19 Diamond Engagement Rings Under $700

by The Broke-Ass Bride

While $700 isn't exactly a drop in the bucket, it's a pretty reasonable price to pay for some fancy bling. But I'mma do you one better... Here are 19 unique, fancy and awesome diamond engagement rings for under seven big ones! Ranging from teeny, tiny sweet solitaires to awesomely art deco estate pieces to one-of-a-kind rough cut diamonds, there's something here to please everyone. Most of these come from independent artisans at Etsy, too, so you know you're helpin' the little guy...

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Mason Jar Wedding Love…

by Azure

Ready to see the many gorgeous sides of one of your favorite wedding decor accessories? Mason jars make brides' hearts go pitter patter, and the creative ways to incorporate them into your ceremony and reception are a plenty! One Etsy seller who recently caught my eye is Sideshows, and just wait until you see the shop's mason jar pretties! I don't know about you, but I'm feeling a DIY coming on... Sideshows shows (pun intended) all the beautiful ways you can work with vintage...

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Michiemay Paperie for Your Wedding Day

by Brooklyn Bride

Michiemay Paperie is the most adorable Etsy shop with lots of goodies for parties and weddings! I just love her boxed save the date and pennants with glittery tassels...they'll make anything all the more festive.

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10 Wedding Bands Your Groom Will Adore

by Azure

Your groom-to-be delivered on his promise to give you the engagement ring of your dreams! So put a little extra thought and love into picking out his wedding band! If you want something unique, and customized just for him, then look no further than Etsy's wedding shop. You'll find vintage bands rich with history, recycled rings you can feel good about wearing, and engraved stunners that will forever remind him of the day he said "I Do". I rounded up ten of my personal favorites, so...

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15 Stunning Alternatives to Wedding White

by Azure

One way to guarantee that your wedding dress won't be a repeat (and that you're the only bride in your area wearing a particular gown) is to go vintage. But I can understand why, for your oh so special day, you'd prefer to walk the aisle in something brand spanking new! So if a vintage gown isn't for you, why not consider one of these non-white beauties from Etsy?! Most of these are one-of-a-kind (or one-of-a-few), and all of them are gorgeous! Check out 15 colored stunners (plus...

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Divine Vintage Bridal Gowns for Your Something Old

by Azure

Have you considered walking the white aisle in genuine vintage? It's the perfect way to knock out your "something old", and will have you sleeping easy knowing that other brides won't be donning the same dreamy wedding dress.  The vintage bridal stunners from Etsy below are gorgeous as can be. Take a look and see if you can pick a favorite!      

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5 Beautiful Sides of Bridesmaid Dressing

by Azure

Now that you've seen the ugly side of bridesmaid dressing, a look at the good side is definitely in order! From pretty pinks to gilded golds, draped beauties (like the one above) and vintage-inspired gems, we've rounded up a hearty handful of lovely bridesmaid dresses on Etsy! Take a peek, then tweet, pin & like your favorite styles! Colorful Bridesmaids Soft & Sweet Bridesmaids   Shimmery, Glimmery Bridesmaids Printed Bridesmaids Plum & Wine...

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50 Shades Of… a Bride’s Something Blue

by Azure

If you're looking for a racy read (a la 50 Shades of Grey), you won't find it here. Although we do discuss wedding night sexy time in this post by Bitchless Bride: Oooh Baby Baby… Ba Bridey Bridey… Push it Real Good. What I can promise to deliver, however, is loads of handmade bridal style eye candy to lead you to that perfect something blue! Believe it or not, there are actually at least 59 shades of blue (if you ask Wikipedia), from ice blue to navy blue, turquoise,...

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Sweet Edible Necklaces, Bouquets and More

by Azure

The statement necklace above is sure to put any bride in a sunshiny state of mind. But what's even more magical than the intricate detailing and whimsical design, is that it's completely crafted from sugary sweet candy. Amazing, isn't it? We have Andie's Specialty Sweets to thank for this knockout piece, and as you'll see below, Andie has plenty more sweet tricks up her sleeves! Another fabulous Etsy seller for all things sweet is Vintage Confections. I especially love the fancy...

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Exquisite Wedding Hair Accessories and Bridal Veils by Bethany Lorelle

by Azure

Ready to see some ultra stunning wedding head chic, handcrafted by the talented Bethany Lorelle? I just discovered this designer on Etsy, and fell hard for her divine designs! Once you take a peek at the handmade pretties below, head on over to this gorgeous gallery for lots more!

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