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

Wedding Inspiration of the Day: DIY Seating Place Cards

Spring is bloom! And the celebrate, here is a little bit of inspiration from Mother Nature!

This is a very easy DIY project! If you are not the crafty type - no worries! This is so easy!  You will only need to following supplies:

Hot Glue Gun (with glue sticks)

A pair of Paper Edging Scissors (approx. $2 ea)

12x12"  Scrapbooking paper ($.89 to $2 per sheet)

A few sheets of heavy weight printer paper 8.5x11"(I suggest buying an off-white or textured paper)

Fresh, dried or fake flowers (depending how far in advance you want to make these)

Roll on Tape  (roughly $3)

Box of Toothpicks (at any grocery store $.89)

Spanish Moss ($1.25 - $4 depending on quantity needed)

Small 2" flower pots (found on Ebay for $.99/ bulk also available)

A printer available for printing heavier weight papers

(Note most of these supplies can be purchased at www.createforless.com)

First Step: I designed a quick spread sheet using Microsoft Excel. Each column I made 2"Wx1.25"H.  I choose a font that I liked (or in your case matches you wedding theme/stationary.)  You can take the guest list information directly from your RSVP list so you know how many you will be making.  (Don't forget to select the option for 'Border-Type'  in your formatting palette so you have a cut-guide). Print on the heavy-weight  printer paper.  Ok so the hardest part is done!

Second Step: Use the edging scissors (available in all sorts of patterns), cut on the inside of your guide line. Then measure and cut the patterned paper (3"Wx 2.25"H). Use the roll-on tape to adhere the two pieces of paper together.

Third Step: Having your hot glue gun ready, use a small dab to glue the toothpick to the back of your paper. Rotate the toothpick in a circle so that the glue blob is all around the toothpick.

Fourth Step: Loosely stuff some of your spanish moss into your pot. If you are concerned about the moss staying in the pot, you can always place a little dab of hot glue into the sides of the pot near the bottom.

Fifth Step: Place your now dry card-on-toothpick into your pot.  And Whaalaah! you are done!

You can also choose to use live plants, succulents or fresh herbs instead of fake potted plants. And then your placement card becomes a favor to your guests as well!

If you have any questions about this DIY project or have ideas of your own you would like to share, please email me at ArtfulBride@gmail.com .