Etsy {Weds}day: Summer Black & White

When it comes to formal events, black and white is a classic and sophisticated option. The trouble with black and white is that it can be associated with stuffiness and very serious affairs. For a lighter (but no less beautiful) approach, a summer black and white wedding featuring soft shapes, organic materials and a variety of patterns is perfectly appropriate. Today’s Etsy {Weds}day picks are just what I have in mind.

pure-confection-dress-from-georgegabrielle
Pure Confection Dress from georgegabrielle

mr-and-mrs-wedding-table-sign-from-funkifolkart
Mr and Mrs Wedding Table Sign from Funkifolkart

black-and-white-flower-girl-dress-from-beaneandco1
Black and White Flower Girl Dress from beaneandco

black-pencil-dress-from-cippcipp
Black Pencil Dress from cippcipp

black-and-white-petal-boxes-from-pipinghotpapers
Black and White Petal Boxes from PipingHotPapers

Etsy {Weds}day No. 5: A Modern Bride

My personal style is very simple. I like things to be clean with good lines and solid construction. Here are a few perfectly simple items fit for the modern bride that can’t be held down by the constraints of big bows and ridiculous trains. Love, love, love.

shimmer-cloud-dress-from-lizarietz
Shimmer Cloud Dress from lizarietz

vase-from-redhotpottery
Vase from redhotpottery

anne-silk-shantung-dress-from-missmignonette
Anne Silk Shantung Dress from MissMignonette

vintage-kitten-heels-from-therubykitten
Vintage Kitten Heels from TheRubyKitten

birdcage-bridal-hat-from-satanica
Birdcage Bridal Hat from satanica

Etsy {Weds}day No. 4: Au Natural

Today’s gorgeous picks are inspired by nature and the girls that need it to get through the day. I love the randomness of things that grow, natural light in the morning and bare feet in the grass. Whenever I get married, its likely to take place in my parent’s backyard complete with a vegetable garden, a tool shed and an overloaded mulberry tree. On a sunny day, that place cannot be beat.

I heart all of these items and they would all be welcome in my backyard wedding…show some love. xoxo.

vintage-slip-wedding-dress-by-ktjean
Vintage Slip Wedding Dress by ktjean

modern-eggplant-wedding-bouquet-from-ardesign
Modern Eggplant Wedding Bouquet from Ardesign

natural-diamond-and-tourmaline-ring-from-onestonenewyork1
Natural Diamond and Tourmaline Ring from Onestonenewyork

wrap-headband-from-summerblossom
Wrap Headband from summerblossom

wild-birdseed-heart-favors-from-naturefavors
Wild Birdseed Heart Favors from naturefavors

StudioWisco Love!

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Rachel of StudioWisco was kind enough to feature my Bicycle Built for Two card on her fantastic design blog. I’m a big fan of her site, so this was a pleasant surprise on this fine Friday!

Etsy {Weds}day No. 3: Blushing Brides

Girly girls, this one’s for you!

This week’s wedding picks have a touch of pale pink for the flirty, feminine bride. They are all so soft and romantic but still in a very modern style. I love them muchly.

bliss-necklace-from-elleabelle
Bliss Necklace from elleabelle

helene-wedding-gown-from-leanimal
Helene Wedding Gown from Leanimal

flame-pink-ring-from-megangoldkamp
Flame Pink Ring from megangoldkamp

bridal-fascinator-from-loboheme
Bridal Fascinator from LoBoheme

letterpress-wedding-invitations-from-invitedink
Letterpress Wedding Invitations from invitedink

Etsy {Weds}day No. 2: Peacock Inspired

For my second installation of Etsy {Weds}day, I thought I would take some inspiration from the animal kingdom: the peacock. The only thing flashier than a peacock is a wedding, thus making this a no-brainer.

I love, love, love all of these items! The tones are so rich; the shapes are so dramatic; the sentiment is nothing more than “look at me.” Perfection.

feather-fascinator-cage-veil-by-jenkniivila
Feather Fascinator Cage Veil by jenkniivila

doll-earrings-by-thepeachtree
Doll Earrings by ThePeachTree

peacock-bubble-dress-by-vrreis
Peacock Bubble Dress by vrreis

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Couture Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress by NaturalBridals

peacock-boutonniere-by-aprilhilerdesigns
Peacock Boutonniere by AprilHilerDesigns