We love the Do-It-Yourself trend! Homemade details and knick-knacks with special meaning for a couple are our FAVORITE. If you’re like us then you’ve probably heard of Etsy?

Etsy is a virtual marketplace for all sorts of handmade goodies. Anyone can start a shop on Etsy and sell art, jewelry, clothes, vintage items and the list goes on. It’s an awesome place to find all sorts of stuff for your home and for your wedding.

What you might not have heard of is the virtual marketplace that is specifically for weddings; Wedzu. Wedzu is like the sister to Etsy made for brides! Designers on Wedzu are dedicated to helping brides make the perfect stationary, bridesmaid’s dresses and invitations.

The editors are awesome and they post fun, new vendors on the blog every few days. You can search different categories like jewelry, honeymoon, beauty and more. Check out these beautiful veils from Sibo Designs! It’s so much fun to browse around… enjoy!

Can you just imagine this contemporary cozy chic favor waiting for your out of town guests? You can only hope for in-room fireplaces! Such a DIY favorite!

Found on Twig and Thistle via Jordan Ferney.

We love a tasty cookie, and we love a pretty cookie, and SweetAmbs bakes a very pretty, delicious cookie. Perfect for a favor wrapped in galassine paper, or in guest baskets for those coming in form out of town. Delicious sugar and sparkle! Available for $24.00-$36.00 a dozen and completely customizable from SweetAmbs.

When I first stepped into the Ladurée shop on Champs Elysées, and smelled the macaroon-scented air, I knew it was a special place.

Nestled between Louis Vuitton and and a street side cafe, this bakery now restaurant has been serving guests it’s magnificent treats and a full french menu since 1862, the Parisian tea salon is perfect for a family gathering, small rehearsal dinner, or a bridal shower.

The second floor features five cozy finding rooms, dedicated to the French muses, “Paeva”, “Castiglione”, and “Mathilde”.

The boxes that nestle the macaroons make beautiful gifts, or exotic favors for any wedding or shower. Tres jolie!

As brides are more focused on paper products as an communicative aspect of their wedding, programs for ceremonies are now a staple at any wedding. Our distinct brides love unique ways to communicate the wedding party, order of the ceremony, and thank yous to their guests. This is a lovely takeaway and memento for everyone to enjoy!
Here are a few of our favorite programs, thank you to Martha Stewart Weddings for the inspiration!