New Wedding Traditions to Love

There's a few new ideas that seem to be popping up here + there.

And we are loving them!
Traditions are always magical, but a personalized version of it, that fits a couple perfectly, is always the way to go.

Here's the 3 we noticed this past wedding season {and absolutely LOVE}.

1} Gift Exchange before the Ceremony

This is between the Bride + Groom, and is usually carried out by the Maid of Honor and Best Man, or designated helpers. The idea is, the Bride + Groom will open up the gifts before they see each other for the first time.

Personal Faves?
* The Handwritten Note
* A picture from the past
* Ticket stub from a concert

Best one we've seen?
A can of Root Beer. It was the Bride's favorite pop, and the Groom knew that having it would calm her nerves. It totally worked.

2} Photo Session - After The Wedding
These are the pictures you'll put up ALL over your house. Guaranteed.

The idea is this: Get all gussied up once again, but forget the make-up, hair do, glitzy jewelry, or perfectly coiffed hair. Just jump back into your dress, and your man back into his wedding day attire.

Seek out a completely different locale than your actual wedding ceremony + reception.

Example: You were married at a church, and had a ballroom reception.

Post Wedding Day Photo Session? Head downtown, go to the zoo, or a park.

Your photos will be Real. Raw. Romantic.

Neither of you will have any stress left, just the feelings of pure marital bliss.

3} Family Tree Guestbook

Newlyweds always want something personal + unique to take from their wedding, and put up on the wall.

This couldn't get any better. Your family literally leaves their thumbprint behind, at the end of a designated branch. They'll then sign below it, and voila!

Check out Lovliday on Etsy.
Great product. Prices start at $25!

SewBride : Custom Wedding Accessories

Bridetiquette is thrilled to announce its newest sponsor....

Don't know about you, but I LOVE fabric.

It has such power to bring together design elements, and add texture, movement + flair.

Brides are always searching for that unique piece that will personalize their day.

SewBride creates unique accent pieces out of non-traditional fabric choices, to dress up an Invitation, Table, Chair, Vase, Aisle, Bouquet, Pillow or Dress.

Add a splash of color, texture and style to your Big Day.

Here's a sampling of SewBride's darling Ringbearer pillows!

However will you choose?

Backyard Boutique : West Seattle Style

Shopping, Champagne & Shade!

Shop Local and enjoy a nice summer's day.

West Seattle based artists and crafters will be selling their wares at the home and studio of Starjuice Aromatherapy.

Shop for lovely handmade goods such as jewelry, aprons, body scrubs and more!
Have a snack, a glass of bubbly, and relax in the shade of the old cedar tree.

Ever dreamed of having holiday shopping done by September?
Here's your chance, or just a treat for yourself.

When: Sunday, August 23rd, 1-4pm
Where: 8822 11th Ave SW, West Seattle, 98106


In the Backyard!

Here's the Vendors joining us:

Glass Beach - Maia Low

Maia designs and creates handbags and accessories from her sewing studio in West Seattle.
She especially loves to work with cotton fabrics, happy colors and quirky combinations.









Alizah's Jewelry - Alizah Olivas
Alizah Olivas is a West Seattle native who enjoys all things small and shiny. Making jewelry for 5ish years, she has been focusing the last couple of years on forging fine silver and working with semi-precious stones...sometimes combining the two. New obsession...turning her photos into pendants.





Go2Girl Design - Sandra Watson

Sandra loves to create custom aprons and entertaining accessories for the kitchen. Obsessed with fabric from a young age, she loves to design quality, one of a kind creations. Here's her 'kitchen philosophy' :


Every girl wants to feel flirty, sexy and in control. Whether you're slaving over a hot stove, plating a gourmet meal, or shaking up some signature cocktails.....Put yourself in the 'Power Position' with a custom designed apron that pulls your outfit together, and puts you at the Head of the Table.

Art by Lonjina

West Seattle artist and mom, Lonjina’s creative career includes graphic design, mixed media, textile design, and interior design, that consistently imparts her point of view with brilliant colors and playful shapes. Inspired by her children, her first collage was created for her daughter when that affordable and unique piece couldn't be found. Working with multicolored papers in her collage creates layers of texture to each piece and are representative of her own aesthetic of contrasting colors, organic shapes and abstract designs.

Times Two Jewelry - Else Perez

Elsa is originally from El Paso, TX, and currently working out of Seattle, WA. While in El Paso, she graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Metals.“I let my backgrounds influence each other to create different designs and wearable visual art. I enjoy creating jewelry that will offer some form of interaction or versatility depending on the personality of the wearer."




















Starjuice Aromatherapy - Darcey Pickard

Starjuice Aromatherapy, holistic care for the 21st century - offers fun & fresh handcrafted aromatherapy products for holistic wellness of body and personal environment. All-natural products like stellar spritzers, yummy cosmic sugar scrubs, and rocket snifters, are handmade in small batches, with the highest quality ingredients. Starjuice is the creation of Darcey Pickard, full-time mom, Certified Aromatherapist and Massage Therapist. Darcey lives in West Seattle with her husband and 4 year old.
Darcey’s vision? To provide people with high quality, fun, hip products rooted in the history and tradition of aromatherapy.

Backyard Boutique is happening 8.24.09

Backyard Boutique is not to be missed!

A casual atmosphere filled with Indy Crafter goods in West Seattle.

8.24.09

1pm -4pm

Details + Vendors to follow!

Stay tuned for more details.

Cakebox Cookies : Sweet as can be

I don't know about you, but I LOVE small sweets.

There's something so dainty, so darling about them.

Who doesn't deserve a wee little sweet treat?

You just can't pass up Cakebox Cookies, another great Etsy seller.

From a dress favor cookie perfect for a Bridal Shower,

A Spring Celebration,

or Something Blue for the Wedding Day...

Cakebox Cookies can create a custom cookie that's just right for your event.

Feather + Flower Power :: So Faux Stylish

I absolutely adore fresh flowers, and have a personal allergy to potpourri, or silk flower arrangements used as decor in a home, shop, spa....

But if you're looking to save a bit of dough, and possibly cut down on the Fresh Flowers cost, here's a few options that will not your socks off.

Gorgeous Boutinnieres, Fascinators and more!

All are handmade, and courtesy of amazing merchants on Etsy.com

Perfect Petal for Your Hair

Have you been browsing for Wedding Day Hair Styles, and wonder how you could possibly add flowers to the mix?

Well, look no further. Who says they have to be live stems? With hair embellishments as darling as these - you won't even think twice!

All petal pairs are courtesy of Ben and Oliver.
Beautiful things really do come in small packages!

I Heart Ruffles

Have you noticed all the ruffles out there?

I absolutely LOVE it as a design element.

It creates such wonderful individuality in a dress.

It also offers fantastic options for a Bridesmaid dress.

Wearing the same dress, in the same color, makes many a Bridesmaid feel like they're in a uniform.

Why not provide a few color + element guidelines, and let them loose? It will create a cohesive look with texture, while offering a personal flair.

What's Cooking? Twist on the Guest Book

Are you a Great Cook? Marrying a Chef?

Obsessed with order + alphabetizing?

Here's a great way to create a unique presentation.

The Recipe Card Guest Book!

Brilliant.

Each guest will easily find their name, write a short + sweet comment, and refile for future reference.

No more folded cards shoved in a box or vase!

Brought to you by another great Etsy Seller : rfrantzdesign

Here's to Stylish Sanity!