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

Mr and Mrs Wedding Table Sign from Funkifolkart

Black and White Flower Girl Dress from beaneandco

Black Pencil Dress from cippcipp

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

Vase from redhotpottery

Anne Silk Shantung Dress from MissMignonette

Vintage Kitten Heels from TheRubyKitten

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

Modern Eggplant Wedding Bouquet from Ardesign

Natural Diamond and Tourmaline Ring from Onestonenewyork

Wrap Headband from summerblossom

Wild Birdseed Heart Favors from naturefavors

StudioWisco Love!

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

Helene Wedding Gown from Leanimal

Flame Pink Ring from megangoldkamp

Bridal Fascinator from LoBoheme

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

Doll Earrings by ThePeachTree

Peacock Bubble Dress by vrreis

Couture Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress by NaturalBridals

Peacock Boutonniere by AprilHilerDesigns