“I’m in the NY Metro area (20 minutes outside of NYC in Westchester County) and I’ve been a wedding florist for over 30 years. “Presently I’m having a difficult time because many of the most popular local venues are ‘pay to play’ and I’ve never felt comfortable with the idea of “paying” a venue for their referrals. “So I’ve had

By Venus Marigmen When Ralph popped the yes-no question that came with a sparkling rock, one of the many thoughts that immediately came to my mind was this: We are definitely DIY-ing this wedding because there’s no way we can afford to hire wedding professionals. While I was excited and honored to be asked to be his wife, the practical

Guest post by Gwen Lewis I realize the premise of this article seems counterintuitive. After all, isn’t the whole DIY aesthetic a move away from professional help? In some cases, certainly. However, handmade weddings have much to teach wedding professionals. First and foremost, DIY weddings eschew unrealistic ideas about perfection. They have a relaxed, handmade spirit that feels genuine and