DIY Weddings: Should You Do It Yourself?
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This presentation was given to brides at the Bella Sera Bridal Event in Wenatchee, WA January 17, 2015. The show gives general statistics about weddings and what brides should consider before they take on "do it yourself" tasks for their wedding.
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DIY Weddings: Should You Do It Yourself?
- 1. Kelly Allen Owner, ncwweddings.com DIY Weddings: Should You Do It Yourself?
- 2. Typical Millennial Bride Jennifer 27 years old (spouse is 29) 55 to 510 Size 12-14 Attended some college Close to her parents Couple will pay for 75% of wedding Will plan wedding on-line/smart phone Wants her special day to be unique and personalized.
- 3. Ask Yourself 3 Questions: What is my budget? How many people do I want to invite? How much time do I have? BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF!
- 4. Average Cost of a Wedding: $29,858* national average (w/o honeymoon) Wenatchee: $17,000 to $25,000 Chelan: $23,000 to $30,000 Leavenworth: $25,000 - $33,000 *all-time high
- 5. But Most couples spend $10,000 or less
- 6. Average Number of Guests 138
- 7. Trends to Consider Couples are spending more than ever on their weddings. Be careful about peer pressure and outrageous expectations. This is YOUR wedding, not theirs.
- 8. Trends to Consider Couples are focusing on creating an experience for their guests. Rehearsal dinners, after party, morning-after brunch, photo booths, gift bags, favors
- 9. Trends to Consider Couples are foregoing some traditions to modernize their nuptials. 74% live together before marriage Casual weddings on the rise, fewer religious settings and officiants, fewer women take last name of husband
- 10. Good Blog Entry: 20 Things to Reconsider About Your Wedding Bouquet Toss Number of attendants Cake smash Stay local Save paper
- 11. Trends to Consider Wedding season is shifting. Most popular months: June & September October is moving up fast. Summer weddings decreasing while fall, spring, and winter getting more popular.
- 12. Trends to Consider Personalization is at a peak Signature cocktail Interactive food stations Family member or friend as the officiant
- 13. Another blog entry: It really IS all about You Dont let your guests leave without knowing more about you. What are your passions? How did you meet? Who are your attendants? TELL YOUR STORY
- 14. NCW Is a Wedding Mecca Chelan County has twice the number of weddings per capita than the rest of the state. Second highest wedding rate in the state (Clark County is second) The wedding business brings $10 to $30 million into the NCW economy.
- 15. NCWWeddings.com 150 wedding vendors on our directory Facebook Twitter Pinterest
- 16. Before I show you the next slide Remember average is not the median. Dont compare yourself to other couples These figures will be used AGAINST you if you believe them Bottom Line: how much do YOU want to spend?
- 18. Venue Almost 50% of this budget BRIGHT SIDE: Everything is taken care of DOWN SIDE: Expense $$$ NCW is paradise for outdoor/interesting settings Blog Entry: 10 Things To Remember When You Take It Outside
- 19. Catering Dont just figure food. Consider linens, dishes, servers, glasses, ice buckets, cake displays, food warmers. DIY will include set-up, preparation, serving, take-down, clean-up, disposal Are you willing to rely on the kindness of your friends and family? Should you?
- 20. Music Doesnt have to be a big deal. Consider alternatives: bluegrass, big band, jazz trio, classical quartet, or recorded music. Make sure people can DANCE. Kids, seniors, teens, everyone Mix tape?
- 21. Are you ready to elope now?
- 22. How About a Wedding Planner? They have connections to good venues, vendors, suppliers, ideas, etc. Easier to have a neutral source than work with family or friends. Consider a limited contract. DAY OF only with a few day of consulting/planning.
- 23. Pinterest When you Google DIY Wedding Pinterest, you will get 154 million hits! A place to dream, plan, fantasize, and get organized (checklists, planners)
- 24. Other Sources StyleMePretty.com DIYWeddings.org (British) BrokeAssBride.com Offbeatbride.com Emmalinebride.com POPSugar.com Others?
- 25. My theory about Bridezillas Is this your only time you get to be in the spotlight? If so, create more opportunities for that in your life. Community theater? You could buy a great used car instead! Remember what Buddha said: unhappiness is caused by comparisons. It is NEVER going to be perfect.
- 26. Big Points Tell Your Unique Couple Story Dont compare your wedding to others Focus on AUTHENTICITY (being REAL) Do you HONESTLY have time to create all those centerpieces? How can you enjoy your day the most? (HANDS-FREE) Consider creative alternatives