{"id":3293,"date":"2011-07-18T07:00:04","date_gmt":"2011-07-18T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/houstonweddingblog.com\/?p=3293"},"modified":"2012-06-13T09:56:03","modified_gmt":"2012-06-13T16:56:03","slug":"guest-post-master-bridal-consultant-karen-brown-debunks-diy-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/guest-post-master-bridal-consultant-karen-brown-debunks-diy-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Post: Master Bridal Consultant Karen Brown Debunks DIY Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photos: Top, courtesy Karen For Your Memories<\/a>~Centerpiece, D. Jones Photography<\/a>~Rings & Cake, Nhan Nguyen Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Today we\u2019re really excited to feature a guest post from Houston-based Master Bridal Consultant (that\u2019s the Association of Bridal Consultants\u2019 highest ranking, btw), Karen Brown of Karen For Your Memories<\/a>. Thinking of acting as your own wedding coordinator, florist, designer and decorator, to try and save money or put your unique imprint on every element of your big day? Don\u2019t dive in until you read Karen\u2019s post, which debunks many major DIY myths. We’d love your feedback, too! Do you plan DIY all or part of your wedding? Which parts do you plan to leave to a pro? Drop your comments and let us know!<\/em><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s brides are bombarded with ideas for d\u00e9cor, favors, desserts, flowers, etc., many of which encourage the DIY concept. For some reason the DIY idea is touted as something that is supposed to be 1) fun, 2) less expensive, and 3) a reflection of the bride\u2019s unique personality. But is this really the case?<\/p>\n

Fun?<\/strong> \u201cDo-it-yourself\u201d can be a misleading title, which implies that the bride herself is going to take on all or part of the tasks necessary for the production of her wedding. However, in most cases, it really means relying on the participation of the wedding party for tons of tasks, along with dutiful assistance from family members, with the bride directing. But can a group of amateurs with good intentions really replace the expertise and efficiency of a professional with years of experience? AND have fun while doing so? Not likely.<\/p>\n

Sure, it can be great fun for family members or friends to get together to address, stuff and stamp invitations, or for \u201cthe girls\u201d to gather, chat, eat, drink and laugh while assembling bags and tying ribbons around guest favors. But what if you happen to be the \u201cvolunteer\u201d who was recruited for some element of the event that ends up in a YouTube video that never seems to go away (dreadful d\u00e9cor, cake catastrophes, flower fiascos, musical malfunctions\u2026you get the picture)? Surely it can’t be much fun \u00a0to be ridiculed internationally when you were just trying to help.<\/p>\n

Less Expensive?<\/strong> Yes, professional wedding services cost money. Just like professional medical services, professional auto repair services, professional legal services\u2014or any professional service that is based on years of specialized education, training and experience. Let\u2019s consider the service of wedding flowers as an example. Here are just a few of the things you\u2019ll get for the money you pay a respected professional Houston florist<\/a>:<\/p>\n