Bridesmaid Gift Idea

You have chosen you best friends to play a special role in your wedding day as your bridesmaids. For all their dress consulting, flower choosing, enveloping licking and bridezilla melt down moment comforting. - and (wink wink) bachelorette party planning - you want to give them something special without completely breaking the budget. Every girl loves a new handbag! So I found a fantastic solution via Davie and Chiyo on etsy. They make lovely dupioni silk clutch bags that are customizable. And better yet - they offer a packages just for your wedding.

Since every bag doesn't need to look the same, there won't be any question as to whose bag is whose. I really love this idea. Want to get to know this designer better - check out their blog.

Don't have a budget yet? Here is more information on how to plan your budget and get a budget worksheet via realsimple.com. to get you started.

Old Hollywood finds on Etsy

Every Wednesday I post a selection of some favorite etsy.com finds. This week's selection is inspired by that classic old Hollywood feel.

Teardrop Earrings ($64) on Luxe Deluxe / Ivory Wedding Sash ($98) by Twisted Crystal / Mantilla Floor Length Veil ($225) by Rohm.

Birdcage Veil on He Knows My Name / Custom Lave Corset ($375) by Rohm / Bronwyn Dress Sash ($164) by Pish Poshes.

Victorian Beaded Purse ($80) on Miss Antebellum / Ivory Faux Fur ($40) by Alex Bridal / Rhinestone Headpiece  ($96) on Feather & Frills / Swarovski Pearl bracelet ($72) on Luxe Deluxe / Pearl Rhinestone Necklace ($100) on Tissage. 

Purple Accessories on Etsy.com

   Planning a lavender or deep purple event? Check out some of these handmade accessory finds!

Purple Feather Flower Shoe Clips ($38) by Cloe & Maddie / Crochet Flower Clips / Convertible Infinity Wrap Dress ($98) by Erin Leah Heart / Rosettes Clip ($48) at Dame Chics / Aqua & Purple Earrings ($25) at Ocean Hue  / Resin Rose Ring.

Soft Cowl Dress ($98) at Linola / Silk Dupionni Belt ($88) at Percy Handmade / Lilac Swarovsky Crystal earrings (($25) at Jenuine Jewels / Dream Flower clip ($28) at Twisted Crystals /  Zen Invitation ($40 for 20) at Tucci Paper Company.

Berlin Freshwater Bracelet ($38) at The Peach Tree / Twisted Love Bird Invitation ($3.95) at Meantime Designs / Eliza Garter ($78) by LaBoheme / Purple Corsage Dress ($60) at Worldland / Winter Garden Purple Clutch ($70) at Angee W / Floral Art Locket ($31)

Vintage on Etsy.com

   It's Wednesday! And that means it is time to share with you my weekly etsy.com finds. I love to support the handmade arts. But I have spent the last few weeks, during my blog break, cleaning out old boxes and looking through old art projects.  I even had a Yart Sale (yard + art = yart) to try and sell my old art to make room for new projects. All this got me thinking about the phrase "one man's junk is another man's treasure".  Nowadays we refer to this as recycle/ reusable items. So here we are - Vintage Finds from Etsy.com sellers for you. These vintage finds can all be used on your wedding day. From a pocket watch for your groom to a vintage chalk board for a sign; a white satin pocket book to a 1960's casual crocheted white summer dress each an item to add to your classic-vintage inspired wedding.

White Ball Clasp Clutch ($5) at Lea's Vintage / Time Flies brass packet watch ($35) at Ring Ring Ring /  Vintage 1950's Princess Jewelry Box ($46) at Mod Human / XL Vintage Frame Chalkboard ($116) at Blue Bell Bazaar / 3pc Bronze Heart Key Charms ($3.25) at DIY Closet .

Vintage White Lace Trim ($5.75) at Little Red Mercantile /   Fantasy Shoes ($250) Everlastinglifashion / Flower Girl Basket ($40) by Bragging Bags / Vintage 1960's Crochet Dress ($124) at 13 Bees / Embroidery hoop chalkboard ($35) at Bliss in a Tea Cup / 1980's Vintage Party Dress ($32) at Decade's.

Check out other etsy.com finds (even if just for inspiration) from past postings:

Garden Themed Wedding 

Rock and Roll Brides

Crafty Finds

Wedding White

Eco-Friendly Weddings

Sadie Olive Vintage Item Website

Rock and Roll Bride on Etsy.com

    I know that I usually post my favorite etsy finds every Wednesday. But I can't wait until next week to post these Rock n Roll Wedding inspirations! Happy Weekend everyone!

Steampunk Necklace ($65) by 19 Moons / Royal Blue Peacock Bridal Sash ($125) by Your Fairytale Wedding /Black Onyx Drop Earrings ($22) by Poppy Raye Studio /  Punk Rocker Wedding Dress ($699) by Your Fairytale Wedding / Burlesque Choker ($50) by The Tin Tiara / Back and White Necktie ($20) by Tux and Tulle / 5 in 1 Upcycled Vintage clip ($90) by Liaison / 
Purple Birdcage ($25) by Jade Rose Designs / Red Lipstick Bouquet ($185) by Croska / Mic and Guitar Cufflinks ($25) by Cufflinks Rock /  Jewelry Roll - Inked Girls ($28) by Handmade Classics / Queen of Hearts Ring ($52) by 19 Moons.

Crafty Finds on Etsy.com

I can't believe it is already Wednesday and time to post my weekly etsy.com finds.

OOAK handknit leafy scarf ($78) by Eveidas Neverland / Neo-Victorian Hamdpainted Cameo Locket ($28) by KHara leDonne / Corine Crochet Necklave ($28) by Tree and Kimball / Origami Peony Bouquet ($20) by Dancusa / White Heart Photo Clips (4 for $3.50) by Thitaree / Custom Cake Topper Couple ($295) by Red Light Studio / She Just Loved Print ($10) by Corid / Linen Napkins (2 for $18) by Bloomsong / June Rose Ring ($9) by Liz Hutnick . 

Wedding Whites on Etsy

Blusher Birdcage Veil ($27) by YJ Design / Ostrich Feather Accessory ($98) by Twisted Crystals / White Organic ring ($59) on La Chica De Los Anillos / Lily Ivory Shrug ($210) by Holly Stadler / White Angel Ring Pillow ($150) by Tiana Che / Anna Eco-Friendly Dress ($550) by Thread Head / Persophone Dress ($950) by Prizy Sebastian / White Blossom Corsage Brooch ($65) by A Alicia Wedding / Pearl Nugget Earrings ($16) by Wired Out Designs Vivienne Headband ($195) by LoBoheme / Melissa Mantilla Veil ($75) by Marisol Aparicio / Shabby Chic Birds Cake Topper by Romancing Juliet / Emilia Ivory Shoe Clips ($26) by Jurgita Handmade .

Safari Wedding on Etsy

Smokey Quartz and Gold-Fill ($26) by PrittyBird / Elephant Cupcake Topper ($12) by Two Sugar Babies / Linen Safari Headband ($25) by JustLiv / Mini Clutch ($7) by Mad Blue Designs / Golden Zebra Necklace ($22) by Blonde Chick / Yellow Dress ($65) by Keerasama / Bratik Bone Hair Sticks ($16) by Afrique LaChic / Brown Wild Flowers Clutch ($45) by Girl By Aileen 

Inspiration: Soft Pastels Behind the Dress

One of my favorite shops on etsy is LoBoheme.   There are just so many lovely finds in this shop. But I thought I would share this sweet custom item. LoBoheme will design your custom garter to a color & material of your choice. 

Check out this lovely custom find on their shop. 
And to check out their 2010 collection - click here!

Shrugs, Shawls, Wraps, & Jackets

A beautiful collection of shrugs, wraps, jackets & shawls for the wedding day in rich creamy whites, ivory, lace, knit & more.

Ivory Romantic Soft Shrug ($75) by Reflections Byds / Sasso Minnelli Shrug ($120) at PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com / Lacey Bridal Shrug ($225) by Rohm / Ivory Pashmina ($70) at ThePashminaStore.com

Dotty Bridal Shrug ($65) at Rohm / Asymmetrical Capelet at Berniolles Designs / Linen Femmy Ruffle Jacket ($118) at Anthropologie /  Wild North Star Shawl ($75) at Kocurek Shop / Absolute Angel Ooak ($210) by Tiana CHE

1940's Cream Rabbit Shrug ($80) / Military Ruffle Jacket ($148) at Free People / Queen Anne Collar Wrap/Shrug ($80) /Emporio Armani Bolero ($125) at  PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com /  Ecru Floral Shrug ($69) at Mucar's Shop 

Inspiration: Fantasy Wrap

  I saw this awesome ruffled shawl and felt I had to share. ... thinking it will be this week's inspiration.

Ruffled Shawl was found at Vart's Shop on etsy.com

Yellow is all the Rage on Etsy

This season, yellow is all the rage! And I know that I usually post my etsy finds on Wednesdays but I could resist sharing some of these lovely finds a few days early...

Lovebirds Save-the-Dates ($15)  by Kim Custom Gifts / Handmade Satin Flower Appliques ($6.99) by Juja Crafts / Chiffon Flower Necklace ($14) by Lovely and Amazing / Snap Clutch ($35) by ModDot / Blue & Yellow Boutonniere ($15) by PishPosh / Honey Tones Flower arrangement ($50) by Flores Del Sol / Haute Pastel Yellow ($89) by Nostalgia.

Intertwined Headpiece ($75) by House of Elsa  / Scalloped Lace Ring 22ct gold ($250) by bcm999 / Bridesmaid Ranunculus Feather ($39) by Y&J Design  / Mango Scarflette ($35) by Scarflette / Canary Dress Silk Chiffon ($425) by Holly Stalder.  

Red Weddings on Etsy.com

In honor of Cinco de Mayo today, I thought I would post my weekly etsy finds on something with a little flavor - Red Weddings.  Now you don't have to wear red, or even have a red wedding to enjoy these little finds.  (and check out that dress!  and that fabulous little red clutch!)

Hatter Inspired Flower ($25) by Lillies For Lily / Poppy Evening Gown ($725) bu Ruby Pearl / Cranberry Martinit Swarovski Pearl Bracelet ($36.50) from JMG Design/ Red Favor Box ($2.50) by Simple Tastes  /  Lotus Flower Clutch ($75) by Upstyle/ Red Anemone & Black Feathers Set ($395) by Modage Florals 

A few more of my favorites ... (just love that bolero!)

Silk Cherry Bolero ($83) by Mary & Angelika / Garnet Earrings ($62) by Emma Bond / Felt Poppy Bridal Bouquet ($69) by Idotakeyou / Poppy Felt Flower Lariat ($48) by Big Frozen Melon / Moulin Feather Flower ($30) by Jenny Pickle / Cake Topper ($38) by The SnipPets

Foosie Design : Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates & More

I love handmade items and naturally Etsy.com is one of my favorite resources to find new artists. I recently posted my weekly Etsy finds on eco-friendly items.  One of the artists featured was Foosie Design . I love her 'stuff'.  This is a custom stationary store that is best described as casual elegance.

Founded in 2008, the Foosie Design studio based out of Eugene, Oregon but the online store allows the Foosie stationary to reach across the country.  The name stems from an old irish word that means 'sweet treat'.   And not only are the invitations just that, they are also made in a very earth-friendly and cost efficient way. Made from 30-100% recycled papers , Foosie Design stationary is printed on an energy efficient printer using recycled toner cartridges. Even the cut-off paper is left behind and re-used as scrap paper or recycled. And small details, even down to the shipping drop off is eco-friendly, as daily trips to the local FedEx hub are made via bike to help reduce the amount of fuel wasted on scheduled pick ups.   All these thoughtful steps make these invitations an eco-friendly choice.  

I just love her style! To view more of her work check out her site at www.foosiedesign.com or her etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/foosiedesign .

(Note: Foosie Design also has a page on the site dedicated to explaining how it all works. Which is a great way to help those first-time party planners the process and time you will need to go through.)

Eco-Friendly Items on Etsy

We can all do our part in small ways to help preserve the environment. And for my weekly Etsy finds I searched out some great little enviro-friendly items including a fantastic bridal gown from one of my favorite handmade Etsy vendors, Your Fairytale Wedding, recycled paper invitations from Foosie Design and an herbal party favor for your wedding guests from Favor Creative ... 

Sweet Romantic Bridal Gown ($799) by Your Fairytale Wedding / Unique Collar with Organic Silk  ($39) by Lilliput Chipmunk / White Wool Acorn Ornaments (12 for 6) by Green Baboon Designs  / Wedding Invitations 'Cynthia & James' ($4.55) by Foosie Design / Turquoise Hemp Bag with queen anne's lace ($45) by Lizura / Peaced Together Babydoll Dress  ($60) by Mountain Girl Clothing / Julian Boutonniere ($22) by Lint and Lavender / Blue House Slippers ($25) by Green Tea Vintage / Sea Glass Personalized necklace ($31) by Swept From the Sea / Seed Pod Place Holder ($12) by Thitaree / Lemon Balm Herbs Favor ($4.50) by Favor Creative / Misha Headband Felt & Peacock ($52) by Lint and Lavender / Half Carat Pebble Ring ($3800) by Single B Beautiful

Today's Inspiration: Pink Sugar!

I was searching my way through etsy.com today and found this cute pink wedding gown! Who says brides must wear white?  I'm thinking that to add a little something something to your destination wedding - why not add a little color?

Find this Kelley Pink Sugar vintage inspired gown for $965 and more at Bellini Bridal on Etsy.com 

Destination Weddings on Etsy

This weeks searches have turned up some interesting items for a destination wedding. Gifts for your bridal party, unique bouquets & cuff links, invitations and maps. Check it out...

Passport Invitations ($40) by Sproullie Designs / Custom Vintage Map Cuff Links ($36) by Bella Moda Artist  / Personalized luggage tag ($34) by Cest Suberbe / Hanalei Invitations ($9.50ea) by Ruby & Willow / Adrift Ocean Aqua Earrings ($28) by Hampton Jewels  /  Custom Hand-Drawn Keepsake Map ($12) by Tree Space Studio / Vintage Map Belt Buckle ($29) by The Map Shop /  Camera Necklace ($7) by Chinacherie

Safe Travel Ring ($11.50) by Dorkorama  / Estee Floral Eco Handmade Snack Bag ($6) by Sack Savers / Handmade Vintage Fabric Bouquet ($28) by Bedouin /  Rhinestone Jeweled Hair ($120) by Londonxox /  Green Sea Urchin Ornament ($15) by Eebeach / Barefoot Sandals Swarovski Crystals ($90) by Two Be Wed Jewelry

Garden Themed Wedding: on Etsy.com

I admit to having been neglectful of the Artful Bride Blog lately. So to make it up to you have found 23 new Etsy finds for your Garden-themed wedding this week. Everything from decorations, invitations, dresses to necklaces and guest favors.

 Dahlia in the Wind Invitations ($325 for 50) by Vo Handmade / Drop of Juniper Clips ($20) by Which Goose / Vintage Two Ball Mason Lanterns ($18) by Whip On Wheels / Blue Vintage Bridesmaid Dress ($795) by Vintage Recreation Gowns / Garden Gate Locket ($64.50) by M Stevenson Design / Lovely Lavender Wreath ($50) by Blooming Couture /  Sylvia's Dress ($699) byYour Fairytale Wedding / Custom Wedding Direction Sign ($24) by Wooden Owl / Tree of Love Champagne ($48) by Day Dreem Designs /

Three Little Terrariums ($14.50) by Tortoise Loves Donkey / Oversized Postcards (6 for $9.75) at Anagram Press / Little Blue Birds Garter ($10) at Nutfield Weaver / 50 Circle of Love Bird Seed Favors ($99.95) at Nature's Favor / Turquoise and White Flower "sweet marie" ($37) by Rachelle D / Lulu's First Date Hair Comb ($22) by Little White Dresser /  Love Birds Garden Cake Topperv ($77) by Middleburg / Edible Butterflies (20 for $8.95) by Sugar Robot / Butterfly Place Setting Card (15 for $15) by Timeless Paper /

Mini Cactus/Succelent Place Holders (6 for $36) by April Hiler Designs / Gardner's Soap ($5) by Urban Eden / Hydrangea Flower Cluster Necklace ($1155) by Patrick Irla Jewelry / Victorian Inspired Delicate Linen Wrist Cuffs ($98) by Georgia Griego Fine Art

Bridal Shoes on Etsy

Etsy Find of the Week: Bridal Shoes & Shoes Accessories

Have a plain pair of shoes you love but are not fancy enough for your gown.  Try a clip to add a little pizzazz!

Rhinestone & Ostrich Custom Adornment ($42) at  Feathers & Frills /  Peacock Feather ($17) at StarzSelection

 Custom feather Clips ($55) at LoBoheme / Vintage inspired Ivory with Swarovski pearls ($42) at JurqitaHandmade / Peacock Handpainted Pumps ($80) at NoraKaren / Full of Grace ivory clip ($25) at theBrideGene  / Raspberry Bloom Shoe Clips ($9) at FrancineToukouBloom / Paris Wedding Shoe Clips ($30) at CMitrou / Bridal Ballet Flats ($68) at HydraHeart

Vintage Inspired Dresses for under $700

 You too can have your own custom wedding gown for under $700. Check out these finds on etsy.com

Elizabetta Gown with lace straps ($508) at For Your Wedding  / Vintage Inspired Tulle ($587) at Bridal Bliss Design  / Delightful Blush ($505) at Sarah Seven / Barely Pink ($455) at Sarah Seven / Oysters & Pearls ($900) at English Dept  / Chiffon One-Shoulder ($598) at Bridal Bliss Design / Lace & Tulle ($589) at Bridal Bliss Design / Duchess Satin ($589) at Bridal Bliss Design / Eco Organic Cotton with black belt ($699) at Thread Head / Retro Ivory ($350) at Ellana Courture /  50 Style Tea Length with blue lace ($599) at Your Fairytale Wedding