I helped my best friend with her DIY get your friends involved it is fun. For flowers we went to Wal-Mart and Giant the night before...a lil hint they throw their flowers away in the morning We got them to drop the prices big time and since we were buying so many they didn't think twice about just ask the manager. She got married in fall and used fall colors so that made it simple for flowers. Don't forget to check bargain stores all the time too and be creative!!! we found some great stuff at ollies and big lots you wouldn't think about using!