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How many of you are doing DIY projects?

What are the project(s) are you doing yourself?

How far along in the process are you? 

What are the pros and cons of doing the project(s) yourself.

How many of you are doing DIY projects? I am going to do a couple of project on my own.

 What are the project(s) are you doing yourself? I am going to take a shot at my save the dates, my centerpieces (but 1st I’m going to price a florist), my draping since its very simple, my isle décor , and possibly my wedding invitations

 How far along in the process are you? I have not even begun. I have priced everything and made a budget spread sheet but I have not ordered anything as of yet.

 What are the pros and cons of doing the project(s) yourself. I think the pro for me would be saving money and while I think of myself as creative this is still my 1st time attempting to do something this grand.

So,  I think that it  may also be a  con. Seeing as how I  want everything to be perfect I may have a couple of do over’s which will mean spending more money.  I feel as if I will end up needing or wanting more if I do it myself. My friend had a lot of DIY project for her wedding and she ended up going over budget instead of saving. I still going to attempt it though. 

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    keyaira04keyaira04 member
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    edited September 2012
    How many of you are doing DIY projects?  Me :)

    What the project(s) are you doing yourself? 
    unity candles
    BM invites*
    toasting glasses (ours, BM gifts)*
    paper items (programs, seating cards, invites, STD, announcements)
    flower arrangements/decor (bouquets, corsages, centerpieces etc.)
    MOB/MOG bling hankies
    alphabet guestbook
    FG baskets (2)*
    runner
    3 cords for cord tying unity cermony
    mirror menu board
    little touches to things like dress hanger, RB pillow, etc.*
    (Maybe) photobooth
    (Maybe) programs

    How far along in the process are you? 1/3 through my list; *starred items above completed, others currently in progress

    What are the pros and cons of doing the project(s) yourself. Time is the biggest thing for me, but I got started a long while ago. My mom and I are big on making DYI projects looking professional. If this can not be done, then we buy it. So I spend alot of time on mock up trying to get a professional look. But once I figure it out, it's usually worth the time. If not, I need to make room in my budget. I also feel way more connected to our wedding by DYI. And lastly, I love when people are really impressed by my work.  
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    leatbaleatba member
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    How many of you are doing DIY projects? I am What are the projects are you doing yourself? Std, invites, bouquets and bouts, birdcage veil, cardbox, aisle runner, programs, favors. Yeah I have a lot of time on my hands starting April 17 How far along in the process are you? Std printed, invite designed and ready to print, program outline made, monogram for aisle runner designed, flowers picked out What are the pros and cons of doing the projects yourself. Time consuming. Pro I'm proud of what I designed and FI can't stop talking about it
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    M1ssJM1ssJ member
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    edited September 2012
    DIY projects

    Tying tags on flip flops
    Welcome baskets
    Water bottle labeling
    Maybe table numbers
    Getting dressed
    Showering
    putting on shoes

    I tried and failed at DIY , its just too much for me
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    edited September 2012
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_diy-projects-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:8b7ccba5-7f33-4c48-a964-df4c1a530984Post:acbb73e1-159b-4bbb-a850-b1df2e85b6b6">Re: DIY Projects</a>:
    [QUOTE]DIY projects Tying tags on flip flops Welcome baskets Water bottle labeling Maybe table numbers Getting dressed Showering putting on shoes I tried and failed at DIY , <strong>its just too much for me</strong>
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    shabuka1shabuka1 member
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    I did Std, drink stirrers, fans, unity candle, pom poms, welcome bags, water bottle labels and table runners. I'm pretty much done since I'm so close to the wedding. I would say be cautious on how much you are spending because you can sometimes end up spending more then buying your things already made. I ended up spending more on my STD then what I would have if I had bought them already made.
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    footballwife77footballwife77 member
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    How many of you are doing DIY projects?

    What are the project(s) are you doing yourself?
    invites
    aisle runner

    How far along in the process are you?
    invites- fiance gave up. i haven't started
    aisle runner- done


    What are the pros and cons of doing the project(s) yourself.

    Pro: personal touch
    con: takes ALOT of time and some DIY projects can be spendier than buying the actual product
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    msbdumasmsbdumas member
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    Me..me..me.waving my hands..jumping up abd down lol Ok here we go STD's Table numbers Tears of joy packets Ribbon wands Centerpieces Bouts/bouqets/corsages WE DO cake table letters Bar sign/menu chalk boards Drink stirrers Aisle side runners Hair piece BMs wine glasses and hangers I am in the mist of buying supplies..only have done mockups for now..will start late october early novemeber Pros and Cons..what footballwife said
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    dedra123dedra123
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    I'm not crafty enough and have Zero patience Yell
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    bsims726bsims726
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    How many of you are doing DIY projects?
    Me!! I am!
    What are the project(s) are you doing yourself?
    I am making my "here comes the bride" sign, a stacked card box, ribbon wands, photo booth props, & ceremony programs.

    How far along in the process are you?
    I've gotten pretty far. I just have to finish up the sign, finish making the ribbons, & start the programs.

    What are the pros and cons of doing the project(s) yourself.
    The pros are that I save money, my creative juices are allowed to flow, & my personal touches are given a chance to shine on my day. Plus, it's a prideful moment when you make something with your own 2 hands. The cons are that I have to invest even more time that I don't really have into projects & it can be a bit stressing, especially when you want things to turn out perfect.
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    SyAmayaSyAmaya
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    I definitely had to at least try. Thank God our budget almost tripled so now its not a must.  I'm doing it because it adds a personal touch and I couldn't really find exactly what I wanted for less anyway.

    What  project(s) are you doing yourself?
    Invites*
    Mason Jar lanterns*
    Design Monogram*
    Custom Aisle Runner
    Ceremony Entrance Deco (Our initials hanging from ribbon)
    Programs*
    Birdcage decorations*
    Place cards
    Escort cards
    4 centerpieces
    BM gift bags*
    Card Box*

    How far along in the process are you? 
    Everything starred is done and I have supplies for everything else. Noticed today is day 50, and I should probably get to...

    What are the pros and cons of doing the project(s) yourself.
    Cons:
    Definitely time consuming to say the least. I made at least 4 attemps at each project before getting the final product. The program has been a working progress since May. Too many edits to count.
    Little things here and there add up quicker than you think. I stay grounded with pricing for similar ready made objects. If I can find it for less, I buy it.
    Pros:
    My wedding decor will be unique and 100% personal to my fiancee and I. I'll be able to keep a lot of the stuff I've made for the wedding as home decor after the fact too!  We've been careful and have spent around half of what our budget for decorations was so I feel like I've been able to create the exact look that I want without having to rent everything at ridiculous prices.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_diy-projects-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:8b7ccba5-7f33-4c48-a964-df4c1a530984Post:efa062b5-ccd6-49b3-8a87-a222564edb4e">Re: DIY Projects</a>:
    [QUOTE]I definitely had to at least try. Thank God our budget almost tripled so now its not a must.  I'm doing it because it adds a personal touch and I couldn't really find exactly what I wanted for less anyway. What  project(s) are you doing yourself? Invites* Mason Jar lanterns* Design Monogram* Custom Aisle Runner Ceremony Entrance Deco (Our initials hanging from ribbon) Programs* Birdcage decorations* Place cards Escort cards 4 centerpieces BM gift bags* Card Box* How far along in the process are you?  Everything starred is done and I have supplies for everything else. Noticed today is day 50, and I should probably get to... What are the pros and cons of doing the project(s) yourself. Cons: Definitely time consuming to say the least. I made at least 4 attemps at each project before getting the final product. The program has been a working progress since May. Too many edits to count. Little things here and there add up quicker than you think. I stay grounded with pricing for similar ready made objects. If I can find it for less, I buy it. Pros: My wedding decor will be unique and 100% personal to my fiancee and I. I'll be able to keep a lot of the stuff I've made for the wedding as home decor after the fact too!  We've been careful and have spent around half of what our budget for decorations was so I feel like I've been able to create the exact look that I want without having to rent everything at ridiculous prices.
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    </div><div>We attempted the 1st centerpiece last nigt and I can definetly say that I agree with the edits and touch up thing because I'm sure i will play with this mock centerpiece a few times before its to my liking. I didn;t have nearly enpugh flowers and  I don't like the vase I chose so now i have to change that too. </div>
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