Rustic and Shabby Chic Wedding Ideas

If you're planning a wedding, you've probably heard a few phrases thrown around that describe the kind of theme someone is trying to pull off with their decorations. The theme usually flows through starting with the invitations, location, music, flowers, attire etc etc etc. You will probably start feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the different styles and themes out there. There are a lot, believe me. Having been in the wedding biz for quite a while now. I've seen all kinds of themes. Some that are fads or just plan outrageous. But the ones I love are the ones that are timeless and have staying power. Rustic and Shabby Chic are two that I think will be around for a long time to come. 

If you aren't familiar with the terms Rustic or Shabby Chic I will explain them real quickly for you. With Rustic, think outdoors, using natural ingredients like wood,bark, moss, burlap,flowers, greenery. Ideas for invitations maybe trees, woodland animals, birds. Usually the colors are natural greens, browns mixed with soft pretty pastels or other shades of green and brown. 

Shabby Chic adds a bit more whimsy with a touch of Rustic. Think outside with lovely mason jars filled with flowers or candles, hanging from trees or shepherds hooks. A fabric garland hanging between two trees to make a backdrop to your altar for when you exchange vows. Think pastels and floral patterns. Burlap is used a lot with Shabby Chic along with lace, and pearls. Yes burlap, lace and pearls! Can you picture it??? Gorgeous!

Well without further ado I have a few samples of some ideas that you can use for your wedding. Here is a link to my Etsy shop to find all the items below.www.littlebluebirdsays.etsy.com

Hand sculpted rose boutonnieres and rings for the groomsmen and bridesmaids.

This is the same concept just a different style and color

Also the same concept just peach this time

Lovely rustic boutonnieres with preserved blue flowers and baby's breath

Wine bottle table numbers

Mason jar centerpiece with handmade paper flowers

Fabric and lace garland

Burlap hydrangea and rose bridal bouquet

Handmade Earthy and Natural Jewelry

I love jewelry like most ladies. I especially love jewelry made from natural and rare materials. The jewelry pieces that i am showcasing in this post can be found and purchased on Etsy from Deb Wise, owner of Deb Wise Creations. She also sells her beautiful works of jewelry art at local craft fairs. She's very popular with the local crowd. She will soon be a hit with Etsy too!https://www.etsy.com/shop/DebWiseCreations

Jasper carved wolf pendant necklace

Green nutated quartz with a Tibetan silver pendant

Hoop earrings made with blue and glass beads. Love these!!!!

Printed tiger skin shell necklace with Tibetan silver pendant. GROWL!!!

Black Labrodite bracelet with Tibetan silver beads

Handmade And Unique Bridal Bouquets

Bridal Bouquets

  If you're a bride to be one, one of the most important elements to create your look is your bouquet. I say it's second only to your dress. The bouquet carries your theme, be it rustic, vintage, Old Hollywood, funky, preppy or traditional. Here are a few different bridal bouquets that I sell in my Etsy shop. Just to give you an idea of how many different styles of bouquets you can choose from. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleBlueBirdSays

Gorgeous purple and green bouquet. It looks like someone visited my Grandma's garden and plucked all the pretty flowers.

Peach handmade paper flower bridal bouquet

 Preppy navy blue and yellow hand rolled flower bridal bouquet

Purple and blue hydrangea and cream, rose bridal bouquet

Rustic sunflower and rose bridal bouquet

Pink and white brooch bridal bouquet. With hand rolled fabric flowers and feathers.

 Beautiful pastel bridal bouquet. Pink roses, yellow Gerbera daisies and rannuculus 

For a wow factor try a cascading orchid bouquet

Pearl bridal bouquet. Individually hand wired this one has over 600 glass pearl beads!

Alice in wonderland inspired bridal bouquet. This is the Queen of Hearts

An all white pearl bridal bouquet. The pearls are all individually wired and also over 600 pearl beads.

Rustic burlap rose and hydrangea bridal bouquet