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

Wedding DIY Don’ts

You’re Photos

Too many couples have made the mistake of hiring a cousin or friend to take casual wedding photos to save money, only to be disappointed later. While you might not think it’s important now, quality photos really matter. They’ll make a big difference in how you remember your big day.

A professional photographer takes hundreds of photos and selects only the best ones. They then process these images to create stunning results. Everyone wants to look their best in wedding photos. A friend or family member, no matter how talented, can’t match the experience and skill of a seasoned wedding photographer.

Your Cake

Yes, it may sound easy enough to buy a few boxes of cake mix and whip something up at home. However, 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

Wedding makeup artists and hair stylists know how to make your hair and makeup last the entire day, which is something you definitely want. Plus, this is your wedding day and you should be pampered and taken care of.

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 than saving money is worth. Professional caterers know exactly what goes into preparing food for large groups of people and how to store and transport the food safely too. 

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.

When deciding on your wedding DIY projects, really think about everything that goes into successfully completing that specific task before you decide to take it on yourself. 

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