My friend Lindsey does an Etsy Friday every week on her blog – she takes a theme, and finds fabulous stuff on Etsy that fit within the theme.
I was going to do a straight wedding ceremony Etsy Friday, but then I started looking up the first item on my list – Ring Bearer Pillows/Bowls/Etc – and saw SO many great options that I knew it was going to take a few Fridays to hit them all!
So here’s the first installment – Ring Bearer Props! And you don’t have to have a ring bearer to take advantage of these lovely details… if you have a table at the front with other props for the ceremony (unity candle, sand ceremony, wine, etc), you can add a ring pillow or a ring plate on there to store the rings until their big moment – and not have to worry about them!
I did a wedding in January that used these lovely little ring bowls from Paloma’s Nest. I just love the simple elegance of them, and you can even get custom sayings printed! Afterwards, it’s a sweet reminder of your wedding day, hung on the wall, or set up with a little plate frame on a shelf. [via Paloma's Nest]
Lovely little love birds on a ceramic leaf, with ribbons to hold the ribbon on. There are a ton of other bird inspired wedding accessories (including some adorable cake toppers!) in her shop, too! [via Rain's End]
These pillows come with a matching tie! And in her shop, you can get more ties for all of the men in the wedding can coordinate! [via Me and Matilda]
These plates are customized with a your name and wedding date. Her shop has some more very cute options too (including “The Perfect Pear” with a little pear icon!). [via Just Wright Boutique]
I love that you can choose the colors and little flourish in the corner to match your wedding colors. I also loved this one by the same seller, with a beautiful gathered purple velvet rose! [via Artful Beginnings]
This little ring nest is just so adorable! It would be perfect for a wedding in the woods! [via LuckeyU]
If you’re a little worried about your ring bearer losing the rings – keeping them safe in a box is a great option! [via Details! Creations]
I just love that this ring pillow is made from a vintage quilt. If you have any sewers or quilters in your family or circle of friends – having them whip up a small quilt square to use as a pillow is an easy way to get a beautiful, personal pillow, imbued with some nice love! [via Sew.. That's It]
I just love the colors of this pillow.. the bright green and teal contrast really beautifully with the textured pillow! [via Maihar Design]
Just a few of the many options to have your ring bearer carry on your day. If you want to have a beautiful accent with these, but have a younger ring bearer or are scared that the rings may be lost – many people will tie fake rings to the pillow/bowl, with the best man and maid of honor holding the real ones (just in case). That’s always an option to help alleviate last minute wedding jitters!
I love these original ideas- it gives one pause to see how weddings have evolved lately..how interesting to take a bit that is funky,mix it with some tradition, add some of your own personality and create something beautiful and new!~
susan vertilla commented on
Apr 10 09 at
9:47 am
These are absolutely adorable ideas! Thank you for compiling them together they give me such great inspiration!
freelanceallison commented on
Apr 10 09 at
4:37 pm
I love reading your blog..each time I read it I celebrate the end of cookie-cutter weddings!
gina rounds commented on
Apr 10 09 at
5:46 pm
