Weddings can be very expensive events, and if you are looking for a way to cut back on the costs of your wedding, then one solution can be to make your own wedding supplies. Making your own wedding supplies are a great way of cutting down on your costs.
DIY wedding invitations
An effective way of cost-cutting your wedding is to make your own wedding invitations. You can use public domain pictures to decorate the invitation, and then publish them. Have your bridesmaids decorate your cards for you, so that you get a good selection of wedding invitations, all with slightly different designs.
The hand-made appearance of a wedding invitation can have a sentimental appeal. You can also purchase blank stationary kits that can be illustrated with your own design.
DIY floral arrangements
One of the most expensive items in the wedding supply list is the floral arrangements. You can reduce the cost of your flowers by arranging them yourself. This also allows you more control over the types of flowers in the arrangements, and you can also set the color themes yourself.
Choose simple patterns that you and a few bridesmaids can easily manage. It is also a good idea to order your wedding flowers from a warehouse or wholesale supplier, as this can reduce the costs of your floral arrangements even further.
DIY wedding favors
Making your own wedding favors can also be cost effective, so long as you have a clear idea of what you are doing, and have one or two craft skills up your sleeves. DIY wedding favors allow you to personalize your gifts, so that you can add special touches to each favor, or perhaps create something that has meaning for the person being given the favor. You might want to create a specialized fridge magnet, or perhaps a photo frame that recalls the special day.
DIY wedding decor
Another part of the wedding, which can be enhanced by do-it-yourself elements, is the wedding decor. You can choose to use more floral arrangements if you choose, or make your own paper hangers, even down to making large paper fans which can be hung around the wedding reception room.
If you are having a Green wedding, then paper decorations might be preferable to plastic, synthetic or even floral decorations. As an alternative, you could decorate the room with shells, potted plants or other environmentally friendly treats.
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Nov 17, 2011 07:19 AM
