For my second post I am going to show you the darling handkerchiefs I bought on ebay via the Make an Offer feature. Coming all the way from China are almost forty brand new, never used vintage style handkerchiefs complete with floral patterns, scalloped edges and bright colors.
I plan on putting these little darlings in a basket at the entrance of our ceremony set up with a little sign that says something about criers taking one!
I am so excited to get these in the mail, the seller was very prompt and helpful--- she gave me the tracking number for the package within just a few hours of buying it! I bought the hankies for a great price and they will be one of those little personal touches than many will remember.
There are many options for brides out there looking to do something similar. For the bride who needs instant gratification, you could purchase real vintage hankies little by little from antique and thrift stores, making sure to wash and press them before the big day. Or, if you are lucky enough to live in a place that holds a monthly antique show (Antiques by the Bay), you can scour the vendors and find them all in one place. For those who are more patient, internet shopping such as on Etsy.com or ebay.com is a great option. I put 'vintage style handkerchief lot' in the search engine and was pleasantly surprised!
I love this! Never before have I seen this idea in blogland and it's so perfect for the weepy wedding goes (holler, one whole side of my family cries at weddings like it's their function in life).
ReplyDelete*applause* to you for your creativity! Plus, those kerchiefs are crazy beautiful...I can tell right off the bat that your wedding will be scrumptious!