diy Wedding

Hi Lynne,

I am also DIY ing everything now. I'd love a buddy to make sure we stay on track and do not miss anything if you would be interested!

View Quoted Comment That would be awesome!

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Great! I'll get together a list of what I have done / what I am struggling with etc. and message you this weekend and we can compare areas! always helpful to have 2 sets of eyes

View Quoted Comment I'll work on my list(s) as well. I have to do inventory, since I picked some stuff up today.

My answer is rely on your partner. He doesn't have an out because he's a man. It's his wedding also. Give him the flowers and show him the way.

Yea! This is when you start leaning on your fiancé. If he’s not good with diy-ing, have him help you make lists, stay organized…etc

View Quoted Comment I don't want him to help only because he is working 60+ hours a week at work.

View Quoted Comment He has been helping wirh lists. He did the research and found our venue. He's been communicating with the caterer too.

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Yes, this sure is real life. My partner and I also work 60+ hours and for this reason, we outsourced the creative elements. You are brave for tackling flowers! I'd rather do spreadsheets and budgeting. My recommendation is go easy on yourself and choose the path of least drama, least stress. If that means non-flower alternatives and less DIY, you can use votives and greenery for tablescapes, purchase fabric flower pins for bouts (got mine on Amazon), or hold a non-bouquet. Everything will be alright and still reflect who you are. As for helpers, your partner may like down time doing crafts together. For other helpers, just keep in mind that not everyone has time or talent or interest. It doesn't mean they aren't excited for you, however. Best wishes.

Pintrest was my cousins best friend plus I am following I am wanting to do a lot of diy

View Quoted Comment Thank you. I love assembling flower arrangements, it's relaxing for me. That's the biggest thing other than my bouquet that I need to do. Still need to purchase more flowers.

View Quoted Comment Good idea, thank you

I am DIY-ing everything myself. FH mom has painted our guest book board, and center pieces and the fish bowls I am using for table numbers. Aside from that I have done it all myself. I am a slight control freak lol there I said it and this way I know it is done the way I want.

I've already done my flowers myself, and was able to do my bouquet, the throw away, MOH, and 4 boutonnieres in only a few hours. I can send you my list of what I used. I got everything off Amazon which was much cheaper and easier, and my flowers from Dollar Tree. And they're beautiful!! My advice would be to get a spiral that is only for your wedding and make a list of all the supplies and stuff you need. Feel free to reach out if you'd like and I can share more. 🙂

View Quoted Comment That would be awesome! I have a 3 ring binder for my lists. So far I've picked up flowers from Hobby Lobby, some from a formal dress shop, some from someone on Facebook. Just need to get other colors besides purple (ha ha)

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I'm with Michelle. Since you said the flower arrangements are relaxing to you, why not finish getting all of your floral supplies and invite your MOH & bridesmaids over for a girls' night in and have them help you? If they're not accompanying you to select a dress, wait and share pics of the dress as a surprise during the girls' night.

I just finished my bouquets! Dollar tree has great eucalyptus and lamb's ear greenery right now. The lamb's ears would be super beautiful with your purple I think. Some of the prettiest roses in my arrangements are actually from Walmart. Walmart has some pretty lamb's ear too.

Michael's has spring floral sale right now too. You can do it!