Would you design for your own wedding ceremony or employ others to design?

@fanji008 (775)
China
December 15, 2007 8:30am CST
Hi,there! I've attened some wedding ceremonies these months.Some of them employed others to design that for them,some of them just did everything by themselves. So how about you guys? When you got married,how did you deal with that? If you're not married yet,what's your plan?Would you design that yourself or employ others to do it? Why? I'd like to hear your opinions:) Thanks in advance^_^
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13 responses
• Philippines
16 Dec 07
It would be very convenient for you if you'll ask someone else to plan it for you. Being the main characters of the ceremony, the bride and groom should not be bothered at all during the ceremony. It would only add up to the stress they will be feeling. Personally, I would like to plan my own wedding as it gives a really personal touch and would make it more memorable. However, as I said, it would really be stressful. So I guess I'll just have to let someone else execute my plans but I will do the planning beforehand.
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@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
15 Dec 07
I have been married twice, and both times I did not hire anyone to do anything (as far as planning). I think there is something special about doing things yourself. A wedding doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. It should be about you and your future spouse. Your feelings and desires should be the ones that shine through on your wedding day, not that of a designer. That is just my opinion, though.
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@Lady_Vincy (1538)
• United States
17 Dec 07
I think that I would design my own wedding ceremony but also ask for suggestions. I wouldn't want to design a ceremony all on my own because is something went horribly wrong it would be completly my fault. At least when there are others involved they can help to make things go smoothly and not look a complete mess.
• United States
16 Dec 07
I'm getting married in May and I'm planning the entire wedding myself, designing the wedding cake, decorations, and my wedding dress and I'm hand-making the reception centerpieces, place cards, guest favours, cake topper and save-the-date cards.
16 Dec 07
Wow, what a job to take on yourself. I'm really impressed! I hope you'll share some pictures of the results of your hard work. Good luck!
• United States
17 Dec 07
Thanks lol ^_^ I'm making so much myself because it's cheaper than to get the straight off, plus, I have a pretty particular idea in mind that I may not be able to fond elsewhere.
@irene_27 (542)
• Philippines
18 Dec 07
I've never been married yet and when i ever get to finally marry i'd do both-- design it for myself and employ a planner just to make sure i'll be on the right track. It would be convenient to just hire someone to free myself of further wedding jitters but since the wedding would be my big day, i'd rather have my say on what and how it is to be done. I want the ceremony to have a touch of my personality and make it unique as possible.
@karilyn (40)
• Philippines
16 Dec 07
if you'll ask me. I would design for my own wedding. At least if I don't like it then there's no one to be blame of but myself only. And you can minimized your expenses if you'll do it by your own. But have to consider also that it's very tiresome doin it by yourself. And the next day would be your day....but it all dpends on you.
• United States
15 Dec 07
I just got married July of this year(2007) and I did everything myself. I made my own favors, decorating, the only thing I did was rent chairs for the ceremony. I cooked my own food Oh I did buy the cake but everything else was all on me. I made my braids maid bouquet, my bouquet, the flowergirls basket, I also made my runner, my gift card box(the box that your guest will put your wedding cards in or monetary gift in). And it was beautiful. I wouldn't change anything in the world about that day.
• India
16 Dec 07
i am single right now well when ever i am going to marry i will hire emplayes for my marriage be cause i can not take the huge burden of it.
@pickles12 (308)
• Canada
16 Dec 07
i would definately do it myself cause then i can make sure it is exactly what i want and it will be done right .. i would have people helping too though.. but i'd make all the plans
15 Dec 07
I would love to have someone help to do the designing for me. They would know how to put together my ideas and give me invaluable input. The only problem is, at the moment my partner and I can't afford to get married, let alone hire a wedding planner. It must take so much of the pressure off. Hopefully my future mother-in-law will help me plan when we get to it. She's a lot more organised than I am!
@peanutjar (5198)
• Canada
15 Dec 07
Hi fanji :) Im not married but living commonlaw,haha.I do not mind for me its about the same and i did not have to sign papers and we are devoted to each other.If i DID get married it would be small and i would do it myself with the help of a friend or my sister OR if we have LOTS of moola i would pay someone else but tell them my ideas. Peanutjar:)
• Philippines
15 Dec 07
If you got the talent and the time, then I suggest that you do it by yourself. This will save you lots of money. You can use the money for other valuable things in your new home. If I am to get married(still searching), I will employ someone to do the job. I'm not that talented to do everything myself.
• Pakistan
16 Dec 07
well fangi my plans r really different,i would take my gf to a court and do a papaer marriage with juzz few witnesses,coz i believe whats da use of spending a lot on weddings dsigns when i wont do any such sorth of wedding