Start with decor only after the <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> big decisions have been made<\/span><\/h2>\nFirst of all, don\u2019t get ahead of yourself. Decor <\/span>isn\u2019t <\/span><\/i>the first thing you should plan, though it may be tempting to start thinking right away about the awesome place cards you\u2019re going to have. How you decorate will depend on the big decisions about your guest list, budget, venue, and vendors. Of course, if you hire a wedding planner, they will be your help with decorating. But even if you want to DIY your wedding decor, you shouldn\u2019t worry too much about embroidered napkins before you know how many tables and chairs you need!<\/span><\/p>\nThat said, it can be good to know how much time, money, and work you want to spend on decorating your wedding. If you\u2019re going to have DIY wedding decor, one question that is important to think about earlier rather later is who will be your decorating team. Get an idea of who\u2019s willing to help out before making ambitious decorating plans. If you know who your decor team will be, you can worry about the details once you\u2019re done with arranging the who, when, and where of your wedding.<\/span><\/p>\nThings to consider before getting started<\/span><\/h2>\nYour venue<\/span><\/h3>\nYour venue, the place that you\u2019ll actually be decorating, should be your guide when it\u2019s time to start planning your decor. What decorations are a good idea will really depend on the type of space you are working with. What works for a wedding in a church may not work for an outdoor wedding. Likewise, what works in a small venue may not be right for a large social hall. Your venue may also have lots of rules about what kinds of decorations you can use, and whether you can hang anything from the walls. All of these factors should be informing your decor decisions from the start.<\/span><\/p>\nColor scheme and style<\/span><\/h3>\nDeciding on a color scheme and style can narrow things down and make it easier to choose projects. For your color scheme, you can choose several colors to make things more flexible. This way you won\u2019t have to worry about finding everything that you need in just a couple of colors. The style you choose can literally be anything. The trick is to make your style one that helps you decide on which projects to focus on and which things to buy. You can combine themes to be as offbeat or traditional as you want. \u201cRetro tropical,\u201d \u201cfuturistic casual,\u201d \u201csparkly\u201d\u2013whatever speaks to you!<\/span><\/p>\nOrganization and time management<\/span><\/h3>\nAs with every aspect of wedding planning, being organized can make things go much more smoothly. Keep a list or spreadsheet of decor projects big and small. If you\u2019re DIYing it, figure out about how long projects will take you and when you will work on them and make a note of it. This can help you manage your time and avoid having to rush to finish projects in the hours before the wedding.<\/span><\/p>\nWedding day logistics<\/span><\/h3>\nIt\u2019s also important to know where you\u2019re going to store everything and how you will get it all to the venue. You\u2019ll also want to make sure your decor team or any other friends or family are available to help install the decorations before the wedding. As always, having a plan means you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying the day.<\/span><\/p>\nDIY wedding decor projects<\/span><\/h2>\nLook online for ideas<\/span><\/h3>\nLook for pictures of weddings in similar venues to get some general ideas. Be aware that social media can provide lots of cool ideas, but also unrealistic expectations. Many of the decorations you see on Pinterest will have been created by professionals at a steep cost. For DIY projects, simpler is better! There are so many ideas out there, it may seem overwhelming at first. For some great suggestions we found click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nImpact vs. effort<\/span><\/h3>\nThink about the importance of the project vs. how much time and effort it will take. Some projects can have a big impact on the look and feel of a space with minimal effort. Focus on those! You don\u2019t necessarily want to spend hours and hours on something that is a nice detail but has a smaller impact on your guests.<\/span><\/p>\nYou can make stunning decorations with cheap materials!<\/span><\/h3>\nIt’s always an option to focus on finding projects that can be done with cheap materials. If a project you like seems too expensive because of the materials, you may be able to feasible substitute materials to do it for less.<\/span><\/p>\nTips for your venue<\/span><\/h3>\n
That said, it can be good to know how much time, money, and work you want to spend on decorating your wedding. If you\u2019re going to have DIY wedding decor, one question that is important to think about earlier rather later is who will be your decorating team. Get an idea of who\u2019s willing to help out before making ambitious decorating plans. If you know who your decor team will be, you can worry about the details once you\u2019re done with arranging the who, when, and where of your wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n Your venue, the place that you\u2019ll actually be decorating, should be your guide when it\u2019s time to start planning your decor. What decorations are a good idea will really depend on the type of space you are working with. What works for a wedding in a church may not work for an outdoor wedding. Likewise, what works in a small venue may not be right for a large social hall. Your venue may also have lots of rules about what kinds of decorations you can use, and whether you can hang anything from the walls. All of these factors should be informing your decor decisions from the start.<\/span><\/p>\n Deciding on a color scheme and style can narrow things down and make it easier to choose projects. For your color scheme, you can choose several colors to make things more flexible. This way you won\u2019t have to worry about finding everything that you need in just a couple of colors. The style you choose can literally be anything. The trick is to make your style one that helps you decide on which projects to focus on and which things to buy. You can combine themes to be as offbeat or traditional as you want. \u201cRetro tropical,\u201d \u201cfuturistic casual,\u201d \u201csparkly\u201d\u2013whatever speaks to you!<\/span><\/p>\n As with every aspect of wedding planning, being organized can make things go much more smoothly. Keep a list or spreadsheet of decor projects big and small. If you\u2019re DIYing it, figure out about how long projects will take you and when you will work on them and make a note of it. This can help you manage your time and avoid having to rush to finish projects in the hours before the wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s also important to know where you\u2019re going to store everything and how you will get it all to the venue. You\u2019ll also want to make sure your decor team or any other friends or family are available to help install the decorations before the wedding. As always, having a plan means you can spend less time stressing and more time enjoying the day.<\/span><\/p>\n Look for pictures of weddings in similar venues to get some general ideas. Be aware that social media can provide lots of cool ideas, but also unrealistic expectations. Many of the decorations you see on Pinterest will have been created by professionals at a steep cost. For DIY projects, simpler is better! There are so many ideas out there, it may seem overwhelming at first. For some great suggestions we found click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Think about the importance of the project vs. how much time and effort it will take. Some projects can have a big impact on the look and feel of a space with minimal effort. Focus on those! You don\u2019t necessarily want to spend hours and hours on something that is a nice detail but has a smaller impact on your guests.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s always an option to focus on finding projects that can be done with cheap materials. If a project you like seems too expensive because of the materials, you may be able to feasible substitute materials to do it for less.<\/span><\/p>\nThings to consider before getting started<\/span><\/h2>\n
Your venue<\/span><\/h3>\n
Color scheme and style<\/span><\/h3>\n
Organization and time management<\/span><\/h3>\n
Wedding day logistics<\/span><\/h3>\n
DIY wedding decor projects<\/span><\/h2>\n
Look online for ideas<\/span><\/h3>\n
Impact vs. effort<\/span><\/h3>\n
You can make stunning decorations with cheap materials!<\/span><\/h3>\n
Tips for your venue<\/span><\/h3>\n
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