DIY Wedding Ideas By Dana Ricci

Incorporating do-it-yourself items into weddings is one trend that has been popping up with increasing frequency. From fashion accessories to favors, throwing in some DIY items into your wedding will allow you to add a personal and unique touch to your wedding. Not to mention, it's a great way to save money and get exactly what you want. Since it's becoming so popular, there are a number of resources on the Internet and in magazines for fun and easy wedding DIY projects. Here are some of my favorites.

"Mustache and Muah" chocolate lollipop favors - When it comes to making party favors, there aren't too many ways to go about it that are more fun than making chocolate. These adorable mustache- and lip-shaped chocolate lollipops will make stylish and delicious favors for your guests. Plus, the instructions come with a template that you can download and personalize with your names and wedding colors! Source: The Wedding Chicks

Crepe Paper Flowers - This helpful how-to from Martha Stewart provides instructions and patterns for many different types of crepe paper flowers. You can use these in bouquets and boutonnieres or make centerpieces, garland, and other decorations from them. The possibilities are endless! Plus, you'll get to keep these flowers much longer than you would fresh flowers. Source: Martha Stewart.

Paper Lanterns - Paper lanterns are always a lovely addition to an outdoor wedding. With these instructions, you can make them match any color or theme. Source: Green Wedding Shoes

Terrarium Placeholders - These terrarium-inspired placeholders are sure to be a conversation piece for your guests. They're made from Christmas ornaments but don't look like they're for the holidays at all. Also, if the garden theme for the terrarium isn't your style or season, you can fill the ornament with sequins, glitter, tinsel, small silk or ribbon flowers, shreds of sheet music, or a combination of items. Be creative! Source: Green Wedding Shoes

Sequin Clutch - Anyone with a plain clutch, some sequins, and a glue gun can make this beautiful sequin clutch! Use silver or gold, or find sequins to match your colors. Source: Style Me Pretty

Painted Heels - A great way to incorporate a splash of color into your ensemble on your wedding day - or any day, for that matter - is with colorful shoes. These instructions make it a piece of cake to make any plain pair of shoes a one-of-a-kind accessory. Source: Style Me Pretty

Remember at Create Excitement, your music selection is always DIY. We offer a number of options that allow you to personalize the entertainment so it perfectly fits your event! Be sure to browse through our wedding packages for more details.