Thursday, 21st January, 2021

DIY DREAMS FOR WEDDING PLANNING IN LOCKDOWN - Fenix Events Wedding Blog

DIY DREAMS FOR WEDDING PLANNING IN LOCKDOWN

So you’re ~~stuck~~ safe at home. You’re staring at your wedding folder and cringing. You’ve got a date set, and now you’re playing the waiting game until lockdown lifts and you can resume wedding planning as usual.

… so basically you have a load of time on your hands, right?

We have put together some of our favourite tutorials and short videos to help you through this period. Never fear! Whether you’re worried about costs and looking to trim down a few dollars, or whether you’re simply bored out of your brain and need a new hobby, below are some ways that you can inject a little DIY into your wedding day and keep yourself busy during this crazy time.

All the below videos are do-able from home. Supplies are available online through various craft stores (try RIOT or SPOTLIGHT as a good starting point) so you won’t even have to leave the safety of your home to make these gorgeous bonbonnieres, or to write the most beautiful place cards anyone’s ever seen.

Let’s get crafting!

1. CALLIGRAPHY
Always wanted to have those fancy placecards where everyone’s name is like a piece of artwork? Or have you had to change your wedding date and want to send a pretty note to your guests letting them know the new details? This video will teach you the basics of modern calligraphy, so you’ll be writing beautiful letters in no time.

2. HOW TO MAKE PILLOW BOXES
Already know what you’re going to be giving your guests as a wedding favour, but don’t yet have a box or jar to put it in? Well this video will show you exactly how to make gorgeous little pillow boxes to store your treats in, and since you get to choose the card, they’re totally unique to you! (added bonus, they’re small enough to fit in a post parcel, so why not try making some practice ones for any friends who are having iso-birthdays?)

3. IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS…
Not sure yet what you think you will do for your bonbonnieres? Considering a few options but haven’t yet fallen in love? Here is a video with a variety of different ideas for you to consider, all of which are able to be made at home while you’re keeping yourself safe and healthy.

4. IMPRESS-YOUR-FRIENDS SUGAR COOKIES
How cute are those cookies you get with the marbled fondant and the fancy message on the front? Well now, you can make them yourself! These cookies are straightforward, delicious and absolutely stunning. Lots of cake supplies (including the letter press for putting messages in your fondant) are available online, so don’t even worry about having to go to a specialty baking store in person either. A quick google, and you’ll be on your way! Added bonus: telling people you made them yourself gets you impressive points and all the practice you’ll have to do is a great way to use up some of that flour you might have stockpiled a few weeks ago… (we wont tell anyone!)

5. DIY DELICIOUSNESS
Want to whip up something super tasty, but not a fan of the sugar cookie idea? Check out these options for some equally impressive and just as scrumptious treats you can give to your guests on your wedding day. And hey, since we’ve got the time… why not try them all out to see which one you like best before you decide? I’ll bet your fiance wouldn’t complain!

So there you have it. An abundance of ways to keep you busy during these crazy times, and also some awesome ways to make your wedding day even more unique to you. If you give any of them a go, don’t forget to tag us! We’d love to see how they turn out!

DIY DREAMS FOR WEDDING PLANNING IN LOCKDOWN - Fenix Events Wedding Blog

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