DIY weddings vs. Weddings with Coordinators

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Once a couple decided to have a wedding, preparations for the said event are very overwhelming. There are those who prefer to have a Do it Yourself - DIY wedding where the couple will be the one to take charge of almost all the preparations. From deciding which gowns to use, which food to serve, what decors and flowers to be present, ordering of cakes, making invitations and souvenirs and all other things related to the wedding. The couple is said to be hands-on on the wedding preparation activities.

But as time goes by, wedding coordinators/planners became popular. The couple will just choose a package and the wedding coordinator will take charge of everything. The wedding coordinator will be the one arrange with different suppliers on the services for the wedding. From Photography, catering, venue, wedding dress, make-up, cakes, music and other things relevant to the reception and ceremony.

Now, let's look on the pros and cons of the two.

Do it Yourself Weddings

DIY weddings are usually done by couples on a budget, where they can freely decide which items will be present and the number itself. For me the advantages of this method are the following.

  • Flexibility - the couple can change the details on preparation anytime depending on budget and time.

  • Less expensive - you need not to pay for extra services for the labor in doing the preparation that you can do by yourself. For example, the making of the giveaways - it will more budget friendly if you will be the one making it.

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On the other hand, DIY weddings really needs time and effort for the preparation. It is ideal when the couple have much time before the big event. It really needs proper planning. Sometimes, it could be the cause of stress because there are also matters that are unexpected that would come along the way.

Weddings with Wedding Coordinator

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This method is ideal for couple who are busy and don't have enough time to plan things for the wedding. Couples with budget for a package chooses this for the following advantages:

  • Less hassle. The couple will just give the details and the wedding coordinator will give options and they will take charge of almost everything.

  • Save time and effort. Since you will no longer be the one contacting the suppliers, you will save the time and effort for doing those. You will just wait for the wedding coordinator to call for the schedules of food tasting, dress fitting and others.

  • New Ideas for the preparation. Since most of the wedding coordinators have been into practice for a period of time, they can share some ideas of what the wedding would be. They are knowledgeable on the details of the wedding that could help in the preparation.

However, weddings with wedding coordinators can be costly. Any deviation with the package would mean additional expenses. The couple cannot easily customize according to preference since there is a package followed. At the same time, it could also be stressful. When can it be stressful? When the wedding organizer does not deliver what is expected. Maybe you also heard of news of wedding organizers who scammed their clients. The wedding that they expected to be comfortable, happy became a disaster because of a scammer wedding coordinator.

So which of the two is better? My answer is, it depends on the couple and with the situation. If you have enough time to prepare and you have many contacts for wedding suppliers, then you can choose DIY weddings. If you have enough budget, then go for wedding coordinators just be sure that they are reliable and would not scam you.

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Author's Note : I just enjoyed writing about weddings. Thanks for reading! 

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~MizLhaine

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2 years ago

For me those who have event planners are the richest couple, I don't know but based on my observation. Most of them are rich while those who are only average or in the middle prefers to plan the marriage event by themselves only.

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2 years ago

Because it's really a need that when you go for coordinators, you have a budget for the package. If you have a lower budget, not on the list of the wedding coordinator, well better choose DIY.

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2 years ago

We called wedding coordinator wedding planner right here, they are so expensive and most time you get the value for your money from there way of organising and saving you stress, also some of them are not paying because it won't be much different from you been the planner of your wedding. Why I so much support it is because it a job opportunity for a lot young ladies this days

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2 years ago

I agree, these wedding coordinators are creative in their job. They know the details of the wedding and hiring them is helping them to earn income. It's just sad that there are wedding planners here in our place that scams the couples.

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2 years ago

I agree Mizlhaine. It's depend of the partners. If they are not busy, they don't need a wedding coordinator because they are the one who will plan and work for the wedding because they a time but if they are busy and had a budget I think the best way is to get a wedding coordinator for no hassle and there will be no worries and distractions.

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2 years ago

Agree 101%. Maganda din kasi pag may WC kasi sila yong experienced, basta may budget ka lang why not. Pero pag wala then di naman marami mga bisita, DIY nalang.

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2 years ago

Thats true sis. It depend of the couple if they have time to prepare such things because we all know that orginizing wedding can be stressful.

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2 years ago

I agree, stressful and needs so much of energy and many things to prepare. It really depends on the couple esp. the budget.

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2 years ago

Parehong maganda sila ee, yon lang matrabaho talaga kapag ka DIY. Kaya with WC pa rin sakin. Lalo na wala akong kaalam alam sa pagdedesign or whatever aguyy

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2 years ago

Yes, may pros and cons talaga. Yon din, mag WC nalang talaga kasi mahirap din mag isip ng mga designs, ano ang mga ilalagay.

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2 years ago

Diba diba, pero if inspired at talagang gustong may touch nong mismong ikakasal tingin ko makakaya yorn no, chorrrr haha

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2 years ago

I was thinking to have a DIY wedding to atleast have a lesser expenses. On the othee hand, I am also thinking about the quality of my most memorable day. Oh well, I think I'll be more comfortable if I'll be the one who will handle the whole prep hihi. Not now, not soon but in the near future 😂

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2 years ago

Yes lesser expenses and needs more time and planning. For me, it is ok for intimate weddings.

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2 years ago

Wedding coordinators are expensive. But, I feel they are the best option most times. They are actually very brilliant at organizing and planning, although it also depends on ones pocket. Nice to meet you

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2 years ago

Yes, if one has a budget, having a coordinator is the best to lessen the effort and concentrate on the events, enjoying it without stressing oneself. After all, that is their expertise. Nice to meet you too.

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2 years ago

Wala akong idea sa wedding and I'm not artistic either so we booked for wedding coordinator 😆

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2 years ago

Good choice, para di na mag isip pa ng bongga, ibigay mo nalang sa coordinator lahat.

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2 years ago

Para sakin mas bet ko Yung DIY, plan pa naman namin mag civil wedding,kaso need pa mag budget. Hehe

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2 years ago

Yes kung small gatherings lang ok si DIY. Mas lesser gastos at ikw ang magdecide ano ang mga present or hindi sa event.

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2 years ago

We had a diy wedding last year and just celebrated our anniversary yesterday. I think diy wedding is best for small wedding. :)

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2 years ago

Wow! Happy Anniversary. thanks for sharing, I agree for small weddings, DIY can be best.

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2 years ago