DIY Wedding on a shoestring budget Part 2

Since "DIY wedding on a shoe string budget" got so many views (and I told you I would) I have put together the next part, Part 2. This time I want to talk about making your own dresses, so you get the opportunity to help design your dream dress. Or for those of you that are not so creative (although I believe we all have it in us) there is the option of buying you dress for cheaper, but not loosing out on style or quality. I will also be looking into Cakes, ' Bake It Yourself ' and local bakers.

Wedding dresses

DIY

This is the most important part of the wedding to the Bride-to-be, the bit she has dreamed about since she was a tiny girl. But that does not mean it has to cost an arm and a leg!
If you are going to make the dress you will need to invest in a good quality wedding dress pattern I have found many sites online but Jaycotts had a great selection of gowns for bride, bridesmaid and flower girls ranging from £6-16. Fabric can be sourced in the same way online. Most online fabric stores will send you a sample of the fabric before you commit to buying 5 meters as you will obviously want to feel it before you buy. This shop has every thing from satin and lace to bridal fur and crystals and purls. Make sure to always check the clearance section as they may have some ends of rolls going for cheaper which could be just enough for your dress!!

Buy for less

I Understand we are not all handy with a sewing machine and even if you are making your own can be daunting so fear not there are other options... 

Barnardos Bridal Rooms is a non-profit organisation stocking brand new bridal gowns and all wedding accessories "that have been donated by some of Ireland's top bridal retailers, wholesalers and designers". Ranging from €150-€700 It is a charity that deals with children affected by abuse, poverty and educational disadvantage.

Another option is to try Etsy there are a range of dresses starting at €90.... here is one for €218 a steal for that price.

Cakes

I want to talk about cakes, there are lots of ways to go about this too: DIY, local business and friends are all great options!

BIY (Bake It Yourself)

If you are already into baking, great, this is a perfect option for you, Get your bridesmaids round and begin the Bake-a-thon and look up ways to decorate... There are loads of tutorials on the web for how to do it all yourself. I have picked out some I think even I could manage. This is a great step by step for baking your own wedding cake and there are loads more on my favourite Pinterest.

I have also found this tutorial is all about assembling and decorating. 

So with this said baking your own wedding cake is definitely an option?? Yeah??

Buy for less

If you don't agree with me on the whole 'Bake I Yourself ' then look into your community. You would be surprised at the amount of people in your area that can help once you begin searching. In my area i have found loads including Little Miss Cakes and the lady behind it has assured me she "if someone gave me a budget I would do my best to accommodate a budget as weddings are very expensive so I would always try my best to give them a great cake that would not over exceed their budget."

Remember to believe in yourself and enjoy every step of your wedding. Involve as many of your friends and family as you can it is a time to remember!


Part 3 will be coming next with decor and flowers. If you want me to cover any particular section in part 3 and ill have a go! Stay tuned and remember to subscribe so not to miss!