Editors' Favorite Handmade Finds

May 25, 2012

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Custom Stamps

Emily Roemer

Your romance is one of a kind, why should there be anything ordinary about your wedding? From your registry list to gifts for your guests, pack your big day with handmade finds that feel unique, unexpected, and oh, so artisanal.

DIY invites are a breeze thanks to this custom rubber stamp with calligraphy from Antiquaria.

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Modified Monograms

Emily Roemer

Need new ideas to make the most of your monogram? Let John Derian's "Florence Nightingale" plate (jaysonhome.com) be your muse.

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Bottle Your Bouquet

Emily Roemer

"Preserve" your bouquet in a custom Sarah Horowitz fragrance crafted from floral varieties used in your posy.

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Artsy Origami Paper

Emily Roemer

Color theory: Kiteya Soho "Yuzen" origami paper shows how great a gamut of blues looks together.

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Punchy Clutch

Emily Roemer

A palette-friendly handbag is a great gift for 'maids to carry on your wedding day. Chevron punches up this Ao3 Designs clutch, but you can pick different patterns and colors.

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Bespoke Bangles

Emily Roemer

Engraved with your besties' initials, Sarah Chloe "Ella" bangles make personal bridesmaid gifts.

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Vintage China

Emily Roemer

In blue and white, a vintage hand-painted teacup and saucer from Lynn G. Feld Antiques for Bergdorf Goodman (212-872-2866) may just be the coolest registry item ever.

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Sleek Storage

Emily Roemer

No two of Lille's lacquered-wood agate boxes are exactly alike, yet they come together to create a storage style that's seamless and striking.

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Unique Gems

Emily Roemer

With their unusual shape, Belle by Harry Winston diamond earrings (price upon request) add a special kind of sparkle.

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Blooming Desserts

A carnation, real or edible, like this fondant Parker’s Flour Patch topper, turns a cupcake into a showpiece.

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Summer Send-Off

Send guests home from a seaside affair with fun flavors from Salty Road taffy.

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Cyan-Blue Photo Book

Emily Roemer

Consider this No. 26 Sandymount Avenue cyanotype photograph book by McDermott & McGough for your future coffee-table book collection (artbook.com).

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