Looking for a unique ring for your fiance? Consider a wooden wedding ring. From whiskey barrel wood to Rosewood, there are so many fantastic options out there. To help you narrow down your search for the perfect ring, we’ve found some great choices from Etsy that you’ll love.

This rose gold and whisky barrel wood ring from jewelrybyjohan is THE ring for any nature lover.

This unique ring set from AxMen is another great option for nature lovers; a portion of every sale is donated to The Nature Conservancy.

This beautiful ring from dimaltagioielli is so striking! Can you believe it’s under $200?  It’ll be a challenge not to wear it before the wedding.

We contrast between the carbon and wood on this ring from WoodWeddingBands make it very unique.

This rose gold and Rosewood ring from ShopWoodenWear is a luxurious, romantic piece that he’ll treasure.

This beautiful lightweight titanium ring from dimaltagioielli is just $150!

Due to variation in wood grain, this koa wood ring from RingsByPristine is truly one of a kind.

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Spring is finally here, and to celebrate we’re featuring eight stunning floral wedding dresses from Etsy. From dramatic dresses covered in bright floral designs, to subtle, elegant numbers, there is an option for every bride.

Want to look like a flower goddess on your wedding day? This dress from Tonena is embroidered with hundreds of tiny flowers. It’s an absolute dream!

This light, airy wedding dress from SumarokovaAtelier is hand-embroidered with sequins, for a subtle, natural look.

We’re swooning over the pink tulle skirt on this dress from AngellureBridal.

This luxurious bridal top from JurgitaBridal is accented with chiffon petals and Swarovski pearls for a breathtaking 3D effect.

This two piece dress from AurelieMey is perfect for your adventurous elopement.

Looking to channel your inner Disney princess? This light blue dress from CathyTelle is practically made for Cinderella!

This incredibly detailed wedding dress from SumarokovaAtelier is decorated with Eremurus, Eustoma, Torenia, Lavatera, Iris, Clematis, and Crocus flowers.

Isn’t this ivory dress from SumarokovaAtelier gorgeous? It’s perfect for a beach wedding.

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For Cynthia and John, the decision to host the wedding at John’s parents’ house was an easy one. It helped keep the guest list small (they could only fit 75 people on the patio), and made their big day even more personal.

“Pick a venue that will be a part of your life after the wedding day. Whenever we visit John’s parents, we’re reminded of our favorite day and can see it all again.”

Thanks to Let’s Frolic Together for capturing this beautiful at-home wedding.

Cynthia, 27 & John, 30

Location: Vista, CA

Wedding Date: June 24, 2017

Number of Guests: 72

Ceremony Location: Groom’s parents’ home and garden

Reception Location: Groom’s parents’ home and garden

Why did you decide to have an intimate wedding?

We were so excited to have the opportunity to get married on John’s parents’ property that we easily made the size of our event fit what would be doable in that space. We’re so grateful they were willing to open their home for our wedding day to all our closest friends and family. We also both have a relatively small amount of family that lives locally, so we were able to keep the numbers under 75 without feeling like we were excluding close friends or family.

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

Since we decided to have the ceremony and reception at a family home, we had the luxury and the challenge of being able to use any vendors we wanted. It took a lot of research to narrow down rentals, florals, catering, etc. (whereas a venue usually gives you an approved list), but in the end it was amazing that we got to choose exactly what we wanted for each vendor. Another challenge was having to withhold plus ones from some, but people were understanding; 72 chairs fit on the deck, and that was it!

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

No.

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

No issues.

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

John’s uncle married us and his humor and kindness will be in our hearts always. It meant so much to us to be married by someone who knows us so well and who will be in our lives forever. We also let our dog Wolfrick and John’s parents’ dogs Zoey and Sam run free and they stole the show at certain points. I had many people ask me after the ceremony if we trained them to follow their owners up and down the aisle, but the truth is we had planned to keep them in the house during the ceremony. We changed our minds at the last minute because they were so calm and happy as people arrived. They just knew how to join in!

What were the highlights of the reception?

Literal fireworks! Either it was a crazy coincidence from another event or someone we love is keeping a very big secret because we still don’t know where they came from, but a firework show lit up our dance party.

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

It meant a lot to us that we got to talk to everyone who attended. We really wanted to avoid the “I didn’t even get to say hi to so-and-so!” that you often hear from big events. We wanted to be able to sit down and interact with all the people we love so much.

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

It may not be possible for everyone, but if you’re lucky like us, pick a venue that will be a part of your life after the wedding day. Whenever we visit John’sparents, we’re reminded of our favorite day and can see it all again.

Vendors:

Photography: Let’s Frolic Together

Catering: Ciao Restaurant

Florals: Native Poppy

DJ: C Squared Events

HMUA: Hair Drezzers on Fire 

Rentals: Witty Rentals and Allie’s Party Rentals

Dress: Dress Theory

Stationery: Minted

Wedding card boxes are a must-have for every wedding. Why settle for a generic crate when Etsy is filled with sleek, modern pieces that will add something to your wedding decor? These eight wedding card holders from Etsy are on-trend, and many of them can be used after the wedding as home decor.

House your card in this unique wedding card holder from Leosklo. We love the unique shape. and if you’re looking for a wedding ring box, Leosklo has one in the same shape.

This high-quality hand painted wedding card box from SweetNCCollective is just the rustic touch you need for your wedding.

This elegant geometric wedding card box from euris is the perfect keepsake. It can be displayed on your coffee table after the wedding.

This terrarium from Waen can be used as a wedding card holder, or it can be filled with flowers for a beautiful centerpiece.

After the wedding, this wedding card box from BASHdecorandflorals would make a lovely jewelry box.

These wedding card boxes from PressedCotton are multipurpose. The “cards” decals can be removed and they can be used as lanterns.

We love the rose gold lettering on this clear wedding card box from braggingbags.

Keep it simple with this clear wedding card box from braggingbags.

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Now that you’re engaged, there’s a good chance that your to-do list just got longer and more daunting. Well, we’re here today to help you cross one incredibly important item off of that list; wedding invites. That’s right, your search for affordable wedding invitations just might be over!

With more than 800 wedding invitation sets, Basic Invite has you covered no matter what your wedding style. Whether your wedding will be modern, rustic, classic or vintage, you will have no problem finding the perfect theme to match your vibe. To make things even easier, each of the wedding invitations is part of a set, which means that you can find everything from save the dates to wedding invitations and enclosure cards, wedding menus, wedding programs and even matching thank-you cards.

Not only does Basic Invite have an excellent variety of themes, when it comes to colors the sky’s the limit! Once you’ve selected your design, you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options. (There are also more than 40 envelope colors to choose from!)

Not only does Basic Invite offer the convenience of ordering affordable wedding invitations online, it is one of the only stationery websites that will allow you to order a sample of your exact invitation so there are no unwanted surprises. 

Another benefit of ordering your wedding stationery from Basic Invite is that you will receive a free wedding website that matches your invitation suite. Your website gives you the ability to instantly upload all of your wedding details, along with images and a map.

Are you ready to pick out your invitation theme? Visit Basic Invite.

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