I never thought about being a DIY bride. I noticed after I got engaged how money was tight. Souwan and I didn't want to spend our savings and 401k all on a wedding. My parents and his chipped in a little, the rest was up to us. I should have started saving when I was a kid! I had never thought about linens, flatware, catering, and alcohol for a wedding. I was concerned with envisioning everything together. "Will it look tacky or will it be everything I thought it to be?" I feel like it will be a chaotic day. We are on a time crunch and I have little time to help setup. It concerns me how everything will turn out. Not knowing and having the nightmare of "what could be" is overwhelming and stressful. I have never help plan or plan any sort of party to this magnitude. I first thought it to be easy, but proved myself wrong. I have learned to be creative. If you like something you see, but can't afford it, be creative and try to re-create the look. My signs, ...