Being a DIY bride can save money and leave you in complete control of your wedding day. Creative individuals especially relish planning every aspect of their special day to ensure it turns out exactly as they imagined. However, this can be very time-consuming and stressful, and many brides find the process more overwhelming than initially anticipated. As a DIY bride, you become the go-to for everything, including those last-minute details.

Wedding planning is a huge undertaking, but you can be a DIY bride while delegating some responsibilities to others. Brides in 2023 are taking “do it yourself” to the next level by outsourcing some of the more time-consuming and less desirable wedding tasks. Here are our top suggestions for how brides can save money, maintain control, and enjoy wedding planning. We’ve done the research, so you don’t have to!

Hire an Expert Wedding Planner 
It is a common misconception that hiring a wedding planner means losing control of what happens on your wedding day. It’s quite the opposite! Wedding planners can be involved as much as you need to ensure your wedding day runs smoothly.

You can choose to hire a full-service wedding planner, or you can opt for à la carte services. Whatever you do, please don’t allow the pressure of doing it all yourself to ruin the magical element meant to be enjoyed by you and your partner.

According to Bustle, “Ironically, planning the day you and your partner celebrate your eternal love can actually cause a lot of tension between the two of you. Of the 500 couples surveyed, 43 percent of couples surveyed said wedding planning put a strain on their relationship.”

Rely on Crafty Sites Like Etsy
Craft freelance websites such as Etsy are a great way to still bring the DIY aspect to your wedding without you having to put in the hours of self-crafting. Brides can purchase handmade wedding invitations, guest books, and even centerpieces online by artists who can complete the project in half the time!

Why not support a small business if it frees up your time to complete more enjoyable wedding tasks? Search for the item(s) you need while describing the desired aesthetic, such as “modern wedding invitation,” to receive a view of hundreds of options!

Go With a Professional Photographer
Being a DIY bride doesn’t mean you have to ask your friends or loved ones to photograph your wedding. While your Aunt Lucile or best friend may be considering starting their own photography business, opting for an experienced wedding photographer is best.

Unlike your close relatives or friends, a professional photographer knows how to capture those most memorable moments and will stay focused on their duties. You wouldn’t want to view your wedding pictures later to see that Aunt Lucile spent fifty percent of her time taking pictures of your nephew and uncle, right?

In addition, hiring a professional photographer allows you to choose an expert you admire and whose photography resonates with your style. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and you deserve to have it commemorated adequately.

In summary, DIY doesn’t have to mean ‘Do It ALL Yourself’ or that your family can’t fully delight in the celebration with you. Elect for outside support and preserve the joyful experience of planning your Fairytale Wedding.