I'll tell you about my personal experience with DIY weddings ( “Do It Yourself”) ”. A DIY wedding out of necessity… and out of love At that time, we didn't have much money. My husband was just starting out in his career, and like many young couples, we counted every dollar. Nevertheless, we were rich in other ways: the people around us, generous, present, and always ready to help. And that seemed enough to us. We chose to get married in winter, for very personal reasons.