Handmade Weddings: Rhapsody in White

Hello. My name is Kelly. And I am a wedding ninja. 

That was my mantra during the weeks leading up to my Big Day. It’s what I told myself on a daily basis to keep from collapsing into a heaving ball of sad sadness. And screaming.

HW_KR_1.jpgNo. I would not allow the simple act of planning an intimate soiree for 100 of my closest friends and family bring me to the edge. I was much too strong a woman for that. Besides, I had a secret weapon under my white-tulle-swathed ninja belt: Etsy. 

“Pshaw!” you say. Etsy can’t cut up hundreds of scrapbook-paper triangles and etch them with “RS” – my soon-to-be initial. Etsy can’t bake cookies for the dessert bar or press the vintage hankies that were destined to be tucked into the pockets of my bridesmaids’ dresses. 

True story. But where did I get the ideas for the scrapbook-paper cocktail stirrers, and the dessert bar featuring upcycled serveware and the kickass hankies? Oh, you know where. You, my dear readers, have already drunk the crafty Kool-Aid. But indulge me …

My love affair with the greatest website ever (yes, that is really how I identify it, and no Etsy is not paying me to say that — although it’d be nice if they did) began in the summer of 2007. I was giving a potential new-hire the newsroom tour when I noticed her necklace: a domino pendant, hand printed with a tiny bluebird. I’d never seen anything like it. I grew up playing dominos with my Cuban family and loved the idea of taking something I’d always seen used as a game piece and transforming it into a fashion statement. Where on Earth did she find it? “Etsy,” she replied. “Etsy,” I jotted in my reporter’s notebook.

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[From left: Penelope Hair Piece by LaBoheme, Birdcage Veil by heknowsmyname, Ruffle Top Flower Girl Dress by threelittleladies]

Shortly thereafter, I was fifty clicks deep and utterly entranced. The domino got lost in my Favorites folder as I drooled over handmade dresses, mixed-media paintings and letter-pressed note cards. (I think a full year passed before I finally got around to buying that necklace.) 

By the time my now-husband, Seth, proposed two summers later, I was an Etsy connoisseur, having used it regularly to buy vintage housewares, wall art and countless gifts.

HW_KR_hanger.jpg[From top: Specialty Wire Hanger by aressa, Bridesmaid Dresses by Carol Hannah]

Our wedding ceremony would take place onstage at our favorite community theatre, a stage we’d shared before as actors. After our “one-night-only” production — titled “Holy Matrimony!” — we’d head to our city’s biggest arts center, The Banana Factory, where we’d party in the main gallery. Seeing as that it was a very “hurrah arts!” wedding, I knew Etsy would play a part, but I had no idea to what extent.

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I can pinpoint my “Aha!” moment exactly. It was day three of my search for the perfect bridesmaid dress, when I nearly threw my MacBook across the room. I hated everything. Different shades of hideous, that’s what I was up against. Any former bride or bridesmaid will tell you. This was not news. But it was still infuriating.

I was resting my weary mind with some wedding porn when it struck me. You can get (basically) everything on Etsy. What was stopping me from finding a clothing designer I liked and asking him or her to make me whatever I wanted? In whatever color I wanted?

Within two weeks, I was in Manhattan’s garment district watching Carol Hannah Whitfield, of “Project Runway” fame, sketch my vision. I cannot tell you what a thrill it gave me every time someone asked about my girls’ dresses.

“Oh those?” I’d say, smoothing an errant hair in my Mad Men coif. “Why yes, I had those designed. Mm-hmm. By Carol Hannah… why yes, from the TV show.” Small smile. “Etsy,” I’d whisper. Wink.

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Ok, that never actually happened, but that’s how I felt. FABULOUS. And it didn’t stop there: My gorgeous pocket-fold invites, with two lovebirds peeking out from the top. The brass owls that sat beside my floral-filled birdcages at the reception. The felt mustaches on a stick we posed with. The video-game cufflinks worn by Seth and his groomsmen and the delicate beads worn by my bridesmaids. My flower girls’ ivory frocks. The painfully gorgeous feather and vintage-rhinestone fascinator I wore in my hair, and the bride and groom playing cards taken from a 1970s wedding-themed board game, which I framed for our sweetheart table.

HW_KR_collage.jpg[From left: Salt 'n' Pepper Wedding Shakers from twinhearts, Framed Playing Cards from ItsyBistyVeil, Embroidered Bridal Handkerchief by leesasimpson, Bridesmaids' Handkerchief from UnderWired]

So many of the creative touches that defined my wedding — the ones that spurred people to come up to me and demand that I become a wedding planner, immediately — were lifted directly from the pages of Etsy and the inspired minds of its vendors.

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HW_KR_wineinvite.jpg[Invitations by LittleSparkCreations]

Now, what do I say when a girlfriend approaches me for advice on her upcoming nuptials? I say, “You, too, can be a wedding ninja when you seek out the perfect sidekick.”

Say it with me now: Etsy.

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[Mustache on a Stick by MaroDesigns]

Kelly and Seth Rohrbach from evan scott on Vimeo.

Thanks to Kelly for sharing her standing-ovation-worthy wedding. Was Etsy a guest on your big day? Share photos in our Flickr pool and you too could be featured here on the Blog!

Handmade Weddings | Wedding Category

  • econica

    econica says:

    beautiful! thank you so much for sharing!

    1 year ago

  • LilaJo

    LilaJo says:

    Amazing and beautiful!

    1 year ago

  • Colettesboutique

    Colettesboutique says:

    Looks like a very fun wedding. I can't get over the personalized pink hanger. Just too cute!

    1 year ago

  • LuttrellStudio

    LuttrellStudio says:

    What a gorgeous couple! Love the owl salt and pepper toppers! Cute idea!

    1 year ago

  • LoveNaturally

    LoveNaturally says:

    Ha ha, what a fun read! Congratulations to Seth and Kelly (aka the wedding ninja)

    1 year ago

  • rosebudshome

    rosebudshome says:

    Simply beautiful, and you kept your cool. You and Etsy did a great job. Much happiness to both of you!

    1 year ago

  • chanyeevon

    chanyeevon says:

    Congrats and such a beautiful wedding! The little owl invites are so adorable :D :D :D HAPPY FOREVER~~

    1 year ago

  • polkadotmagpie

    polkadotmagpie says:

    Wonderful wedding! Happy happy. Mustaches are so fun!

    1 year ago

  • DanaCastle

    DanaCastle says:

    Such a fun read! I love the originality. Thank you for sharing!

    1 year ago

  • bysweetmom

    bysweetmom says:

    lots of fun, great couple and wedding... thanks for sharing

    1 year ago

  • LittleBatch

    LittleBatch says:

    Cutest invitations EVER! Love the wedding clotheshanger as well... such a cool idea.

    1 year ago

  • ClippieDepot

    ClippieDepot says:

    Beautiful & Congrats!

    1 year ago

  • KettleConfections

    KettleConfections says:

    These wedding pictures look fabulous! I love all the cute handmade details you've added, well done.

    1 year ago

  • kmedesigns

    kmedesigns says:

    Lots of Fun and Wonderful Memories. Congratulations!

    1 year ago

  • Stargazer02

    Stargazer02 says:

    Congrats!!!

    1 year ago

  • VintageMarketPlace

    VintageMarketPlace says:

    I just love this series of handmade weddings. so interesting to see how much weddings have changed from being so traditional. Every time I read one of these posts it makes me want to do my wedding all over again LOL

    1 year ago

  • creativityismessy

    creativityismessy says:

    Congrats! Beautiful and creative... exactly what a wedding should be. Oh, and I just love the shoes!!! Best of luck to you both!

    1 year ago

  • SewnNatural

    SewnNatural says:

    wow! love the owls and all your ideas - congratulations to you, looks like it was a beautiful, meaningful + fun day for you!

    1 year ago

  • BeachCities

    BeachCities says:

    please, for the love of all things sacred, no more mustaches.

    1 year ago

  • monkeyandsquirrel

    monkeyandsquirrel says:

    ohhhhhh... that video was super sweet!!!

    1 year ago

  • KMalinka

    KMalinka says:

    Congrats!

    1 year ago

  • fieldtrip

    fieldtrip says:

    what a beautiful wedding - congrats to you! so fun to hear your etsy story :)

    1 year ago

  • ilovecookie

    ilovecookie says:

    What a wonderful breath of fresh air! I love every bit of this wedding!!!! I too, think ETSY and all the artist here are fantastic!!! I look good because of these artists!

    1 year ago

  • heidiadnum

    heidiadnum says:

    Such a gorgeous wedding. Thank you!

    1 year ago

  • Sumikoshop

    Sumikoshop says:

    wonderful....

    1 year ago

  • scudder09

    scudder09 says:

    This is such a great story and kudos to Etsy!! My friends and I have often imagined what our weddings could have been like if etsy had been known to us at that time. And of course congrats to the bride and groom!!

    1 year ago

  • AliceCouture

    AliceCouture says:

    Oh,sooo lovely :DDD

    1 year ago

  • andrea0503

    andrea0503 says:

    Wonderful!!

    1 year ago

  • callmemimi

    callmemimi says:

    So fun and romantic wedding !!!! Congrats and have a wonderful happy life !

    1 year ago

  • pinqcouture

    pinqcouture says:

    LOVE it, really inspiring and the video was wonderful! Beautiful wedding, really great memories :)

    1 year ago

  • FeltShmelt

    FeltShmelt says:

    What a special celebration, congrats! Thanks for sharing - I love that wire hanger, adorable. :)

    1 year ago

  • CostureroReal

    CostureroReal says:

    I absolutely love this wedding, i hope that here, in Spain, the couples will take this ideas and make an speacial and magical wedding!

    1 year ago

  • norakaren

    norakaren says:

    what a exquisite feature of your wedding you had great ideas and it looked very unique Congrats! Nora

    1 year ago

  • DuchessCreations

    DuchessCreations says:

    What a phenomenal article, and unique, original wedding...you should consider being a professional writer. You have quite a talent! Congratulations!!! P.S. Your dress is amazing!!!

    1 year ago

  • bylynnkrestel

    bylynnkrestel says:

    love marodesigns and carol hannah! great feature!!

    1 year ago

  • loosethreads2

    loosethreads2 says:

    Oh, how fantastic! I love all the beautiful small details you included in your big day. Congrats on your marriage! May your life together be as intricate, beautiful and artsy as your wedding was.

    1 year ago

  • Eggroll114

    Eggroll114 says:

    It's like you read my mind! I, too, stumbled upon Etsy by accident (browsing a wedding magazine, I read about a bride who planned her entire NY wedding for $9000 using Etsy). Upon catching this tidbit, I sat down at my laptop and paid attention. You're absolutely right, this place is such a goldmine for wedding details. I'm so happy to see brides like you pull off beautiful, unique weddings using such a cool community as this!

    1 year ago

  • akashalyriae

    akashalyriae says:

    This was such a beautiful wedding - congratulations! And you even snuck in a shot of Moravian College's beautiful South Campus! Love it!

    1 year ago

  • LilliansGarden

    LilliansGarden says:

    What a fun wedding :)

    1 year ago

  • PaperPicker

    PaperPicker says:

    i love to watch wedding videos - thanks for sharing.

    1 year ago

  • LuRuUniques

    LuRuUniques says:

    What a fun wedding.... Thanks for sharing!

    1 year ago

  • AZCreativeStudio

    AZCreativeStudio says:

    This looks like a fun, unique wedding! Congrats to both of you!

    1 year ago

  • purposedesign

    purposedesign says:

    what an absolutely beautiful dress! lovely story.

    1 year ago

  • ohbabydotcom

    ohbabydotcom says:

    love the three little girls in the sleeveless white dresses so sweet!

    1 year ago

  • SouthernBelleOOAK

    SouthernBelleOOAK says:

    So beautiful and such a fun filled wedding! I love how the sellers on Etsy can bring uniqueness to such a special day.

    1 year ago

  • girltuesdayjewelry

    girltuesdayjewelry says:

    Love it! The photo of the wedding party donning their moustaches is superb!

    1 year ago

  • heknowsmyname

    heknowsmyname says:

    Looks gorgeous! Just like coming from Wed magazine! Happily Ever After! :D

    1 year ago

  • VivaGailBeads

    VivaGailBeads says:

    wow, amazing!

    1 year ago

  • JMGJewelDesign

    JMGJewelDesign says:

    Gorgeous!! Kelly, your dress was amazing!

    1 year ago

  • ValerieKStudio

    ValerieKStudio says:

    lovely story!

    1 year ago

  • MissHiccup

    MissHiccup says:

    Okay, lady, your wedding was gorgeous and I really love the way you write. If you had a blog, I'd read it. Do you? I wish I'd found that wedding dress hanger before my wedding, which was a couple of weeks ago! I suppose I could still order it, though.

    1 year ago

  • Jusadreamin

    Jusadreamin says:

    GREAT WEDDING Thanks for sharing MANY BLESSING TO YOU

    1 year ago

  • Pixie196

    Pixie196 says:

    I had played "The Bride Game" with my sisters, then my nieces over about 25 years. Our set was sold at one of the family garage sales in recent years, but seeing the Semi-formal Bride again just made me laugh!

    1 year ago

  • maggiemaevintage

    maggiemaevintage says:

    perfect!

    1 year ago

  • MouseTrapVintage

    MouseTrapVintage says:

    What a fantastic idea! Bravo! Encore!!!

    1 year ago

  • EmeraldCut

    EmeraldCut says:

    GORGEOUS wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses. I love the romanticism (and FUN!) of your wedding. Congrats!

    1 year ago

  • Parachute425

    Parachute425 says:

    Thanks for sharing. Congrats to you. Pass the hankies...

    1 year ago

  • amyzo

    amyzo says:

    WOW, Kelly, your wedding turned out simply fabulous!!! Great job and great Etsy finds! I'm glad my address labels were a small part of your big day. ;-) (And I'm super jealous of the Carol Hannah dresses!!!)

    1 year ago

  • MegansMenagerie

    MegansMenagerie says:

    So beautiful! Congrats!

    1 year ago

  • krystlepaints

    krystlepaints says:

    Love the owl details!

    1 year ago

  • birchbeerboutique

    birchbeerboutique says:

    gorgeous, gorgeous wedding photos and a most hilarious tale of handmade goodness. congratulations mrs. rohrbach! may the next 70 years be as much fun.

    1 year ago

  • noodleblossoms

    noodleblossoms says:

    what a beautiful and unique wedding! Great job and congrats!

    1 year ago

  • Aforetime

    Aforetime says:

    I loved the video...this was without a doubt the cutest wedding ever! What a perfect couple. A big thanks to the couple for choosing Etsy sellers to put together the many details of their wedding. Loved the theme, and loved seeing the special day in motion.

    1 year ago

  • AliandTwo

    AliandTwo says:

    Completely beautiful, what a dream wedding... wishing you lots of happiness for your future together x

    1 year ago

  • Nickysixx

    Nickysixx says:

    GORGEOUS!!!! Love the BM dresses! Who designed your wedding dress if you dont mind me asking?

    1 year ago

  • dreamyvintage

    dreamyvintage says:

    Adorable! Congrats :)

    1 year ago

  • beachglassshop

    beachglassshop says:

    thank you for sharing - the salt and pepper shakers are the best!

    1 year ago

  • lalala08

    lalala08 says:

    HOLY COW BETHLEHEM YESSSSSS! I'm just reading along here and I see "banana factory", and I'm thinking could this be a coincidence?? Scroll down... UnderWired? PA Playhouse? NO WAY THIS CHICK'S FROM THE LV! Hey! Awesome! I had my very own Etsy-inspired wedding this past summer and guess where a bunch of my girls' and center piece hankies came from? UnderWired! So cool - congrats on this article and beautiful wedding! I hope I get to meet you in real life some day! :)

    1 year ago

  • IvyCottageDesigns

    IvyCottageDesigns says:

    Go Bethlehem wedding! Love it:)

    1 year ago

  • ourfrontyard

    ourfrontyard says:

    the pic with the mustaches and lips is just adorable. Congrats!

    1 year ago

  • IvyCottageDesigns

    IvyCottageDesigns says:

    Go Bethlehem wedding! Love it:)

    1 year ago

  • IvyCottageDesigns

    IvyCottageDesigns says:

    ha, lalala beat me too it, hiya JL!

    1 year ago

  • Leslie23

    Leslie23 says:

    I love this!!

    1 year ago

  • CornflakeCouture

    CornflakeCouture says:

    Love it :) Great photographs, great writing, great story- great Etsy :) XX

    1 year ago

  • poofydesigns

    poofydesigns says:

    simply adorable!!! wonderful story ,tysssm for sharing it!!! best wishes from poofy!!!

    1 year ago

  • TheSnowshoeLoft

    TheSnowshoeLoft says:

    One day, Etsians will rule the world! What a wonderful story, I'm not even married but I felt like I was going through the process with you!

    1 year ago

  • akcArt

    akcArt says:

    Fun! Great finds! Great ideas!

    1 year ago

  • michaelangela

    michaelangela says:

    What an amazing creative and beautiful collection!

    1 year ago

  • tiemee

    tiemee says:

    Just a delightful story!

    1 year ago

  • bedouin

    bedouin says:

    fantastico! beautifully captured

    1 year ago

  • genisepark

    genisepark says:

    Wonderful---very creative...beautiful

    1 year ago

  • babyjives

    babyjives says:

    What a wonderful wedding - I want to get married again!

    1 year ago

  • prettystardesigns

    prettystardesigns says:

    gorgeous wedding!

    1 year ago

  • homelessballerina

    homelessballerina says:

    I LOVE EVERYTHING!!! from the dramatic theme of the wedding to the cinematography. LOVLEY!

    1 year ago

  • yourethatgirldesigns

    yourethatgirldesigns says:

    This is one of the most beautiful and personal weddings I've ever seen. Wish I could have gone, hahaha!

    1 year ago

  • aressa

    aressa says:

    Love these wedding photos. Looks like an awesome time. I am happy to have been a part of the process by creating her special wedding dress hanger. Wonderful photo prop and keepsake!!

    1 year ago

  • exclusivelyhannah

    exclusivelyhannah says:

    Someday i want to be a wedding ninja! :D hehehe

    1 year ago

  • SMVdesigns

    SMVdesigns says:

    Congratulation! Beautiful wedding. Your Brides Maids and Flower girls were just stunning, not mentioning the Bride, so well organized and so romantic

    1 year ago

  • DalkullanJewelry

    DalkullanJewelry says:

    Thanks for sharing memories of your wonderful wedding day.

    1 year ago

  • SentimentsShoppe

    SentimentsShoppe says:

    I love the idea, and all the pictures! Thanks for sharing. It is inspiring!

    1 year ago

  • undertheroot

    undertheroot says:

    Deee-lightful! Congratulations to these families and sweet dreams evermore. xo

    1 year ago

  • ClothandPatina

    ClothandPatina says:

    Congratulations! What a fun read. Great originality, just fabulous.

    1 year ago

  • greencard

    greencard says:

    I have wedding envy!

    1 year ago

  • PomLove

    PomLove says:

    so lovely!

    1 year ago

  • carlossantiago

    carlossantiago says:

    i love a good wedding. i have been to a few that are just memorable... you go brides!

    1 year ago

  • MaroDesigns

    MaroDesigns says:

    Kelly, You are FABULOUS! It was such a pleasure working with you and I can't thank you enough for displaying our staches in your gorgeous wedding photos! We want to wish the both of you tons of love and joy for the next 20 years..and then some! Happiness all around! Suzi & Jay

    1 year ago

  • PattiTrostle

    PattiTrostle says:

    Great collection and pics!

    1 year ago

  • frostingcoutureshop

    frostingcoutureshop says:

    LOVE every bit of it!! so adorable!

    1 year ago

  • odiliafu

    odiliafu says:

    Congrats! Beautiful wedding!!

    1 year ago

  • 1022pandora

    1022pandora says:

    where did you find that fabulous dress? and how can i incorporate mustaches into my own wedding? beautiful job kelly!

    1 year ago

  • StudioCherie

    StudioCherie says:

    such a cute article. Congratulations!

    1 year ago

  • treeoflifestudio

    treeoflifestudio says:

    Beautiful and inspiring wedding ideas! You go

    1 year ago

  • JMCBBY

    JMCBBY says:

    gorgeous!

    1 year ago

  • areyoutakingmeout

    areyoutakingmeout says:

    I've got a tear in my eye, so beautiful x

    1 year ago

  • jelvehdesigns

    jelvehdesigns says:

    just lovely, do you think 8 years after the wedding might be too soon to renew our vows? an etsy handmade wedding is so yummy... Jelveh Peace

    1 year ago

  • tabbmohammedjune18

    tabbmohammedjune18 says:

    You had a terribly beautiful wedding. Thank you for sharing. I'm using some of your wedding ideas for my own. :)

    1 year ago

  • DiamondDollsCouture

    DiamondDollsCouture says:

    Congratulation on your beautiful wedding Kelly! And thanks for the great ideas! :))

    1 year ago

  • billyandwinston

    billyandwinston says:

    Looks like an incredible wedding! Congratulations! x

    1 year ago

  • mentalembellisher

    mentalembellisher says:

    That's such fun and soooo theatrical daahling :-) *off to show this to all my luvvie friends....*

    1 year ago

  • nowonder

    nowonder says:

    So Beautiful!! Love the playfullness!

    1 year ago

  • roejo

    roejo says:

    Love it! I am bookmarking those mustaches and lips. Not planning a wedding, but thinking they'd be great for family christmas photos, or, more likely, to take on trips to liven up vacation photos. thanks for that inspiration!

    1 year ago

  • beliz82

    beliz82 says:

    SOOOO wonderful Love handmade weddings they are unique and wonderful!!!

    1 year ago

  • OneVintageLady

    OneVintageLady says:

    My two very favorite things... 1. The World Premiere Billboard... 2. The Groomsmen wearing the Lipstick and the Bridesmaids wearing the mustaches... The rest was simply "ICING ON THE CAKE" !!!!

    1 year ago

  • macaque

    macaque says:

    Have already picked up a number of items for my wedding on this site. Just now picked up the custom hanger and S&P shakers. Eyeing that ruffly flower girl dress. Thanks for some great finds!

    1 year ago

  • AutumnLeavesJewelry

    AutumnLeavesJewelry says:

    love the pic of the 'stashes!!!

    1 year ago

  • CoutureLife

    CoutureLife says:

    Love the creativity! So many unique and different items, pulled together in such a whimsical way!

    1 year ago

  • lazydayz

    lazydayz says:

    looks like a great wedding, especially love the pic at the end with all the mustaches!

    1 year ago

  • baconsquarefarm

    baconsquarefarm says:

    Oh my goodness what a wonderful wedding enjoyed the video plus all the pic's too, you made a beautiful bride, loved your dress, thanks for sharing your day with all of us on Etsy. :) Wish you both years of happiness ~!

    1 year ago

  • AutumnJo

    AutumnJo says:

    Congrats! Thanks for sharing your big day with us!

    1 year ago

  • michelemaule

    michelemaule says:

    So cute! Everything!! Thank you for sharing :)

    1 year ago

  • missrhe

    missrhe says:

    love love love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    1 year ago

  • jobeltran

    jobeltran says:

    I love this!!!! I love it all! The beautiful wedding shoes!! Swoon <3

    1 year ago

  • BrooklitBride

    BrooklitBride says:

    I'm obsessed with your wedding! Bravo!!!

    1 year ago

  • allsewnup

    allsewnup says:

    holy cuteness, looks like a good time!

    1 year ago

  • cocokato

    cocokato says:

    beautiful lovely wedding!

    1 year ago

  • craftpile

    craftpile says:

    Beautiful wedding! Thanks so much for sharing and spreading the word about Etsy :)

    1 year ago

  • KarenJ5

    KarenJ5 says:

    WaY tO bE OrIgInAl! As we all are trying to be with our creations!!

    1 year ago

  • paintingitpersonal

    paintingitpersonal says:

    Very awesome! I only wish I had known about Etsy when I got married! At least now I can get perfect presents and custom clothes for my girls! Thanks for sharing!

    1 year ago

  • perebags

    perebags says:

    So wonderful!! Thanks for sharing your wedding!!!

    1 year ago

  • handmaderomance

    handmaderomance says:

    such a gorgeous wedding. thanks for sharing. go etsy!!

    1 year ago

  • skyejuice

    skyejuice says:

    What an entertaining read and a bright and beautiful wedding! Thank you for sharing this story :)

    1 year ago

  • antiquetochic

    antiquetochic says:

    I love the mustache and lips idea! I think black and white pictures are so perfect for weddings, especially this one where it had a retro vibe.

    1 year ago

  • DizzyFindsVintage

    DizzyFindsVintage says:

    Im having my own handmade wedding next april, loved all your ideas! Thank you! It looked like a beautiful day!

    1 year ago

  • sewbeau

    sewbeau says:

    Wow! You are the cutest! I love your 50's-look and, Man!, that dress! I'm so glad you had such a great wedding-day, and that you found your secret weapon!

    1 year ago

  • sewbeau

    sewbeau says:

    Also, I have no doubt I will be calming myself down before my wedding, by remembering your mantra of "I am a ninja."!

    1 year ago

  • CassiopiasCreations

    CassiopiasCreations says:

    Absolutely stunning! Esty rocks & you proved it over & over by having a fabulous wedding. I adore the black & white picture, just beautiful!

    1 year ago

  • ashleighcater

    ashleighcater says:

    Very fun! I love it when people think outside of the box

    1 year ago

  • FloweryDeer

    FloweryDeer says:

    Beautiful!

    1 year ago

  • Lulu029

    Lulu029 says:

    ...and they lived happily ever after. Perfection! Lovely to think that my favourite website was part of their beautiful day.

    1 year ago

  • CheersToJuly

    CheersToJuly says:

    Such a lovely story :)

    1 year ago

  • SimpleThrift

    SimpleThrift says:

    my brother did the wedding video!! so pumped to see it featured here!!!!!

    1 year ago

  • ChatteJolie

    ChatteJolie says:

    What a clever and charming wedding! I love it.

    1 year ago

  • slinkyvega

    slinkyvega says:

    Thank you all so so much! I can't even begin to describe how incredibly touched I was by all of your sweet comments and well wishes. This is another reason why etsy is so special. What a wonderful supportive community we have! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! And good luck to all you brides-to-be out there. Feel free to holla if you have any questions. I love to help. :-)

    1 year ago

  • EverydayCookies

    EverydayCookies says:

    Love the details! I just finished up our daughter's wedding....need I say more? :) ~Heidi

    1 year ago

  • GaGa4GiftTags

    GaGa4GiftTags says:

    Beautiful wedding!

    1 year ago

  • keniki01

    keniki01 says:

    beautiful wedding! and I love the invites!

    1 year ago

  • chariT

    chariT says:

    Wow! So beautiful! I thought about getting married on stage but thought it would be too much! You have me thinking again! lol

    1 year ago

  • TheWinglessBird

    TheWinglessBird says:

    Lovely, lovely

    1 year ago

  • SyleraCreations

    SyleraCreations says:

    I too have an etsy inspired wedding!!! One more month to go, and then I will spill all the details here soon! I hope! Congratulations Kelly! Absolutely stunning wedding!

    1 year ago

  • soqui

    soqui says:

    Thank you so much for writing this. Wishing you and Seth much happiness and beautiful days (and nights)!

    1 year ago

  • doingitherself

    doingitherself says:

    You are an amazing writer, my friend! Between all the vintage decor I bought off of Etsy and my Etsy registry - (which I created myself - Etsy you need to make this happen on the site!) Etsy is THE resource for weddings. Go Wedding Ninja!

    1 year ago

  • sweetpotatoblossoms

    sweetpotatoblossoms says:

    Very Beautiful!! I love the invites and the flower girl dresses are absolutely adorable!!!!!

    1 year ago

  • pbock72

    pbock72 says:

    Beautiful!! You made a picture perfect Bride! Just curious if you can share where you found those silk robes that you and your bridesmaids wore while you were getting ready? Thanks!

    1 year ago

  • pbock72

    pbock72 says:

    Beautiful!! You made a picture perfect Bride! Just curious if you can share where you found those silk robes that you and your bridesmaids wore while you were getting ready? Thanks!

    1 year ago

  • raschkeam

    raschkeam says:

    Just beautiful! What unique idea for a wedding. I know that someone else asked this but I have to as well. Where in the world did you get that gorgeous wedding dress?

    1 year ago

  • SpackleTheGap

    SpackleTheGap says:

    Im currently planning my wedding and Etsy has been my best friend throughout the entire process. Congrats on your wedding and I wish you many years of happiness!

    1 year ago

  • MAGGIESPRIDE

    MAGGIESPRIDE says:

    beautifully done! Creative and such fun!!

    1 year ago

  • innamorataitaly

    innamorataitaly says:

    Beautiful Etsy Wedding!

    1 year ago

  • jammerjewelry

    jammerjewelry says:

    Crazy Fun!

    1 year ago

  • RazBarryDesigns

    RazBarryDesigns says:

    Just Beautiful!

    1 year ago

  • jackiebibeau

    jackiebibeau says:

    sooo dreamy. thank you for sharing!

    1 year ago

  • Laurajason

    Laurajason says:

    I loved my handmade handkerchief that I bought on etsy and I love your bridesmaids handkerchiefs too!!

    1 year ago

  • tillymaison

    tillymaison says:

    just lovely, thanks for sharing :)

    1 year ago

  • abbyberkson

    abbyberkson says:

    beautiful! i used etsy pretty heavily for my wedding too - though not this much! it definitely did make things extra special and unique. go etsy!

    1 year ago

  • rosyprint

    rosyprint says:

    I absolutely love the mustache & red lips! Very cute!

    1 year ago

  • Lowery13

    Lowery13 says:

    I can't wait to use etsy when I plan my big day

    1 year ago

  • justmejewelry

    justmejewelry says:

    Love everything in this wedding! ;)

    1 year ago

  • MooshooSkinny

    MooshooSkinny says:

    Great Etsy wedding! Does anyone else think the groom resembles Michael Cera, or is it just me?

    1 year ago

  • sgriparisphotography

    sgriparisphotography says:

    Hahaha MooShooSkinny, I was thinking that too! But that was a beautiful wedding, well put together! Go Etsy!

    1 year ago

  • Tumus

    Tumus says:

    LOL @ Mooshoo, he totally does. I used Etsy for my wedding favors, bridesmaid jewelry and my jewelry as well! I love that there is a Handmade Wedding section now because really Etsy is the shiz when it comes to finding spectacular wedding funkalicious things ^_^

    1 year ago

  • Rokstarr712

    Rokstarr712 says:

    the video totally made me tear up! it looked like an amazing ceremony. so inspiring.

    1 year ago

  • KinkadeKollection

    KinkadeKollection says:

    Preparing for my wedding on 1/1/10 is how I found Etsy!!! So many unique, handmade items made it from across the world to my wedding! My anniversary is coming up on 1/1/11 (for our 1 year! ) I should get myself something for my Etsy anniversary too!

    1 year ago

  • GalleonGal

    GalleonGal says:

    photographs are beautiful, brides maid dresses charming yet look comfortable and are femme style. How I love the owls with the shy lady owl and regal Bride groom owl

    1 year ago

  • 310jewelry

    310jewelry says:

    Beautiful! I love the vintage element!!!

    1 year ago

  • kadydesigns

    kadydesigns says:

    So much fun! Love all the vintage looks and the orginal ideas for your wedding, the owls are so cute!!! Congrats!

    1 year ago

  • ldh13

    ldh13 says:

    All of my sterling silver pearl stud earrings are buy 3 get 1 free from now until Christmas Day 2010! Just mention the offer when you check out, and I will throw in a 4th pair, at no cost to you! This is a great deal for holiday gifts! My 4 mm and 6 mm pearl stud earrings are just $9 each, so for $27 you can get 3 pairs! I have red and green boxes I can package them in as well. Or, if you prefer I also have royal blue, light blue, purple, pink, black and tan boxes! Your choice. :) earrings are here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ldh13?section_id=6480446 My shop is here: www.boldrocksjewelry.com Thanks! Lauren

    1 year ago

  • TwoTinyFeathers

    TwoTinyFeathers says:

    Beautiful wedding! Inspires me to get into wedding decorating!

    1 year ago

  • CaniGlula

    CaniGlula says:

    These wedding pictures look fabulous!

    1 year ago

  • JulietLove

    JulietLove says:

    Gorgeous!

    1 year ago

  • pasinwedding

    pasinwedding says:

    So lovely

    1 year ago

  • SwankUnderpinnings

    SwankUnderpinnings says:

    Congrats, you two!! Fabulous post.

    1 year ago

  • jguilddesigns

    jguilddesigns says:

    Love the video!!!

    1 year ago

  • shabbymcfabby

    shabbymcfabby says:

    What a great LuV story...Congrats! Fabulous job on all the details!!!

    1 year ago

  • shabbymcfabby

    shabbymcfabby says:

    ...what a wonderfully fabulous Luv story!

    1 year ago

  • vintageminx01

    vintageminx01 says:

    Your wedding is so incredible and amazing!!! I think now I realize how lucky I got that I found etsy when I did. Anyhow thanks so much for sharing your fabulous wedding!!!

    1 year ago

  • vintageminx01

    vintageminx01 says:

    Your wedding is so incredible and amazing!!! I think now I realize how lucky I got that I found etsy when I did. Anyhow thanks so much for sharing your fabulous wedding!!!

    1 year ago

  • jrcastillo

    jrcastillo says:

    You are absolutely gorgeous and fabulous! What a beautiful wedding! Congrats XO

    1 year ago

  • feltempire

    feltempire says:

    Absolutely beautiful, congratulations on your blog and your fabulous wedding day! I'm inspired! :)

    1 year ago

  • RefinedRubbishLLC

    RefinedRubbishLLC says:

    That's so incredibly cute!

    1 year ago

  • sarac1286

    sarac1286 says:

    wonderful wonderful wonderful! i was lol'ing the whole time i was reading this! lovely pictures, lovely ideas... thanks for this post!! :)

    1 year ago

  • gunther21

    gunther21 says:

    Oh, my. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much while I read your lovely and smart story. I'm jealous of your creativity. The mustaches...brilliant.

    1 year ago

  • naomipearl

    naomipearl says:

    I am green with envy over your FABULOUS wedding! You had a vision that you truly brought to life. Your sense of humor radiates through your writing and I thouroughly appreciate you sharing this beautiful day with us!!

    1 year ago

  • diantou

    diantou says:

    very beautiful. hope you happy every day !

    348 days ago