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daniellexo
Published on May 7, 2009 in Spotlight |
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Getting married or know someone who is starting to plan? I tied the knot last year and wanted as many handmade details as possible. All of the Etsy sellers I worked with were eager to take part in making my wedding special, and I felt so lucky to have them involved in the big day. Here are some of my top wedding Finds (and sellers to work with!).
Black Diamond and 14kt Gold Ring
First things first: get the ring. If you aren't traditional, you'll find amazing options on Etsy. Why not go with a black diamond? By stamp, $235.
I picked the hair color and accessories for my wedding topper, and it looked just like us! By thesmallobject, $135.
Clay flowers are a wedding memento you can keep forever. By debashri, $150.
BLISS headpiece white silk dupioni, vintage rhinestones bridal head piece
When I received my custom made headpiece by houseoftelsa I burst into tears. There's something so special about these! $65.
Boarding Pass Invitation (Download, Print and Send)
Having a destination wedding? These "Save The Date" boarding passes are for you! By WeddingPanacheNY, $35.
Small Starfish ornaments wedding favors -- dozen
Wedding by the beach? These favors would be a great souvenir for your guests! By naturalhome, $28.
Custom printed silk bridal hankie - Hearts
Trust me, you're going to cry. Be prepared! By ArtfulBeginnings, $19.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - vegan soap
I sent my out-of-town guests home with custom soaps from LoveLeeSoaps. I also love these strawberries by DirtyAssSoaps, $15.
Don't forget your husband's band. Chances are he wants something EXACTLY like this. By ninadinoff, $100.
Dream- wall art, hanging banner
I had a custom made glittery banner like this above the head table. It was a dream! By InMyBlueRoom, $15.
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nanouke
jessjamesjake
imadeyouabeard
Would it be completely crazy to buy one of The Small Object's cake toppers, even though I have no plans to get married?? OK, maybe a little crazy, but they are just too cute!
TeenAngster
MyJunkyTrunk
I love the chocolate covered strawberry soaps...they look so real!
SewnNatural
there's something incredibly special about infusing a wedding day with pieces made with care and love by others, specifically for you... talk about "good vibes"!
Radness
Super cute! Love the black diamond. Probably should get a boyfriend or a date first, though.
betsy3
jenniferlynnstudio
LaveMeSoapCo
gloilocksandbody
princessdoodlebeans
Ahhhh. makes me want to get married all over again. noting like being a princess for a day. What a luxurious collection.
lolos
Vanessa
This brought a tear to my eye. You had such a fun and gorgeous wedding, Danielle. Every detail was unique to you and Jim.
waisze
I think it's so great that brides come to Etsy for wedding items. I work with brides a lot and love the interaction! It gives me such a warm happy feeling.
Waterrose
Beautiful choices! Danielle...did you get married recently? Congratulations!
BlackStar
Sabablue
VERY COOL! Thanks for sharing your ideas and wedding photos on flickr. You are gorgeous! I wish you both all the best life has to offer, Danielle. I want to get married all over again!
magpiefelts
fineartstoneware
Great article. It's great that so many of us have items
appropriate for a beautiful wedding day!
daniellexo
Thank you for the love! We did the deed last September - it was so much fun. It sounds cheesy but I want to do it all again, too, sabablue!
I think the trick to not being stressed is to have no expections and just have fun! (And have a great group of supportive friends to help, like I did.)
CazSmoo7
the rings by HawaiiTitanium are wonderful, and would definitely fit this theme. I am sad they were left out! My husband and I got our wedding bands from them, and I've never gotten so many compliments! They are wonderful. So for anyone looking for wedding bands or even just a special ring for someone, I would definitely recommend to check them out here.
sugarspicepaperie
I just love weddings! Maybe that's why I'm in the wedding business! I always told me husband that I wanted to get married at least 5 times (to him of course) because I wanted to throw 5 completely different weddings!
BGBJewelry
Very pretty picks, I would love to do it all over again. So, now I get to live via my brides that I help. Which is the next best thing!
lovelygifts
I love weddings too, I guess that's why I make so many wedding accessories. Nice selection, those claycraft favor boxes are awesome!
bylynnkrestel
i love handmade personal details for weddings!!
check out my wedding bouquet charms
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
lynn : )
KalliopeJewelry
Fabulously beautiful finds! The Starfish Wedding Favors are adorable!
SimpleTraditions
nowvintage
What gorgeous rings there are, and unusual..I saw an interesting set in the gift guide that had a screw on one, and a bolt on the other..it was fantastic!
If you need to have a cool container for giving a special ring, hold the wedding rings, or just symbolize a union check out this pair of birds sitting atop a small container..
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
slinkymalinkicat
Soooo amazing!!! I love the headpiece by houseoftelsa. I wish Etsy had been here when I got married ......
humblebea
Beautiful finds for a beautiful wedding! I'm with you slinky, I wish Etsy had been around way back when...
copperlilly
those clay flowers are incredible! If I wasn't already planning to elope to jamaica.....
Florals
How about MY WEDDING KEEPSAKE AT Florals shop.
A really unique wedding gift, you won't find anywhere else!
norakaren
I'm very close to have a wedding in july for my sister and being the maid of honor I have the opportunity to arrange all the details and decorations ,so I'm doing it handmade
I just purchased the invitation from another fellow etsian and I created many items in my store for a White Wedding,even masks!
Love the bouquets in the photos!
GreetingsthatGrow
I wish I could get married all over again so I could use some of these awesome ideas!
auleecreations
Hello, I create custom cake topper too !!!! ;)
Have a look to my shop :D
That70sShoppe
ArtoftheMoment
iowa86
How about gifts for the bridesmaids??? I make personalized stationary in spencerian script that comes in a unique treasure box that can be personalized with pictures of the bride and bridesmaid!
check it out!! I also do hand made invitations with CALLIGRAPHY
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
beckykazana
So beautiful! Especially love the boarding pass invites. Adorable!
pinkneedles
JensJewellery
Beautiful... Should be this way also.... I make my book of love avatar which is very popular also for Weddings and especially Anniversaries...
If you mention Storque until 21/5/09 I will do 10% discount on your order for your "book of love".
TheNightjar
absolutely beautiful finds- the black diamond is awesome, AutumnRussells dress is amazing. i, too, wish I could do it over again with more handmade...another life time I guess...sigh.
klacustomcreations
love all the picks but the boarding pass invitations are very unique! Wedding season is in full swing for sure!
PassionArte
amadalebel
Loved this post. Let's bring homemade back to our weddings as well as a little romance. I liked the cute topper but I am bias to them:)
cintillajewelry
I love working with brides and helping to make their special day complete with one of a kind jewelry.
PersistentGreen
So beautiful and unique... My husband and I were also married last September, and did almost all the work and decoration ourselves. We got so many comments from people about how the wedding was so "us." Handmade weddings are the best!
ElleDn
Nina does great work!! She made my ring and RobandLean made my *new* husband's! Other Etsy wedding finds: veil, earrings, bridal jewelry, paper pom flowers for trees, wedding cake topper, and even my bridesmaid dresses - it was so special to have everything "custom" made just for us!
ozzana
GREAT POST!!! I have just started to list wedding items....it is excellent idea to have posts like these to promote handmade weddings.
Thanks daniellexo!!!
littlepancakes
bedouin
love, love, love the black diamond ~ quality craftsmanship ~ thanks for sharing
jezabette3
We bought our black diamond engagement ring on Etsy as well! I have been saving favorites for a few months; I love the rockn'roll 'dream' banner!
stamp
Thanks for the feature and for all the great commments :)
Debrashi is already in my favs, those flowers are just beautiful.
houseoftelsa
Oh Danielle!!
Thank you SO, SO much for including me in this wonderful feature. It means the world to know the headpiece was everything you were hoping for and that you look back on it now and still see it as special....well...it really is priceless.
Much ♥...
Thatiana
TianaCHE
beautifulbridget
thesmallobject
Thanks so much, Danielle! I was so honored and giddy you asked me to make the topper for you and was so thrilled at how awesome your cake turned out--absolutely stunning! All your choices look so great, it must have been an amazing wedding.
bellasparty
Kiie
DirtyAssSoaps
Thank you so much for including our Chocolate Dipped Strawberry soaps in with your wedding article. Everything here is so gorgeous, and is a big inspiration for Rob & I as we are always looking for wedding stuff! :)
goosegrease
wow. that had to be one of the most awesome handmade weddings ever. well done!!
TwistedCrystals
paperplatypus
littlemoandfriends
very sweet article, i can't wait to make my own handmade wedding too:)
southernladysvintage
gramkinpaperstudio
EJPcreations
CutieDynamite
So many amazing picks! So far all of my Etsy bride customers have been a dream to work with! Go handmade!
BGBJewelry
Just some great specials I offer all my customers
All Bridal/Special Occasion Orders:
Receive 10% off for 3-5 orders of the same item/s
Receive 15% off for 6+ orders of the same item/s
This applies to in stock and custom orders, so convo me for details.
LoolusCloset
sandali
Adding that personal touch -- LOVE it -- represent !!!!!! Happy Days ;)
chrystalyn
DinnerTimeChimes
Several summer brides have purchased these as place card/table number holders:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
ArtAfterDark
DirtyAss soaps rule! So clever and yummy! Perfect guest gifts. These are all great picks. Weddings are too commercial these days and it is such a personal event.....handmade is the way to go! Thanks for the article!
neraidodhmiourgies
ikabags
feltmeupdesigns
there are some really inspired ideas for wedding things out there!
i make wedding cake toppers, custom work from $45
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...
Tepuisjewelrys
So much creativity my head is running like a wild horse. Come to visit me Im new her and i love it all..Patricia Tepuisjewelrys
lilyannaforgirls
Oh, too bad you didn't see my flower girl dresses! Well, maybe I'd better post my white and ivory ones. Fun stuff you found!
PrincessAllure
MagicIsland
yeahhello
I had one of the custom wedding cake toppers (not from the one featured) but similarly done with pumpkin heads (oct wedding) - and not only did I truly love it, but people have not stopped talking about it.
It's such a nice touch to add, it just added so much character in addition to the flowers on the cake.
TheHandmadeBoutique
There is something special about the handmade touch!
I handcraft custom fabric covered guest books, Polaroid guest books, and new Swarovski crystal guest books!
monkeyandsquirrel
Hamncheezr
Very nice! I just made my first wedding related item and am excited about it--my Mom and I "did" my entire wedding right down to us cooking the huge southern-style bbq buffet to making the bridesmaids's dresses and my wonder-Mom made my wedding gown. I will never forget such a wonderful day!
jurgitahandmade
daniellexo it just perfect! Nice handmades for wedding! On etsy there are so much nice things for your wedding!
Klewism
These beauties make me want to have a wedding just to be able to decorate... ;p
aressa
Those cakes are really cute. The design on the frosting reminds me of the vintage bedspreads that used to have texture on the, making a design on the bedspread.
auraphilia
I absolutely LOVE the Claycraft boxes! Who made them for you? And are the pictures that you wrapped around, is that just on regular paper, or was that a transfer onto the clay as well? FABULOUS!
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