Stylish Headbands and more: An interview with Be Something New

This week's interview features Jill and Amber Prettyman of Be Something New. Jill and Amber are located in North Tustin, Orange County, California

Tell us a little about yourself.
I have been making bridal headpieces and veils for Something New, my first company, over 25 years and have sold to bridal stores all over the country. My daughter Amber convinced me to start Besomethingnew with her and make a more contemporary line of headbands. We are having so much fun doing this together on etsy and have sold to brides, bridesmaids and clients all over the world. I love getting away from just white and ivory. I love using vintage pieces and color in our things.

What special things do you create for weddings?
Headbands, combs, bridesmaids headbands boutonnieres

Who or what sparked your interest in making wedding-related items?
When I was getting married (28 years ago) the bridal shop were I was getting my dress asked me to go to work for them selling, I ended up spending most of my time making custom headpieces, then decided to start my own business.

What is a little known fact, or something unique about your work that is interesting?
A lot of the vintage pieces I put in my things I bought when I started my business 27years ago, and have had sitting in a drawer all this time. I am going to be so sad when I use it all up.

If you are married, what’s the one thing you wish you had for your wedding that you didn’t?
I was married so long ago and there were not so many things to choose from like there is now, it was hard to be unique. I wish I had the amount of choices that brides have today.

What advice can you share for all the brides getting married this year?
Have fun and be your self, don’t let others influence you too much on your choices, you are the bride!!



What is your perfect honeymoon spot?
I went to Hawaii, but anywhere with my husband is the perfect spot!

If you could pick anyone famous that would purchase your items for their wedding, who would they be?
Courtney Love bought two of my headbands, which was fun, but if I had to choose someone maybe Gwen Stefani she has a fun style.

If you could choose 1 item from your shop that you wish every bride could have, what would it be?
I love the messy bow, I think it would be great to wear to a shower or rehearsal dinner.

















Links where we can find out more about your work:
Be Something New Website

Item of the day: Calissa Ruffle Victorian Shrug from Countessa

Our item of the day comes from Etsy Wedding Team Member Countessa. Created with white moire taffeta this shrug would be the perfect accessory to jazz up a beautiful wedding gown. Countessa offers this shrug in a variety of fabrics and colors, and can also be made in a custom fabric upon request.

Interested in purchasing this shrug? CLICK HERE

White HOT Weddings Treasury!

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Thank you to Mikiye for creating team treasury.

Item of the day: Colorful Cake Serving Set from Beadz2Pleaz

Our item of the day comes from Etsy Wedding Team Member Beadz2Pleaz. This set is for the bride that is looking for a pop of color to add to the scheme of her wedding. These servers are beaded with Czech seed beads and wrapped in tarnish resistant silver wire. Definitely worth the investment as you will keep this in your home for years to come.

Interested in purchasing this set? CLICK HERE


A close-up of the wonderful craftsmanship that goes into this set

Call a fire truck Treasury!

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Another great treasury featuring our team members.

A Wedding In Color Treasury!

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Thank you to Tickled Pink Knits for creating this lovely treasury spotlighting our Etsy Wedding Team Members!

Accessorize your hair & more: An interview with Hair Bows Wonderworld

This week's interview features Lynn of Hair Bows Wonderworld. Lynn is located across the pond in the wonderful Manchester, United Kingdom.


Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m a mother of three under 5’s and I am married to the love of my life. I've been crafting forever as a hobby, but I've been on Etsy just for around a year, and I love it. Three years ago, I started making hair bows for my own daughter, and my love for ribbon grew! As a matter of luck, I found out an original way to make my ribbon rose, which lately has become rather popular amongst my bow making community. I even created an instructional E-book on how to make it, You can find it here. I didn't stop there. I kept looking for new way to make other types of flowers out of ribbon. Each new flower is a new challenge to me. Many of my friends then told me I should venture into the bridal market, and because I always loved wedding the way a child loved a fairy tale, I thought I should give it a try, that's when I started to carry bridal hair accessories in my store and later bridal bouquets! Later on I tried my luck with different materials other than ribbon and now I love to make fabric flower, too. Most of my flowers are made out of ribbon - many types of ribbon. I aim for a real look with my ribbon flowers. Besides, I do fabric flowers with more of an abstract look, too. My flowers are durable and will stay pretty and fresh with you for a life time and beyond.

What special things do you create for weddings?
Anything with flowers in it, mostly bouquets and hair accessories. I am a flower addict (grin). I love to do custom order, too, so when being asked to make items to match, I do also boutonniere, corsage/wrist corsage, ringbearer pillow, flower cake topper , flower girl basket and centerpiece etc as well.

Who or what sparked your interest in making wedding-related items?
I love making beautiful things, I love it when people fall in love and get married. It’s like a fairy tale with such a happy ending, you know, when in the end people all are so kind to each other, and the main heroes – the couple – live together happily ever after. Making wedding-related items for people who are getting married gives me a chance being a part of this fairy tale again and again.


What is a little known fact, or something unique about your work that is interesting?
I taught myself to make all the flowers I used in my bouquets. People used to ask me ‘what instructions do you use?’ and in fact there is no instructions. My great inspiration is nature. I love to look at the flowers, admire their beauty and try to imitate them using ribbon or fabric. I started with roses, and now in my portfolio, I’ve got rose, orchid, peony, lotus, hibiscus, lilly, daffodil, dahlia, daisy, hydrangea, ranunculus… My brides have been a great source of inspiration for me, too. Many times the most interesting ideas come from my brides and I love to bring their visions to life. Sometimes it seems to be impossible it makes the task almost like a challenge - I'll need to find a way to do it, and find it quickly. You cannot imagine how happy I am once it's been figured out and turns out beautifully.

If you are married, what’s the one thing you wish you had for your wedding that you didn’t?
Make my own bouquet, and my bridesmaid bouquet, and my hair fascinator, and my favor, and my invitation, and my centerpieces, and… LOL

What is your favorite wedding song?
I love Wagner’s bridal chorus and Elton John’s can you feel the love tonight.

What is your favorite part of the wedding journey?
Children

What advice can you share for all the brides getting married this year?
Just relax, be happy and be yourself. In the end this IS YOUR wedding! Plan ahead of time and accept help!

What is your perfect honeymoon spot?
Australia, where I first met my husband

If you could pick anyone famous that would purchase your items for their wedding, who would they be?
The celtic women, Celine Dion, Martha Stewart.


If you could choose 1 item from your shop that you wish every bride could have, what would it be?
My Blooming Marvellous Rose

What are links where we can find out more about your work:
Hair Bows Wonderworld Blog
Hair Bows Wonderworld Etsy Shop

Etsy Wedding Team Members featured on Etsy's Front Page & Team Treasury

This wonderful treasury picked by YANDEBRIDAL featuring all Etsy Wedding Team Members was featured on the front page of Etsy on June 20, 2009.


Featured in this treasury from left to right, top to bottom:
Parsi
Mikiye
Glitzy Events
Artful Beginnings
fubabee
lilyelle
Tickled Pink Knits
whichgoose
myrakim
Red Light Studio
Signs By Diane
Jennifer Rydin Designs

EWT now on Twitter!

As part of recent our come back the EWT has created our very own twitter page. Follow us (and our members) to receive updates on treasuries, giveaways, and other current happenings in the EWT! We'd also love to hear any ideas and feedback you have about the team so feel free to reply or DM us.

Etsy Wedding Team Members featured on Etsy's Front Page

Sending a big congrats to YANDE BRIDAL and Artful Beginnings for being featured on Etsy's Front Page on June 17, 2009.

Pink and Proud Treasury!

Check out this fabulous treasury created by Kim of GlitzyEvents!
Gorgeous work-lovely curation. Thanks Kim!

A Seaside Wedding Treasury!

Huge THANK YOU to Elena from TickledPinkKnits for composing this beautiful collection of talented team members!

Were back!!!!

After a long hiatus the Etsy Wedding Team is getting back on track! Here is a team treasury where you will find some lovely creations from our fantastic Team members. Enjoy!!

Etsy Wedding Team Treasury - Pink and Proud



Featured from left to right, top to bottom
Digitally printed silk handkerchief from Artful Beginnings
Beaded Stemware from Beadz2Pleaz
Lilia Dusty Rose Feather Fascinator from Contesssa
Paloma Shoulderette from Tickled Pink Knits
5x7 Customized Pocketfold Wedding from Glitzy Events
Keepsake Book from lilyelle
Pink Daisy Toss Hair Button from Artistic Edition
PRETTY IN PINK BRIDAL BOUQUET from hairbowswonderworld
Bright Pink Satin Pillow With Black Bow from YANDE BRIDAL
Rosie Posies Note Cards from Purple Lemon Designs
Wedding Beach Favors from Parsi
Vintage Look Pink and Ivory Headband from Be Something New

This treasury expires 06/19 @ 2:43pm...please give it some clicks!!!