subject: Do It Yourself Wedding Ideas - The No Stress Way To Get Hitched [print this page] In this article you will learn some do it yourself wedding ideas that will make your upcoming event less stressful and more enjoyable.
As women, we have had the "vision" of what our perfect wedding will be. Ever since we were young, playing and pretending, we wanted to be the most beautiful bride . Now, that dream is coming true - it's your turn to have the perfect wedding, even if you are watching your pennies. The high cost of wedding will no longer be an issue assuming you follow some of the below do it yourself wedding ideas.
Tips for making your do it yourself dream wedding come true.
Communicate
Sit down with your finace and be sure to discus the details of what is most important to each of you in your wedding. Be sure there is a clear understanding of what your budget is and allocate the majority of your funds to those areas.
Research and Delegate
A key factor in successful do it your self wedding, be sure to plan ahead and do thorough research that will allow you to weigh all you options. A budget is more easily followed if you leave time and consider the options that provide you the most value for dollars spent.
Taking the time, in advance to look for the venue, catering company etc.. will really pay off. To save some money, consider assigning the wedding invitations to a family member who has a bit of computer experience and is up to the challenge.
Be sure to Confirm Your Bookings
You are the one planning this wedding, there is no one to follow up on details other than you. Keep this in mind because you NEED to follow up with the service providers you have booked to ensure all the details are in order. Just calling and booking is not enough if you want to limit the number of last minute issues. A good rule of thumb is to follow up on everything three times on your list. Ensure that items that need to be picked up and transported to the venue are delegated at least 4 weeks in advance and double check the day before.
Planning ahead of time is key, ensure you start your planning at least 6-8 months before hand.
