pink, navy & gold

ribbon ♥ ruffled skirt ♥ gold cake stand ♥ necklace ♥ navy dress ♥ pink dress ♥ candle ♥ bridal hat

source: november seven

5 Planning Tips for a Memorable Handmade Wedding

{This sign is by www.SignsByDiane.etsy.com}

The best weddings are felt in the details.

They capture the mood of the day that we remember most. And handmade details show the care and thought behind your special day. Use these 5 tips to make your wedding more memorable with handmade details:

1. Make the Moments Special
What are the most important wedding and reception moments to you? Opening the invitation? The walk down the aisle? When guests enter the reception? The guest book signing? The cake cutting?

Look for handmade touches to make your favorite moments shine.

{This necklace is by www.jurgitahandmade.etsy.com}





2. Add Surprise
From modern to traditional weddings, an unexpected touch delights your guests and makes your wedding unlike any other. Find something that makes you smile and it will brighten your wedding as well.

Want quick inspiration? Break out of the box by browsing through handmade items made by the Etsy Wedding Team.

{These cake toppers are by www.dandelionland.etsy.com}


3. Share the Love
No matter the size of your guest list, sharing something you love will make the gathering feel more intimate. Whether it’s your culture, sense of style or some of your favorite things, you become more connected to guests when they see you in your design choices.

Find handmade items that speak to you and can speak for you. {These cake servers are by www.Beadz2Pleaz.etsy.com}



4. Define Your Style
When you are looking for pieces from a variety of artists and vendors, it’s important to unify them. An easy way to do that is to choose a style or define a mood for your wedding. That way as you are shopping, you can easily see what works.

And because handmade items can fit almost any style, you’ll still have lots of choices. {This invitation is by www.maidavale.etsy.com}

5. Be Free with Color
Think beyond 2 colors and choose a color palette for your wedding of 3 to 5 colors. This will give you more choices as you are seeking out unique pieces. And what you create will be more visually interesting and result in a more creative design. {This bouquet is by www.AmoreBride.etsy.com}

Do you have more ideas or tips for how to use handmade details to make weddings special? Share them here. Get more inspiration on Etsy by searching “etsyweddingteam”.

Etsy Wedding Team is Official!

Yes, it's true. The Etsy Wedding team, has "officially" been declared a bonafide team by Etsy. What does that mean? It means that this team has the official go ahead to bring brides and grooms the best wedding products, and to market collectively as a team. (That means one stop, no fuss shopping!) I thought to celebrate, I'd showcase just a few of the unique wedding items that have been created by team members. You can find more unique items by visiting team members links to the right or by visiting our TeamPage on Etsy.

Golden Spring Faerie Queen Mini Crown

$110 from UpFromtheAshes

Something Blue Brides Bracelet from Kgarnerdesigns, $34.00

French Beaded Forget-Me-Not Boutonniere

$13.00 from BeadsinBloom
Love Birds in the Garden
$77.00 from Middleburg

Meet your Etsy Wedding founding member: Middleburg

Susan Havens-Morris, a.k.a Middleburg is the originator behind the idea of the Etsy Wedding Team. Shes makes original papier mache and fabric sculptures that I find absolutely darling!

The Classic Wedding Cake Topper feature above is just one of the many adorable items that can be found in her shop.

For those of you concerned about the environment, Middleburg Folk Art Studio is a gem, as all the items are created from 100% recycled ground newspaper. So with every item, what would have been trash is being recycled into something utterly beautiful!