DIY decor or decorating company? Pros and cons?

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Depends on your budget and what you’re looking to do. We didn’t have a florist because we thought it was too expensive and ended up getting the boutonniere and flowers at Costco. My wife’s bouquets was made by herself and looked great!

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Also, your talent and number of talented friends. I designed and did all signs. Signature drinks, welcome, find your seat. I would have never dreamed of trying floral arrangements. I had name plates for the head table and both sets of parents and my MOH hand did those. But I would have never asked her to do one for everyone attending.

Big downside is every venue requires everything be gone end of night. I would rather have a vendor responsible.

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We prioritized venues that are already ornate and don’t need much decoration added. Saves both cost and uncertainty (as there’s no “decor rehearsal! You get what you get on the day!)

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I did DIY due to my budget. My mom made the centerpieces which helped a ton. The only flowers we had were my bouquet, so I paid for that. If you can afford it, pay someone.

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I definitely think that it depends on your budget because I would have much rather had a decorating company. We decided to save on decorations so we could use that money for other things. Don't get me wrong it was still beautiful but the stress of trying to get it all done in time weighed on me a lot lol.

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