- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
When DIY Becomes D-I-Whyyyyy
Let me preface this by saying I love a creative soul. I love a crafty bride. And I love a Pinterest board full of “omg I could totally make that” energy.
But you know what I don’t love? Seeing people I care about cry over unglued centerpieces and wrinkled linens. So in the spirit of saving your sanity, here are 5 things I lovingly—but firmly—recommend not DIYing for your big day.
1. Florals
DIY florals might sound dreamy, but the reality is… wilted. Fast.
What can go wrong: Broken stems, color mismatches, uncooperative bouquets, and a full-blown meltdown the night before your wedding.
Why I say no: The day of your rehearsal (or wedding!) is not the time to be playing florist.
Do this instead: Hire a pro who knows how to make blooms stay fresh and fierce all day long.
2. Dyeing Wooden Flowers / Crafting Your Own Decor
Unless you're Martha Stewart and on a multi-month sabbatical, hard pass.
What can go wrong: Uneven dye jobs, glue gun injuries, and centerpieces that end up looking like regret.
Why I say no: This task always gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list and ends up as a last-minute panic project.
My rule: Ask yourself—after a long day of work, do you actually want to sit down and craft? If the answer isn’t “YES, absolutely!”... then delegate it, babe.
3. Skipping Rentals
Buying your own stuff might seem cost-effective… until it isn’t.
What can go wrong: Storing 200 mismatched vases, trying to steam 20 wrinkled linens, and realizing no one wants to buy your used dusty rose table runners on Facebook Marketplace.
Why I say no: Renting means no washing, no steaming, no folding. Just clean, coordinated pieces ready to go—and gone when it’s over.
Trust me: As someone who used to offer rentals—it's not worth it. Let the rental pros handle it.
4. Asking a Family Member to Be Your Day-Of Coordinator
Sure, your cousin Sarah is super organized—but she was also invited to your wedding for a reason.
What can go wrong: They miss key moments, get caught up chatting, or feel overwhelmed trying to juggle it all.
Why I say no: If someone’s important enough to be on your guest list, they deserve to celebrate—not troubleshoot.
Do this instead: Hire someone (hi, 👋) whose only job is to handle the chaos so your loved ones can relax and party with you.
5. Printing All Your Own Stationery & Signage
Yes, Canva is awesome. No, your home printer is not.
What can go wrong: Crooked cuts, color issues, incorrect sizes, or 500 programs printed the night before the wedding because someone forgot.
Why I say no: This is one of those deceptively “easy” tasks that quickly becomes a time-sucking beast.
What I offer instead: Custom designs that match your theme, your vibe, and your guest count—with none of the stress.
DIY where it makes sense. But when it comes to big-ticket visuals, flow, or logistics? Do your future self a favor—bring in the help.
After all, your only job on your wedding day should be to get married, cry a little, eat some cake, and dance. I’ll handle the rest.
💻 Ready to ditch the stress and skip the glue gun? Let’s chat.