Discussions from Do It Yourself

So were on a 3,000$ budget, were doing everything dyi and as cheap (but not tacky) as possible. Ideas on not serving a meal but having like a dessert buffet instead? Would you be offended if...

If you did pocket folds, did you do inner envelopes? If not, where did you write the stuff that goes on the inner envelopes?

We are still trying to find someone to do the dinners. We are thinking 12ppl rehearsal dinner from cracker barrel. TOOO TACKY??? FH and I both like a lot of their food. And the reception dinner, man...

We're trying to decide escort cards right now and are wondering how people are doing theirs. If we order folded business cards, we'd have to hand-write names. We have horrible handwriting, so we're...

Our ceremony venue is allowing us to use their speaker and just hook our iPod up to it...which is a great $$$ saver! I was going to assign someone to change the song for the...

Okay, this is an opinion question. Would it make me "cheap" or just a bad decision to use the Pandora app (hooked up to the speakers and with the "no ads" upgrade) instead of an actual DJ? Since my FH...

How do you create a signature drink sign? Is there a specific program I should be using? All the guidance is very much appreciated!

I am having my ceremony in a barn on an old homestead that was renovated in my hometown. Overall I would say the wedding isn't too formal and is very relaxed and I want to keep things simple. I have...

I know it stands for Day of Coordinator but what exactly does this person do? Our venue provides a DOC but I am confused as to should I still hire a wedding planner/DOC to set up, break down, bring my...

I'm making my own centerpieces, (kind of regretting that...) and am wondering how much you averaged on your centerpieces. What did they look like? And non-DIYers how much did you spend and what did...

Ok, so I'm thinking about forgoing the usual idea of individual placecards. I'm worried about them blowing away (outside wedding), and also I have no idea how they work.. Does someone stand there and...

I know I have seen some really cute poems and signs for the bathroom baskets but I can not seem to find any right now. Can someone share theirs?

I had to create my own insert for the wedding invitations because I needed it double sided and all the inserts I could order were one-sided. The inserts have accommodation information and website info...

Does anyone know where I can find an inexpensive set of cake servers and toasting glasses? I've looked on etsy, amazon, ebay, oriental trading and more. I was hoping to spend no more than $30...

I am looking for a location for a small ceremony and reception in the greater Washington DC area. (Total 25 Guests) Has anyone had a ceremony or know of a location that could accommodate the small...