Wedding favors are perfect for DIY—small, can be made months ahead, and mistakes aren't catastrophic. Avoid DIY centerpieces: they're time-consuming, require fresh flowers day-before, and take up precious prep time. Outsource things that need last-minute assembly.
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Save $300-800 by creating your own welcome signs, table numbers, menus, and programs using Canva templates and printing through online services like Vistaprint or Minted. For a polished look, stick to 2-3 fonts and your wedding colors. Print on quality cardstock. You can also hand-letter or use a Cricut machine for a custom touch. Leave complex items like invitations to professionals unless you have design experience.
Simple, elegant centerpieces are easy to DIY. Try: candles in varying heights with greenery, potted plants or succulents guests can take home, books stacked with flowers on top (great for literary themes), or filled glass vases with lemons, cranberries, or seasonal items. Buy supplies wholesale from flower markets or craft stores. Recruit friends for an assembly party the week before. Can save $500-1,500 depending on guest count.
Create meaningful bridesmaid proposal boxes without breaking the bank ($30-60 per person). Include: personalized card with handwritten note asking them to be in your wedding, small jewelry item (bracelet or necklace they can wear), custom wine label or mini champagne bottle, favorite candy or treats, inside joke item personal to your friendship, timeline card with important dates to save, and optional matching robe or getting-ready shirt. Presentation matters - use nice box or basket. Amazon, Etsy, and craft stores have affordable supplies. Deliver in person when possible.
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