Etsy Shoppin' {The Gilded Bee & Homako}

Two great shops to share with you to fun up your special day.

The Gilded Bee has tons of supplies to make the little details at your wedding or party big-time special! Imagine a streamer garland taken to the next level with strands of these beautiful materials. Or wrapping up some precious favors with sparkly ric rac or velvet ribbon. Moms and grandmas could look super stylish in a floral or ombre feather corsage. Endless possibilities! Yum.

{The Gilded Bee: Paperie + Haberdashery} shop

Homako is a super cute jewelry shop specializing in quirky, geometric necklaces. Bridesmaids would pop in these fresh designs on the big day. And, they would make great bridesmaids' gifts with most items in the shop under $40.

{Homako} shop

Ahhhh today was a good Etsy day.

Colorful Retro

How fun would it be to attend a wedding inspired by this color palette? Or, even better, have YOUR wedding be inspired by it? With bold retro graphics and pops of color accented by subtle neutrals, this wedding has total eye candy potential! This is a fun and not-so-traditional palette for a fall wedding.

{Night Sky, Shoes, Pattern, Paint/Fabric, Blanket}

Bouquets {Ribbon}

The perfect way to have a unique bouquet that stands out in a crowd? Put a ribbon (or ribbons) on it! I love how these bouquets are taken to the next level by some pretty serious ribbon. Gotta love a good stripe, too. 

{Row 1} Grey Likes Weddings, Once Wed, Style Me Pretty, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings

{Row 2} Pinterest, Snippet and Ink, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed

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Paige Newton Photography

Planning {Lori + Nathan}

Recently, my bestest friend, Lori, and her adorable fiance, Nathan, tied the knot at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. The best way I can describe the wedding style is eclectic, vintage, fiesta! It was a colorful blast! I took on a few projects for the wedding including bright, big poms for the aisle and a fun honeycomb garland for the arbor area. I also helped Lori plan the design portion throughout the planning process - one of my absolute favorite things to do! 

The wedding design incorporated tons of great details: colorful, vintage vessels for flowers and desserts; a green, golden yellow, and fuchsia color palette; succulent favors; a "cake bar"; and fun ribbon streamer wands to send them off into marital bliss in style! With Katherine O'Brien Photography of Austin snapping the wedding pictures, it's a wedding designer's dream come to fruition! Will post those pics when available. 

Congratulations, Lori + Nathan! {10.01.2011}

{All pictures instagrammed by me!}

Board {Light and Fun}

{Reception Hall, Altar Paper Decor, Bouquet, Save the Date, Stock and Lemon, Animal Escort Cards, Cake, Rings}

Campsite Wedding

{Tabletop, Campsite, Zinnias, Invitation, Wooden Sign}

Details {Whimsical Romantic}

{Handkerchief Garland, Maple Favors, Bridesmaid Corsage, Tree Initials, Lace Tiles, Bouquet, Tea Cups, Cider Can, Invitation Suite, Confetti, Love Letters, Cupcakes}

Etsy Shoppin' {A Merry Mishap}

With all jewelry in this shop under $30, these cute and unique pieces make for great bridesmaid gifts! Extra bonus: an additional discount is offered on orders of 3 or more items!

{A Merry Mishap} shop, blog

Romantic Pastel

{Macaron Pops, Garden Roses, Poms, Dusty Miller, Lavender}