Making your own wedding details can be a joy and a really nice way to give your big day a personal touch, but there are some things that even the most craft-loving bride should never try and do herself.
It’s your big day – you should be enjoying the whole process and not worrying about any potential DIY disasters. So let’s take a look at the wedding details you should maybe just leave to the experts
Your wedding dress
We’d really advise against making your wedding dress. This is such a major, important part of the day, there’s no point taking chances with it. Plus, this is the one time in your life where you’ll be able to visit a bridal boutique, try on lots of gowns and be treated like a princess. Who wouldn’t want that? You’re going to have enough to do planning your wedding, without spending countless hours hunched over your sewing machine. If you’re really on a budget, then keep an eye out for sample sales, designer days or look out for some decent discounts during wedding shows.
Your bridal hair
Even if you’re a professional hairdresser, it’s best to hand over the responsibility of your crowning glory to a professional stylist on your big day. You’re probably going to feel a bit nervy on the morning of your wedding and fiddling around with straighteners, kirby grips and extensions will completely stress you out. So organise a trip to the salon on the morning of your wedding day or better still have your hairdresser come to you – getting ready with your mum and your girls is a great way to start the day and they’ll always be on hand if something does go wrong.
photo credit @uniqueberry
The wedding cake
If you’re a good baker or even have a friend or member of the family who is, then there’s nothing stops you from having a cake baked at home. Just make sure you get it professionally decorated or it might end up being a talking point of the wedding reception, for all the wrong reasons.
Photc Credit - @angelap311