Details and Decorations
1. etsy.com We hit Etsy every day, looking for new handcrafted goodness from its more than 400,000 artisans. Wedding finds range from custom cake toppers to tree-bark table numbers.2. threepotatofourshop.com No need to scour flea markets for old apothecary bottles. The site has plenty of vintage items you can buy in multiples, with regularly updated inventory.
3. creamcityribbon.com The 60-plus styles of natural cotton ribbon will brighten up anything they touch.
BRIDES BONUS Receive a free 50-yard spool of coordinating ribbon with your 200-yard purchase.
Discount code: BRIDE11
4. spoonflower.com Yes, you can create personalized fabric for your party. All you have to do is upload an image (or search among the catalog of designs).
5. save-on-crafts.com Dirt-cheap essentials for big DIY projects? Bring it. Blackboards, cotton pouches, burlap—everything you need is right here.
6. impressrubberstamps.com One $7 stamp can work wonders on an invitation, menu, favor bag—practically anything with a flat surface (your man's abs?). P.S.: The site sells stickers, ink pads, and punches, too.
7. jamaligarden.com Yay for decorative goodies like feathers, seashells, beaded napkin rings, and lights—all at wholesale prices.
BRIDES BONUS 10 percent off regularly priced online merchandise.
Discount code: BRIDES1011
8. foryourparty.com Want to put your faces on a book of matches? Need monogrammed napkins, place cards, or coasters? You'll find personalized details galore at way-affordable prices.
9. classicpartyrentals.com This is the go-to spot for rental linens, place settings, tents, even craps tables and tiki torches.
10. lunabazaar.com Looking for paper lanterns? This site's got 'em in every shape, size, color, and pattern imaginable. It also has easy-on-the-wallet parasols, hand fans, and votive holders. Who said decking out a party space is pricey?
BRIDES BONUS 10 percent off.
Discount code: BRIDES10
Gifts and Favors
11. navyandlavender.com Search for cute favors by season and theme. Love that daisy-shaped cookie cutter!BRIDES BONUS 15 percent off.
Discount code: N&LBRIDES
12. dogeared.com The ultimate bridesmaids' gift: delicate, affordable charm necklaces they'll wear again and again.
13. jimeale.com From polka-dot totes to striped cosmetics cases, these right-priced accessories will be a hit with your girls.
BRIDES BONUS 10 percent off.
Discount code: brides10
14. fontainemaury.com Get personalized prezzies at this monogram-everything store.
BRIDES BONUS 10 percent off.
Discount code: Bride11
15. 20x200.com This site connects present seekers with artists and sells prints starting at just $20 a pop.
BRIDES BONUS Free individual gift-wrap and card for 8-by-10-inch and 11-by-14-inch prints through June 30, 2011.
Discount code: BRIDES11
16. glassybaby.com This company offers hand-blown votives in 400-plus colors and donates part of its sales to cancer care (more than $500K so far!).
17. momastore.org Pick up quirky gifts like artsy scarves (for your bridesmaids) and portable space-age speakers (for his buds).
18. rollingpinproductions.com A yummy idea: Send guests home with individually wrapped cookies customized to your party theme.
19. tribalsociete.com Heart ethnic jewelry? You'll love these vibrant pieces, handmade by artisans around the world. (There are sarongs and sandals, too!) A portion of all proceeds goes to the Global Fund for Women.
20. beau-coup.com Brownie pops! Luggage tags! Candy jars! If you can imagine it, you'll probably find it at this one-stop favor shop. Check out celeb planner Colin Cowie's boutique, which showcases his fave picks.
BRIDES BONUS 15 percent off orders over $99.
Discount code: BRIDES15
Flowers
21. bridesign.com We're mad for its wedding-in-a-box packaging. The bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces we ordered arrived in pristine, big day-ready condition.22. amysorchids.com There's no such thing as orchid overload. This site imports more than 60 varieties from Thailand; you can buy them in natural colors or unusual dyed hues (bright orange, turquoise).
23. growersbox.com This bride-friendly company lets you order arranged flowers or bulk blooms—great for DIYers.
24. nettletonhollow.com Along with flowers, you'll find an assortment of branches, grasses, pods, and foliage. All are perfect for creating unusual arrangements or adding texture to any floral centerpiece.
25. thecrimsonpoppy.com Paper flowers that look as jaw-droppingly gorgeous as Mother Nature's own: Artist Jenny Jafek-Jones handcrafts everything from "rose petal" confetti to poppy bouquets you can (really) keep forever.
26. fancyflorist.com Carnations, mums, jasmine—you'll find garlands aplenty on this site, which specializes in floral decor and Hindu weddings.
27. fiftyflowers.com There's a mind-blowing variety of flower options here (50,000 choices!). You can search by color, season, and bloom type. And the prices? Amazing.
28. afloral.com Doing your own flowers? Get thee to this http now. Afloral.com has tools, floral foam, bouquet holders—everything you need to assemble your arrangements.
29. frittsrosenow.com Mini-sailboats, teeny guitars: Give him a boutonniere that will make him smile. (Or get even more creative with a custom order!)
30. globalrose.com Want to pretty up your party with the wedding flower? Search no further than Globalrose, which has more than 75 varieties of this traditional bloom—some in nontraditional colors (green!). Not into roses? There are tons of other beautiful blossoms.
Paper Goods
31. weddingpaperdivas.com The selection of stylish invitations and save-the-dates is practically infinite; preview personalized touches instantly.BRIDES BONUS 10 percent off orders of $50 or more, excluding thermography and letterpress, through May 31, 2011.
Discount code: BRD0511
32. hellolucky.com This hip spot offers digital printing, but its real specialty is an enormous catalog of fun, cost-conscious letterpress invites.
BRIDES BONUS 15 percent off.
Discount code: BRIDES2011
33. cocodot.com Elegant electronic invites for the engagement party or bridal shower? We'd totally click that.
34. myownlabels.com Create labels for tags, place cards, and escort cards for as little as 15 cents each.
35. smockpaper.com The very first print shop to offer elegant letterpress invites and tags on luxury bamboo paper also donates 1 percent of its sales to environmental causes.
BRIDES BONUS 20 percent off.
Discount code: BRIDES20
36. mountaincow.com DIY newbies rejoice: This stationery site's printable invites are cute, modern, and way easy to make. (Just download Mountaincow's super-helpful software.)
BRIDES BONUS Free shipping on orders over $100.
Discount code: BR511
37. papyrusonline.com Along with guest books and invitations, Papyrus is a primo spot for picking up those ever-important thank-you cards.
38. minted.com Want to have fun with your wedding stationery? Tell the story of how you met with customizable fold-out save-the-dates.
39. nightowlpapergoods.com Folksy and chic aren't words typically used in the same sentence, but the unique wooden wedding suites you'll find here are both.
BRIDES BONUS 20 percent off any personalized wedding collection online through May 31, 2011.
Discount code: BRIDES2011
40. paper-source.com With more than 40 colors and 10 size options to choose among, you'll find creating your dream invitation suite a breeze. The blog and the how-to videos are full of fab DIY ideas and tips.
BRIDES BONUS Free shipping on noncustom orders over $100.
Discount code: Brides100
Accessories & Extras
41. jenniferbehr.com Celebs like Rihanna and Natalie Portman adore Behr's Swarovski-encrusted and silk-organza headpieces. You will, too.BRIDES BONUS Free shipping.
Discount code: ShipGratis
42. saragabriel.com Can't decide what to wear for a headpiece? Use the Personal Style Search feature to scour the extensive collection of handmade and customizable veils.
43. spanx.com Type "bridal" in the site's search box and Spanx will tell you exactly what type of shapewear works with your gown's silhouette.
44. journelle.com La Perla bras, Hanky Panky undies—hit this spot if you want to pick up something s*xy for your wedding night.
BRIDES BONUS 15 percent off through May 31, 2011.
Discount code: BRIDES2BE11
45. tejani.com Founder Urvi Prunier's Indian heritage is evident in every high-sparkle handbag and piece of jewelry on this bride-geared site.
BRIDES BONUS 10 percent off.
Discount code: BRIDES2011
46. azaara.com Add pizzazz to your big-day ensemble with filigree earrings, beaded bangles, and oversize rings.
BRIDES BONUS 20 percent off.
Discount code: BRIDES20
47. swarovski.com You want bling? From handbags to statement necklaces, everything Swarovski sells is covered in those famous crystals.
48. charmandchain.com Browse wow-worthy options for every budget on this giant jewelry site.
BRIDES BONUS 20 percent off.
Discount code: CCBRIDES
49. ninashoes.com We are officially obsessed: Along with ready-made options, Nina lets you design custom shoes.
BRIDES BONUS 20 percent off.
Discount code: brides20
50. myglassslipper.com So over picking through the scarce wedding-shoe choices on most sites? This megastore has more than 250 OMG options from coveted designer brands like Badgley Mischka, as well as tons of affordable picks. (Psst: It has handbags, too!)
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