you practical tips on how to DIY your wedding. Not only will it look amazing, and personal to you and your groom, but your bank manager will also be rejoicing.

Invitations

DIY invitations are incredibly kitsch and cost-effective. The benefit of DIY invitations is that you can tailor the card to fit in with your own theme. There seems to be a plethora of butterflies and hearts on invitations at the moment, so if this isn’t your style, the DIY wedding invitation may just be the perfect solution for you. Take a look at http://shop.vibesandscribes.ie/ for inspiration.

Ditch the Seating Plan

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Arranging your seating plan is a nightmare, as any bride will attest. Not only do you need to figure out where people are sitting, but you also have to be trained in the art of diplomacy and family politics. Take the stress out of arranging your seating plan by not having one. Ditch it completely and you can remain stress free. More and more brides are choosing to have a sign simply stating that they do not wish to have a seating plan. There is usually an accompanying poem on the sign so that guests will not feel offended. The great thing is, is that it is so easy to make yourself that you will feel oh-so smart when everyone compliments your handy work.

Paper Decorations

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Let’s be honest, balloons and banners are a little cheesy. If you are looking for something more elegant to decorate your wedding hall then look no further. Opt for traditional paper decorations, honeycomb balls and bunting. Paper bunting is very easy to make yourself. Ensure that you have ribbon, good quality card and scissors to create your very own decorations. You could even invest in a paper punch so your perfect bunting can have cutaway shapes. Go wild with inspiration and design and stand out from the rest of the wedding crowd. Not only is it cheap, it also looks amazing.

Thank You Cards

Thank you cards are relatively easy to make yourself. Again, you will need an assortment of colored, good quality card as well as scissors and fabrics so you can get creative. Making your own personalised thank you cards is a great way to express your gratitude to those that spent your big day with you. What is more, they will be pleased that you have made an effort to make your own cards. The personal touch really does go a long way.

If you want something a little more unusual, you could opt for a photo insert card, in which you insert photos of your wedding into the greeting card. Not only are people getting a thank you, but they are also getting a momento from your day.