Ordering from Etsy
If you plan on ordering from an Etsy seller, I highly recommend ordering as far in advance as possible. If it's going to be a highly labor intensive item like a custom cake topper, order 3-6 months in advance. You don't want to be panicking 2 weeks before your wedding when your cake topper is MIA and you can't get a hold of the seller. I had all of my Etsy items at least a month before my wedding.
Have a question for an Etsy seller before you order? Message them! Seriously. They aren't bothered by you-- you're a potential buyer.
Have a question for an Etsy seller before you order? Message them! Seriously. They aren't bothered by you-- you're a potential buyer.
Custom Guest Book Tree
I wanted to be able to display our guest book instead of putting it in a box and never looking at it again. However, I didn't feel comfortable doing the thumbprint guest book tree because I didn't want to creep out my guests by asking for their finger print so this was my compromise!
The leaves are self-adhesive. Guests sign the leaves and stick them onto the tree.
The custom guest book tree I purchased is made by Absinthe Custom Printing.
The leaves are self-adhesive. Guests sign the leaves and stick them onto the tree.
The custom guest book tree I purchased is made by Absinthe Custom Printing.
Custom Wedding Gown Label
I wanted to have a custom wedding gown label because I thought it was a fun tradition. I purchased a quatrefoil label just like this one with my initials and our wedding date. I went with the quatrefoil because it's the symbol of my college sorority.
My seamstress sewed it into the bottom side seam of my dress in case I wanted to show it to someone at the wedding.
The custom wedding gown label I purchased is made by Initial Impressions.
My seamstress sewed it into the bottom side seam of my dress in case I wanted to show it to someone at the wedding.
The custom wedding gown label I purchased is made by Initial Impressions.
Hair Flower
I always wanted to wear a flower in my hair. Choosing the right flower was the hardest decision for me-- the right color, size, look... I finally went with a 4" peony (my favorite flower) made of white silk and white sheer with a rhinestone center.
The hair flower I purchased is made by Silver Pencils.
The hair flower I purchased is made by Silver Pencils.
Custom Cake Topper
I wanted a customized topper that looked like FI and me. I also wanted to include our pup. After searching for a while I stumbled upon Lynn's Little Creations.
Lynn makes custom toppers starting at $65 for the couple (add $5-$10 per pet, depending on size)! Most custom toppers I've seen are easily $100-$500+!
Lynn makes custom toppers starting at $65 for the couple (add $5-$10 per pet, depending on size)! Most custom toppers I've seen are easily $100-$500+!
Program and Guestbook Attendant Rose Resin Earrings
I wanted to get our program and guestbook attendants a little something to say thanks for being part of our special day. I decided on rose resin earrings because I think they're so cute.
I purchased their earrings from Once Upon A Peony.
I purchased their earrings from Once Upon A Peony.
Custom Cookie Stickers
For our favors, we're giving our guests frosted sugar cookies with our college symbol on them. To seal the bags, I purchased these custom stickers from MAU Promos.
Cookie Bags
I also purchased our cookies bags from an Etsy seller. I mostly bought them because I didn't have to buy 1,000 and they are BOPP (biodegradable, FDA approved for packaging food items; oil and grease resistant; water vapor, gas, and aroma barriers).
To see what size bag would work best for my cookies I was able to order a sampler package of bags from the same seller for less than $3, which was great.
I purchased my resealable BOPP flat cello bags from Artistic Ephemera.
To see what size bag would work best for my cookies I was able to order a sampler package of bags from the same seller for less than $3, which was great.
I purchased my resealable BOPP flat cello bags from Artistic Ephemera.