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By Nichole Butler

Do-it-yourself weddings are one of the latest and most popular trends in the bridal world today. Creativity is the main component to piecing together that special day.

From the ceremony to the reception, bride and grooms are paying more attention to detail and taking on more of those wedding day chores than ever before.

The whole point of a do-it-yourself approach is to explore the hands-on and creative aspects of wedding planning, and enjoy the ultra-personal touches that every bride and groom can add.

However, with the many different elements of a wedding, it is still wise to take advantage of the professionals who have been working in the bridal world for years.

Baxter’s, a wedding vendor in Alton Illinois, offers today’s brides a unique opportunity to take advantage of both the trendy and more traditional aspects of wedding planning.

Janet Hanson, owner of Baxter’s, will show any bride how to make gorgeous bridal bouquets and bows free of charge.

“You can make very full and pretty bows out of tulle,” Hanson said. “It is so easy; nearly anyone can make them on their first try.” Brides can use the bows to add to their bouquets or to decorate the isle.

After a bride learns the tricks to custom making her perfect bridal bouquet, she can roam the store in search of anything else she may need to carry out a do-it-yourself wedding project.

Baxter’s also offers many of those wedding day necessities for rent, from the table your guests will sit at to the candelabra that serves as the centerpiece. (see Baxter’s wedding ad on next page)

For a bride who would like to take part in the creative wedding trends, but doesn’t have quite so much time to accomplish all the required tasks, taking on a few of the smaller details can be just as fun and fulfilling.

A paper flower bouquet is both inexpensive and trendy. Most brides will still want to carry those fresh flowers down the isle, but the paper bouquet is a perfectly creative alternative for a bride to use at her rehearsal or during the bouquet toss.

Another possible option is to accomplish the do-it-yourself trend by incorporating your hobbies into your wedding day decorations. Maybe a bride who likes to scrapbook can custom make her wedding invitations; or a bride who likes to sew can make the gowns for her bridesmaids.

Crafty floral arrangements, as well as several other creative and unique do-it-yourself wedding day ideas, can be conveniently found within the realm of an online search engine.

Bride and grooms who don’t necessarily have the knack for crafts but would still like to give the artsy trend a whirl have nothing to worry about. Among the several do-it-yourself ideas online are also easy step-by-step instructions for everything from the save the date magnets to the thank you cards, and the design can be as simple or as elegant as the couple chooses.

Although a bride can enjoy all of the fun and creative outlets that come with do-it-yourself wedding projects, the ultimate benefit to this crafty trend is the ultra-personal touches throughout the day that really shine a spotlight on a couple and the relationship that built up to their wedding day.

The best way to add a bit of the do-it-yourself trend to any wedding is to pick and choose a few elements while continuing to hire your local wedding vendors to take on the more time consuming contributions.

Whether a bride and groom choose one or two smaller projects or opt to construct the entire day themselves, any element of do-it-yourself design will make for a very trendy and unforgettable wedding.

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