🌿 What Are DIY Weddings??
DIY weddings — short for Do It Yourself — are for couples who want a hands-on approach to their big day. Rather than outsourcing every detail, DIY weddings invite you (and usually a few brave friends and family members) to roll up your sleeves and create the experience yourselves.
Here’s what it can include:
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DIY Wedding Flowers: Ordering bulk blooms and arranging them with your crew
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Handmade Decor: Think thrifted candlesticks, signage, or hand-tied favors
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Personal Touches: Vows, playlists, centerpieces — all made by you
It’s not about doing everything yourself. It’s about choosing the pieces that matter most and infusing them with meaning.
💐 Why DIY Flowers?
One of the most popular DIY elements? The flowers.
Ordering blooms directly from a local flower farm like The May Garden gives you access to:
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Seasonal, chemical-free stems that smell like actual flowers
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Color-coordinated bulk buckets (perfectly matched to your vibe)
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Guides and tutorials to walk you through bouquets, centerpieces, and more
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Memories you’ll laugh about years later
Because here’s the truth: it is more work.
You’ll need buckets, clippers, cooler space, and probably someone with strong opinions on symmetry. But you’ll also get something else…
🌸 What You’re Really Growing
You’ll never look at eucalyptus the same after wiring it into a ceremony arch with Aunt Thelma.
You’ll remember your best friend’s laugh as they fumbled with floral tape.
You’ll hold your bouquet and know exactly where every bloom came from — not just the farm, but the moment.
A DIY wedding isn’t just a budget decision. It’s a memory-making machine.
It’s your people. Your stories. Your hands.
And when it all comes together, it’s magic — petals and sweat and laughter and love.
👰 Ready to Start?
Explore the DIY Bride section of Mayden to plan your flower timeline, order local blooms, and feel supported every step of the way.