We’ve been completely engrossed in the whole DIY phenomenon that is sweeping the wedding industry! We love it!! [Can you tell that some of us are the crafty type!] So to continue with this phenomenon, here are a few ideas from DIY Network for you crafty brides out there who are up for a DIY wedding!

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The DIY Network show Creative Juice has an awesome episode that deals with DIY, personalized and heartfelt wedding favors. We definitely saved some of these ideas in our little sourcebook! They featured the common gifts of sweets to some more interesting ones such as seashell candles and holiday ornaments (perfect for a winter or even fall wedding)! These all look easy to make, and they are! So check out this site for instructions and inspirations on making your own DIY wedding favors!

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Weddings are one of the most popular celebrations and one of the best times to truly enjoy yourself and have a great time! So as the bride and groom, there is a level of responsibility that you have to pick good music! [Of course, if the song(s) means alot to you but not to many others, that’s okay too!] But what do you choose?

Well, as for your wedding ceremony, that’s usually limited to what is acceptable in the ceremony location. It’s common to have the wedding ceremony in a house of religion, so there are various rules that must be followed so go over these with your officiant. However, if you’re having your ceremony at a garden or other non-religious location, really, the sky is the limit for you! Usually, instrumental music will begin about 30 minutes prior to the processional (aka wedding march). The type of instrumental music, for your non-religious ceremony location, is really up to you. Often, it’s a soothing, relaxing type of piece. Once the mother of the bride is seated the processional begins (where everyone glides down the aisle in everyone’s amazement) and is usually some version of Wagner’s “Wedding March”. Of course, it doesn’t have to be a classical piece, just as long as the song has a steady beat that everyone can walk to. After all the “I do’s”, go for something upbeat and party-like! At this point, pretty much anything goes!

Now, your wedding reception, if you’ll be having a cocktail hour beforehand, common choices are jazz trios, strolling musicians or a string quartet, something along those lines, not too loud or disruptive to allow guests to mingle.

For the actual wedding reception, the most common choice is a DJ, able to cover varying styles of music and, if accompanied by an MC, can rile up your wedding guests into a dancing frenzy, that is only if that’s what you want! A DJ/MC option is usually a crowd-pleaser and usually less expensive than professional musicians with instruments, who also have their own charm when it comes to wedding receptions. Other options include hiring a band to do cover songs, ethnic musicians, and even professional dance instructors to teach your guests some ballroom dancing! The wedding reception is an anything-goes type of party where, however you and your new husband/wife can party to your hearts’ content!

Now here is a contraption that I totally love and would absolutely give as a wedding gift! Everyone knows the typical mornings of working professionals: busy, busy, which usually translates to no breakfast or at best an unhealthy one. While a gourmet chef it’s not, this little puppy can put a healthier meal into the busy mornings of the newlyweds in your life. It has a sleek design that would work well in any new home (it also comes in white). I’ve got one at home and it gets used everyday! [Oh did I mention it’s quick to cook and easy to clean? Perfect for me, the anti-cleaning queen!] So basically it’s a two-for-one, toaster and egg poacher/warmer type thing. If you ask me, definitely a great wedding gift! Check it out here at Back to Basics!