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Vanessa
Published on April 29, 2009 in Spotlight |
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A unique wedding is in the details, isn't it? Many brides are rolling up their sleeves, getting crafty and saving some money. Don't get me wrong, there are tons of how-tos for your DIY wedding, but let's face it ladies: you can't always do everything!
Here are some fresh ideas for adding that special handmade touch — let the talented artists of Etsy help you out! I've arranged these by theme so we can see some different styles and flavors — whichever suits your fancy.
Green Day: Eco and Natural Themed Weddings
This baby kiwi purselet is totally handsewn. Tuck in a handwritten thank you note to your bridesmaids, and have these waiting for them at their hotel rooms. By gSakura, $33.50.
These stemless wine glasses are all handpainted by the artist. Give your guests a favor that they can use again and again after they toast the new couple. These have a fresh look and definitely go with the green theme. By marywibis, $45.
It's fun to sprinkle some items on the tables: It invites conversation and gives fidgety children (and adult guests) something to play with. These natural wood handcrafted magnets would make great mementos for your country-chic wedding. By wookwoodworking, $12.
Artful Blossom: Spring-like Origami Theme
beautiful day - personalized washi
Give your guests "take out" with these personalized fortune cookies in a take-out box. This memorable favor may get some gossip going (which guest is going to meet their future spouse at the wedding, hmmm?). By maoiliosa, $20.
Pretty Chic - votive holders set of 3
These votive holders are simply lovely and would add a subtle glow to an evening wedding. By PinkBlossomBoutique, $14.
Let your guests take part in your blossoming romance. Sprinkle the table tops with these cherry blossom rubber stamp and ink pads. Your white paper table clothes will be blooming in no time and guests can take these home. Who wants to pay $600 for table linens, anyway? By Corrabelle, $7.
White on White: Fresh, Clean and Sugary
The classic party favor: food! Who doesn't like a tasty white collection-themed cookie waiting for them at the hotel room? By cakeboxcookies, $39.95.
Make sure your guests come to the wedding relaxed and smelling sweet with these bath bombs. You get 50 for $32.50! By PamperMePlease.
You could put the bath bombs in this sweet natural cotton pouch with handstamped text. Tuck in your thank you note and a sprig of lavender. By palomasnest, $7.
Elegance: A Classic Affair
Give your favor gift wrapping a touch of class. These favor tags come in a ten pack for $15. By embellishedbytiffany.
I love dual purpose items for weddings. They cut down on waste and excess stuff-you-have-to-worry-about. These elegant name card votives act as table cards, table lighting for a bit of ambiance, and the guests can bring them home as souvenirs. Clever. By MadeForYouJustByMe, $3.
I know you're so sophisticated with your elegant wedding, but throw in a cootie catcher, please! Show your guests that you're a couple that knows how to laugh while looking marvelous. By katskrafts, $1.75.
Cute and Crafty: DIY Aesthetic
These birdies are adorable! Use these custom wedding stickers to seal the deal when you wrap up your favors. By MAUpromos, $22.
This seller will make you custom brooches with your choice of word or name. You can do the bride and groom's names or get ambitious and do each guest's name. Name tag art! By PaperFish, $13.
Last but not least, check out this itty bitty bouquet of roses pincushion. Save money and waste by ditching the cut flowers. Your crafty friends with love this favor, and maybe, if you're lucky, they'll even use this pincushion while making your wedding gift! By ValsArtStudio, $22.
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Greenbriar
lovesmenot
galit
Cute!!! Love the items in this article!
If you are looking for your bridal or bridesmaids jewelry enter my shop: http://galit.etsy.com
edor
bobnstitch
4TheSparrowsNest
There's no way to redo a wedding day, is there?? I see some great ideas I would love to have used!!! ;-)
DeNovoStyle
Wish Etsy had been around when I got married! Awesome picks!
JenniferRydinDesigns
SudsNSuch
ManoCelebrates
thestapeliacompany
If weddings actually had some of this wonderful handmade stuff, I may go to more of them! :)
dragonhouseofyuen
wonderful ideas - especially the amazing name card votives! very original and beautiful!
IcingOnTheCupcake
KBShimmer
madebysam
BabbidgePatch
alibli
I adore cakeboxcookies! And... Vanessa you look gorgeous in the new picture! ;)
LaveMeSoapCo
miltonandmargies
Super cute! My wedding is in 2 weeks, there's still time!
Tumus
momomadeit
akane
Wow... great ideas! I hope that I'll be able to do a handmade wedding in the future:)
IlluminatedPerfume
What fantastic finds Vanessa...and LOVE that new picture of you. Wow!!
lechatrose
tree buttons are ADORABLE!
I'm running a bridal special in my shop, congrats to the beautiful blushing brides!
jenniferlynnstudio
TrendyChicBoutique
GREAT GIFT IDEAS-CHECK OUT SUGARARTJEWELRY FOR CAKE REPLICA ORNAMENTS GIFTS
mythunderstood
HibouCards
forget the weddings... I'd get those fern glasses for myself :)
pennyspug
arethusa
marywibis
lovelygifts
EJPcreations
randielise
bylynnkrestel
there's definitely an asian influence with the cherry blossoms springing up everywhere...just love them!!
great ideas for brides...love the bath bombs for favors too!!
norakaren
having my sis wedding coming soon I contacted many etsians for party favors,cards and more..It inspired me to write a note about handmade weddings for teh etsyinspanish blog too
http://etsyinspanish.blogspot.com/200...
LolasCraftShop
CutieDynamite
FiveFingerStudios
Quite a few sellers have bought my jewelry rolls as bridesmaids' gifts.
SilverSynergy
worksandfinds
missindie
ModishVintage
urbanheirlooms
The cootie catchers are a fabulous ice-breaker for any party. These are wonderful favors!
FashionTouch
cherry6goddess1
waisze
PamperMePlease
Vanessa thank you so much for including our bath bombs! You picked so many wonderful wedding items.
KalliopeJewelry
DalkullanJewelry
JonesyAndCrane
Aw cute! I forgot about those "cootie catchers" - and what a great adaptation!
TheCottageCheese
Fantastic and fun ideas for wedding favors. The cake cookies are gorgeous!
500PENNIESorLESS
KisforCalligraphy
Favors are one of my favorite things to receive at a wedding or any other party! Sadly, they are one the first things cut from the list of wedding essentials.
But the thing is wedding favors need not be expensive. I have been able to create wedding favors for a lot of my friend's weddings and the cost ended up coming in around $1.25 or less per person.
If you think outside the box anything is possible! If you are a bride and you need an idea, convo me and I will help think of something that you could do with your girlfriends one weekend.
Sadly, calligraphy is one of the other things cut from a couple's budget but I won't get into that! LOL
patysclay
very cute and insteresting specially in this times when we have to cut many expenses. A little bit of imagination and you will get a crafty unique gift.
romanticflowers
CoraDesigns
Beautiful..I wish I was getting married again so I could do it handmade....
If you are a BRIDE looking for something a little different please check out the jewels in my shop...convo me..I am happy to work to YOUR BUDGET also....Cora
BeesBeads
The glasses are amazing, i too would want to keep them for myself!
Allthatglistens
I love the idea of giving favors that are also useful like the cute magnets and beautifully hand-painted wine glasses!
OhFaro
niTeBecOmEsdAy
those votive holders are so smart and elegant! and i LOVE the wooden magnets. might have to snatch some for myself...
lalala08
lifted
I love these articles!
I have planned my entire wedding with etsy sellers, and I couldn't be happier with the way things have gone so far. When I started, there were no articles like this and it tooks many MANY hours of (really fun) searches to find what I had in mind. Alchemy has been a big help as well!
auleecreations
ellabellamay
windyscreations
kachingdesign
Thanks for the ideas! This really come in handy as inspiration for my summer wedding :)
Dongedyframe
DiklaFellner
I Love the wine glasses and the votive holders set and the gift bags and the candle name cards...and basically I LOVE ALL THE GIFTS...
CAN I HAVE THEM ALL WITHOUT ME GETTING MARRIED...?! ;-)
flowersbyljp
Great ideas! For the eco-minded, I have personalized flower seed packet party favors in my shop. Prices reduced to only $1.00 per packet! Great for bridal showers, weddings, baby showers.
SUGARARTJEWELRY
www.sugarartjewelry.etsy.com for wedding cake replica ornaments. these are great blogs for fun wedding favors and gifts!
xuxu0051
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