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SPRING / SUMMER 2021
Handcrafte
WEDDING
BRIDAL GOWNS
by Etsy Sellers
CAKE TRENDS
ruffles, bows and greenery
GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME
accessories
ARTISTIC WEDDING DÉCOR
pompoms and garlands
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Digital Magazine by
WEDDING CRAFTS ACADEMY
with Ivana Mearns
Welcome to the Spring / Summer
issue of A Handcrafted Wedding. This
Join our New
issue is packed with ideas, trends and Facebook Group >>>
DIY projects.
If you are feeling creative, have a go
at making sakura blossom Website >>>
decorations or colourful tissue
pompoms. Or how about decorating Facebook Page >>>
wedding cookies, using ready-made
fondant flowers? Twitter >>>
If you haven’t said yes to the dress Instagram >>>
yet, be inspired by gowns by Etsy
sellers. You might even find the dress Pinterest >>>
of your dreams in our magazine, you
never know! There is a lot for grooms YouTube >>>
as well, from wedding countdown
items to “get me to the church on
time” accessories.
Explore the latest wedding cake
Contact us:
trends or sort out your summer magazine@weddingcraftsacademy.com
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Blossom Headbands ….……. 4 Boho Spice Romantic
Wedding Décor …………….. 25 Lanterns ………………….....… 41
Spring Wedding Invites …… 5
Bridal Gowns Blushing
Sakura Blossom DIY …….. 6-8 by Etsy Sellers ….……... 26-30 Bride ……………………………. 42
Pearl Earrings ……….…….…. 9 Paper or Lace? ………………. 31 Get me to the church
on time! ………………………. 43
Victorian Wedding Rings… 10 Buttonholes
With Dried Flowers .………. 32 Blossoming
Summer Garlands ……….… 11
Love ……......................…… 44
Cinderella
Cute Cake Toppers ……….. 12
would be jealous! …………. 33 Table Numbers ………….….. 45
Stylish Seaside
Bows & Hearts ……..………. 34 Flower Power…………..……. 46
Receptions ……………………..13
Bridesmaids in Blue ……… 35 The Wedding
Summer Gift List ….….……. 14
Countdown ………..…………. 47
With this Ring …………….…. 15 Artistic Wedding
Décor ……………………...…… 36 Eco-Friendly
Relaxed Outdoor Weddings……………….……... 48
Reception ………………....…. 16 Origami Flowers ..….......… 37
Decorate Your
Be My Guest ……………….… 17 DIY Tissue Pompoms … 38-39 Wedding Cookies …….…… 49
Wedding Cake Handmade Summer
Trends …………………….. 18-24 with Love …………………...... 40 Wedding Favours….…..….. 50
3
Blossom Hairband, £35
By Lolli and Shelly Bridal
Made with crystal, pearls and diamantes
View on Etsy >>>
Cherry Blossom Crown, from £59
By Serenity Crystal, California
View on Etsy >>>
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Concertina Wedding Save the Date Card
Invitation from £1.99 from £1.99
By Elle Bee Design UK By Foxes on Boxes
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
Secret Garden Wedding Stationery, from £3
By Love Lila Art
View on Etsy >>>
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three shapes to choose from:
Classic
Romantic
Modern
Sakura blossom can be glued onto twigs and used as table
centrepieces. The blossom flowers can be also attached to table
numbers or seating plans. Or how about scattering these pretty
decorations on tables instead of traditional confetti?
you will need:
printed template (free download >>>), diamantes (7mm, flat
back), pink pearlescent paper, scissors, hobby glue, pencil and
an object to decorate (such as a branch)
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You can choose from Once you choose a design, cut out Place the cut-out shapes over a
three designs: both blossoms, the large and the small sheet of pearlescent paper.
classic, romantic or contemporary. one. Next, draw a line around both
Download the template at We will be using the classic design. shapes.
www.weddingcraftsacademy.com
Move the template around, Cut out all blossoms, one by one. Bend each petal slightly,
drawing large and small blossoms. using your hands.
Apply a small amount of glue over Place the small blossoms on top of Apply a small amount of glue over
the centre of the large blossoms. the large blossoms. the centre of each of the small
blossoms.
Place a diamante on top.
The diamante you see on the
photo is a genuine Swarovski
diamante.
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Let the glue dry. Choose an object you would like to Use glue (or invisible tape) to
decorate. attach the back of each blossom to
This could be a branch, a seating the object you are decorating.
plan or napkin holders.
For more DIY projects, visit our Website
www.weddingcraftsacademy.com
Printable Sakura Template
Print Template >>>
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Earrings £125
Stunning earrings featuring a
long cubic zirconia set bar with
large white baroque pearls.
Lido Pearls and Gemstones >>>
Earrings, £80
Sterling Silver, crystal &
freshwater pearl drop earrings. A
large rectangular shaped crystal
has a beautiful tear drop shape
freshwater pearl drop.
Lido Pearls and Gemstones >>>
Earrings, £185
Very unusual large Edison pearl
earrings with a wonderful cubic
zirconia setting.
Lido Pearls and Gemstones >>>
Earrings, £55
Silver leaf design earrings with CZ
& Pearls
Lido Pearls and Gemstones >>>
Earrings, £95
Elegant long drop earrings set
with Cubic Zirconia and
Freshwater Pearls.
Lido Pearls and Gemstones >>>
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Emma, from £165 Victor, from £165
Emma - Flower and scroll Victorian style Hand Victorian style Scroll Hand Engraved 6mm Ring
Engraved 5mm Ring By Lockley and Ashmore
By Lockley and Ashmore Available in Platinum, 18ct and 9ct
Available in Platinum, 18ct yellow/white gold and sterling silver
and 9ct yellow/white gold and sterling silver View on Etsy >>>
View on Etsy >>>
Forget Me Knot, Edwin, from £175 Rose, from £160 Scroll Flower & Leaf
from £165 Engraved 6mm Ring Hand Engraved 4mm form £165
5mm Hand Engraved By Lockley and Sterling Silver Ring Old English style 6mm
Ring Ashmore By Lockley and Hand Engraved Ring
By Lockley and Full of richly detailed Ashmore By Lockley and
Ashmore scrolls, beautifully Also available in Ashmore
Available in sterling finished off with a platinum, 18ct Available in platinum,
silver, 9ct and 18ct milled edge on the top white/yellow gold & 9ct and 18ct
yellow/white gold and and sides with a 9ct white/yellow gold yellow/white gold and
platinum miniature scroll in Etsy >>> sterling silver
Etsy >>> between. Etsy >>>
Etsy >>>
10Wisteria, £14.99
Ginger Ray >>>
Flower Garland, £12.99
Ginger Ray >>>
Lavender, £12
Gisela Graham London >>>
Yellow Flower & Leaf, £33 Meadow Flower, £30
Gisela Graham London >>>
Gisela Graham London >>>
11Wedding Cake Topper Lama Cake Topper
£33 from £26
By Blossom Hill By Fudge and Mabel
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
Penguin Heart Wedding Personalised Love Gate Mr And Mrs Tandem Bike
Cake Topper Mirror, £25 Cake Topper, £18 Cake Topper, £32
By Norma & Dorothy By Just Toppers By Funky Laser
View on Not on the High View on Not on the High View on Not on the High
Street >>> Street >>> Street >>>
12Sandbanks - Shell Box, £50
By The Table Stylist
Impress your wedding guest with a beige linen runner and warm white pillar candles creating a calming focal point. Real
British oysters (which can be used as salt & pepper pinch pots or to create your own oyster candles), white clam shells and
resin star fish can be artfully placed to introduce a hint of the sea. View online >>>
13‘Weeds or Wishes’
Painting
£35
By The British Crafthouse
This beautiful nature
inspired, dandelion flowers
quality fine art print, comes
from an original painting
named ‘Weeds or Wishes’.
A beautiful gift idea for a
summer wedding.
View online >>>
Wool waterproof picnic
Fiji 15 piece coffee set, £380
blanket, £125 By Micucci Interiors
By Heating and Plumbing
View online >>>
View online >>>
Outdoor Seating Set, £POA
By Lime Lace
View online >>>
14Rips & Tides Damascus Stainless Steel Ring, from £280
By Sterling Holmes Rings
View on Etsy >>>
White and Gold Damascus Gold Lined Damascus Rose Gold Damascus
Ring, from £680 Stainless Steel Ring, £350 Stainless Ring, £370
By Sterling Holmes Rings By Sterling Holmes Rings By Sterling Holmes Rings
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
14k Rose Gold Inlay Damascus Steel Ring, from £355.23
By Renaissance Jewelry, USA
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View on Etsy >>>Tassel Fringe Hammock, £65
By Ella James >>>
Crochet Hem Hammock, £79
By Ella James >>>
Natural Hammock Chair, £149
By Beaumonde >>>
Natural Palm Fan, £9
By Heavenly Homes and
Gardens >>>
Palm Leaf Parasol, £90
By Ella James >>>
Parasol with Bead Trim, £79 Raffia Lanterns, £55
By Ella James >>>
By Ella James >>>
Natural Wooden Heart Ribbon, £2.95 Natural Wooden Flower
Pegs, £1.20 for a set of 6 By Live Laugh Love Ltd >>> Pegs, £1.20 for a set of 6
By Live Laugh Love Ltd >>> 16 By Live Laugh Love Ltd >>>Regular Fit Debonair Wool Suit Jacket, £289 Vanilla Bodycon Bardot Dress, £159
Ted Baker >>> Ted Baker >>>
Floral Print Tie, £45 Geometric Tie, £45 Evening Bag, £109
Ted Baker >>> Ted Baker >>> Ted Baker >>>
17Due to the pandemic, most Gold Accents Ruffles
wedding cakes at present times are For the ultimate luxury feel, ask Feel like in a fairy tale with a
in the spirit of “small is beautiful”. your cake maker to add a bit of ruffled cake. Truly sumptuous,
But side aside, what’s hot and gold to your wedding cake, in the wedding cakes with ruffles are eye-
what’s not? form of leaves, pearls, flowers or catching.
gold edges.
Your wedding cake is a part of your Bows
love story. The cake, as well as the Lace Pattern Cakes with bows are very versatile.
wedding decor should be all about For a romantic feel, choose lace Whether you want to create a
you and the love of your life. detailing. The lace effect can be contemporary feel, an Audrey
embossed into the icing. Or, a Hepburn style or aim for a
So, you don’t really need to worry segment of real lace can be draped traditional look, you can’t go wrong
about trends, if you want a triple around the cake. with adding a bow to your cake.
chocolate cake with extra
chocolate sprinkles, just go for it! Drip and Brushstroke Greenery
To add an amusing element to your If sugar-craft decorations are not
Let’s have a look at a few cake wedding cake, how about playful your thing, how about a cake with
trends you could follow, whether drip effect of colourful a bit of greenery? Succulents and
your reception is classic or brushstrokes? ivy garlands always look special.
contemporary.
18Gold
Accents
Luxurious
& lush
PHOTOGAPHY Right: Srki66 Photography, Below: Olga Gorchichko
19Lace
Pattern
Romantic
& Elegant
PHOTOGAPHY Top: Aoleshko Photography
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Right: Marysnm PhotographyDrip &
Brushstroke
Whimsical and
Eye-Catching
PHOTOGAPHY Top: Alexey Adrosov Left: Daria Petrenko
21Ruffles
Playful and
Fashionable
PHOTOGAPHY Left: Yevgen Rychko Below: Illia Kvatiura
22Bows
Classic
And Timeless
PHOTOGAPHY Left: Anna Dudko Below: Siarhei Holub
23Greenery
contemporary
And fresh
PHOTOGAPHY Top: Tatyana Masliak Left: Oleksandr Diachenko
24Floral Napkins, £3.50 Orange Candle Holder, £14 Pompom Garland £12.75
By Talking Tables >>> By Talking Tables >>> By Talking Tables >>>
Fabric Bunting, £17
By Talking Tables >>>
Mango Wood Bowl
Large £33.75, Small £22.50
By Talking Tables >>>
Pompom Garland, £12.75
By Talking Tables >>> Bunting, £12
By Talking Tables >>>
25Mermaid Dress, £950 Vintage Bridal Gowns
By Marginelli By Your Perfect Dress
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
Juliet Cap Veil, £210
By Agnes Heart
View on Etsy >>>
26Short Lace & Tulle Dress, £257 Boho Lace Floral Dress, £399
By Cotswolds Wedding Veils By House of Bali
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
Bridal Sash, from £29.72
By Constance Handcrafted
View on Etsy >>>
27Feather Lace Dress, £465 Off the Shoulder Dress
By Emma Dee Sewing from £1,126.80
View on Etsy >>> By Love Spell Design, Etsy >>>
Lace Fabric, £24.55
By Dress Fabric
View on Etsy >>>
28Vintage Bridal Gowns One of a kind Bridal Gown, £297.17
By Vintage Lane Bridal By Felicity Westmacott
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
Cape Veil, from £129.95
By Wildest Dreams Bridal
View on Etsy >>>
29Cotton Lace Dress, £395 Lace Bridal Gown, £800
By Sister Organics By This Modern Love Bridal
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
Blue Sash, £67
By Beaded by Laura
View on Etsy >>>
30Unique Wedding Gift, £120
By Crafty Lou 2
View on Etsy >>>
Personalised Card, £4.95 Personalised Gift, £34 Personalised Gift, £52
By Gary Slocombe Designs By Gary Slocombe Designs By Gary Slocombe Designs
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy 31
>>> View on Etsy >>>Summer Breeze Buttonholes, from £8
By The Kraft Flower Co.
This handmade Summer Breeze Collection is perfect for those looking to create a Rustic, Bohemian inspired outdoor
wedding. They contain Pink Helichrysum, Grasses, Love in a Mist, Sea Lavender and Hydrangea. View on Etsy >>>
Rustic Lavender Thistle and Lavender
Buttonholes, from £7.50 Buttonholes, from £8
By The Kraft Flower Co. By The Kraft Flower Co.
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
32Designer
Shoes
Ted Baker >>>
Stylish Makeup Bags
and Pouches
Ted Baker >>>
Contemporary
Accessories
Ted Baker >>>
33Embroidered Silk Tie, £89 Embroidered Silk Bow Tie, £60
By Sarah Beresford By Sarah Beresford
Three small embroidered These bow ties are only produced in small quantities, creating a unique
hearts in pale blue organza and exclusive bow tie, perfect for special occasions and weddings.
and turquoise and gold Woven, embroidered and crafted in England.
embroidery sit neatly below View online >>>
the knot when the tie is
worn.
View online >>>
Twig Heart Pendant, £65
By Lucy Sylvester
This twig heart is silver, cast from
twigs, it retains the finest details from
the original natural form.
View online >>>
34Earrings “Aneta”, £11
By Ivana Mearns Designs
Made with glass beads
View on Etsy >>>
Earrings “Karolina”, £7
By Ivana Mearns Designs
Made with glass beads
View on Etsy >>>
Sapphire Bridesmaid Dress, £120
By Coconelle Studio
View on Etsy >>>
Earrings “Libuse”, £8.90 Earrings “Marie”, £8 Earrings “Eliska”, £7.50
By Ivana Mearns Designs By Ivana Mearns Designs By Ivana Mearns Designs
Made with glass beads Made with glass beads Made with glass beads
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View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>Custom Pompoms Flowers & Garlands
By Mummy’s Bubble
Each felt ball used in these custom flowers is handmade
in Nepal using 100% New Zealand wool. Perfect for creating the
“Something Different” wedding look.
View on Etsy >>>
Felt Pompom Garland, from £9
By Live it Lively
The felt balls are made from sustainably sourced 100% wool felt.
View on Etsy >>>
36Peach Paper Rose Bouquet, Origami, £36
A beautiful bouquet of origami roses folded from two delicate shades of peach paper. Each rose has a green
origami calyx under the flower and is on a long textured green stem. The stem is made of wire so you can
easily change the way you arrange and pose them.
By And so to shop View online >>>
Origami Blooms, £42
This gorgeous paper flower bouquet in delicate shades of pink and peach with green accents includes
handmade origami roses, lilies and star flowers.
By And so to shop View online >>>
37Cut and fold Tissue Paper
Cut the tissue paper into squares Accordion fold the tissue. Now we have a long rectangle,
25cm wide. Layer the tissue paper. The folds should be 2cm apart. 2cm x 25cm. Tie the end of the cord
Each layer should consist of three around the centre of the long
sheets. (That’s nine sheets in total) narrow rectangle.
Choose which pompom you want to make
Option 1: Option 2: Option 3:
Dahlia Peony Dandelion
38For the “Dahlia” look, cut off all For the “Peony” look, cut the ends For the “Dandelion” look, open the
corners, making the ends pointy. into semicircles, as shown on the folds first. Then, cut approx. 2cm
picture above. into the tissue, forming thin stripes.
Separate the Layers
The process of unfolding the layers Start separating the layers carefully, Work your way to the last layer at
is the same, whether you chose layer by layer. the bottom.
Dahlia, Peony or Dandelion. Work slowly, otherwise the tissue Adjust the layers as needed, making
If you haven’t done so already, open will tear. the pompom round.
the folds, forming a fan. Repeat on the other side. Be very careful not to tear the tissue
paper.
39Floral Brooch £56 Flower Stud Earrings, £29 Flower Necklace, £59
The British Crafthouse >>> The British Crafthouse >>> The British Crafthouse >>>
Personalised Keyring Set, £13 Ammonite Cufflinks, £95
The British Crafthouse >>> The British Crafthouse >>>
Silver Rose Earrings, £13
Forget me not Earrings, £79 The British Crafthouse >>>
The British Crafthouse >>>
40Small Gold Brocante Palm
Lantern £45.99
Wedding Mall >>>
Small Copper Brocante
Palm Lantern, £49.99
Wedding Mall >>>
Solar Lanterns, £32.99
View on Etsy >>>
Medium Marrakech Nomad
Lantern, £87.65
Wedding Mall >>>
Copper Glittered Lantern,
Large Marrakech Berber £6.95
Wedding Mall >>>
Lantern, £89.99
Wedding Mall >>>
41Zao Shine Up Powder Refill
Zao Compact Pink Champagne, £13.00
Zao Compact Blush, £21.50
Ethical Superstore >>> Blush Refill, £10.75 Ethical Superstore >>>
Ethical Superstore >>>
Beautiful Me Mineral Eyeshadow Benecos Quattro Eye Shadow
Platinum Tiara, £6.95 Lavera Beautiful Mineral Eyeshadow Coffee & Cream, £6.95
Ethical Superstore >>>
Quattro - Cappuccino Cream, £13.90 Ethical Superstore >>>
Ethical Superstore
42 >>>White Dobby Evening Shirt, £180 Personalised Cufflinks Tray
Eton Shirts >>> and Watch Stand, £39.95
By Mijmoj Design
Not on the High Street >>>
Wooden Personalised Personalised Wedding 'Gorgeous Groom' Mug,
Groom Hanger, £16 Cufflinks for The Groom, £15.50
By Sophia Victoria Joy £29.95 By The Pot Bank
Not on the High Street >>> By Nest Not on the High Street >>>
Not on the High Street >>>
43Blossom Tree
1.2m
£41.46
Wedding Mall >>>
Cream Wisteria
2.7m
£658.11
Wedding Mall >>>
Cream Wisteria
3.2m
£902.88
Wedding Mall >>>
Pink Blossom
1.5m
£56.54
Wedding Mall >>>
44Wooden Table Numbers 1-12, £15.99 Table Number Flags 1-12
Ginger Ray >>> £7.99
Ginger Ray >>>
Chalkboard Bottle Sticker Rose Gold Glitter Wooden Love Struck - Table Numbers
Table Numbers 1-12, £5.99 Table Numbers 1-12 - Ivory / Gold 13-24
Ginger Ray >>> £24.99 £5.99
Ginger Ray >>> Ginger Ray >>>
45Romantic Coral Bridal Bouquet David Austin Kiera Bridal Bouquet
By The Real Flower Company >>> By The Real Flower Company >>>
Blue Cascade Bouquet Country Garden Hand Tied Bridesmaid
By Interflora >>> Cascade Bridal Bouquet Flowers
The Real Flower Company By Bells Flowers >>>
>>>
46Wedding Countdown Plaque, £7.95 Personalised Leather Wedding Planner, £30
By French Grey Interiors By Artbox
Not on the High Street >>> Not on the High Street >>>
Bride to Be Planning Calendar, £21.95 Big Day Countdown Hanger, £10
By The Hummingbird Card Company By The Design Conspiracy
Not on the High Street >>> Not on the High Street >>>
47Pink Leaf Paper Fan Decorations Party Backdrop
Create a stunning party backdrop or focal point at any event with these chic Leaf Shaped Paper Fan Decorations.
Ginger Ray >>>
Wooden Peg & String & Tag Kraft Luggage Tags, £3.49
Soft Pink Bunny Tails, £9.99
Ginger Ray >>>
Ginger Ray >>> Frame, £19.99
Ginger Ray >>>
Natural Off White
Bunny Tails, £9.99
Ginger Ray >>>
Hessian Wrapped Wooden Heart
Glass Jar, £2.49 Tealight Holder, £3.99 Wedding Post Box, £8.99
Ginger Ray >>> Ginger Ray >>> Ginger Ray >>>
48Sugar Blossom Flowers in Shades of Pink and White
£4.99 for 24 Blossom Flowers
Flamboyant Fondant >>>
Pink and White Blossom Flowers
More Colour Options Available
Flamboyant Fondant >>>
49Meant to Bee Favours, £1.30 each
By Little Handicraft Cvet
View on Etsy >>>
Edible Flower Lollipop Wildflower Seeds Homemade Limoncello Tags
from £26.00 for 10 from £7 for 10 From £3 for 10
By Little Lollipop Shop UK By Wedding In A Teacup By Made by Mika Ltd
View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>> View on Etsy >>>
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