( Do-it-Yourself- Bride)
DIY Bride can mean many things in the wedding world. It's such a broad term, I don't want to put all DIY brides or DIY weddings in one "box". Some DIY Weddings have professional wedding planners evolved, some don't. Every -DIY Wedding and or Bride is different.
Example:
DIY bride may opt to only hand make her hair Embellishments. Should weddings be 100% DIY? In my opinion I say NO, a professional wedding planner should always be hired.
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However, this post is focussing on the DIY Bride that is planning her entire wedding, and making a lot of her decor by hand, and is relying on friends and family to assist her in executing the wedding. This DIY Bride is not hiring Professional vendors, and will take on this HUGE task of planning the entire wedding.
How can a Bride enjoy the actual wedding day when she has to worry about the set-up and break down, last minute mis-haps, and a wedding day is 12-15 hours long on average ( very long detailed day!).
Some brides opt to be a DIY Bride and create, hand make all the elements needed for their wedding (That is totally fine). These Brides are crafty, and can master tutorials, and create their own inspiration boards.
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Weddings involve so many fine details, that a DIY Bride will still need to HIGHLY consider hiring a wedding planner.
Below are few reasons why you NEED a wedding planner:
*Day of " Services
You plan your wedding from the moment you are engaged, leading up to the wedding day. However, who will professionally execute on the "Day of"? A Professional Wedding Planner! The planner along with her staff will pull all the elements together, confirm with all your vendors, and apply his/her expertise, skills, training, experience, so you can focus on being a beautiful blushing bride!
"Pre-Wedding Activities"
A wedding planner can plan your "Engagement" Celebration. Relax, and allow a professional planner to pull all the details together, and hire professional vendors so your celebration can go off without a hitch! What about your planner putting together a swanky Bridal Shower! Perhaps, planning a beautiful Bridal Luncheon, or a amazing Rehearsal dinner?
"Wedding Insurance"
You may not think about wedding insurance. However, as a Bride you want to protect yourself, and have coverage. Also, some venues may even require you to have wedding insurance. A professional wedding planner can educate you on insurance, and recommend what policies work best for you.
"Current Trends & Ideas"
I know you can use the internet to check out the new trends, and what's popular. However, Professional wedding planners are learning about new trends on a daily basis, attending conferences, workshops, webinars, seminars, social media organizations, joining professional organizations, and some planners are developing and creating their own new trends!
"DIY Workshops"
I know what you are thinking! Why would I need a wedding planner to teach me DIY projects? Yes, you NEED professional guidance! Some planners offer a DIY Workshop. It's a day of DIY Brides and Professional vendors. These workshops will teach brides hands-on skills of how to properly make anything from bridal bouquets, to fancy centerpieces, and more! Vendors will provide professional advice, and tips on wedding planning. Plus DIY workshops are a lot of fun! Tastings, swag bags, networking, and most important professional guidance!
"Preferred Vendors List"
Don't cut corners, and hire your uncle that's good with a camera to shoot your wedding photography!.... Or hire your girlfriend that is good at cooking to cater or the next door neighbor that is learning to design invitations (PLEASE DO NOT) ...Please, hire professional vendors, that are educated, experienced, and trained (Do not just Goggle someone and pick them)! Hire a professional vendor and inquire about his/her Preferred Vendor's List. A planner has developed professional relationships, and this list has the best the industry has to offer, and experience, education, and skills.
I can name more reasons that a DIY bride can truly benefit from hiring a wedding planner ( Honeymoon planning, Out-of-Town guest services, Wedding/Honeymoon Registry, Budget Planning, .... Production Day Schedule, and more).
Please leave in the comment section below how you feel about DIY weddings and or DIY Brides? I would LOVE to hear from you!
Thank you,
Have a Sweet Day ❤
Clarissa
What's Wedding Insurance? Who and what does it cover?
ReplyDeleteHello, Shay!
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking out my post! Wedding insurance is for "both" the wedding planner, and for the client, some venues even require wedding insurance in order for you to host the event there. On Confetti Radio there is a entire episode dedicated to "Wedding Insurance" check it out! Such valuable information!
Love this article. I have an have with thr same message. There are just some thibgs that would benefit a bride more to have professionally handled!
ReplyDeleteAthena!
DeleteThanks for stopping by and checking out my blog post! - yes I always think brides should seek out a professional wedding at least to execute the actual Day of;)
Thank you,
Clarissa ❤
Well said! Most brides can plan their own wedding, and are capable of planning the wedding, and should enjoy most of the planning, but are not able to due to time, and lack of expertise. Wedding Planners, Coordinators, and/or Designers, do this daily, and and are constantly educating themselves, forming relationships with vendors, and experts and thus it is an added benefit to the couple that hires them.
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DeleteNancy!
Hello, and thanks for stopping by to check out my post! Yes, I highly agree, we as professional wedding planners are always (daily) learning about more trends, changes in the wedding industry, meeting with professional vendors, the list goes on! Truly, indeed Brides need some "type" of professionalism involved - despite being DIY
Great post. Many people forget that planning and execution are two totally different functions. For the few DIY brides that are actually able to plan the entire wedding by themselves and avoid common pitfalls many novice DIY brides make, the execution of the wedding absolutely cannot be handled by the bride because she needs to be the bride on that day!
ReplyDeleteMerlyn,
DeleteGreetings!
I could not agree more, I feel that Bridess should really think about the wedding day, and all the hours (12 hours or more) that goes into it. The Pre-Wedding - Post Wedding, it's alot of details, and Brides need a professional wedding planner.
Thank you,
Clarissa
Great post Clarissa! Many brides believe they don't need a Planner and couldn't be further from the truth. You have provided excellent examples of why a Bride needs a Planner-DIY or not.
ReplyDeleteThank you for checking out the post Lynn! I hope this advice helps DIY Brides!
DeleteExcellent post Clarissa. I especially liked the breakdowns and explanations you listed. Taking on a small DIY project is not a bad thing but I think brides need to remember not to bite off more than you can chew. If you want something to look professionally done, then you need to get professionals involved.
ReplyDeleteCourtney,
DeleteThank you!
I appreciate you stopping by and reading my POST! I know the last thing a bride & groom needs is to be OVERWHELMED on their wedding day!
Thanks,
Clarissa
This is so true. As I always say "a bride needs someone to at least get them down the aisle and to handle all the possible things that may happen during the course of the day"
ReplyDeleteGreat post Clarissa! I always say…why put so much time, money and energy into creating your wedding and have it not go as planned on the actual day? As you said, a professional and experienced wedding planner should always be secured for the day of.
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