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I first became infatuated with Megan Hamilton when I was searching for a unique and memorable wedding gift to give my mother. When I came across the idea of a custom wedding dress sketch, I knew that I had finally found what I had been searching for. I ended up giving my mother a sketch that had her wedding dress next to my own, and decided to get sketches created for my matrons of honor as well. With different design options to choose from, I couldn’t think of a better keepsake to give a special family member, future mother or sister-in-law, a bride or groom to be, or even to give or receive as an anniversary gift. Megan Hamilton is so talented, her work has been featured in The Knot, Bridal Buyer Magazine UK and has also created the logo for a Mississippi Bridal Boutique. 

Now you an also get custom iPhone and iPod cases, honeymoon totes, note cards, cake toppers not to mention she designs some beautiful headpieces as well. Be sure to follow Megan on Pinterest, Follow her on Facebook, Check out her ETSY store and read her blog!

These delicate pieces are perfect to add to any accessory collection. From earrings to necklace, bangle to leather bracelets, these love accessories are not only adorable, even better, they are affordable! Be sure to take a look at the ETSY stores listed below for more accessory goodness!

AppleLatte
ElegantSwan
FireGarden
Frosted Willow
JL Vintage
LannaYin
LemonTreeLand
MakeItPersonalJewels
Matoto
TotoroVogue
WireWrap

These days, there seems to be endless amount of ways that couples meet. There are the childhood crushes, the high school sweethearts, the college lab partners, the relationship that began with a blind date, a Facebook message, or through a mutual friend… whatever the situation, the list goes on.  And with every new relationship, there are sure to be special locations that play a huge part in the story of the relationship as well. Why not recognize these special places with mementos for your home, or items to add to your ETSY Wedding Registry.

 1). Grey Skies Blue | 2). Felix Street Studio | 3). Here and There Shop

4). Love and Whiskers | 5). Love, California 6). Hattie Rex

7). Words Work Prints | 8). Perrodin Supply Company | 9). Modbox
10). Wandering Fables | 11). Be Timeless

The place you met, the state you wed, the island you honeymooned or the location you were engaged; what way do you plan to recognize, display or share these special places?

After addressing hundreds of save the date invitations for our own wedding last summer – a result from arguing with my label printer alignment – I was on a mission to find a more efficient, yet personalizable option. A custom address stamp was the solution. We purchased our first one from expresionery.com, however there are many creative options to choose from that can be found on sites like ETSY (of course)! Whether you are sending save the dates, invitations, thank you’s or Holiday cards; consider custom address stamps. As you watch that guest list grow, you will be happy that you did.

Primele on ETSY

Love to Create Stamps on ETSY

Stephanie Creekmur on ETSY

Note Trunk on ETSY

 Caroline Creates on ETSY

 Chatty Press on ETSY

From elegant, fun, casual, whimsical, simplistic to rustic, there is a stamp that can fit every theme, any time of the year.

When it comes to weddings, we all know the saying something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.  But what you may not know are the meanings behind each of these items – items that are believed to bring you good luck on your wedding day.

Tradition states that something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed symbolizes borrowed happiness and something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity. Luckily, tradition doesn’t lay any ground rules to what these items have to be, and thanks to ETSY the options are endless!

Bobby Pins: CIONINA  | Brooch: LuluSplendor  | White Flowers: madebywildangel |  Seafoam Flower: serenitycrystal | Blue Flowers: Saras Boutique | Crystal Pins: Bella Mia Design

Converse: NEWBRIDEINTOWN | Polka Dot Pumps: norakaren | Flip Flops: whomadethatbow | Lace Shoes (white): TomberAmoureuxed | Lace Shoes (blue): WalkinOnAir | Lace Slipper: uku2

 Flower Garter: KrumpetsDesigns | Hanger: Handmade Affair | Underwear: bridalparty | Petticoat: Gowns by Gaetana | Lace Garter: SofiaUniqueBoutique

Bouquet Charm: Paloma’s Nest | Clutch (top): J&Em Clutch Co.     | Clutch (middle): Fallen Sparrow  | Clutch (bottom): FuchstandBelle

Necklace (left): Pearly Jane Bridal | Necklace (right): galladesign | Earrings: JooJoo Land | Bracelet: Aurora’s Jewelry Box | Ring: 10onWednesday | Pearl Necklace: Zafirenia

Bow Shoe Clip: enjoythecreation | Flower Shoe Clip (light blue): kgdesign | I Do Stickers: YourHappilyEverAfter | Navy Flower Shoe Clip: BB&C Bridal

Belly Button Ring: Jens Jewels | Dress Patch: MondeDesigns | Bracelet: Frosted Willow | Garter: La Gartier

Besides bringing you good luck, these adorable, fun, creative choices are guaranteed to bring you a few compliments, not to mention amazing photo ops!

What is (or was) your “Something Blue?”