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Planning DIY

We are getting married next year and are planning as much of a DIY as possible.  We would rather put our budget towards really important things that cannot be skimped on such as photos, videography, venues, food etc.  We have family that will make our favours and cake as well.  I am on the hunt for all in one places if at all possible that can help me with 3 categories:

Bulk Roses and Freeze Dried Rose Petals in a very wide colour range as our wedding is a rainbow theme and need to do brides bouquets, bridal party flowers and ceremony flowers that will double as reception flowers

Little extras such as Engraving Guest Frame, organze favour bags, bubbles, sparklers, candle holders, table card holders, etc

Stationary for every type we will need as we have our design concept already created and layout/wording.  We will need to purchase embellishments, tools etc as well

So far I have found everything online in no less than 6 different places.  There has got to be some better way to go about this.  It seems like doing the planning was the easy part now its getting all the materials etc thats giving me the headache Embarassed

Re: Planning DIY

  • Jewel224Jewel224 member
    Knottie Warrior 500 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited January 2012
    You can try etsy.com as well as ebay for craft items.  Unfortunately, I don't think you'll be able to do a one-stop shop.  You are going to have to go to different vendors.  Sorry to burst your bubble. 
  • Dried rose petals - I recommend Ecoparti.
    http://www.ecoparti.com/frdrrope.html

    Bulk roses - Costco sells them, they are competitively priced.

    Most of the things in your "Little Extras" list can be found at Party Packagers.

    The guest frame you might need to order online, or check out Things Engraved.

    Stationery and tools - Michael's has all the wedding paper and tools you would ever need for invitation making.  If you're looking at doing more complex invitations with pocketfolds, I recommend www.cardsandpockets.com.

    You are going to have to go to different places, such is the life of a bride planning a wedding!  Especially if you want to do it for as cheap as possible.
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