An Etsy-full Wedding

During my wedding planning process I spent countless hours on wedding blogs and sites like Pinterest. My Instagram newsfeed was full of wedding pictures, my wedding binder was a scrapbook of magazine clippings, and my iPad was basically used for nothing but wedding musings. I had a lot of great tools and ideas compiled for the big day, but ultimately, one of the biggest resources I used was Etsy.

Honestly, Etsy has every unique and wonderful craft imaginable. And to my delight, it is a source full of amazing wedding details. But really, my wedding was jam packed with Etsy things. Bridesmaids dresses? Etsy. Escort cards? Etsy. Rustic wooden cake stand? Etsy. Invitations? Etsy. Table numbers? Etsy. The list goes on.

Here is why I am such a fan of Etsy for weddings: the range of items they have is endless and they all have such a unique quality to them. Spend some time on Etsy and you’re bound to find something you love at a reasonable price. The communication with Etsy sellers is most often quite good, they respond quickly and provide you with helpful information about your potential purchase. Another great thing about Etsy is that the sellers are usually more than willing to customize things for you, which is a truly wonderful thing when it comes to weddings. Being able to really tailor things to fit your style is important, and Etsy is definitely a tool that will allow you to show your own personal style in your wedding.

Here are a few Etsy creations that are worth sharing:

Bridal Fashion:

These gowns from Grace Loves Lace are absolutely incredible. When you purchase a dress from Grace Loves Lace, it comes straight from their studio in Australia where the makers get their lace from the finest lace producers in France. The dresses have an earthy, bohemian feel to them. Unlike many dresses manufactured for weddings, these dresses flow loosely and gracefully for a comfortable wear and a whimsical and romantic look.

 

Fulyas is a Turkish etsy crafter and hand makes some truly lovely barefoot sandals. Her shoes are made in organza, satin, and silk and are such a great compliment to beach or outdoor weddings. Since all her products are hand made, she is more than willing to accommodate any special requests in colors or sizing.

Invitations:

Camilla from Seaside Press specializes in letterpress invitations. Letterpress is trending in the wedding world right now and Camilla’s designs put a unique spin on your typical letterpress invite. Her invitations are inspired by the colors of the Mediterranean and combine hand drawn and digital art to provide her clients with a really unique and customized look for their wedding - definitely a look that will get your guests excited.

Meagan at Tying The Knots Watercolor Stationery creates absolutely stunning wedding stationery with her original watercolor artwork. She works with each client to provide them with a vision that fits their wedding style. From earthy woodland invites to an Eiffel Tower silhouette splashed with color, you’ll be sure to get a customized invitation that will wow your guests upon opening these gorgeous invites.

Escort/Place Card Holders:

Kara from Karas Vinyerd Wedding creates unique card holders out of wine corks and paper flowers. These card holders add a wonderful pop of color to the table and certainly go with the idea of eat, drink, and be merry! The array of color choices allow brides to coordinate the cards with their color themes and Kara offers wonderful bulk discounts to boot.

Chantelle and Mark from Original Animal Magnets create animal magnets where the head connects to its bottom. The magnets are perfect for holding escort or place cards. You can pick just about any animal in the kingdom and there are numerous color options - including glitter and metallic. These are perfect as a fun touch to any wedding and certainly serve as a conversation piece for your guests.

Calligraphy:

Jane from Southern Calligraphy can hand script just about anything for your special event. Her elegant penmanship makes for a wonderful keepsake for your wedding as well. She hand scripts anything from place cards, hand addressed envelopes, invitations, and even your wedding vows. Calligraphy is such a beautiful detail of a wedding and Jane’s script will truly add a touch of sophistication and timelessness to your wedding.

Details and Decor:

The folks over at LITdecor do some seriously stunning work. The designs on their glassware is inspired by Moroccan decor and henna and creates a beautiful and exotic look for any wedding or special event. The jewel toned glass compliments the exotic appeal and also adds a nice pop of color. These are wonderful pieces of art and can definitely be used long after your event as well.

If you’re looking for favor boxes for your wedding, look no further than the boxes by Urooj from Pen and Favor. These boxes are so unique and colorful, they’ll definitely leave an impression on your guests. The handmade paper boxes, traditionally known as Kagaz, are made of natural materials such as jute, wild flowers, and silk thread, assuring a fine quality to these beautiful, textile boxes.