Many young girls dream about being ballerinas, and one day marrying their prince charming – why not do both at once? We’ve rounded up a list of our favorite ballet inspired ideas from Etsy.

Keeping it simple is easy and beautiful with this sweet ballet slipper charm by jjensendesigns.

These dazzling bejeweled ballet flats by Pink2Blue are the perfect shoes for the ballet-loving bride, or for any bride who wants to ditch the heels on her big day.

Grooms can get in on the ballet fun too with this soft ballerina-pink pocket square by BeauxAccessories.

When shoes just aren’t enough, step up the ballerina style with this gorgeous tulle wedding dress by Milamirabridal.

For another sweet pair of ballerina flats, though more simple, these blush flats by thewhiteribbon are the perfect find.

Another great accessory for your prince charming is this blush bowtie by FlyTiesforFlyGuys.

Sometimes less is more, and these dainty blush-colored earrings by DreamIslandJewellery are a great example.

Share the spotlight with your cute flower girls in this tulle dress by OliviaKateCouture.

Chanel your inner ballerina with this seriously breathtaking sequined dress by AnnaSkoblikova.

The little ones in your wedding party will look adorable in these cute tulle dresses by OliviaKateCouture.

Finally, this blush colored necklace by FranceProvence will be the perfect gift for your bridesmaids to thank them for your special day.

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Jewel tones are hot for fall. From striking emerald to a captivating sapphire, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite bold and bright jewel-toned colored accessories from Etsy.

Let’s kick off this list with these colorful EllieWrenWeddingShoe emerald wedding shoes, decorated with a vintage diamond broach.

These beautiful pair of peep-toe heels by Parisxox provide the perfect pop of color.

If you still haven’t added your ‘something blue’, this stunning set of blue personalized pendants by 53Countesses is exactly what you need.

Reminiscent of Rose’s timeless necklace from the Titanic, this design by DesignByKara will turn heads.

One of our favorite items on this list is this beautiful emerald jeweled crown by ArsiArt.

Jewels aside, there are many ways to incorporate these bold colors into your look – like this gorgeous silk floral hair clip by PresentPerfectStudio.

Back to emerald, this set of flower clips by ArsiArt is perfect for the bohemian or nature-loving bride.

Finally, these incredible teardrop earrings by EldorTinaJewelry will truly stand out in your photos.

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After ten years together, Heather and Josh weren’t interested in having all the bells and whistles of a traditional wedding. Instead, the couple simply wanted to celebrate their love in the most authentic and intimate way possible surrounded by their closest friends and family. In choosing a destination wedding they were able to comfortably invite 90 people and avoid any hurt feelings while knowing that the guest list would naturally shrink to an intimate and manageable number. In the end, the bride and groom exchanged their vows in a beautiful Love Mala ceremony on the beach in Punta Cana with 50 of their nearest and dearest by their side as they shared in all the love, happiness, and joy of their special day.

Special thanks to Asia Pimental for sharing all the beautiful photos of Heather and Josh’s beautiful day with us!

Heather 32, & Josh, 36

Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Wedding Date: April 15, 2016

Number of Guests: 50

Wedding Cost: $15,000 

Wedding Ceremony Location: Bavaro Beach, Huracan Café

Wedding Reception Location: Huracan Café

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

Josh and I have been together for 10 years. We have a very special relationship and are very fortunate to be surrounded by a beautiful family and group of friends. We knew that an intimate wedding would allow us to celebrate our love, rather than focusing on all the bells and whistles that come along with some wedding venues. Our wedding was a beautiful celebration of our love for each other, witnessed by our closest family and friends. It was truly amazing!

What are some of the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

In all honesty, there were very few challenges! The seating chart was the hardest part for me. Because options for table size and the number of tables available were limited, we had to place people together who didn’t know each which initially felt awkward, but turned out to be amazing in the end. The only other challenge was the cake and desserts – I was afraid we weren’t going to have enough!

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

No, it wasn’t. We invited about 90 people initially, but because it was a destination wedding, we knew the guest list would naturally shrink and it did! We had the perfect number of guests. 

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

Not at all. We opened the guest list up to everyone and anyone. We knew people weren’t going to be able to commit because it was a destination wedding so we weren’t really worried about the size of our guest list.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

I can’t pick! Our choice of music was definitely a highlight – every song meant something to Josh and me, but it also carried the soundtrack to many memories we have with friends and family members. Another highlight was our Love Mala ceremony. During the ceremony we asked each guest to hold a bead which sat on a table as they entered the ceremony area. The beads have since been used to make a Love Mala, holding all the love, friendship and intentions from our friends and family who were at our ceremony. It was beautiful. My bridesmaid read something aloud to our guests to explain the definition of a mala and the purpose of the ceremony. 

What were the highlights of the reception?

The décor, the venue, every little detail was amazing! Sitting around enjoying dinner, speeches and the ambiance with 50 of our closest friends and family, we honestly couldn’t have asked for more. I felt like I spent time with everyone, danced the night away, enjoyed my meal and even ate a donut at the end of the night (one of the best donuts I’ve ever eaten)!

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

Experiencing our wedding with every guest, feeling the love and joy in the air, and being surrounded by those we love. It was a true reflection of our partnership and marriage.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

DO IT! It’s the only time in your life where you get to be selfish and do only what you want for yourself! I can hardly put into words how incredible it was to be surrounded by everyone we love and who love us, and really feel it. 

Vendors: 

Photographer: Asia Pimental

Venue and Wedding Planner: Huracan Café/ Natalia Roldan

Cake: Punta Cana Cakes

Welcome Bags: Wedding Chicks

Cake Topper: Itsy Bitsy Paper Cuts

Bridesmaids’ Robes: Plum Pretty Sugar

Makeup Artist: Olga Montilla

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If you love luxury destination weddings, it doesn’t get more luxe than today’s Natai Beach wedding in Phuket, Thailand. With an aisle set over the infinity pool, an archway of white and pink roses, and a stunning view of the ocean, James and Sally’s beachfront ceremony was as breathtaking as it was heartfelt. Thankfully, Darin Limsuansub was on hand to capture every last gorgeous detail and all the sweet moments and memories so we could share it with you today!

Sally & James

Location: Phuket, Thailand

Wedding Date: January 26, 2016

Number of Guests: 20

Wedding Cost: $61,000 USD

Wedding Ceremony Location: Villa Sava Tievoli, Natai Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Wedding Reception Location: Villa Sava Tievoli, Natai Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We chose to have an intimate wedding because we wanted to only have our close family and friends in attendance.

What are some of the challenges that you faced planning an intimate wedding?

The main challenge we had planning an intimate wedding was not being able to invite all our family and friends as it was too costly for our family.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

No, it wasn’t difficult at all.

Did you have any ‘issues’ with the small guest list from friends and family? If so, how did you address them?

No, everyone understood what we wanted and we explained it all to them.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

The highlight of our ceremony was marrying each other of course, but the backdrop to our special day was pretty great as well.

What were the highlights of the reception?

Having all our closest guests there with us to enjoy the night away.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

Celebrating with the people closest to us.

What advice do you have for couples who are considering an intimate wedding?

Do what makes you happy; after all, at the end of the day it’s about the bride and groom.

Vendors:

Wedding Planner: The Bridal Planner   

Photographer: Darin Images    

Florist: IAMFLOWER       

Stationery: Wedding Paper Chic       

Wedding dress: Suzanna Blazevic Couture            

Wedding shoes: Badgley Mischka       

Makeup Artist: Melissa Sassine      

Hair Stylist: Elite Hair and Makeup      

Groom’s suit & shoes: Ferrari Formal  

Bridesmaids dress: White Runway  

Catering & cake: Joob Joob Cupcakes

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To celebrate your new title as “Mrs.”, here are ten great accessories, and some trendy home decor to show off your new status.

You’ll want to order a few sets of these cute hubby and wifey mugs by Mugsby so that you’ll never be without a set if one is dirty!

 Mugsby did such a fab job with these a-doe-rable set of doe and deer print mugs.

Say goodbye to corny bride badges for your bachelorette, and say hello to these cute handmade “New Mrs.” badges by SewMice.

These trending personalized hangers by HangingMemories4ever will make for great photos, and for an even sweeter memory to look back on.

Enjoy your first bite of wedding cake with the help of these personalized (and funny!) spoons by LoreleiVella.

Sometimes all you need is a cute glittery tote bag, and this “Mrs.” design by KellyConnorDesigns is all you could ever want from a girly tote bag.

We love mugs, but even more so when they’re personalized. That’s why we love this Mrs. mug by theapothecarybee so much!

This sweet “Wifey” gift box by DeighanDesign is the perfect kit, including a mug, robe, necklace, and more!

You might want to order a few of these Wifey sweaters by ShopMrJones so that you never have to go without it!

This cute Mrs. lingerie set from TheSassyBride is perfect to take on your honeymoon!

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