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Story by
marymary
Published on July 20, 2009 in Spotlight |
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I know I'm not the only one who has dreamed of her wedding since she was a wee one: what it would look like, where it would be, and don't even get me started on the dress. There are infinite settings in which to create a dream wedding, and pulling it off with panache doesn't have to be as difficult as everyone makes it sound (I for one have no plans for the word "bridezilla" in my future). Whether you are planning a traditional event or an alternative affair, Etsy is your place to find unique components to set the overall design, style, and ambiance of your big day. For additional wedding inspiration or to find the perfect wedding gift, shop our Wedding Attire, Wedding Decor, Invites and Favors, and Wedding Gift Ideas guides.
The Traditional Wedding
If it isn't broken, don't fix it, right? For decades, the traditional wedding has stayed timeless by highlighting classic style and tasteful elegance. Pull off your own traditional reception with handmade elements that will stand the test of time right along with those unforgettable memories.
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By CustomBridal, $1800. |
By wreathartist, $25. |
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By abigailpercy, $340. |
White Feather Birdcage Bridal Hat By satanica, $125. |
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By HolidayCandyLane, $54. |
By cherrycreekcharms, $30. |
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Custom Reception Table Markers By kristlet, $92.50. |
By mollusa, $19. |
The Modern Wedding
If clean lines, modern design, and simple patterns call to you, a wedding affair with a modern twist sounds like just the ticket. Here are some ideas to bring your big event into the 21st century. Try browsing items listed under modern wedding to get inspired.
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By chrisparry, $150. |
100 Calendar Save-the-Date Cards By maidavale, $332. |
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By katetowers, $254. |
By WarmCountryMeadows, $15. |
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6 Groomsmen microfiber neckties By toybreaker, $162. |
By bunnywithatoolbelt, $50. |
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By SophiaMcD, $230. |
By lepapierstudio, $45. |
The Beach Wedding
Have you always imagined a barefoot wedding with salty breezes in your hair? We've got you covered from the seashell ring pillow all the way to the starfish garlands. For more beach inspiration, shop our Nautical Guide or try searching among our beach wedding listings.
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By AprilHilerDesigns, $10. |
By junejulyseptember, $250. |
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By buddyandbean, $5. |
By beachgrasscottage, $62.99. |
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By soychology, $18. |
By sweeteverythings, $27. |
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By thebackporchshoppe, $39.95. |
By sjengraving, $14. |
The Nature-Friendly Wedding
If mother nature will be the guest of honor at your wedding, Etsy can provide the flora and fauna elements you're looking for. Keeping the event environmentally-friendly is easy with sustainable linens, organic hors d'oeuvres, and upcycled centerpieces. For more rustic inspiration, check out the Woodland and Feathers Guide.
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freshwater pearl bridal necklace By violetdelight, $45. |
By HeadCaseByG, $30. |
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By Funkifolkart, $84.99. |
By Makool, $820. |
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By ballandchain, $60. |
By naturefavors, $59.95. |
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By littlebirdieboutique, $2.50. |
By sweetdovedesigns, $14. |
The Alternative Wedding
Do you break the mold in everything you design? Your wedding should be no exception. Do away with tradition and create your own legacy with elements that incorporate bold colors, funky vintage, and a sense of humor. Looking for even more individuality? Contact your favorite Etsy artisans for custom items.
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By georgegabrielle, $649. |
By itsthelittlethingsut, $27. |
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BLUE BIRDS WINGS Felted Bolero By TianaCHE, $150. |
By MissesBird, $22. |
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By EmerlyeArtsKirigami, $8.50. |
By dsharp, $100. |
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From blissvintage, $22. |
By pdxbeth, $2. |
What's your favorite wedding genre? Leave it in the comments!
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122 comments Login to add your own!
uncharted
aBreathofFrenchair
Lovely choices! I have wedding soaps and lip balms too.
kenjiku
I Agree with uncharted the White Feather Birdcage Bridal Hat
is great the picture is A+
girltuesdayjewelry
If I had it to do all over again, I would outfit my entire wedding, from the clothes to the reception, using etsy purchases! Those swan sculptures are amazing!
MelroseFields
littlemoandfriends
i love love the bird seeds favors!! sooo sweet!!! i'd love to hang them up in my garden:) and i'd love to give them to my guests too:)
spacejam
strawberrypeople
PlumeAdore
edithandlulu
Another beautiful beach wedding necklace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
DuBuhDuDesigns
Very earthy and elegant pieces~ I love the touch of blue and those swans are pretty incredible:)
louloudo
OhFaro
I love etsy weddings!
I love working with etsy brides! Some of the best buyers on the planet.
Great article.
EveldasNeverland
Mary, your selections are always breathtaking! Thank you!
intrigued
thebestvintage
Lots of great picks!
And vintage is perfect for "something old"...
beachhouseblues
Love all of the jewelry chosen.
Pearls always work for weddings!!
BeadinBabe
persuede
lovely choices, especially the birdcage veil. the dresses are divine!
Gosia
beautifulbridget
ButtensBoutique
BrianaEdelmanDesigns
These picks are so dreamy! I love the Barbie notecards, very sweet!
voleurdebijoux
MySassyLassy
Magnificent picks Mary. Who doesn't love a beach wedding?I have a summer purse that would look great at the beach... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Radness
JessicaPoundstone
So many beautiful things here! Love the neckties and the coral card especially!
StudioCherie
Etsy is the place for brides-to-be to make their day uniquely their own. I am so excited to be a part of it. Wonderful suggestions here, MaryMary.
cherrycreekcharms
enchantedbeads
Beautiful pics! I love Nature Friendly Weddings and Alternative Wedding, where one can always be creative. I designed the "Here Comes the Bride" Necklace that might fit in these categories:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
hautecountryvintage
VixVintage
humblebea
moonovermaize
Wow! What an incredible selection for many different types of weddings! Beautiful collections :)
mykonos
wow, pretty wedding items!! hope my creations could be involved next time.
VintageEye
love the blue pumps! you used to
be able to get pantyhose to match!
DJReigel
Don't forget gifts for groomsmen!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
GlamourAndGlow
adoreneko
Love wedding dresses on Etsy. They are so unique and beautiful!
bijouxdellostregatto
I love the beach wedding and the nature friendly wedding.
I prefer non traditional but elegant wedding!!
SimpleTraditions
Tina669
designlab443
cottonbirddesigns
Florals
It would have been great if you had included in the Wedding Gift Guide My Wedding Keepsake by Florals. There simply is nothing like it out there on the market. It is unique and different and a wonderful wedding gift with replica silk florals from the Bride's bouquet and also a replica of a slice of their wedding cake. It is all put together on VINTAGE cake stands and a vintage glasss dome covers the piece of cake to keep it dustfree for years. Go to www.florals.etsy.com and see the picture.
Barbara
GimCarry
Wedding day , Beautiful day
on etsy you can fine anything for your wonderful wedding :D
wimzieprints
This White Bow Pump note card set (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...) makes great invitations for a high fashion themed bridal shower or as gifts for brides maids. Congrats to all the upcoming brides out there!
amoronia
PAINTINGSBYSAM
JAdamsDesigns
4TheSparrowsNest
Sooo lovely!!! I really enjoy seeing the romantic bridal finds.
WingsDove
I've seen the Swan Sculptures on Etsy several weeks ago and I'm delighted to find them again in this article. The blue bolero is so pretty.
maidavale
Thank you for including my save-the-date cards, Mary! It's quite an honor. As usual, your picks are fab. I'm with the others in often wishing I could do it all over again after seeing these! =)
sherrytruitt
Such wonderful choices, I wish etsy was around when I got married!
tortillagirl
Everything is gorgeous. I wish that I had Etsy around when I was planning my wedding (in 1995!)
My lace bags are a favorite for brides to give as bridesmaids gifts, and my strap dresses/tops have been worn by brides on their honeymoon - I know that one bride wore hers to her bridesmaid luncheon as well. It makes me happy to know that my items are used for such memorable occasions!
HibouCards
bonecalinda
Very pretty! The swans look gorgeous!! I have a clutch that I created with a bride in mind!
isewcute
This makes me want to get married all over again! Been 10 years together now! Maybe we'll renew our vows!
;o)
florabond
Very pretty, Great work! Love doing custom colored necklaces for brides, just did one in gray, and green. Brides are doing non- traditional colors for their dresses, necklaces and more. I love it!
BlackStar
happymaxdesigns
Great choices! I love the beach wedding collection, especially the engraved rocks!
BeadsBySam
lovelygifts
Nice selection! I also design many wedding accessories. For anyone interested take a look!
SimpleJoysPaperie
GreetingsthatGrow
baconsquarefarm
Lotuslulu
Love the Here Comes the Brides barbie note card - so fantastic! And the seashell hairpiece is just lovely.
EDCCollective
Lovely listings. Here are some nice earrings for the bride or maid of honor: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
GeeZees
breadandroses2
All of these picks are lovely but the Nature Friendly wedding is my favorite! The Faux Bois ring is exceptional and sublime.
nativevermont
TianaCHE
Great collection,Mary! Love Etsy wedding! Very beautiful Swan Designs! And thank you so much for including my bolero!
karalmava
BeerBudget
I heart heart heart these
dresses. So sweet and
simple, yet so elegant. The
dress with the black ribbon
is the most beautiful dress I've
seen in a long time. I
hearted your shop, where I
saw another equally
beautiful dress. If you guys
haven't been to the shop and
you like the dress, go over
and see the other.
monkeyandsquirrel
oh i love the microfiber ties. my hubby (newly married, yay!) has a tough time finding cool vegan ties. everything is always silk. he will be stoked on these... they're awesome :)
cleobelle
Mikiye
brun
MinceCo
need to get married 10 times over to include all the great elements
EGmanor
LushPunk
bedouin
Everything is Fantastic, great craftsmanship ~ beautiful photo's!
sandali
beachgrasscottage
beautiful collection, thanks for featuring my seashell beach grass wreath, too!
thevintageholicfrog
stunning picks! I so wish I had discovered Etsy before my wedding. I would totally have gone with a handmade wedding theme.
whichgoose
cosmicsurflove
steinschmuckdesign
evihan
smarida
fantasybeader
dandelionland
bunnyboutique
Beautiful picks...something old, something new, something blue.
MissesBird
emmyray
Lovely stuff. I plan to try to break into the wedding category ASAP!
cinnameg
ThePaintedPonyEH
I love Alternate Weddings! After all, the wedding is supposed to be about the couple getting married, right? What can I say.... I was married in a barn, and it was wonderful. I just wish I knew about Etsy back then....
I love the bolero and the swans are amazing!
babook
I can sure it You are not the only dreamed of the wedding things !! Because i`m . When i saw it the news ANYTIME IT CHARM .
lizjewelry
tldgrainwear
Love the "penguin cake toppers"!!! I want then badly!!! Want a cake too! Cheers!
bethanylorelle
PipocaHandmade
madebysam
Iammie
Ebruk
nanouke
Ooohh, this is making me want to plan a wedding :)
Gorgeous choices!
harvestmoonbyhand
portobello
MyPatternedMind
mireillemanuel
jurgitahandmade
jaroslava
TheSparklingCocktail
All such wonderful choices! Would be hard to narrow it down.
AWEshop
Am I the only one who wants those party dress cookies? lol. I'm drooling just thinking about them :D --and they are gorgeous!
handcraftedjewels
Lovely selection! Some great ideas, if only I could turn back the clock.....
GlampireDesign
PrettyFaces
Wedding silhouettes are a wonderful way to add a lovely design element to your wedding. Plus the silhouette makes a beautiful keepsake of that special day. You can find my work at . . . www.prettyfaces.etsy.com
KarmaRox
Oh my goodness--I specialize in vintage items and make jewelry from vintage components.....I never realized until TODAY that there is a wedding category ! Duh!
*moving some of my items to the wedding category*
ClutchThat
theferngate
love is in the air. love the fresh new creative ideas. simple elegance...brilliant.
CRBoggsDesigns
Very helpful article for those brides that are overwhelmed and sometimes don't know where to start. Beautiful and fun items all.
difart
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