The Papered Nest has designed a collection of party items with a cheery feel that offer a stylish canvas to build on.

These bright and colourful hand-crafted products, created by two talented California women with a passion for party planning, could spark a host of ideas around which you can plan your big day.

We love the cheery feel of the party styling kits and we can’t stop smiling over quaint accents like the mini cupcake stands, and mason jars with stamped pewter lids (fill these with colourful jellybeans or small lollies to make charming wedding favors). Also, the oh-so-lovely hand dyed paper doilies are sheer heaven.

Each party styling kit contains everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind partyscape and includes the following hand-crafted and selected items:

1 X Favor Bag Kit (includes 12 kraft window favor bags, 12 yds of Divine Twine, and 12 coloured 1.5” scalloped circle “Thank You” tags)

12 X Striped paper straws

12 X Striped greaseproof cupcake liners

6 X “Yum” cupcake picks

6 X Food flags

12 X Treat sticks

5 yds Coloured 5/8″ ribbon

5 yds White 3/8″ ribbon

12 X Scalloped food tags

1 Drink Kit (includes 12 yds Coloured Divine Twine and 12 coloured 1.5″ scalloped circle “Cheers” tags)

6 X Coloured 10″ Hand Dyed Paper Doilies

Personalizing your The Papered Nest wedding accessories is easy too. Drink tags, favor bag tags, and cutlery can be stamped with “yum”, “cheers”, “thank you”, or “enjoy”! You can also purchase a personalized stamp and mark your wedding accessories with your names, wedding date, or even an affectionate message. The Papered Nest party kits are also available to accommodate guest lists of eight, 10, and 12, and they’ll work with you on custom orders of any size.

They’re perfect for engagement parties too!

{Images via The Papered Nest}

We recently discovered Turtle Love Company and we have to say that we were instantly smitten. They’re a mindful retailer of artisan jewellery, with all pieces designed by independent artists and handcrafted in ways that are attentive towards our planet and its people. We love that this company puts TLC (tender loving care) into everything they do!

We know that when the majority of people think of engagement rings and wedding bands that they don’t normally think of artisan-crafted jewellery. Yet, Turtle Love Company offers a wide range of casual handcrafted rings and jewellery, all beautiful and unique, their engagement and wedding rings might just surprise you.

Here are a few of our favourites:

River Rocks Diamond Ring – Handcrafted by Adel Chefridi, the Unity Diamond Wedding Ring is made of satin finish 18k gold set with multiple 3.5mm diamonds. Each diamond dazzles on its own from its perch in solid gold, but together they form a complete and balanced whole celebrating the beauty of a harmonious union.

Synergy Diamond Ring – The playing of two different musical themes often creates something more meaningful and powerful than just the melodies: a song. The Synergy Diamond Ring by Laura Serrafero symbolizes the union that is greater, through the bond of love, than the sum of its individual parts. This uncomplicated yet elegant ring is handcrafted using 14k satin-finish gold and a conflict free 2mm diamond.

Sapphire Stackable Engagement Rings – These heavenly engagement rings are crafted with satin-finish 18k gold by Adel Chefridi. The 4mm blue sapphire, exquisite in depth and brilliance, is bezel-set atop a 3mm band, and is made to stack with the Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring.

Dryad Three Black Diamond Engagement Ring – The Dryad Three Black Diamond Engagement Ring is made using recycled sterling silver and conflict-free diamonds, and it is handcrafted by Heather Perry. The three black diamonds shine out from the band like windows into the spirit of a tree, and the marked band reflects the beautiful imperfection of the natural world.

Delicate Nest Diamond Engagement Ring Set – This gorgeous engagement ring is handcafted by Michele Scholnick. The 5.5mm sterling silver “nest” cups a 1.75mm conflict-free diamond. The precious metal, gleaming with a delicate brushed finish, gorgeously compliments the brilliant sparkle of the SI2 quality, GH colour diamond.

Gold Diamond Wedding Band- This sublime diamond band is crafted by Adel Chefridi. The lush satin-finish 18k gold is a beautiful background for the bright diamonds, arranged in a geometrical pattern around the 3mm band.

Turtle Love Company engagement and wedding rings come in a range of styles and prices to suit every couple. Plus, their selection of seriously breathtaking wedding jewellery is all conflict-free and hand-crafted.

Turtle Love Company ships to the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. For further details, click here.

{Images via Turtle Love Company}

Who’s Gemvara? Gemvara is a jeweller, but not your run-of-the-mill traditional jeweller. They have the crazy idea that you deserve jewellery that’s uniquely you. That’s made only for you. Only when you create it. So you design it. You give it meaning.

Here’s a few of our favourite Gemvara engagement rings. You’ll notice that coloured stones are currently all the rage:

The Annabelle Ring – Cushion Aquamarine 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds

Arpeggio Ring – Round Diamond Platinum Ring with Blue Sapphires

Reese Ring – Emerald-Cut Emerald 14K White Gold Ring with Diamonds

Of course, choosing your wedding jewellery doesn’t end with the engagement ring. It actually only begins, but don’t worry because Gemvara has you covered. They have some breathtaking and customisable necklaces and earrings that will make you drool.

Here’s a few of our favourite Gemvara wedding accessories:

Brilliant Petite Oval Pendant – Oval Aquamarine Sterling Silver Necklace with White Sapphire

Margarita Earrings – Round Emerald 14K White Gold Earrings with Diamonds

Gemvara has also just designed a new “Naked Gem” collection, which is as sexy as it sounds. The collection has an assortment of bold, eye-catching pendants, earrings, and rings. Designed by Gemvara’s V.P. of Brand Marketing Corinne Grousbeck, the “Naked Gem” collection pieces can also be customised with your choice of 26 gems and eight precious metals. Gotta love that.

{Images via Gemvara}

This Danish fashion designer is a self-confessed sucker for weddings. Having graduated from the Scandinavian Academy of International Fashion and Design in Copenhagen, Jannie then received an honorary prize from Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte for the most creative fashion collection in the country.

Her wedding inspiration comes from eras past: in particular the early 1900s’ French Bohemianism, and the Art Deco movement and the 1920s celebrity glamour of Hollywood. Handcrafted from her studio in Copenhagen, Jannie’s headpieces are made from such luxurious materials as French and Edwardian lace, silk, and soft chiffon.

Take a look at some of the Jannie Baltzer wedding accessories:

Jannie Baltzer ships internationally. To view the whole collection and for more wedding inspiration, visit Jannie Baltzer online.

{Images via Jannie Baltzer}

Andria Bird wedding accessories make us sigh and think of dreamy garden weddings on a perfect cloudy day. Andi Sperl, the owner and designer, taught college for a year after graduating with a degree in elementary and special education. But her dream was really to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York—and like so many bold souls that finally go for their dream, study she did.

She left Boston, took her dog with her, and got a tiny apartment in Manhattan for her new home, all in the name of fashion. We’re so lucky that Andi decided to become a fashion designer—else these charming Andria Bird wedding accessories wouldn’t exist!

We especially love the delicate boho touches within the collection. Take a look at some of our favorites.

It’s clear that Andi’s heart and love of design now happily go into every piece of the Andria Bird collection.

Andria Bird ships internationally. To view the complete collection, visit the online shop.

{Images via Andria Bird}

And just like Janet McCrorie, founder and creative director of Rene Walrus, we love anything to do with weddings. Throughout college at Edinburgh College of Art, she sold her handmade wedding accessories at first to family and friends, and then to shops and department stores. In 2005, a year after she graduated, she opened her own boutique in Edinburgh; she then set up her online shop in 2010.

Janet has worked with brides all over the world from New York to Australia, and for her, Rene Walrus has always been a labour of love. All their pieces can be custom-made in the colour of your choice to suit your wedding theme. They also create special bespoke designs for the bride who has something more personal in mind.

Here is the Rene Walrus Romantic Collection…

La Fontaine Comb – Soft ivory ostrich and goose feathers are combined with Swarovski crystals and diamante in this delicate comb.

Blossom Feather Clip – Ostrich and goose feathers on this clip surround a cluster of crystals and pearls.

Cascade Comb – Swarovski crystals, diamante, and silver sequins set on a silver comb in a contemporary trailing design.

Rose Leaf Comb – Come up smelling like roses with this Swarovski diamante-studded comb.

Cindy Headdress – A sequined ivory tulle pompom with tailing crystals and a diamante band. May be worn across the forehead in bohemian style or higher up on the head as a side tiara.

Bohemia Headdress – Swarovski crystals, diamante, and pearls set in a lace design, with flowing tendrils. May also be worn across the forehead or high up on the head.

Thelma Comb – Relive the 1950s with hand curled silk roses, veiling accents, pearls, and crystals.

Sugar Lily Comb – A delicate lily woven with silver shade and comet argent light crystals; surrounded by delicate crystal-tipped branches, ivory, and powder almond pearls.

Crescent Comb – Swarovski crystals set into a silver-plated crescent-floral design.

Butterfly Pillbox Fascinator – Little feather butterflies and a dazzling vintage diamante piece sit atop an ivory sinamay pillbox.

Fair Lady Fascinator – Theatrically inspired, with a hand-curled silk rose and ostrich feathers on a sinamay base.

Josephine Feather Comb – An art deco comb with goose and ostrich feathers fanning out from an elegant diamante centerpiece.

Rene Walrus ships from the UK throughout the world. For more wedding inspiration, visit their online shop.

{Images via Rene Walrus}

The hats and headbands look very natural and lifelike without being weird—they’re just sweet and oh so wearable! Just look at those pretty silk flowers and the cute little butterflies, birds, and bees—aren’t they adorable? Some of the pieces, though, are quite cheeky and are not for the faint of heart. The purses are also divine, and all would be fantastic to wear as wedding accessories.

The On Your Head shop is based in Florence, Italy, and uses all kinds of materials to fashion the loveliest millinery pieces around.

Without further ado, here are our favorite headwear pieces from On Your Head…

For that little touch of magic from Mother Nature and more wedding inspiration, check out On Your Head at Etsy. They ship from Italy all over the world.

{Images via On Your Head}

Wake up from the sleep of winter and feel the life of this season budding everywhere. We’ve picked out some wedding accessories, skin care, and beauty products to help you put together the ultimate spring beauty kit and achieve perfect skin before, during, and after your big day.

Remember, it helps if you use treatments such as the lip aid and moisturising lotion weeks, or even months beforehand, as this will keep your skin and lips in excellent condition in preparation for the wedding.

Kissable lips

It’s like licking lemonade on your lips, only better! This ultra-rich and creamy whipped lip treatment contains organic lemon oil that exfoliates and has over 70% pure medical-grade lanolin that hydrates. There may be just a slight tingling when the citric acid works on your lips; afterward, it will leave it feeling soft, smooth, and moist.

Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Aid from Lanolips – $15.95

One-pass lashes

Get the most colossal lashes in just one pass with this mascara. Its washable formula is collagen enriched and it has the Mega Brush, which when combined instantly plumps up and builds 9x the volume. And it doesn’t clump. Also available in waterproof.

Maybelline New York The Colossal Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara from Maybelline New York – $19.25

Touch my face

This moisturising lotion is light enough to wear everyday, yet substantial enough to protect against premature ageing and combat the daily effects of sun exposure. It has vitamin E, aloe, and green tea extract, which absorb quickly into the skin without leaving it greasy. If you’re out in the sun everyday, even for just a few minutes, this lotion’s 30+ broad-spectrum SPF may just be the thing that rescues your skin.

Olay Complete Defence Daily UV Moisturising Lotion SPF 30+ from Olay – $14.69

Naturally radiant

Sculpt your face delicately and naturally with this sheer blush. It is super soft and light, and enhances your complexion with a flush of natural color. Your skin will look healthy and radiant from within. Comes in shades of pink, beige, and coral.

Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush from Giorgio Armani – $43

Glow and go

Get that summer glow with this budget bronzer that delivers shimmer and highlights to pep up your look. Apply all over highlight points on your face and body, and get a subtle bronzed effect that’s perfect for both day and evening use.

Bys Island Bronze Face & Body Bronzer from Bys – $8.95

For more wedding ideas on beauty and skin care, watch out for more of our beauty picks!

{First image via Lanolips; second image via Maybelline New York; third image via Olay; fourth image via Giorgio Armani; fifth image via Bys}

They’re just too adorable and come in customizable fabrics, we’re sure they would be perfect as bridal party gifts. And you, the bride, can give yourself a wedding present too, with one of the chic bridal silk clutches. They come with a big detachable bloom for when you want to be super girly or just feel like being a minimalist.

Oatmeal Lace Design also creates pins, totes, and ring bearer pillows to your liking, and even diaper bags for when baby arrives. Everything can be made according to your wishes, so don’t hesitate to drop them a line when you have something particular in mind.

Here are some of favorite pieces from Oatmeal Lace Design…

Big Bloom Bridal Clutch

Sweet Caroline Seersucker Collection

Simply Sweet Kathryn Clutches

Golden Gracie Clutch

Oatmeal Lace Signature Big Bloom

Geometric Genevieve Clutch

Pretty Poppy Polly Clutch

Back in Black Clutch

Zebra Print Clutch

Oatmeal Lace Design ships internationally from Tampa, Florida. Browse their shop for more designs and wedding ideas.

{Images via Oatmeal Lace Design}

These fantastic burlap items from Victorian Station are making us all googly-eyed with romance. There are banners, pillows, sachets filled with lavender buds, gift bags, purses, journals, gift tags, and even clothespins! These are not to be skipped over if you are doing the vintage or rustic wedding thing, as they would be great as wedding favors and wedding accessories.

Linda Brown, the lovely lady behind Victorian Station, has always been drawn to all things pretty and elegant. She grew up in a family that loved to do crafts—her mother was a cake decorator and seamstress, and her grandmother and great-grandmother enjoyed making quilts together. As she grew older, she started decorating, designing, and eventually, sewing.  When she opened shop on Etsy she was surprised at how quickly her handmade creations started selling; since then they have been featured on magazines such as Southern Weddings and Gala Weddings, blogs, and even HGTV.

Now on to our favorites from Victorian Station (it’s hard not to make everything a favorite!)…

Love burlap banner with hearts…

Just Married burlap banner…

Sweet Love burlap banner with birds’ nest (eggs are personalised with your own initials)…

Love Shack burlap banner…

Here Comes the Bride burlap sign…

Everlasting Love ring bearer pillow…

Birds’ nest sachets filled with lavender buds…

“Handmade is very special, in that it has been handled in every way and you can touch another person’s work,” says Linda. “Even if the buyer doesn’t realize the time that goes into the process of making an item, they can see the quality of workmanship. To me, handmade work is one of a kind — a product of who you are.”

Burlap table numbers (can also be used as gift bags)…

Burlap cone for your flower girl or bridesmaids…

Vintage print bird sacks filled with lavender buds…

There are tons more adorable burlap items from Victorian Station, so browse their shop for more wedding ideas. They also ship internationally.

{Images via Victorian Station}