💍 Welcome to DIY Bride, Baby!
Where Crafty Meets Classy—With a Wink and a Wiggle!

So, you’re a bride with a vision and a glue gun? Well, hot diggity—you’ve just stepped into the most fabulous corner of wedding planning this side of the tulle aisle! 💋

DIY Bride is your go-to guide for dreamin’, schemin’, and creatin’ the wedding of your dreams—your way. Whether you’re stitching your own veil, designing centerpieces that’ll make your mama swoon, or bossin’ that budget like a beauty queen with a clipboard, we’ve got your back, doll.

This ain’t your average cookie-cutter wedding manual. Oh no—this is lace, lipstick, and let’s-get-it-DONE energy. So grab your red lipstick, roll up those sleeves, and let’s turn your big day into a handcrafted, head-turning, budget-loving masterpiece.

🧷 Because when it comes to weddings, you don’t need a planner—just a plan and a little panache.
Welcome to the club, gorgeous. Let’s DIY the heck outta that “I Do.” 💒✨

Well, well, well! Look who went and got themselves a ring! Congratulations, sugarplum! You’re officially engaged and glowing brighter than a fresh tube of Revlon Fire & Ice. But you’re an independent doll who can do it all herself, and that’s why we started the DIY Bride Series. Maybe you need a little guidance or idea just to get you on your way; that’s where we come in.

Let’s start the DIY Bride series: Step 1. And really, it’s the most important step of wedding planning—one that even your Great Aunt Edna would agree is non-negotiable. Are you ready? Sit up straight, sweetheart. 

The first step to planning a wedding isn’t booking the band or buying the dress—it’s sitting down with your honey and setting a budget. Yes, I know, it doesn’t sparkle like a diamond and it certainly doesn’t taste like cake, but your budget is the girdle that holds the whole wedding day together. Without it, honey, things will spill over real quick. A wedding without a budget is like a cocktail party without hors d’oeuvres: just loud, expensive, and a little sad by midnight. 

Now, don’t go thinking this is a one-person show. Pull that fiancé of yours away from the TV and have a good ol’ fashioned chat about what you can both afford comfortably. Do you want to throw a party for the whole town or keep it cozy like a sock hop in your cousin’s barn? Decide together where the money should go: venue, food, fashion, or maybe that live swing band you saw at Rosie’s last summer. 

And while we’re at it, ask anyone else who may want to assist you with your nuptials. Make sure to make note of every dime and arrangement; it’s going to make things so much easier when it comes time to pony up for things. And for the love of pink chiffon, write everything down. That means every penny. Whether you’re a spreadsheet siren or a notebook kind of cat, track your estimates, actual costs, and any surprise expenses (like that custom neon sign you just had to have). Use a simple budget planner—why, we have a darling one you can download for free!—and keep it updated. Trust me, your future self in curlers and chaos will thank you. 

If your head’s spinning like a jukebox on a Friday night, don’t fret. Planning a wedding is a lot, even for the most capable of DIY brides. But you don’t have to go it alone. A little help from the pros can go a long way in keeping your special day stylish and sane. That’s where Cherry Pop Events waltzes in, red heels and all. They specialize in helping budget-savvy brides create bold, beautiful weddings without burning through their savings—or their sanity. 

So, here’s what you do next, cupcake: grab our FREE Wedding Budget Planner to get your pretty little plans in motion. While you’re at it, sign up for our newsletter full of cheeky tips, budget hacks, and behind-the-scenes peeks at real DIY weddings. Trust me, we know our way around a guest list and a glue gun. 

Because here’s the truth, darling: your wedding is just one day, but the joy (and the bills) will last a lifetime. Be smart and stay fabulous!