I know what you’re thinking-I could totally make my own cake topper like these sweet ones by Rain’s End.

Trust me I do the same thing every time I peruse the Etsy marketplace. Occasionally I think this when I’m watching some design related tv show, or visit a web site or blog by a creative crafty person. I have so many DIY projects backed-up, not to mention materials saved for future projects. In recent years, DIY weddings have become an international phenomenon. Some people think it’s because couples are trying to save money. I have a different theory. It’s the same reason why people become so entranced with the wedding planning process in general. It’s because , for most people, it is the first time they have a license to be creative. Let’s face it, most of us do not have highly creative jobs. There are very few people who get to make a living being creative. Even for them it is mostly about the business side of things-finding your next project, planning the production process, etc. I can a test to the fact that I spend more time planning than I actually do making. So It’s perfectly natural for you to feel like you want to make things for your wedding. That’s great, but don’t forget to be realistic about your time and your talent. I for one am certain that my ideas are far better than my execution. It’s okay for you to buy things, too. You can find affordable, quality, handmade wedding items in many different places. I hope you will take some time to find them. If you can’t find something you really want, find someone who can make it for you-because if you can dream about it, then it’s just waiting to be created for you.

(Bird’s Nest Ring Pillow-adorable, right?)

xo

Emily

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