DIY wedding projects can be a great way to save money and add personal touches, but how do you know when DIY is actually worth it? In this episode, I discuss how to avoid DIY wedding burnout and decide which projects make sense to handle yourself, which are better left to a professional, and when simplifying may be the better choice altogether.
I’ll walk through the three questions you should ask before taking on a DIY project, the wedding tasks that tend to be lower-risk, and the areas couples should think carefully about, including florals, photography, entertainment, setup, and day-of logistics. I’ll also talk about how social media can create unrealistic expectations around how personalized your wedding needs to be and why your guests are unlikely to remember whether every detail was handmade.
If your DIY wedding plans are starting to feel like another full-time job, I’ll show you how to create a realistic DIY timeline, think about the true cost of doing things yourself, and decide what is actually worth your time and energy. The goal isn’t to eliminate DIY. It’s to create a wedding that feels meaningful and manageable without sacrificing your peace of mind.
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