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DIY Wedding Dos and Don’ts

Posted April 14th, 2010 | 9:30 am | By Chantale Montgomery | 4 Comments

{Photography courtesy Milkpod Studios.}

To DIY or not to DIY. That is the question, isn’t it? Once a bride gets into DIY mode, it can be quite a high. It’s easy to think, “Hey, why don’t I just do EVERYTHING myself!” However before you take up permanent residents at your local Michaels, it’s important to consider a few questions:

Can and should everything be a DIY project for a wedding? If your reasons for DIY-ing are monetary—is DIY-ing always cheaper? Read the rest of this entry »

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High Class DIY Style

Posted April 7th, 2010 | 9:00 am | By Chantale Montgomery | 7 Comments

Photography courtesy Phat Dog Visuals.

DIY—For some brides this is the scariest abbreviation in the wedding dictionary. For other brides (like myself!) DIY-ing is a super fun and creative aspect of wedding planning. Not to mention a killer way to add your personal “stamp” to your day.

In the past, some viewed DIY weddings as makeshift and frugal affairs. Not anymore, my friend! Today’s modern bride is taking DIY-ing to new and exciting places. We’re not just talking about backyard weddings anymore (which are adorable btw), these days DIY projects are finding their way into many chic and classic wedding receptions. Read the rest of this entry »