Everyone wants to save a bit of money on their wedding and DIY wedding projects are a great way to do just that. However, there are certain things that you should simply leave to the professionals

Your Photos

I cannot be stress this enough. Far too many couples have hired a cousin or friend to take some casual photos at their wedding in an effort to save. However, It breaks my heart to even say this but I’ve so many disappointed couples once the images have been delivered. You may think that quality photos won’t matter to you but they do make a huge difference. Especially considering your photographer takes hundreds of photos in order to select a handful of beautiful shots. Your wedding images are then hand edited and delivered to you in a professional and timely manner. Everyone wants to look back at flattering photos of themselves from their big day! A friend or family member may complete the job, however the final product will never quite be what a seasoned wedding photographer can produce.

Your cake

Yes, it may sound easy enough to buy a few boxes of cake mix and whip something up at home but if it’s not a cake that you would be proud to present to family and friends and have in your photos, it’s best to leave the baking to the professionals. Plus, this would just be one extra thing that you would need to do right before your wedding when you should be relaxing.

Your hair and makeup

Unless you have an in-depth knowledge of makeup and hairstyles, I highly recommend that you hire a professional to assist you. DIY Wedding hair and makeup is a common regret among brides. Wedding makeup artists and hair stylists know how to make your hair and makeup last the entire day, which is super important on your wedding day. You deserve to be pampered and taken care of on your wedding day!

Your catering

Catering for a wedding is far more stressful and time-consuming than you can imagine. Even if you had to rope in friends and family members, it could still end up causing you more stress. You may not even save the money you thought you would! Professional caterers know exactly what goes into preparing food for large groups of people and also how to transport the food.

Your music

It may sound simple enough to just put all of your music on an iPod and play it through a hired speaker but there’s something so useful about having a professional DJ or musician assist you with your music for the day. Especially when it comes to your first dance and the father-daughter dance.

If you need to DIY wedding projects to stay within your budget, you’re wedding day will be amazing no matter what. But it’s important to remember that wedding vendors who are professionals make your day just a little bit easier. If you need recommendations for amazing local vendors, head on over to my Vendors That I Love page!