First things first: read Etsy Shopping Secrets Only The Pros Know, our in-depth look at how to get exactly what you want while shopping for wedding stuff on Etsy. Next: peruse this list of Washington-area Etsy vendors we love for great wedding decor and favor ideas!
1. PaperBuilt
Architect Sarah Morrison passes on her knowledge of 3-D paper construction in the form of instantly downloadable (and more affordable) favor boxes and photo-booth props you can assemble yourself.
2. Lucky Girl Paper
Calling all prepsters! You’ll love the cheerfully graphic designs on these save-the-dates, favor tags, door hangers, stickers, and more. Our top pick? The wedding activity sheet, a fun, Mad Libs–style alternative to the guest book.
3. Capital Society
Shelli Martinez’s address stamps are delightfully designed, easy to read, and customizable by state. They’ll make writing thank-you notes a breeze.
4. Katie Favors
Katie Kilgore can put pretty much any pattern on a button, bottle opener, pocket mirror, or magnet, and they all make for adorable favors.
5. Ann Leslie Designs
Ann McTamney’s hair accessories have a glamorous, vintage-inspired vibe. Her made-to-order veils come in 12 shades of tulle with tint-to-match options, which means one is guaranteed to go with your dress.
6. Wine Wife Happy Life
If wine is the second-greatest love of your life, Lindsey Stamps’ vino-themed extras are a natural choice. Opt for wine-charm escort cards to check off seating assignments and wedding favors with a single purchase.
7. Lizzie Lulu And Co.
These so-good-you’ll-swear-they’re-real faux flower crowns are perfect for boho-chic bridesmaids and fun-loving flower girls.
8. The Original Twig
Hand-twisted in the Shenandoah Valley using twigs and grapevine, these cake toppers and table numbers are a must for rustic weddings.
9. An Etch Above
From custom crab mallets for guests to etched beer steins for groomsmen, this full-service engraving shop can personalize a plethora of wood and glass surfaces.
Image in lead graphic by Kip Dawkins Photography.
Sarah is the Editor-in-Chief of Washingtonian Bride & Groom, and writes about weddings, fashion, and shopping. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Bethesda Magazine, and Washington City Paper, among others. She is a Georgetown University graduate, lives in Columbia Heights, and you can find her on Instagram at @washbridegroom and @sarahzlot.
