Velvet will add a romantic touch to your wedding day details. It’s soft, versatile and it photographs well. Here are our top 10 velvet picks from Etsy:

These beautiful blush hangers from GryphonsAcquisitions can be customized to match the color of your wedding dress.

Do you dream of a light, flowing dress with a soft velvet sash? If so, this Sirena wrap gown from HannahTikkanen is the wedding dress for you.

Simple, sleek and elegant. Those are the words that come to mind when we see this white velvet wedding dress from FrenchKnotCouture.

Soft, dainty and subtle, this blush wedding garter from GryphonsAcquisitions cannot get any more luxe.

Whether you wear it while getting ready for your big day, or on your honeymoon, this long velvet bridal robe from TessaKim will have you feeling like a queen.

Chokers are currently one of the hottest jewelry trends. This black choker from BlairNadeauMillinery takes elegance to the next level.

Swarovski crystals and sparkling pearls make this white crystal choker from BlairNadeauMillinery a voguish addition to any bridal look.

This pink sugar ring box from SecretKeeperBox is a stylish addition to a fun wedding.

For a personal touch, choose this dusty blue ring box from BarkAndBerry. It can be personalized with a monogram on the lid.

And finally, one for the guys. These colorful bow ties from ScoccaPapillon are hand sewn in Italy.

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Surrounded by the beautiful hills around Lucca, Tuscany, this rustic styled shoot might just have you scrapping your wedding plans and running away to elope in Italy!

Here’s what wedding planner Ilbiancoeilrosa says about the shoot:

The Farmhouse Il Brigante was the set of a styled shoot inspired by the beginning of the spring. The mood we had staged is chic and casual: a beaming bride, an embroidered dress with many little flowers, a table for a romantic lunch for two. Gorgeous flowers and a unique decor for the mise en place of the table enrich the atmosphere of the patio. Captured by Facibeni Fotografia, its glowing with charm in some of the prettiest shades of blush, yellow and peach. A mint paper suite from Eyder Wedding Design showcases vintage romance with petals details and hand torn edges. To complete the look, a combed buttercream cake from Le Bontà finished off with leaves and blooms.
       

Vendors:

Wedding planner and designer: Ilbiancoeilrosa from Your Wedding in Tuscany

Photographer: Facibeni Fotografia

 MUA and Hair: Silvia Gerzeli 

Mise en place: Le Mas Histoire d’Intérieur 

Floral designer: Dario Benvenuti

Event design production: D-Solutions

Flowers supplier: Lilla Floral Design

Dress:  Marianna Lanzilli

Shoes: Mascia Mandolesi

Invitations: Eyder Wedding Design

Venue: Farmhouse Il Brigante

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Laura and Doug have been together 14 years and often talked about making their relationship “official.” They did not want a large wedding, so they saved up for an intimate wedding in gorgeous Barcelona.

“Our wedding was just about us, we saved a ton of money and got to travel through the beautiful country of Spain,” Laura said.

Veronica Hansen Photography captured this wedding so perfectly, we simply can’t get enough!

Laura, 30 & Doug, 31

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Wedding Date: May 23, 2016

Number of Guests: None

Wedding Ceremony Location: Parc del Laberint d’Horta

Wedding Reception Location: We had a small get together with family and friends after we announced our marriage at home.

Why did you have an intimate wedding?

We had talked a lot about getting married over the 14 years we had spent together and already made an unspoken commitment to one another; it was time to make it official. Neither of us wanted a big elaborate wedding, nor any of the stress that would come along with it. Eloping was the PERFECT option for us; especially in such a beautiful place like Barcelona. Our wedding was just about us, we saved a ton of money and got to travel through the beautiful country of Spain!

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

Keeping it a secret from our friends! We had told our parents and siblings in advance and we were fortunate that they supported our decision. But we wanted it to be a surprise for our friends, which made it difficult to contain our excitement! It was such a great surprise for our friends when we returned home! We kept it a secret until we landed back in Canada and posted an announcement photo on social media. It was so overwhelming from all the calls, comments and congratulations messages from friends and family.

Was it difficult to pare down the guest list?

There were no guests at our elopement. When we returned home, we had a small get-together of about 60 people. Since neither of us have big families, it was super easy!

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

We didn’t have any issues, we were very lucky to have so much support from our family and friends! Keeping it simple made this entire experience relatively stress free!

What were the highlights of the ceremony?

Our day was perfect, it couldn’t have been any better. We were surrounded by the most beautiful setting; the sun was just starting to set and we found a gorgeous spot in Parc del Labrint d’Horta to make it official. Although we had never officially met our officiant and photographer before, they really helped make our day extra special. We shared laughs and tears and all shared in a champagne toast once we tied the knot. The day would not have been the same without them both!

What were the highlights of the reception?

The reception we had at home was small and simple. It was a DIY Spanish theme to match our elopement location and was great to celebrate our special day with our closest friends and family!

What was the best thing about having an intimate wedding?

The best thing about our elopement was that our wedding was all about us; the privacy made it so romantic and we loved spending the entire day together. We both agree that it couldn’t have been more perfect and we can’t stop smiling when we talk about our special day.

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

Weddings should be all about you and your partner, not worrying and stressing over planning a big day to please other people. If you are thinking having an intimate wedding, consider it! Everyone has a unique situation and it might not be an option for everyone. But there are a lot of pros to eloping; you can save a lot of money, make all the decisions and say goodbye to wedding stress!

Vendors:

Photography: Veronica Hansen Photography

Minister: Toby Harper

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Are you planning a summer wedding? Make sure all of your accessories match the season! These 10 bridal hairpieces will have you swooning!

Blush is both trendy and timeless. It offers a sweet, delicate tone that fits with any summer wedding. This flower comb from OhDinaFlowerCrowns has greenery and ivory accents to complete the look.

Choose between hues of soft ivory and peach for this handmade satin hair flower from WhiteRibbonAccents.

If you prefer something more subtle, try these silk flower hair pins from PowderBlueBijoux.

Dainty and elegant, this bridal hair vine from NoonOnTheMoon needs to be part of your bridal look.

This swoon-worthy floral headpiece from MagaelaAccessories is made with genuine preserved flowers.

Swarovski pearls, metal flowers and metallic ribbon make up this stunning silver leaf crown from BlairNadeauMillinery.

With lamb’s ear and neural blooms, this bridal headpiece from emilyroseflowercrown would be a wonderful addition to a beach wedding.

A bold flower crown, like this pastel beauty from emilyroseflowercrown, makes a bold and beautiful statement.

Greenery is Pantone’s 2017 color of the year, and more and more brides are choosing to include it in their wedding color palette. This lush fern headpiece from OhDinaFlowerCrowns is the perfect way to incorporate greenery into your wedding.

If you prefer a more subtle greenery look, try this natural rustic flower crown from loandbehold.

Want to look like a Grecian goddess on your wedding day? Choose this gold leaf headband from DavieandChiyo.

Simple and timeless, this silver leaf bridal hair vine from AnnAccessoriesStudio needs to be part of your bridal look.

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If you and your one and only like to stray from the norm, you need to reflect that with your wedding rings. We’ve discovered 10 wedding rings from Etsy that are wonderfully unique, but not at all tacky.

A world map made out of 14k gold on a wedding band? If you love to travel, this travelers wedding band from JewelryEscorial is a dream come true!

Rose gold is one of our fave materials for wedding bands. It’s elegant and stylish, and perfect for a man or woman. This geometric wedding band is from ashhilton.

Sleek and stylish, this black rhodium wedding band from AverieJewelry looks great with any outfit.

This gold galaxy band from lolide is out of this world!

Think minimalist means boring? Think again! This braided gold wedding ring from MayaMor proves that minimalism and elegance can go hand and hand.

This wedding ring set from DownToTheWireDesigns allows for the couple to each have a ring that suits them, while keeping it a matching set.

Just can’t choose between yellow, white and rose gold? You don’t have to with this fabulous boho wedding ring set from dooziejewelry.

These three geometric stacking rings from dooziejewelry fit together perfectly, for a sleek, stylish look.

Matte and modern; two things that should be paired together much more often when it comes to rings. This 18k gold ring set with a black diamond is from CocoandChia.

Are you a lover of nature and adventure? If the answer is yes, then this rose gold tree ring from ashhilton needs to be on your radar.

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