Rustic Glory

Etsy is my go-to place when I want to find unique and beautiful wedding items.  I did a little hunting with a rustic idea in mind......here are some treasures I found!


Instead of the traditional guestbook, have guests sign a custom made piece of art

Wedding Signature Mat


Hello beautiful birch candles.....



Birch Bark Candle Holders


How adorable are these cake toppers?



Oh signs, I do have a crush on you.....




Custom Chair Signs


Beautiful centerpieces.....



And how fun is this!?



This hanger would look absolutely gorgeous in wedding photos......



And this ring pillow is just lovely......



And last but most certainly not least, some bridal plumage.......



Soft, sweet, and lovely.........happy wedding!

Let's Play Dress Up!

Even though it's snowing like a banshee here in Denver, I can't stop thinking of spring or summer weddings.    


First, lets find a dress.  I adore pockets and simplicity.  This gorgeous dress from Aria is under $500 and a perfect blank slate.  I would replace the turquoise sash with a simple white version or none at all.  (the sash is sold separately)  



Now a hairpiece.  Which Goose is an amazing Etsy vender who makes the most beautiful hair accessories for Brides and anyone in the Bridal Party.  She also makes boutonnieres.  I think this sweet, soft pink comb would fit perfectly with a spring wedding, and for $40, it is budget friendly.......






Now on to jewelry!  If you haven't noticed by now, I tend to lean towards the simple and understated.  With such a beautiful hairpiece, I think classic pearls would look stunning.  These are form Kohl's, and they always have fantastic sales!  These are only $7.80!



And of course you will need a beautiful pearl necklace for just $20 .......



Now for some sassy gold sandals for $25......

And a simple bouquet of white tulips.....



You are now ready to walk down the aisle!  


PS.....If any Bride wears sandals like these on her wedding day, she is officially my hero!  I love these sandals!

Breath Baby, Breath

Can we please talk about how beautiful Baby's Breath is?  It is soft, feminine, and financially friendly.  I fear that Baby's Breath has received a horrible reputation as just a "filler" flower, but it can make a stunning statement when displayed in all its glory.  I actually prefer it by itself rather then mixed in with other flowers.  Let's take a look shall we? 


Intimate Weddings has several beautiful examples of how Baby's Breath cans shine....











Design Studio  shows a gorgeous centerpiece.....



Country Living shows how to create simple, grocery store arrangements.....



Real Simple  has an entire article about Baby's Breath and a tutorial for making a Baby's Breath Bouquet.......



Oh my goodness.....feast your eyes on this amazing puffiness from the Wedding Bee .......






Amazing aisle decor.....



The perfect diy swag .....



And look how amazing it is on a wedding cake.....



I am in love with the rustic, artistic vibe this wreath gives out.  It's for sale, but I know you crafty brides could whip up something like this in no time!



Look at these bouquets in action......



The Wedding Chicks


Bouquet Bridal Blog


Snippet and Ink


Bouquet Bridal Blog



While I know massive creations of any flower, even Baby's Breath, cost a small fortune....just a couple bunches of this pouffy flower goes a long way! 

Hello Lovely

When I was in junior high I found this dress in a wedding magazine that had 3/4 length sleeves.  I cut it out and kept the picture in my top dresser drawer.  When I went out looking for my wedding dress, I could find nothing with sleeves that looked as beautiful as the dress I saw as a youngin', until now!  Today, I found it reincarnated at JCrew, behold it's loveliness..... 


Duchess Satin Noelle Gown
 


On a freezing (literally, it's -4 outside right now) day like today, I can imagine this dress for a sweet Valentines wedding.  


With something simple in your hair at the bottom of your side chignon bun like this.....


No 144
 


Carrying these flowers......


Red Flowers



And decor like.....


The Lonely Heart



Victorian Station



Rustic Blend



And you can even make your own cake topper with a tutorial from Once Wed......







Wouldn't that be lovely?

Obsession: Garlands

I have a undying love for garlands.  I think they are the perfect addition to any wedding, party, or home decor.  Here are some examples of garlands in action:


Ruffled Blog




The Ruffled Blog is one of my favorite wedding blogs.  One of their featured weddings used garlands and vintage decor to create a feminine and sweet atmosphere.  Garlands also make reading signs so much more fun!


Ruffled Blog




Another Ruffled Blog wedding.  Make a cake table even more sweet with an adorable garland!  The simplest of garlands....heart doilies attached to string by close-pins.

Green Wedding Shoes


Okay, so technically this may not be a garland per-say, but isn't it a fantastic way to decorate the aisle?  This would even work indoors, maybe with twinkle or bistro lights.

Green Wedding Shoes



A frame full of garland!

Hope Feathers



Cake Garland!  I LOVE cake garlands!  The cutest way to customize the look of any dessert!

Elizabeth Anne Designs


Umm, hello glorious lamp-shade-bistro-light-garland.....you are beautiful!

100 Layer Cake


Sweet heart garland!


Needless to say, I adore garlands!  They are so easy to customize and usually easy to create.  Etsy also has tons to choose from.  They can decorate so many aspects of the ceremony and the reception and are just so darn adorable!