When NOT to DIY

It’s no secret that DIY is all the rage for 2011 weddings. But sometimes you need to step back and think about the golden question when it comes to weddings: is it really worth it? Here are some signs that it might be best NOT to DIY:

1) You have to buy too many supplies. For example, for invitations, you would need a variety of cardstock papers (at least 100 if you’re having 100 guests); a scoring board; a bone folder; several different types of adhesive; ribbon; ink for your printer; envelopes; embellishments; and ink and rubber stamps if you are getting crafty. If you're looking to buy pocketfold invitations, you're looking at $1.70 each for blank pocketfolds. For all of these supplies, you would be looking at $200 - $300 minimum, and that’s not counting your time.



2) You have a large quantity to make. For example, it might seem like a great idea to make your own packaging for your wedding favours, but if you have 250 to make, your time is better spent elsewhere (unless you have a long assembly line of family and friends, of course)



3) You’re not crafty. Sometimes you just need to accept the things you cannot change. If you’re not “naturally” crafty, chances are it’s going to take you waaay longer to do things than it should and they might not turn out the way you want them to, costing you more time and money in the end.



4) You just don’t have the time. When it comes to weddings, there is a never-ending to-do list. Time is money, so sometimes it’s worth it just to fork over the cash rather than saving $15.



5) You’re willing to pay a professional who can get it done right and save your sanity. Some things just need to be left to the wedding pro’s who do these things day in and day out.