With the costs of weddings at traditional wedding venues such as hotels starting to spiral out of control, many people are looking at different ways to organise their special day. While there is no doubt having a wedding planner will probably make things a bit easier, to be honest, there are many advantages to doing things yourself. So we thought we would provide some tips on how to go about having a DIY wedding and some of the things you can do to make it a day you will always remember.
Catering
Now we are not suggesting that you do all the catering for the wedding yourself, however, there are things you can do to keep costs down. While we would always advise you to use professional caterers for the wedding breakfast, it is highly likely the cost per head will be significantly lower than that charged by a traditional wedding venue, and you will also have more say in the menu. You could also try to do the food for your evening reception yourself, especially if you enlist the help of friends and family to create your buffet. Let’s face it there is someone in every family who is an expert when it comes to providing food for every occasion.
Drinks
How often do you hear guests say how much they enjoyed a wedding while in the same breath complaining about the cost of drinks. Now if you want to DIY your wedding a good way to deal with the problem of drinks is by looking at mobile bar hire in Manchester. Wedding bar hire is a great option as it allows you to have complete control over the drinks you offer your guests and how they are paid for. Mobile bars come staffed by professional bartenders and can be easily adapted to match the theme of any wedding. One thing that is guaranteed when it comes to mobile bars is that the drinks will always be competitively priced which will please your friends and family.
Flowers
If you have always fancied yourself as a dab hand with a vase of flowers why not try doing the arrangements for your wedding. Buying your flowers of choice from the local florists and arranging them yourself can save you a considerable amount of money. If you decide to do this make sure you have enough vases and ribbons in the colours you have chosen.
Decorations
Decorations tend to be one of the easiest parts of a DIY wedding. This is because there are numerous options open to you, the internet is full of interesting ideas and youtube has lots of tutorials on making decorations. As well as being a good way of keeping your budget under control, doing your decorations will also give your wedding that personal touch that will make the day even more special.
Film the Day Yourself
While most people would agree that hiring a professional photographer is a must, you can save on the cost by getting friends and family to film everything from the ceremony to the evening reception for you. Maybe they could all do a little bit to ensure you get footage of the entire day from start to finish.
So if you are getting married soon but have a limited budget why not think about utilising some of the tips listed above and have the wedding you have always dreamed of.