Pinterest can either be your weddings biggest ally or its
worst enemy. There are so many creative DIY ideas out there that it can be
overwhelming if you try to do too many. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about
saving a little money and doing things yourself. But I’m also all about a sane
bride walking down the aisle. 
Before diving into a million projects, take an
overall look at what you want your wedding to be like and who is helping you
make it that way. Figure out what DIY projects are vital and which you could do
without. GET THE VITAL ONES DONE FIRST. Make a list and a date you want it
finished by and just go down the list. If you complete all the projects you can
before the week of the wedding, believe me when I say you’ll be thankful. There
are so many things that can’t be done until the week of that making 300 paper
flowers shouldn’t be one of them.
If you’re
anything like me, delegating is not a strong point. I get a picture in my head
of what I would like something to look like and I have to do it. Do not be like
me. You know all those people who have told you they’ll help with whatever and
you’ve smiled and said “I can’t think of anything!” all the while images of
homemade bouquets and pinwheels are flashing across your brain? Use those
people. They want to help. Look through your projects and figure out ones you
can give to someone else. If you’re nervous about the end result if you’re not
there, throw a party, invite a bunch of friends, and make a night of it.
Whether you’re stuffing invitations, making flowerballs, or putting together
centerpieces, chick flicks and chocolate always bring people together – just keep
the chocolate away from the invitations.
One last
thing, if you’re DIYing it to save money, check the overall cost of a project
before you get started. Sometimes it ends up costing the same amount or even
more in the end if there are a lot of materials. Happy crafting! 
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