Weddingbee Blog

I’ve heard all over the hive how lovely Etsy is. I have always agreed, but I haven’t had much luck. I turned to Etsy to find a cheaper alternative to my dream veil. So far, no one has replied to my custom order requests, or the replies had price offers that were no better than what I was going to get from the bridal shop.

But when I gave up on my veil, the possibilities started opening up. Etsy is the perfect place to find great gifts for your wedding party! I’ve got a huge wedding party. It’s really, really, really big. Yet I still want to gift these amazing people who have decided to be a part of our wedding. I just don’t want to spend an amount equivalent to the cost of our flowers or honeymoon.

Etsy has a ton of options, and just by browsing around, I’ve found some amazing ideas for gifts. It’s like they knew I was coming! I knew I didn’t want to give the gifts in a plain old paper gift bag, I wanted to give their gifts in a bad they could use again, a bag that would be another gift in and of itself. Seller Personalized Gifts by J had a bunch of options that I like.

Image via Etsy Seller Personalized Gifts by J

Image via Personalized Gifts by J

Image via Personalized Gifts by J

And this seller gives a discount for buying multiples. That makes this bride happy. I intend to buy bags for my six bridesmaids, the two maids of honor, the two junior bridesmaids, the three hostesses, the two flowers girls, and one for myself. that’s 16 bags!

I also saw something that finally pulled me off my desire to get flasks for all the women. I know my mother may disapprove, and that’s not a deal breaker, but it’s a deal bender. So I found another option. Something girly, decorative, still personalized, but much more classy. Oh, and did I mention waaaaay more affordable? Hive, I introduce you to Seller Madison Craft. She has so many of these lovely hand mirrors to choose from. I looked at them all and picked out ones that would be perfect for the women in the bridal party.

Image via MadisonCraft

Image via MadisonCraft

Image via MadisonCrafts

I figure that these gifts, along with the gold earrings Grandmother Kettle is buying for the bridesmaids is a great start. I intend to gift these chicks at the rehearsal dinner, so I’m thinking about including supplies for what will likely turn into a big pre-wedding slumber party later that night.

Also, I still have to figure out what to gift the men. I’m hoping Mr. Kettle can help with that. He’s got eight groomsmen, we each have a best man, and I have two additional bridesmen. Le sigh.

What gifts did you give your wedding party? How much do you love Etsy?