Handmade Bridal Butterfly

It’s the little touches here and there that pull a theme together and the same is true for a butterfly theme. Here from the Etsy Wedding Team are some ideas for using beautiful butterflies in your wedding.

Stationery. Your butterfly motif can be used as an icon, an overall pattern or in a monogram repeated throughout your stationery. For a more varied look, use butterflies in new ways. These butterflies fluttering in flight offer a different view. {handmade by www.anaderoux.etsy.com}


Jewelry. Wear your theme in jewelry with earrings, bracelets and necklaces that feature butterflies. With many options you can find designs to match your style, from classic to bold. {handmade by www.MGMart.etsy.com}


Hair. With color and stylish accessories, such as crystals and feathers, a butterfly hair accessory can become a statement piece in your bridal look. {handmade by www.Mikiye.etsy.com}


Flower Girls and Bridesmaids. Distribute your theme to your wedding party. Shoe clips, cufflinks and headbands are wonderful places to add butterflies. {handmade by www.luly612.etsy.com}


Ceremony. You don’t have to wait until the reception to use your design motif. Ceremony program, ring pillow and petal cones can all include your butterfly theme. {handmade by www.YANDEBRIDAL.etsy.com}


For more beautiful handmade wedding accessories browse the Etsy Wedding Team members on the left.

Beautiful Bridal Headbands

Handmade headbands can be a simply elegant way to complete your bridal hair look. And with so many lovely choices headbands can be at home in weddings of all types, from vintage to glamorous and from day to evening.

From the Etsy Wedding Team, here’s a collection of beautiful handmade bridal headbands. Which do you love?


{handmade by www.BeSomethingNew.etsy.com}

{handmade by www.TiarasAndFascinators.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.MGMart.etsy.com}



{handmade by www.TessaKim.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.bobbijordan.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.heknowsmyname.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.ShellScapes.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.hairbowswonderworld.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.OriginalsByLynnette.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.FeathersandFrills.etsy.com}


{handmade by www.BeadFloraJewels.etsy.com}


For more handmade bridal fashion, please browse the Etsy Wedding Team members on the left.

Beautiful Birdcage Veils

So fashionable and modern, birdcage veils are popular choices for many brides today. Handmade birdcage veils are classic on their own. But add accessories and you can make your veil more personal. From the Etsy Wedding Team, here are some ways to beautify your birdcage.


Add Floral. Floral fascinators pair nicely with birdcage veils. Change the overall look with different sizes, designs and colors. The larger, more colorful or more sparkled the floral you choose the bigger the drama. {handmade by www.annemichelleheirloom.etsy.com}


Add Glamour. Vintage or vintage-style hair combs can really give you that golden age Hollywood glamour that birdcages often evoke. Rhinestones and feathers especially reveal that vintage charm. {handmade by www.TessaKim.etsy.com}


Add Bling. It’s possible to incorporate design on the netting itself, such as jewels, beading, dots, for a unique look. These wonderful details are treats when seen up close. {handmade by www.heknowsmyname.etsy.com}


Add Height. Birdcage veils may be smaller than many traditional veils, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Add drama and fun to your veil by adding height, through feathers, flowers, jewels or other stunning accessories. {handmade by www.hairbowswonderworld.etsy.com}

Add Color. Beyond white and ivory, you can often request handmade veils in other colors, like black and red. This is a great option if you have a non-white dress or will be adding coordinating colors on a sash, shrug or other accessories. {handmade by www.JadeRoseDesigns.etsy.com}


Add a Headband. Headbands, in addition to clips, pins and combs, give you another way to secure your veil. In some designs they are intended to disappear into your hair. But with some options you gain more surface area for lush accessories. {handmade by www.BeSomethingNew.etsy.com}

For more veils, birdcages and other bridal accessories, browse the Etsy Wedding Team members on the left.

Handmade Wedding Theme: Birds

Birds can be a perfect theme for weddings. Weddings do center around love birds after all. From the Etsy Wedding Team, here are five ways to incorporate birds into your wedding style.

Iconic Birds. With a bird theme you can use birds as a large graphic element, or as part of a larger design as seen in this wedding invitation. {handmade by www.DesignCircus.etsy.com}

Nests. Play off the idea of birds by incorporating nests. From alternative ring pillows to jewelry there are many ways to use nest designs during your ceremony and reception. {handmade by www.bobbijordan.etsy.com}

Feathers. Both whimsical and elegant, feathers add texture and dimension to wedding designs. {handmade by www.Mikiye.etsy.com}

Bird Seed. For the send off or as wedding favors, bird seed can carry a bird theme to the very end of your wedding. {handmade by www.2birdsinlove.etsy.com}

Peacocks. Great for vintage and elegant weddings, peacocks can be used to add high style to your wedding. {handmade by www.cutthecakedesigns.etsy.com}

For more handmade wedding style, browse the Etsy Wedding Team members on the left.

Beyond the Bouquet: Modern Florals for Handmade Weddings

When most people think “wedding”, they think “flowers”. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t new, modern ways to use flowers in your wedding style. From the Etsy Wedding Team here are 5 modern floral ideas for handmade weddings that go beyond the bouquet.Try Iconic. Simple is modern. So by using one or just a few iconic flowers, you can make a design impact in a very modern way. {handmade by www.elanink.etsy.com}



Use Pattern. Not your traditional floral pattern, another take on modern floral is to use an iconic flower design repeatedly in a pattern. The key to making it modern is simple lines, and not too much detail. {handmade by www.KembaCelebrations.etsy.com}


Go Large. Flowers can be quite dramatic. To make a statement using florals, try using a few of them very large. {handmade by www.YANDEBRIDAL.etsy.com}

Color it Bold. Bold or dark colors in florals instantly read modern. For maximum statement pair dark colors with light ones and bold colors with paler ones. {handmade by www.tessakim.etsy.com}

For more style ideas for handmade weddings, browse the Etsy Wedding Team members on the left.

Handmade Beach Wedding Bridal Fashion

A beach wedding, like any theme wedding, can give you a chance to express yourself through your design choices. And your aisle style is probably the biggest signal of your personal style.

Here are 5 handmade design ideas for the beach bride, from head to toe:

Think tropical. Tropical flowers, plant life and birds can be an interesting addition to your theme design…and your bridal wear. Here plumeria flowers are the inspiration for these lovely hair pieces. {handmade by www.heartinhawaii.etsy.com}


Light and airy. Formal or casual, a beach wedding often has a “less is more” feel. But that doesn’t mean you necessarily have to go without. Just think lighter, and in theme. This pearl hair piece, for instance, gives you the presence of a tiara, just lighter. {handmade by www.Handwired.etsy.com}


Beyond shells. Mixing shells designs with other beach inspiration, like the water, will give you a fuller wedding design. These freshwater pearls evoke the theme in a subtle way. {handmade by www.WeddingJewels.etsy.com}


Theme floral. For a fuller theme, look to add tropical flowers or beach elements to your bouquet. Here fabric and shells form a “forever bouquet”, that will last beyond your wedding. {handmade by www.hairbowswonderworld.etsy.com}



Don’t forget your feet. Yes, it can be difficult to get heels on the sand. So if you are looking for sandals, make them beachy with an appropriate accessory like this starfish clip. Another alternative is to go barefoot with beautiful jewel “beach sandals”. {handmade by www.ShellScapes.etsy.com}

For more beach wedding inspiration, browse the Etsy Wedding Team members on the left.

Wedding Style Ideas for a Classic Bride

Simple shapes, elegant details and timeless style choices, these are hallmarks of a classic wedding. Add the personal touch of handmade and a classic wedding can be truly stunning. Here are 5 style ideas from the Etsy Wedding Team to create a classic style wedding.

Less is more. For classic style look for simple shapes and a few meaningful details, such as an elegant headband or a veil with beautiful trim. {handmade by www.sibodesigns.etsy.com}



Update Tradition. Classic style is rooted in traditional choices. But that doesn’t mean you can’t add some spice. Even pearls can be updated to make them your own. {handmade by www.maylui.etsy.com}


Timeless style. Ignore the trendy or super modern for styles, patterns, shapes and colors that may still be popular 5 or 10 years from now. {handmade by www.PostInvitations.etsy.com}



Finishing details. What also makes classic style timeless is the use of elegant details. Look for lovely lace, beading, gems, ribbons and other details to make your wedding pieces shine. {handmade by www.YANDEBRIDAL.etsy.com}



Classic Patterns. Damasks, florals and toiles are wonderful ways to add texture and interest to your wedding, while staying in the classic style. {handmade by www.abbeyandizziedesigns.etsy.com}

Browse the Etsy Wedding Team members on the left for more handmade style for classic weddings.

Wedding Style Ideas for the Vintage Bride

From timeless elegance to quirky and personal, a vintage wedding can have different meanings for different brides. Here are 5 handmade ideas to give your wedding a vintage feel.



Fabulous Details. Some of the most wonderful detail can be found in vintage wedding dresses. If the detail of vintage inspires you, look to include vintage handmade goods. {handmade by www.bellinabridal.etsy.com}




Fashionably Understated. For all the wonderful detail in vintage design, it also tends to be matched with being understated. Such as intricate patterns with muted colors. Or this intricate veil at birdcage length. {handmade by www.AnnLeslie.etsy.com}



Fine Writing. Beautiful writing and scripts can be design features on their own, like these confetti dots. {handmade by www.BesoDesigns.etsy.com}



Visually Vintage. Certain patterns, pictures and color combinations have become associated with a vintage look. Using patterns can add interesting texture to your wedding details. {handmade by www.littlebirdieboutique.etsy.com}



Vintage Touch. Look for something that says vintage to you and incorporate that into your wedding. In this case a parasol, with a beautiful script. {handmade by www.CustomizedWedding.etsy.com}

Find more vintage wedding designs from the Etsy Wedding Team artisans listed on the left.

Wedding Style Ideas for the Eclectic Bride

If you aren’t tied to the traditional, the modern or the classic, then you may be a bride with eclectic tastes, pulling design ideas from many places, styles and time periods. To make it all work together, look to unify different design styles by color, shape or texture.

Here are some handmade ideas from the Etsy Wedding Team that can easily fit in an eclectic or funky wedding design.


Hair. If you are looking for something simple, yet beautiful, flowers are a great idea for hair. {handmade by www.AmoreBride.etsy.com}


Invitations. With layered invitations you can express your tastes with contrasting patterns and motifs. Just tie it together by color or mood and you’re safe to be bold and still stylish. {handmade by www.justpeachypaperie.etsy.com}


Jewelry. In an eclectic style wedding, antique jewelry pieces work well even with a very modern decor or dress. In fact, using elements from other time periods will give your wedding more of a unique feeling. {handmade by www.handmadebydiana.etsy.com}


Reception. You don’t have to use a traditional guest book to capture the thoughts and memories of your friends and family. Think about different materials and formats. {handmade by www.cutthecakedesigns.etsy.com}


Special Touch. Highlight your signature style by using an untraditional piece for a traditional part of your wedding, such as a unique flower girl basket. {handmade by www.MackensleyDesigns.etsy.com}

Find more special touches for eclectic weddings by browsing the Etsy Wedding Team artisans on the left.