If you’ve started to look at venues, you’ve probably already realized that $5K is a small wedding budget. You’ll need to cut expenses and do some DIY, but if you’re committed, you can definitely plan a great wedding under 5000.

If you’re on a budget, DIY is a great way to save money and personalize your wedding. No matter what your skill level is, if you like making things, you can plan lots of fun projects for your wedding. You might want to design and create centerpieces, invitations and other decor. Or you can find tons of tutorial videos online and follow along for easy DIY wedding ideas on a budget.