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Great article

2008-03-17T09:45:53-05:00

From article: Handmade Weddings: Dispelling the DIY Myths

Great article. I feel vindicated now nearly four years after my wedding. The point I would like to stress is that a DIY wedding may not be cheaper, either in price or quality, but it won't necessarily be overblown by the bridal beasts who tack on extra money because the are a "wedding" vendor. While my family are DIYers the family I married into seem to thing mass market, doing what everyone else is doing and the more money you spend the better it will be. There were battles. I managed to have a rehearsal picnic, catered by a friend who is a chef but at the time didn't own a restaurant(oh woe!), I made my own invitations (his family hated them) wedding program, card box, pew decorations, I got a friend to do my flowers, I found a woman who created amazing cakes out of her home, my sister made my guest book, and hand cut elements of the decorations. And on that lovely day... and to this day I get comments about how our wedding was the most beautiful and the most fun they have ever been to. Oh, and by the way I cherish my in-laws now too.

Like the girl

2008-03-17T14:29:40-05:00

From article: Handmade Weddings: Dispelling the DIY Myths

Like the girl above me, I made everything for my wedding, all the decorations, the invitations etc. I had my dress made from a picture in a magazine that I loved and I made all the bouquets and arrangements. I did it because I loved every minute of it and wouldn't have changed a thing! I love to brag that my wedding cost a 1/4 of what other weddings cost (if not less!!)! Thanks for this great article! I'll be buying your book asap!!

What a breath

2008-03-17T14:53:05-05:00

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What a breath of fresh air! This article can also stand in for other life events, light or heavyweight - And if Andy & I ever decide to, um, tie the knot, it will most definitely be a DIY event :) -nancy

Thank you for

2008-03-17T16:59:22-05:00

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Thank you for the inspiration. It seems like it's a great way to get family involved doing something fun and meaningful.

There is no b

2008-03-17T18:42:26-05:00

From article: Handmade Weddings: Dispelling the DIY Myths

There is no better way to truly remember your wedding day, than to DIY. I *handmade* my wedding and it couldn't have been more special and rewarding. Countless people who attended have commented how unique and refreshing it was. Though dually noted that just because its DIY it doesn't mean cheap. That was perhaps the biggest shock, but if you are mindful and resourceful you can keep within your budget. I encourage anyone who is looking for an alternative to cookie cutter weddings to look inside themselves and CREATE what you really want!

Wonderful Art

2008-03-18T13:13:27-05:00

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Wonderful Article. These are some really great ideas!!

Fabulous and

2008-03-23T16:35:46-05:00

From article: Handmade Weddings: Dispelling the DIY Myths

Fabulous and totally inspiring article! I want our wedding to be special, unique to us and one that reflects our personalities, rather than a mass-produced tedious and instantly forgettable occasion ! This article, and other in the Handmade Wedding series, have had me bookmarking like crazy. I have always preferred DIY and buying indie, so I don't see why I should change that on the most important day of my life. I have to walk past several Wedding Outfitters on the way to work, and frankly, they make me shudder.