Butterflies are flying in

I've found that many of the little things I need for decorating the reception barn are found in a little website called Etsy.com. The website was recommended to me by other wedding websites and magazines and is full of handmade items, many of which can be personalized/custom made for you.


I have not only bought a great ceramic charm for my bouquet that says"Eric & Lindsey June 18, 2011" with a classic red design, but these little die-cut butterflies that will perch on the champagne glasses, granted they don't fly off before people arrive. I ordered 140 of these little buggers for only $40, which is sweet considering I never factored in how much decorations would cost. If I was attending a wedding, I'd love to take home one of these guys. PaperLemons' Louise makes them according to which colors you want (Plum, Cream, Raspberry Red and White) and ships them all the way from England! So it'll take a little while for them to get to me here in Chicago, but I can't wait to see them!