Sep 1, 2010 Brides Only, Grooms Only, The Ceremony
Etsy is full of wonderful and creative things that we love. Today we’re taking a look at wedding bands, stepping away from the more expensive counterparts found in most jewelry stores. The wedding bands (single and sets) featured here today are all handmade by their respective artists, creating a unique and long lasting piece for you and your spouse to wear and enjoy through the years. These options are more affordable and unique and give a little twist on the traditional wedding band.
L-R, Clockwise from the top:
Set of Simple Sterling Wedding Bands by LunsaDesigns | $90
Copper Oak Wedding Ring Set by sudlow | $105
Oxidized Diamond and Sterling Silver Ring by CocoandChia | $140
14K gold filled wrapped hammered wedding band by artisanfield | $27
Aug 29, 2010 Bridal Accessories, Creative Wedding Ideas, Weddings, Weddings, Weddings
Orchid Bouquet - photo from avardia floral designer
Orchid Centerpiece - photo by Jessica Claire
Sky - Cream Orchid Comb - by Garden of Whimsy on Etsy
Hanging Orchids Wedding Altar - found on the fairmount bride
Aug 27, 2010 Creative Wedding Ideas, The Reception, Weddings, Weddings, Weddings
Create some simple bath salts as a favor for your wedding or your bridal shower. It’s a great and simple bath product that’s inexpensive, pretty, and fragrant for your guests. Be sure to use a pretty container all dolled up for simple packaging and presentation.
Here’s a simple recipe to create your own Bath Salts:
- 1 cup rock/sea salt
- 1 cup epsom salts
- 2 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda
- about 15 drops of essential oil of your choice, such as lavender, rose, vanilla, citrus or peppermint (adjust accordingly to your preference. Be careful to avoid getting undiluted essential oils in contact with your skin as this may result in a skin reaction in some people)
Mix together the salts in a metal or glass mixing bowl. Sift in the bi-carbonate of soda and stir with a metal spoon to combine. Add your essential oil of choice, and mix salts together thoroughly.
At this point you can also add dried flower petals or herbs (such as dried lavender or rose petals). Some people also like to add food colouring, which will result in a coloured bath. If using liquid food dyes, just add a few drops until you achieve the desired colour.
Spoon salts into jars and close them. Use corked or lidded jars or different shaped jars for variety.
Tie a ribbon in your wedding colors around the top of the jar. Make a gift tag with the name of the scent and suggested use of 1/3 to 1/2 cup in the bath.
Aug 25, 2010 Bridal Accessories, Bridesmaids, Creative Wedding Ideas, The Reception
Your wedding cake - not only will it be a delicious dessert for you and your guests, but it also partially serves as a decoration at your wedding’s reception. Your wedding cake is usually a reflection of you and your spouse-to-be’s taste, so it should rightly be displayed in a prominent location at your reception on its own display table. Here are a few simple tips on how to give your wedding cake display table a little spice.
- White table cloths and skirts are usually used for the wedding cake display table, but you could always use a table cloth that match the colors for your wedding, then go for it!
- Drape other pretty fabrics (such as tulle or lace) or organza ribbons around the table.
- Use greenery around the edge to liven up the table.
- Scatter petals around the table top.
- Add tea light candles near the wedding cake and display table. Or, use white Christmas lights to go underneath or around the edge of the table.
- Use things from your wedding to decorate the wedding cake display table - put out your toasting glasses, your cake server, or even your bridesmaids’ bouquets in little vases near the wedding cake.
Here are some examples of wedding cake tables:
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