We are having a very DIY budget wedding as many of you know, with a whole bunch of people doing stuff for free including performing, photography, DJing, puddings, providing transport etc etc
Been thinking about setting up the room in the morning - our venue is going to need a lot of dressing (me and OHs mum are making all the decor ourselves) and I don't want to burden friends and family with this as they have so much to do already!!
Also, the venue has to be cleared out by midnight (the only downside of a budget venue) so music etc has to stop about 11.15/11.30 and then the takedown must begin. I really worry about relying on/ burdening friends and family to do this as it may mean they have that in mind all day and it ruins their overall enjoyment.
So, we've been thinking about hiring some helpers. We don't want silver service staff as this would be pointless at such an informal event. We want general helpers to help with clearing things away during the reception and at the end, and possibly putting tea/ sandwiches on the tables.
I don't know where to start with this. We need to keep costs as low as possible, but we can spare a bit for this to ensure people can enjoy the day more.
Would love to hear from other people who had/ are having a DIY affair, and what you did, or people who hired staff and how on earth I find them? It's not really waiting staff, as general helpers!
I'm in Birmingham, so anyone local with any ideas please share also ?
