How To Plan a DIY Wedding

HOW TO PLAN A DIY WEDDING Create a Budget Set an ideal cost and a maximum cost Decide where to save and where to splurge Make sure your guests will be comfortable at your budget level Decide on a Theme YOU CAN: Draw from Choose something that has meaning for both of you your different backgrounds to create a unique theme POPULAR THEMES INCLUDE: Beach wedding Autumn harvest wedding Rustic wedding Spring Fling wedding Pick a Venue THE IDEAL VENUE SHOULD: Be able to accommodate all of your guests > Work with you to create your dream wedding Provide you with a list of trusted vendors Have space for caterers to prepare food Fit in your budget Make a List OUTLINE EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE YOUR BIG DAY Know what you'll do on your own Decide what you'll need to hire outside help for GIVE YOURSELF DEADLINES If projects aren't done by a certain deadline, alter your plans Make a calendar with a countdown to your wedding day Look for Help Ask a friend to help coordinate logistics for your wedding day Know what outside help you want Consider hiring: A DJ or band A wedding photographer Caterers Wait staff INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: THE ADMIRAL WATERFRONT EVENT VENUE www.theadmiralroomatendeavourmarina.com Sources: http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/11/16/how-to-plan-and-budget-a-diy-wedding/ http://greenweddingshoes.com/top-10-tips-to-throw-a-diy-wedding-from-2011/ http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/diy-do-it-yourself-weddings/articles/diy-wedding-dos-and-donts.aspx