Fit For A Queen

Here is my latest Etsy Treasury, featuring items from the fabulous Etsy Wedding Divas to create a wedding fit for a queen.  So break out the tiara, grab some tea and crumpets and have fun planning your fairy tale wedding to that lucky prince charming.

A Divalicious Wedding

I recently became a member of the prestigious Etsy Wedding DIVAS and am extremely excited to be a part of such an inspiring and talented team, to say the least.  To share some of the wonderful items and shops that I am proudly in company with, I created a treasury list with just a handful of the great items available from these wedding artisans.  And be sure to head over to Project Wedding where the team is featured in an impressive $1,000 Handmade Wedding Giveaway.

Yay Spring!

photographs by Erin Hearts Court

Today is the first official day of spring, so naturally I have flowers on the brain. I wanted to share these gorgeous flowers by La Partie Events from Jacqui & Amir's elegantly charming wedding. I love the "just picked from the garden" feel and magnificent collaboration of colors. Visit Megan's blog for more images of the big day.

A Gumball Wedding - The Treats

photo courtesy of Phillymag.com

What better way to wrap up our gumball wedding set than with the sweet treats. First, we go to the cake. Adorning this beautifully modern cake from Truli Confectionary Arts are gumballs of various sizes, creating a bold yet fun statement.

photo courtesy of Kara's Party Ideas

And how about these cute little cupcakes by Dippidee, via Kara's Party Ideas. Kara put together this Gumball Birthday Party for HGTV and topped these adorable cupcakes with, what else, gumballs!

photo courtesy of Kara's Party Ideas

And these are gumball machine cake pops! I have been infatuated with cake pops for a long time and these are the perfect, quirky addition to our gumball wedding treats. Check out Kara's blog posting for even more great gumball ideas and thanks for following along. I hope you had as much fun as I did!

A Gumball Wedding - The Centerpieces

photo courtesy of Lindsay Comer Photography

Continuing with our gumball themed wedding, check out this adorable gumball topiary I found. Great for an outdoor celebration and can even double as a favor! But, if you're not feeling too crafty, you could have your florist join in on the fun with these beautiful centerpieces...

photo courtesy of Party Wishes Blog

Donna at Party Wishes filled tall glass cylinders with an array of colorful gumballs and bright gerbera daisies for a festive touch to her celebration. For a more formal look, stick with one or two colors of gumballs (of course corresponding with your wedding colors) and perhaps add an elegant satin ribbon. The paper lover in me is also picturing personalized labels to continue the gumball invitation theme. Groups of these centerpieces in varied heights and sizes, topped with flowers of your choice, are sure to add a touch of whimsy to your tables.

A Gumball Wedding - The Favors

The first, and possibly most obvious addition to our gumball wedding are these Mini Classic Gumball Machines from Beau-coup Wedding Favors. By filling them with gumballs of your wedding colors and adding a fun little tag or sticker, these can easily be personalized for your big day. Perhaps some new items for my Etsy shop?

photo courtesy of Julia Vandenoever Photography

Or how about these unexpected mason jars filled with, you guessed it, gumballs? Simple and affordable, when filled with gumballs of your wedding colors and adorned with a fun sticker or tag, these are sure to make a bubbly impact.

A Gumball Wedding - The Invitation

Introducing the newest design to hit my Etsy shop...a playful theme centered around a vintage gumball machine. Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned gumball? All the more fun when it comes from a fancy machine! This customizable invitation suite was created for the kid in all of us who's always up for a good time, all the while remaining uniquely stylish. Head over to the shop and check out the details...later this week I'll continue with more ideas to build on this theme for a funtastical gumball wedding.

A Starfish Inspired Wedding by KL Weddings

inspiration board by KL Wedding Designs

Check out this beautiful inspiration board by KL Wedding Designs. Kerry contacted me to let me know our starfish invitation was not only featured, but that the board was based around the design. This board makes for a colorful and refreshing beachside wedding. Thanks Kerry!

A Classic Made Affordable

Look familiar? Say hello to my old friend, the Rosazissimo by Christian Louboutin, one of my favorite pairs of shoes to date. While they are no longer available for purchase, I happened upon a wonderful, and more economical option if your feet are still longing for a bit of feathery glamour...

Tada! Add these fun shoe clips from Chloe & Maddie to a pair of red satin pumps and voila, your very own version of the Rosazissimo for a fraction of the price (depending on how much your pretty pumps set you back). Available in a variety of colors, I can't wait to add these to some of my shoes!

Happy Friday to our feet!

That's a Wrap

I am a huge fan of these lovely bouquet wraps from MiaVonMinksWedding on Etsy. What a great way to add a unique piece of glamour to your bouquet. I especially love the Beaded Tulle Wrap. It seems so subtle yet makes a statement nonetheless. Check out Mia's other bridal accessories as well - loving all the feathers!

Music To The Eyes

Another Etsy feature, but I just couldn't help myself when I saw these beautiful vintage paper rose place settings from Vintage Twee. These would be perfect for a music-inspired wedding or party, used as seating cards or even as favors or favor decorations. I could see these adorning the tops of candy boxes, perhaps chocolate candies?

Just Hanging Around

I've seen these in various wedding pictures before and finally found the source to share. These beautifully crafted hangers are handmade by LilaFrances on Etsy. A unique way to add another personal touch to your day and another excuse to show off that dress even more. And as an added bonus, 10% of all profits are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund in honor of her mother. A great product and a great cause. I'm so glad I found the original designer to share with you - enjoy!

Everything's Coming Up Roses

I've been wanting to share this wonderful DIY project I saw on Martha for a while now as these paper roses are just too much fun. Templates and instructions are provided at Martha Stewart.com. Imagine a whimsical wedding celebration with these lovelies used as centerpieces down some long guest tables. And if you don't feel ambitious enough to do it yourself, you can order them through Amble Through Bramble, the creator of these fanciful fleurs. There are even barrettes and broaches to match!

Flowers In Her Hair

One of my favorite details from my very own wedding was the flower from muscari that I wore in my hair for the reception. I'm pleased to pass along the word that their new site is now up and running. So check it out - you can customize the colorful carolina with a choice of 18 beautiful colors and find a matching ring cushion for your ring bearer.

Flipping Out Over Flip Flops

Check out these colorful flip flops I found at OldNavy.com. With an array of different colors available, these would be great gifts for bridesmaids or even for guests at a reception. Fun, comfortable and stylish, at a great price (only $2.50 each if you buy 2 or more), I may just stock up on some myself for those lazy days on the beach!

Guest Book Quilt

I'm a huge fan of Martha, so I'm sure this won't be the last post about an inspiring project from the wedding guru herself. I'm also a huge fan of unique guest books that aren't really "books" after all. So imagine my excitement when I ran onto this fantastic idea of a guest book quilt on MarthaStewart.com. Martha's assistant Liesl was recently married and there are all sorts of inspirations that can be found from her extraordinary wedding, which of course is featured on MarthaStewart.com. I would expect nothing less from someone who is around Martha 60-80 hours a week! What a wonderful keepsake (and possible heirloom for later generations) that can be cherished for many many years to come.

This Little Birdie

I'm not usually a fan of cake toppers, however I can't resist loving this adorable little pair of lovebirds from Etsy seller RedLightStudio. Not only would these be darling atop a fanciful cake, they are also a great keepsake by which to remember your special day. And these little guys are completely handmade and hand painted. What a special way to add another personal touch to your wedding. Be sure to check out the entire shop for even more handmade goodness.

Here a Poppy, There a Poppy

As promised, here are some more items from my very own wedding/poppy collection. Included are lollipop labels, favor tags, a thank you card and photo upload instruction cards with a "mod poppy" twist. More pictures to come - enjoy!