Every couple wants to save a bit of money on their wedding and DIY projects are a great way to do just that. However, there are 6 tasks you should not DIY for your wedding. Here are some tasks that you should simply leave to the professionals.
Wedding DIY Don’ts
- Your Photos. This cannot be stressed enough. Far too many couples have hired a cousin or friend to take some casual photos at their wedding. They have done so in an effort to save costs, only to be disappointed later on. You may think that quality photos won’t matter to you. However, they do make a big difference. Especially considering your photographer takes hundreds of photos in order to select a handful of beautiful shots. Everyone wants to look back at flattering photos of themselves on their big day. Even if you’re convinced that a friend or family member will do an excellent job, it will never quite be what a seasoned wedding photographer can produce.
- Your Cake. Yes, it may sound easy enough to buy a few boxes of cake mix and whip something up at home. If it’s not a cake that you would be proud to present to family and friends and have in your photos, it’s best to leave the baking to the professionals. Plus, this would just be one extra thing that you would need to do right before your wedding when you should be relaxing.
- Your Hair and Makeup. Unless you have an in-depth knowledge of makeup and hairstyles and could be mistaken for a pro; it’s recommended that you hire a professional to assist you. Wedding makeup artists and hair stylists know how to make your hair and makeup last the entire day, which is something you definitely want. Plus, this is your wedding day and you should be pampered and taken care of.
- Your Catering. Catering for a wedding is far more stressful and time-consuming than you can imagine. Even if you had to rope in friends and family members, it could still end up causing you more stress than saving money is worth. Professional caterers know exactly what goes into preparing food for large groups of people. They know how to store and transport the food safely too.
- Your Music. It may sound simple enough to just put all of your music on an iPod, then play it through a speaker. There’s something so useful about having a professional DJ or musician assist you with your music for the day; especially when it comes to your first dance and the father-daughter dance.
- Your Wedding Planning. The chances are you and your fiancé haven’t planned a wedding before. Even if you have, there are always new and exciting trends, venues and vendors popping up, but, it is never the same. Some brides feel that they can plan their own weddings because they’ve helped a sister or best friend. However, planning your own wedding is completely different. A professional wedding planner is the best person to guide you through this intricate process.
When deciding on your wedding DIY projects, really think about everything that goes into successfully completing that specific task before you decide to take it on yourself.
