DIY or not? For some of you, it’s a simple ‘nope’. I’ve heard it from lots of our Modettes on FB. “No way, I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” Well, that doesn’t matter – there are ways around your… umm… lack of creativity (which I’m sure is in there somewhere).
As I’m sure you’re aware (if you’ve been checking wedding blogs, sites and mags) DIY weddings are so hot they’re boiling at the moment… everywhere I turn lately there is proof that creative brides around the world are sewing, gluing, cutting, printing, and creating their own signature elements for their wedding… something that is going to look stylishly DIY without looking daggily home-made.
If you are one of the many brides wishing they had of paid more attention in art and craft class at school, wishing they could pull off a stylish DIY wedding, but wouldn’t know where to start – I have the answer.
(Whisper) Cheat and buy it…
There are some great online stores that sell handmade crafts… check out Etsy!
Here are just some of my beautiful Etsy finds:
Clockwise from top left: Vintage Wedding Invitation – Sunshine and Ravioli; Thank You Cards – Sweet Bella Cards; SET of 12 Rustic Chic Chalkboards On Sticks – Bragging Bags; Wedding Cootie Catcher – Darling Girl Paper; English Garden pinwheels – Paper Polaroid; Fiolla – Pink Rose Necklace – Smoketabby; Wedding Signs Frames – Bragging Bags
Clockwise from top left: Paper Hearts Garland Banner – Pickledparlor; Mr. and Mrs. Double Sided Paddle Signs – Little Retreats; Photobooth Props – Little Retreats; 4×6 Chalkboard Signs Easels – Bragging Bags; Eco-Friendly Note Pad and Pencil Favours – Modern Wedding Shop; Engraved Old Barn Wood Wedding Sign – Bragging Bags
I hope this has inspired you to not give up on DIY-ing your wedding.
If you are a creative chic… look out for the next DIY wedding mag, it’ll be out in just over 2 weeks! It is incredible and there are some super simple projects that are amazingly effective… so a good one for everyone.
If you are organising a DIY wedding – and have a question or want to show off your handiwork – please post it on Facebook or write it in the comments section below – I’d love to check it out, or help where I can.
Kate x
If you are looking for DIY projects check out HEAP OF PROJECTS on our website.
The Etsy stars above:
Pickledparlor, Little Retreats, Bragging Bags, Modern Wedding Shop, Sweet Bella Cards, Sunshine and Ravioli, Darling Girl Paper, Paper Polaroid, Smoketabby.