DIY Wedding Ideas
Do-it-yourself (DIY) weddings become especially popular in times when people have less money to spend. Making your own arrangements not only saves you money, but also allows you to put a real piece of yourselves into the wedding. A DIY wedding gives you something to be proud of and say, "I did that."
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Flowers
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Silk flowers can look just as real and beautiful as real flowers as long as they're made and arranged correctly. Purchase your silk flowers at the best possible retailer within your budget. Give yourself time to create all of the floral arrangements and bouquets for your wedding. That's the whole purpose of DIY silk flowers. You get to create your own arrangements while saving some money in your wedding budget because there's no need to hire a florist.
Favors
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Wedding favors are usually fun little gifts given to each guest as thanks for coming to the wedding. Many couples now make their own wedding favors to have fun and save money. Make your own wedding CDs with all of the important music used at your wedding. Or wrap jordan almonds in tulle and tie them with a personalized ribbon. Design your own labels to attach to votive candles. Your guests will cherish any of these favors, and they'll be fun for you to make.
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Centerpieces
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Guests often take home the centerpieces, or decorations at the center of each table, as keepsakes. For DIY wedding centerpieces, arrange some of the silk flowers in vases. Or choose a different route. For instance, fill a tall vase with beautiful rocks at the bottom and place a tall pillar candle inside. Or decorate tables with smaller votive or tea light candles and mirrors. Really, your centerpieces are limited only by your imagination.
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