BRONZE BUDGET BRIDE

"Vintage goods gone glam: wide metal cuffs embellished with vintage and designer fabrics!" That is how Erin Tagle, the artist behind these beautiful Designer Cuffs describes her creations and I'll tell you that from the moment I saw them on the Gussied Fanpage I've been in love. They are so unique and would be perfect for any Spring or Summer wardrobe. The vintage prints are beautiful, elegant and fun that they are the one-of-a-kind gifts that you'll want to give to your bridesmaids.



Yes, they are made of fabric and metal but don’t worry they’re not only waterproof but adjustable too!





If you are interested in getting your bridesmaids Gussied up, visit Erin's shop at www.Gussied.Etsy.com! Don't forget to use code: FBFIFTY to get 50% off your purchase!

St. Patrick's Day is March 17th and although it may be too late to order these beautiful Shamrock Garters and have them arrive in time, you can take the luck of the Irish with you on Wedding Day!



These Shamrock garters are all designer items made by the talented Victoria Joanne of Custom Wedding Garters! Victoria's calendar is all booked for 2011 but you can still get her leg art at VictoriaJoanne.Etsy.com!



Not only will these garters be beautiful as a leg adornment for wedding day, but you can wear it every St. Patrick's Day that you and your hubby are together. 



Victoria's garters are made to last so don't worry about it falling apart. I am the proud owner of two so trust me when I tell you they can be worn time and time again yet still look like new!



If you want to order your Shamrock Garter to take the luck of the Irish with you on Wedding Day then VictoriaJoanne.Etsy.com is where you want your next stop to be today!

How charming are these embroidered wedding handkerchiefs! They would make such a wonderful keepsake for your groom or the Father of the Bride and they are $14 for a single handkerchief and just $26 for a pair.





When you order you will need to send a note to the seller with a short special message and the thread color you want to be used on your custom handkercheif. So you can have the words in your wedding color or have them made in their favorite color.





If you are interested in ordering one or some of these for members your wedding party or for a special occasion, visit Elegant Monograms on Etsy today.

While on Etsy I came this little shop, Illeana's Creations, that sell only Ring Pillow and Flower Girl Basket sets. They are all beautifully made and listed for $30! It's one of those hidden gems because it's hard to find a custom set on Etsy for that price anymore.











If you love the sets you saw here today then click here to go see more of Illeana's Creations!

These Wooden Cake Toppers are sooo cute and can be created to look like you and your future hubby. A couple is only $45 but if you have a little one and want them to join you at the top of your wedding cake then it will be just a few dollars more. That's the reason why I had to share this with you because usually it's so much more. You can even have toppers made in your likeness that are all dressed up as your favorite superheroes too right here on Etsy at The Pretty Pixie.
 










Do you like them...I do too, so head on over to The Pretty Pixie right now and have a look at all the custom toppers the artist can make for you!

Many of us are thinking about the environment today much more than we did ten years ago. We're taking reusable bags to the grocery store, we're recycling more, eating more chicken instead of beef...whatever it may be you're doing to try to help the environment it's admirable because it makes a difference. Even if you are not planning an eco-friendly wedding, you can make "greener" choices as you plan. By buying these Natural, Candy Buffet, Wooded Scoops instead of the metal ones is just one way to save money and be eco-chic at the same time. They are cute and you can find six (6) here at Bragging Bags on Etsy today for $12.99!

It's easy to plan a wedding Rustic wedding using Etsy since and there are so many cute things you can find there that will make it  more than ordinary! This wedding is $295 and you can find it at Wedding Heaven's Etsy shop.



Ooooo these are so cute, I love these toppers. They may be a bit pricey for a lot of you at $160 but you can always find something more in your budget if you search for rustic wedding items. These toppers though are available at Bthanari's Shop and they have to be custom ordered so you will get a bride and groom that mimic you and your wedding attire.



This is a dress your bridesmaid will love because it's a Convertible Wrap Dress sold at Caroline Beatrix's Shop and fits anyone from size 2 - 12! So you can buy this dress for each of your bridesmaids and they can wear it to your wedding in whatever version you agree on but the fabric and lengti will be the same. It's $79.99, so perfect for a bridesmaid on a budget and because it's convertible she can wear it this one dress at least 10 ways.



Isn't this ring pillow beautiful. You can order it at O Romeo's for
$16.99 in your wedding colors.



This is adorable and fits right into the Rustic wedding theme. This Unity Candle Set is on sale at The Peddler's Esty shop for $29.99!



I wasn't sure if I should include these but thought it would be a good example to see the jewelry you can find on Etsy. MNHince's Shop is selling these Rustic, Pearl Wedding earrings for $15.00 and they are perfect for the Rustic Wedding Bride.



These are cute, affordable and eco-friendly since they are recycled. For a set of 25 you'll pay $11.25 at Sillhouvette's Etsy Shop.



Hang these at the back of your chairs at the head table or hang them as decor, either way, they are definitely perfect for the rustic theme and they are available in Bragging Bags Etsy shop for $24.99!



If you want to go all out and have your cupcake stand say rustic too, then this one is perfect for you. It's priced at $12o at Jesse Dirk's shop but you can find a smaller version for $80 if you have smaller guests list.



One of the final things I want to show you was this Carved Wood Card Box being sold at Bragging Bag's shop for $49.99! Not only would this make a great centerpiece for your gift table it can also double as a guest book alternative or wishing chest . You can ask guests to write their well wishes for you and your groom, similar to what you would do with a wishing tree and just place it in the box. Then you can read all he well wishes every year on your anniversary. What a wonderful tradition that would be.

My mom, hubby and I have gone into the handmade apparel business but I give credit to my mom for all the beautiful, designer dresses she has been creating. The one above was added yesterday to our website at: www.MyLittleValise.com which is on Etsy and I would love for you "Like" My Little Valise on Facebook if you could.



I personalize the little Valises to ship out with your order, upon request, so the name or date of birth of the person you are odering for can be on it to make the gift extra special.



We are added new, little dresses on a regular basis and this was one that was added last week!

Thanks for checking us out at www.MyLittleValise.com if you do, I really appreciate it!!

I got such a pleasant surprised last night when I logged online. Lauren Atwaters of Ten23Designs posted this note on my profile wall, "You will forever be a part of my Ten23 decal collection family..." Along with the note was this new custom floor decal she created with my name on it! Bradley isn't my husband but I am still excited to know that my name is on anything Lauren designs because here work is amazing.

If you want to see or purchase the starfish decal which is perfect for a Beach, Destination or Tropical wedding like the one I was planning but has now moved to 2012, go here to the Ten23Designs Etsy shop! It $25, 22" x 12" tall and can be easily removed after your event is over.

I love it and can't wait for the say that Lauren gets to design a custom decal and monogram for my hubby Richard and me when we finally have our wedding.

Meeting today with a soon-to-be groom I felt inspired to start thinking about Fall Weddings. (I'm hoping they will pick the fall for theirs!) Here's to hoping you find some inspiration here for your fall wedding. I abosultely LOVE the warm tones of fall, especially orange. These items embodied all that I feel fall weddings should represent.

Warm Fall - Orange Theme