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BEFORE YOU DIY YOUR WEDDING… Read This First!
You saw it on Pinterest. The perfect rustic centerpiece, the dreamy floral arch, the handmade invitations that “look so easy to do.” Kayang-kaya naman, right?
You saw it on Pinterest. The perfect rustic centerpiece, the dreamy floral arch, the handmade invitations that “look so easy to do.” Kayang-kaya naman, right?
Fast forward to reality: You’re drowning in glue, your flowers are wilting before the ceremony, and your once-"chic" decors look like a grade school art project. 😭
Fast forward to reality: You’re drowning in glue, your flowers are wilting before the ceremony, and your once-"chic" decors look like a grade school art project. 😭
If you want to turn your wedding into a DIY disaster, here’s how to do it:
If you want to turn your wedding into a DIY disaster, here’s how to do it:
💀 Step 1: Underestimate the time, effort, and stress.
💀 Step 1: Underestimate the time, effort, and stress.
"Simple lang naman 'to!" Famous last words. Hindi mo naisip na 200 pieces ang kailangang gawin—by hand—at tatlong buwan lang ang meron ka.
📌 Reality Check:Ayon sa The Knot (2023), 55% ng mga ikinasal na nag-DIY ng malalaking bahagi ng kanilang kasal ay nagsisisi dahil sa kakulangan sa oras, stress, at hindi pagkakatulad sa inaasahan.
The Knot. (2023). Real weddings study. https://www.theknot.com/content/real-weddings-study
The Knot. (2023). Real weddings study. https://www.theknot.com/content/real-weddings-study
💀 Step 2: Ignore professional help because ‘Sayang ang budget!’
💀 Step 2: Ignore professional help because ‘Sayang ang budget!’
Bakit ka pa kukuha ng stylist, florist, or calligrapher kung kaya mo naman? Well… dahil hindi ka propesyonal, bestie. At pagdating ng wedding day? Instead of feeling proud, baka gusto mo na lang itapon lahat.
📌 Reality Check:Ayon sa The Drexelbrook, ang mga DIY na proyekto ay maaaring magdulot ng hindi inaasahang gastos dahil sa trial-and-error, mas matagal na paggawa, at posibilidad ng pagbili ng mga last-minute replacements.
The Drexelbrook. (2023). The Unexpected Ways a DIY Wedding Can Actually Cost You More Money. https://thedrexelbrook.com/the-unexpected-ways-planning-a-diy-wedding-can-actually-cost-you-more-money/
The Drexelbrook. (2023). The Unexpected Ways a DIY Wedding Can Actually Cost You More Money. https://thedrexelbrook.com/the-unexpected-ways-planning-a-diy-wedding-can-actually-cost-you-more-money/
💀 Step 3: Go all-in on DIY—even for critical parts.
💀 Step 3: Go all-in on DIY—even for critical parts.
✔ Cake? DIY.✔ Flowers? DIY.✔ Reception setup? DIY pa rin?!
📌 Reality Check:Ayon sa Zola’s Wedding Study 2024, 70% ng couples na nag-DIY ng major wedding elements ang nagka-problema on the day itself. Either hindi umabot sa schedule, nasira, o hindi nagmukhang “Pinterest-perfect” gaya ng inaasahan.
Zola. (2024). 2024 Wedding Trends: Zola's First Look Report. https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/the-first-look-report-2024
Zola. (2024). 2024 Wedding Trends: Zola's First Look Report. https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/the-first-look-report-2024
🔥 THE TRUTH: DIY IS GREAT—IN MODERATION.
🔥 THE TRUTH: DIY IS GREAT—IN MODERATION.
Kung small details lang—like personalized place cards o wedding favors—go for it!Pero for major elements like:❌ Floral arrangements
❌ Lighting
❌ Reception setup✅ Trust the experts.Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Do you really want to spend it worrying kung tatagal ba ang glue gun masterpiece mo?
❌ Lighting
❌ Reception setup✅ Trust the experts.Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Do you really want to spend it worrying kung tatagal ba ang glue gun masterpiece mo?
What’s one DIY project you’re considering for your wedding? Drop it below! ⬇️
What’s one DIY project you’re considering for your wedding? Drop it below! ⬇️
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