Wedding DIYs You Should—and Shouldn’t—Try

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DIY It: Invitations

Illuminate your life, Pumpkin. You deserve it. » The truth is that most people will not spend much thought on your wedding invitations. Other than being functional—giving your guests the information they need and the ability to RSVP—your invitations don’t need to be perfect. Unless you and your future spouse are just really into stationery. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.9-0.65\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.9s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.9s", "duration": "0.65s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } SEE THE FULL LIST

Hire a Pro: Dress Alterations

Illuminate your life, Pumpkin. You deserve it. » Professional alterations are essential to ensure that your dress (or tux) fits like a dream. Depending on the extent of the alterations needed, you could be looking at anywhere from $100 to $1000. That’s a lot of cash, but attempting the DIY route could cost you even more if you end up damaging your gown. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.9-0.65\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.9s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.9s", "duration": "0.65s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } SEE THE FULL LIST

DIY It: Reception Playlist

Illuminate your life, Pumpkin. You deserve it. » If you decide to DIY the music at your reception, make sure that the speakers you’ve picked out have enough power to be heard over a crowded dance floor. Also, download the playlist so that it can function offline. As Murphy’s Law reminds us, anything that can go wrong will—and that includes reliable Wi-Fi. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.9-0.65\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.9s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.9s", "duration": "0.65s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } SEE THE FULL LIST

Hire a Pro: Flowers

Illuminate your life, Pumpkin. You deserve it. » Unless you’re planning to have the most basic possible flowers, then spring for a professional florist. They’ll be able to source the blooms you’ve been dreaming about, treat them with the appropriate care, and ensure that everything arrives fresh as the proverbial daisy. { "selector": "[data-custom-animation-id=\"fly-in-left-0.9-0.65\"]", "--x": "calc(-100 * 1vw - width())", "--y": "0", "animations": [ { "duration": "0.9s", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"} ] }, { "delay": "0.9s", "duration": "0.65s", "easing": "cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)", "keyframes": [ {"transform": "translate(var(--x), var(--y))"}, {"transform": "translate(0, 0)"} ] } ] } SEE THE FULL LIST

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