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Welcome back to Jan of Poppytalk! We're happy to have her for another installment in the Handmade Weddings series. She's full of good ideas — using vintage postcards as your RSVPs, for instance! Today, she brings us her picks for vintage and retro handmade items to create that lovely old-timey look with your wedding decor.
I recently came across the beautiful work of illustrator Cynthia Warren*, who creates the most authentic vintage-style paper goods. From wedding invitations to party favours, I was instantly smitten and inspired to dream up a vintage-themed wedding article. The marriage of her calligraphy, illustrations and typography create a sense of romance and draw one into another era and time. Ideas of banners or pennants floating about, with table favours such as candy and cake boxes, lace, vintage silverware — you get the idea. And so I set off to find pieces here that would compliment the idea of a vintage-inspired wedding setting.
(*Noteworthy - I found Cynthia Warren via a Canadian blog, Cafe Cartolina)
Ornamental large frames- brights
First stop is the shop of Ormolu who creates these very special ornamental frames. You could use these as frames for the photo booth strips of your guests, or as shown here, banner-style. By ormolu, $5.
Calligraphy Samples
Laura Cooper of LHCalligraphy makes hand drawn custom wedding invitations, menus, maps, placecards and even compasses. Her work is impeccable, and she also offers couture letterpress as well as digital offset designs. By LHCalligraphy, $10.
Vintage Sterling Teaspoon 1898 Glasgow British marked -Ester-
There's nothing more beautiful than a sterling silver table setting. Granted, people don't usually own a place setting for 100, but if it's a small wedding, obviously renting is an alternative. If you're having your wedding in a hotel, silverware usually comes with the banquet. But if you're doing things on a budge,t we found some really reasonable pieces here at Etsy just by searching silverware in the Vintage Category. Look at this beautiful Vintage Sterling Teaspoon circa 1898! One could easily outfit at least the bridal party table with these (and then they become part of your collection afterward). By oldthings, $10.
100 Custom Stamped Initial Wedding Favor Bags
There are so many ideas one can do with wedding favors, like candy bags like these from susanschrock, personalized with an initial. By susanschrock, $35.
Cameo box -set of 4
Wrap some special chocolates or cake in these cameo boxes from thesecretG. By thesecretG, $3.40.
Right On Escutcheon Gift Tags
Or tag some goodies up. By KisforCalligraphy, $5.50.
EMMA TABLE NUMBER
For easy yet romantic ideas for decor, we're looking at these beautiful Table Number Cards which embellishedbytiffany also makes in other font styles and colors. By embellishedbytiffany, $3.
Paris Burlap Banner
And we love the idea of bunting banners draped criss-cross along the ceiling or swooped along the side of a fence or from tree to tree if the wedding is outdoors. funkyshique is offering up some sweet burlap ones. By funkyshique, $12.
Vintage girls, cotton and lace bunting
Or ColetteC has some extra special ones with vintage lace! By ColetteC, $24.
Linen and Lace
I didn't realize Etsy Vintage has all these awesome linens and things! I found this beautiful vintage tablecloth, which would be awesome for the cake table. Or find a few and drape them along the head table. From thevintagethread, $75.
CLAYCRAFT by DECO - Ivory Peony Cake Flowers (set of 3 flowers)
And to top things off, these clay flowered cakes are amazing (and a great keepsake). By dkdesignshawaii, $140.
Have fun exploring Etsy Vintage and try searching for handmade wedding items with vintage elements. Your guests will be transported!
Check Poppytalk's previous wedding post here. Looking for more wedding content? Try these links:
Handmade Weddings | Weddings Category | Weddings Showcase | Curated Items for your Wedding
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thevintagecloset
ezrascousin
VintageEye
slinkymalinkicat
orangerhinokids
uncharted
VintageEyeFashion
I'm already married but maybe we'll have
a big party for our 30th so I can get some
of these wonderful finds!
shopgoodgrace
littlemoandfriends
LaveMeSoapCo
TwistedCrystals
These are fantastically romantic. i love the vintage ruffles and set detail. :)
asundrynotion
Beautiful picks, all! Even the vintage lace banner & Victorian beige lace cuff w/ corsage are irresistible to a plain-er jane kind of gal like myself. Weddings are a time for fancy.
enhabiten
Love the idea of a vintage-inspired wedding. Nice job Poppytalk!
clairepinatel
very pretty and delicate ambient! I like the victorian Beige
ireneagh
babook
beautifulbridget
Such gorgeous selections! I just love what Etsy sellers have to offer!!
Dongedyframe
IcingOnTheCupcake
littlepinkpebble
southernladysvintage
auleecreations
BransErdmann
bobnstitch
lamarquisedesanges
Morado
got the blog update thru twitter....not a big vintage fan but i do love this collection.
poppyshop
Thanks everyone - such nice comments! I loved doing this and thanks to Vanessa and Etsy for inviting me to post again!
lovelygifts
dogties
EJPcreations
the gift tags are so elegant they just make the nightmere of planning a wedding worth the fuss
CutieDynamite
Legacy925
Wonderful article!! I LOVE 'vintage' weddings... my maid of honor's dress was made from a romantic Ralph Lauren pattern (many years ago) with a tan fabric that had that fabulous 'tea stained' look. It was very special.
Love ALL the vintage selections ~ the beautiful "Ester" is now mine - I can't wait to meet her! Silver is my weakness... thank you from the bottom of my heart! <3
thestapeliacompany
AVintageObsession
LOVE the signs by Diane and the vintage wedding photos by carmenandginger-----she has some additional vintage photos that are priceless.
MichMade
fireflynotes
TianaCHE
Ivory Peony Cake Flowers just awesome! Great picks! Love weddings with handemade things!
missbatch
Beautiful selections! These are great ways to add personality to the day.
sewlola
Jewelweeds
Beautiful selection Jan! I love that most of these can be incorporated into your everyday life after the wedding!
ormolu
very pretty! makes me want to get married again...or maybe just help plan a wedding!
thanks for including my frames!
Ebruk
CollectionObsession
FlanneryCrane
zeropumpkin
voleurdebijoux
clothpaperstitches
Kiie
cottonbirddesigns
sofiamasri
corrieberrypie
Shannan1979
juliehammondart
I've been wanting to have a Jane Austen party. These items would be perfect! Thank you.
pennyspug
topsyturvydesign
PipocaHandmade
VedaArts
angelbysarah
Gorgeous, may change my own wedding theme now I have seen these!
ambientgirldesigns
veryprettythings
I love weddings. I started my Etsy shop because of the lack of Bridal "money bags"...I just couldn't find one!
Thanks so much Etsy for creating a wonderful place for Brides to find one of a kind Wedding items!!!!
Great Article!!!!
lauradeponte
recycledwares
the beautiful items make me feel like i'm in another time period for sure. one filled with romance, laughter and love.
EnchantedBella
All very beautiful and romantic. I wish I had known about ETSY when I was planning my wedding.
ExQuisiteInVitation
yourcreativeoutlet
lushbella
ScrapHappieAZ
I love the idea of using mix and match vintage silver for the coordinating place settings.Beautiful with vintage linens.
feltmeupdesigns
fineartstoneware
jurgitahandmade
Perfect ideas for your wedding! It is so helpful if you are planing your special day! Thanks !!!
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