Saturday’s Latest: Welcome Sarafina Dreams and Team Roundup

Today, I’d like to welcome Sarafina Dreams to the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team! I adore Janie’s classic lingerie designs in beautiful flowy fabrics. I have to say that my favorite piece is the oversized men’s shirt romper. I hope you enjoy Saragina Dreams and the latest from the team. 🙂

“Sarafina Dreams is the manifestation of all the lingerie designs constantly dancing through my mind. I love lingerie and have been in the business for years. It was my dream to have my own line and it’s so much fun to watch as each piece becomes a reality. I adore full sweeping gowns, silky nylon, silk knits and cotton. A lot of my inspiration comes from vintage 30’s and 40’s silhouettes and my love of global textiles. Fabric is always an inspiration. Besides my gowns and robes I also do custom and altered couture bridal petticoats. Etsy is a great place for me to be able to flourish as an artist and designer.” -Sarafina Dreams’ Etsy profile

‘Saturday’s Latest: Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team 1/19/13’ by ravengrrl

Wedding bridal crown wreath … BindingTies $75.00	Wedding bridal crown wreath … BindingTies $59.95	Wedding bouquet photo charm…. SmilingBlueDog $7.99	Handmade Boutonniere, Rustic… LoveMimosaFleu… $10.00
Plantable Wedding Seed Favor… Gardenbonbons $0.20	Vineyard Wedding Invite Temp… belletristics $75.00	Blue Turquoise Purple Weddin… ExpressionsFlo… $98.35	Burlap Lantern Glass Jars … BurlapandBling… $65.00
MC wedding bouquet – the ROY… hairbowswonder… $650.00	Wedding Pillow Hand embroide… PenelopeHandma… $80.00	Purple and Silver Filigree F… cymbaline84 $17.00	Wedding Jewelry, Full Set, E… MissJoansBrida… $75.00
Invitation Pocketfold Letter… BellaBaroqueDe… $4.40	SALE LARGE Rainforest 8 Pinw… pickledparlor $30.00	STEFANA Wedding Crowns-Ortho… LenaWeddings $85.00	Brown feather fascinator lea… Leatherblossom… $66.00

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Saturday’s Latest: A Fab New Etsy Find For the Stretched Lobed Bride: Arksendeavors and Weekly Team Roundup

I am super duper excited to show you that even us stretched lobed brides can find gorgeous bridal ear wear. I’m currently at 1/2″ and working toward 1″ all due to Arksendeavors. When I first got engaged, I knew that my selection of ear jewelry would be just about nil. I searched high and low for a pair of wedding worthy plugs via my go to shops and none had anything that could stand up to my Mom’s triple strand of pearls. I had resigned myself to naked ears on my wedding day, that is until I came across Arksendeavors.

Arksendeavors is run by Amanda, who started experimenting with resin to create special occasion plugs for those of us with modified lobes. When I took a peek at Amanda’s shop, I was so excited and relieved that someone out there was thinking of us non-conformist brides. In fact, I am actually stretching my ears further, because I now know I can find beautiful plugs that will complement my Mom’s pearls.

From pearls, to crystals and cameos, Arksendeavors has your lobes covered!

Here’s the latest and greatest from the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team. Enjoy your weekend!

‘Saturday’s Latest: Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team 10/13/12’ by ravengrrl

Bridal Headband – Shabby chi… LenaWeddings $18.00	Wedding Invitations Black Re… AlexandriaLind… $7.50	Wedding Invitations Box AlexandriaLind… $13.50	Wedding table numbers coral … AlexandriaLind… $4.00
Bling Cake stands GorgCreations $70.00	Wedding Guest Book Destinati… GUESTBOOKPrint… $85.00	Beautiful Beige Tulle Autumn… ieie $459.96	17 pcs Wedding Bridal Bouque… LilyOfAngeles $209.99
Wedding reception card holde… MVwoodworks $122.00	Bridal Crystal Headband- Vi… GlamHouse $120.00	Jack O’ Lantern lollipop… TheGroovyBaker $10.00	Mimosa Fleur- handmade Brooc… LoveMimosaFleu… $228.00
Dia de los Muertos Calavera … bombshellbrida… $16.99	Handfasting cord in seafoam … BindingTies $165.00	Brush embroidered French Mac… CrazyaboutMaca… $60.00	Pretty Pink and Peach Leathe… tattychic $60.00

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Etsy Virtual Bridal Show: Day 5, Bridal Jewelry (3 of 3)

Welcome back to the Second Annual Etsy Virtual Bridal Show! This afternoon we present to you more sparkle and shine in the Bridal Jewelry category. Here is our final post of the day. Don’t forget to sign yourself up for today’s giveaways in part one and two as well as Monday’s and Wednesday’s giveaways!

I began the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show last year to support individual artisans and vendors and to provide couples with alternatives to the mass produced wedding finds out there is traditional stores. The bridal world is evolving and growing away from the expected and moving toward individual craftsmanship and DIY touches. What’s great about Etsy is that you too can have a handmade look to your wedding without sacrificing your fingerprints to your hot glue gun.

In addition to helping individually owned shops, I wanted to bring awareness to my chosen charity: Wish Upon A Wedding. “Wish Upon a Wedding is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. Our organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.” -www.wishuponawedding.org

Please note that donations are not required to view or for vendors participate in the show. This is my labor of love to bring awareness to Wish Upon A Wedding and my belief in supporting small businesses and individual artisans. If you feel led to help Wish Upon A Wedding accomplish their mission, please see Wish Upon A Wedding’s donation page.

Legal Mumbo Jumbo:
While I am a volunteer with Wish Upon a Wedding, Belle Memorie is not an official representative of Wish Upon a Wedding. In addition, Belle Memorie is not an official representative of Etsy or the vendors featured in the show. I have sought permission from each and every vendor featured to use their products and their photos. Please do not use these photos for personal gain or copy the designs presented. These products are the livelihood, passion, and intellectual property of each artist and to copy these items or to use them for person gain is both illegal and unethical.

Serrelynda’s Enchantment

Shimmer Jewelry

Silver Spoon Creations

Sol Bijou

Tatty Chic

The Red Magnolia

Town Country Jewelry

True Rebel Clothing

Two Be Wed Jewelry

White Tulip Boutique

Yutal

Yesteryear Glam

Etsy Virtual Bridal Show: Day 5, Bridal Jewelry (2 of 3)

Welcome back to the Second Annual Etsy Virtual Bridal Show! This afternoon we present to you more sparkle and shine in the Bridal Jewelry category. Here is part two of three posts that the show will have for today. Don’t forget to sign yourself up for today’s giveaway and enter Monday’s giveaway!

I began the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show last year to support individual artisans and vendors and to provide couples with alternatives to the mass produced wedding finds out there is traditional stores. The bridal world is evolving and growing away from the expected and moving toward individual craftsmanship and DIY touches. What’s great about Etsy is that you too can have a handmade look to your wedding without sacrificing your fingerprints to your hot glue gun.

In addition to helping individually owned shops, I wanted to bring awareness to my chosen charity: Wish Upon A Wedding. “Wish Upon a Wedding is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. Our organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.” -www.wishuponawedding.org

Please note that donations are not required to view or for vendors participate in the show. This is my labor of love to bring awareness to Wish Upon A Wedding and my belief in supporting small businesses and individual artisans. If you feel led to help Wish Upon A Wedding accomplish their mission, please see Wish Upon A Wedding’s donation page.

Legal Mumbo Jumbo:
While I am a volunteer with Wish Upon a Wedding, Belle Memorie is not an official representative of Wish Upon a Wedding. In addition, Belle Memorie is not an official representative of Etsy or the vendors featured in the show. I have sought permission from each and every vendor featured to use their products and their photos. Please do not use these photos for personal gain or copy the designs presented. These products are the livelihood, passion, and intellectual property of each artist and to copy these items or to use them for person gain is both illegal and unethical.

Oooo! It’s another giveaway! Clay Bouquet Shop has donated a $25 gift certificate to one lucky winner.

“All of my sashes and ribbon headbands are made of jewelry (not appliques) which can be turned into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or other fashion accessories to wear long after your wedding day. Contact me for details! All of my bouquets, bouts and corsages are custom made for each client. My Brooch Bouquets will be featured in the June issue of (201) Bride magazine!” To enter, visit Clay Bouquet Shop and pick your favorite item and post it in the comments section. To gain extra entries (please enter separate comments telling us you like or followed, like Clay Bouquet on Facebook, like Belle Memorie on Facebook, follow @ClayBouquetShop on Twitter, follow @bellememorie on Twitter. Best of luck to you! You have until April 21st to enter.

Don’t forget Monday’s and Wednesday’s giveaways!

Dreamcatcher Studio

Fiirs Designs

Gingeroni- Vintage Inspired Designs

Gypsymoon Designs

Hopscotch Couture

Jennifer Moon Bridal

Jewelry by Johan

JRS Custom Jewelry

Miss Joans Hobby: Happily Ever After

ORNENT

Renaissance Jewelry

Rose of the Mire

Etsy Virtual Bridal Show: Day 5, Bridal Jewelry (1 of 3)

Welcome to the Second Annual Etsy Virtual Bridal Show! Today we present to you a category sure to make your bridal ensemble sparkle and shine: Bridal Jewelry! Here is part one of three posts that the show will have for today.

I began the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show last year to support individual artisans and vendors and to provide couples with alternatives to the mass produced wedding finds out there is traditional stores. The bridal world is evolving and growing away from the expected and moving toward individual craftsmanship and DIY touches. What’s great about Etsy is that you too can have a handmade look to your wedding without sacrificing your fingerprints to your hot glue gun.

In addition to helping individually owned shops, I wanted to bring awareness to my chosen charity: Wish Upon A Wedding. “Wish Upon a Wedding is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. Our organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.” -www.wishuponawedding.org

Please note that donations are not required to view or for vendors participate in the show. This is my labor of love to bring awareness to Wish Upon A Wedding and my belief in supporting small businesses and individual artisans. If you feel led to help Wish Upon A Wedding accomplish their mission, please see Wish Upon A Wedding’s donation page.

Legal Mumbo Jumbo:
While I am a volunteer with Wish Upon a Wedding, Belle Memorie is not an official representative of Wish Upon a Wedding. In addition, Belle Memorie is not an official representative of Etsy or the vendors featured in the show. I have sought permission from each and every vendor featured to use their products and their photos. Please do not use these photos for personal gain or copy the designs presented. These products are the livelihood, passion, and intellectual property of each artist and to copy these items or to use them for person gain is both illegal and unethical.

Today’s giveaway is brought to you by 3 Little Pixies. This shop creates hand stamped sterling silver necklaces and bracelets help you brag about the special moments in your life. From wedding related to designs to gorgeous Mother’s Day gifts, you’re sure to find a personalized treasure! To enter to win this necklace, go to 3 Little Pixies shop and post a comment telling us what your favorite item is. Then, to gain additional entries add additional comments when you, like Three Little Pixies on Facebook, like Belle Memorie on Facebook, or post the following to your Twitter feed “Win a personalized necklace from 3 Little Pixies on the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show! #etsyvirtualbridalshow @bellememoire bellememorie.wordpress.com.” Don’t forget to post your additional entries in the comments section here on the blog.

Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3!

3 Little Pixies

Aawsomblei Jewelry

After Dark

Ali Christine Jewelry

All Things Tinsel

Artisan Look

Azure Treasures

Beads Story

Bridal Salon

Chinnerloulou

Cymbaline 84

Cynthia Couture

Doloris Petunia