Some of our most popular pages are related to Manzanita Branches, Wishing Trees and DIY Decor. If you are considering going the DIY route, make sure to consider the pros and cons of purchasing vs renting and make sure you are making budget friendly decisions. Some items can easily be resold after your event such as mason jars, tea lights, manzanita branches and linens etc. Purchasing your own linens and spending the time to hem and sew all of them may be biting off more than you can chew so-to-speak. We recommend meeting with a wedding coordinator and discussing your budget. Focus on the areas that you feel are most important for you to personalize with a DIY project, for instance if you can't stand the idea of using store-bought escort cards then you should have that on your list of DIY must haves. Other projects such as cocktail menus or table numbers might not be as much of a priority to you personally, so decide if it would be best to purchase or rent those. Your coordinator may have some items that he or she includes with their service so it doesn't hurt to ask ahead of time!
A DIY Bride can find items and make things from scratch, or find easy projects to purchase the items and assemble them herself (or hopefully with the help of a small army!) Choose projects that are worthwhile and that will have the most impact on your event. Making personalized programs, welcome baskets or favors is always a nice touch or focus your efforts on making an awesome DIY photobooth or wishing tree. The options are endless!
If you want to price things out, Koyal Wholesale is a great place to get started:
Table Settings
10.25" Bulk Dinner Plates - Black
from: Koyal Wholesale
PLASTIC CUTLERY - Assorted Fork/Spoon/Knife (288 Pieces) Shimmering Silver
from: Koyal Wholesale
Comes in other fun colors like magenta, school bus yellow, tropical teal, apple red & more!
Cupcake Stands
Laila Large Round Cupcake Tower (Holds 100 Cupcakes!) BEST SELLER! - $29.99
from: Koyal Wholesale
Branches REAL Manzanita Branches (Natural Brown) - 5 Sizes - $13.96 Retail Price: $23.96 You Save: $10.00 from: Koyal Wholesale
Curly Willow Burnt Oak 3-5ft BULK (144 branches) BEST SELLER! - $99.99
Retail Price: $109.99
You Save: $10.00
from: Koyal Wholesale
Centerpieces & Decor
12" Clear Cylinder Pillar Centerpiece Vase (Case of 12 = $13.22/Vase) BEST SELLER!
from: Koyal Wholesale
32" Tall Venus Square Crystal Chandelier Tree Centerpiece
from: Koyal Wholesale
Regal Table Decoration Personalized Vase Centerpiece
from: Koyal Wholesale
Peacock Feather Bouquet/Centerpiece Picks (4/Pkg) - $2.68
from: Koyal Wholesale
Moss
Moss, Reindeer Moss Spring Green BULK (BEST SELLER!) - $69.98
Retail Price: $79.98
You Save: $10.00
from: Koyal Wholesale
Votives
Hanging Votive Candle Holder w/Wire BULK (72 Holders) BEST SELLER!
from: Koyal Wholesale
12 Hour Burn White UNSCENTED Votive Candles (30 Pack) BULK - $11.98
from: Koyal Wholesale
Hanging Crystals
Hanging Diamond Crystal Teardrops - 1.5" (BULK 35 Pieces) BEST SELLER! - $19.98
Retail Price: $29.98
You Save: $10.00
Table Runner
Damask Flocking Table Runner 12" x 108" Long - Red Damask - $9.98
from: Koyal Wholesale
Aisle Runner
Personalized Aisle Runners - Regal Wedding Aisle Runner - $95.00
Retail Price: $105.00
You Save: $10.00
from: Koyal Wholesale
Other popular items: rose petals, paper lanterns, Vintage Burlap Ribbon, washi tape diy bride
These are only a few of the fabulous items that you can find at Koyal, you can get a great deal on bulk items. If price matching is your game, then print out what you find online and ask a vendor if they can price match. You may find that it is cheaper to rent, and less of a hassle because you won't have an abundance of wedding items left over to have to either resell or give away.
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