The DIY wedding route is becoming ever more popular. For those on a budget, it is the perfect way to say your “I do’s” without having to break the bank. Even for brides with an unlimited wedding fund, they have taken the DIY route because it looks personalised and lovely. Gone are the days of balloons and foil confetti. Weddings in 2014 and beyond are all going to be DIY affairs that even Kirstie Allsopp would be proud of.
As a DIY bride, you do not have to compromise style over price. DIY weddings are incredibly easy to do, and they look amazing. What is more, with the prevalence of craft retailers on the highstreet, and online, you will be spoilt for choice.
Let’s take a look at some brilliant tips for you to become the ultimate DIY bride.
Wedding Invitations: 3D versus Flat
For the seriously artistic, wedding invites are easy to create from scratch. Simple adornments of card and luxurious materials will ensure that your cards look brilliant. However, it does depend on the style of the card that you desire. If you are keen to have a 3D design with lots of tissue paper adornments inside, this look may be difficult to achieve. Flat cards with simple print are more than adequate to do within the home. Think about your wedding invite requirements carefully before you commit to the DIY option. You can choose from a plethora of styles; vintage, retro, unusual and laser cut. Remember, your wedding invitation is your guest’s first glimpse into your big day.
It’s a Bunting
Bunting has become synonymous with the DIY bridal scene. If you are keen to try the trend yourself, this is easy to do. Simply take a trip to your nearest haberdashery and obtain beautiful fabric. You then simply adorn the fabric to a long, flat piece of ribbon and sew accordingly. Mix and match fabric is the ultimate in twee. It will look perfect strewn across your wedding venue. What is more, it is completely easy to do yourself. Zig zag scissors will ensure that the bunting does not look perfect. The art to beautiful bunting is to make sure it doesn’t look perfect. It needs to look a little worn to ensure that it hits all the right notes.
Hessian Will Be Your Best Friend
Many DIY weddings are incorporating Hessian into their big day. Rolls of Hessian are not cheap to buy, but they have a big impact on your day. Forgo the traditional chair cover with an organza bow. Simply cut the Hessian and tie into a bow on the back of your chairs. You can also use the Hessian as table runners. For an overall pretty look, you can sew delicate pieces of lace either side of the table runner. This is sure to wow your guests and looks magical once it has been done.
The DIY wedding option does not have to cost a fortune. Simply obtain your material and away you go. You will have a wedding fit for a rustic princess. What is more, your wedding will have that personal touch that so many weddings lack.
