{"id":8715,"date":"2016-03-31T08:13:28","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T13:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=8715"},"modified":"2016-03-31T08:13:28","modified_gmt":"2016-03-31T13:13:28","slug":"event-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/event-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy","title":{"rendered":"Event D\u00e9cor: To DIY Or Not To DIY?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With so many seemingly small details that go into the planning of an event, it can be very tempting to want to do all of the event d\u00e9cor\u2014and other event details\u2014yourself. There are countless resources online (Pinterest, for example) rich with DIY tutorials and photos, so why not put your creative muscles to use and save some time and money?<\/p>\n<p>Not so fast.<\/p>\n<p>While some event d\u00e9cor details can certainly be accomplished with the help of some pretty stationery and funny props, other elements require a professional touch in order to ensure your event goes off without a hitch! \u201cSmall\u201d details add up quickly, and the best way to eliminate stress and potential mistakes is to rely on professional expertise. <\/p>\n<p>Here are our 5 picks for what you can DIY, and what we recommend you leave to the experts!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/event-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#1Invitations_DIY\" >1.\tInvitations: DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/event-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#2Catering_Dont_DIY\" >2.\tCatering: Don\u2019t DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/event-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#3Photobooths_DIY\" >3.\tPhotobooths: DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/event-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#4Flowers_Dont_DIY\" >4.\tFlowers: Don\u2019t DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/event-decor-to-diy-or-not-to-diy\/#5Music_DIY\" >5.\tMusic: DIY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Invitations_DIY\"><\/span>1.\tInvitations: DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p>The moment an invitation is received, an early first impression of the event is formed. Several websites, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greetingsisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greetings Island<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smilebox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smilebox<\/a>, offer high-quality, free customizable invitation templates that can be printed from the comfort of your own home, or printed professionally and mailed to you for a fee.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, stationery stores are a great place to pick up lovely paper on which to print invitations yourself. <\/p>\n<p><b>An Environmentally Friendly Tip:<\/b> Go the paperless route and send your invitations in minutes via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evite<\/a>! Invitees will receive their invitations electronically, and can RSVP on a website created exclusively for your event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_204333451_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Baby shower invitation\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_204333451_ed.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_204333451_ed-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Catering_Dont_DIY\"><\/span>2.\tCatering: Don\u2019t DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may pride yourself on your baking skills and food presentation, but we recommend you save yourself the stress of attempting to cater your own event!<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_78809770_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Artfully decorated cupcakes\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_78809770_ed.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_78809770_ed-229x300.jpg 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p>A caterer will take all of your event details into consideration and use their professional expertise to provide you with the best possible food options to meet your budget and preference. <\/p>\n<p>It may seem cheaper to prepare all your own food for your event, but trust us, it\u2019s not! Seemingly small details can add up extremely quickly, while a caterer can supply you with any equipment you need, help with set-up and take-down, and organize all the food while not breaking the bank. <\/p>\n<p>When you prepare your own food, you run the risk of it not turning out as you had planned, creating a great deal of stress and chaos for yourself. Leave it to the experts!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Photobooths_DIY\"><\/span>3.\tPhotobooths: DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve likely donned a silly pair of glasses or held a printed speech bubble at a wedding or other event. And you still have the photo as a souvenir!<\/p>\n<p>Photobooths are quickly becoming a staple at events such as weddings and parties, and the great news is\u2014you can create them yourself! They are inexpensive, easy to assemble, and fully customizable to your event\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_171209720_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding photobooth props\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_171209720_ed.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_171209720_ed-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A memorable backdrop (use a colourful curtain, or tack up a funny picture on the wall)<\/li>\n<li>A jar or basket of props (sunglasses, feather boas, and funny words printed on cardboard and attached to sticks will get the party started)<\/li>\n<li>A camera with an attached Fujifilm Instax Photo Printer (available on Amazon)<\/li>\n<li>A great customized hashtag, dependent on your event theme (general examples are #hollywoodparty, #springfling, or a combination of a hashtag, the bride and groom\u2019s names, and \u201cwedding\u201d afterwards)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Flowers_Dont_DIY\"><\/span>4.\tFlowers: Don\u2019t DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n<p>It may seem like an easy feat to arrange flowers into stunning centrepieces and bouquets\u2014at first glance, you probably think you can match the colors for a perfect look.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s trickier than you think!<\/p>\n<p>A great deal of thought and care goes into every arrangement, and florists are experts. Purchasing, arranging, and placing flowers at your event should not be something you take upon yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Share your vision and color scheme with your florist and watch as they use their expertise to provide you with the most appropriate, and gorgeous, flower arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_265283060_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Flower arrangement\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_265283060_ed.jpg 323w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_265283060_ed-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5Music_DIY\"><\/span>5.\tMusic: DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Music is a key element of any event, and good news\u2014anyone can be a DJ with the help of a dependable laptop and some great playlists! If you\u2019re keen on saving some money, you can take it upon yourself to organize several playlists for your event, through an application like iTunes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_217515814_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Woman using laptop\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_217515814_ed.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_217515814_ed-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Simply set up your laptop (with speakers attached), line up the songs you think will match the theme and overall atmosphere of your event, and let the music play! We recommend a few test runs before the event, to ensure the songs play in sequence and you\u2019re satisfied with the playlists.<\/p>\n<p>Need music advice for an upcoming wedding? We shared the secrets to creating <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/03\/creating-the-perfect-wedding-playlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perfect wedding playlist<\/a> in a guest post by a wedding music pro.<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Ready to start working with other event professionals? Be sure to check out QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/03\/qcs-guide-to-vendor-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Vendor Etiquette<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t believe everything you see on Pinterest. 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