If you’re not the wedding veil wearing kind of bride, you still have so many lovely alternatives …

Feast your eyes upon these exquisite options from one of our favorite places to shop … Etsy! Here are three of my favorites–a spectacular rhinestone tiara, an adorable daisy chain headband with a bohemian feel, and a freshwater pearl headband. So feminine. So lovely.

What do you think of non-traditional headpieces?

Etsy designers: Rhinestone tiara via Myra Callan, Daisy crown & Freshwater pearl headband via Erica Elizabeth Koesler,

Birds and butterflies are two popular wedding themes that have stood the test of time! Use them as a perfect prelude to set the tone on your save the date or carry them throughout your wedding look.

Love Birds … Sweet and romantic, love birds are symbols of love, purity, faithfulness. Did you know that doves choose one partner and mate for life? How incredible and extremely symbolic for a wedding. From artful to whimsical, here are 5 save the date magnet options with a bird theme. If a certain design has you tweeting and singing, carry the bird theme to your invitation suite, thank yous, favors–and perhaps even to your holiday cards for this year.

{click to enlarge} Browse all of the bird-themed designs at MagnetStreet Weddings.

{top left} Elegant lovebirds,{large right} Birds in Bloom, {bottom left}Love birds, {bottom middle-Holiday Card} Christmas Love Birds, {bottom right} Loyal Birds

Carrying the Birds in Bloom Save the Date design to the Tea-length wedding invitation, Table Number Cards as well as Thank You Cards. {click to enlarge}

Delicate butterflies … lighthearted and fanciful. Butterflies are found in many cultures–symbolizing transformation, new life and lightheartedness. American Indian lore says that if you catch a butterfly, whisper your wish to it and set it free–your wish will be taken straight to the heavens. So gentle and ethereal–it’s hard not to fall in love with the fancifulness of butterflies and these butterfly save the date designs!

Love butterflies too? Browse all of the butterfly-themed stationery designs Change the colors to reflect your wedding colors on any design!

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{top left} Enchanted Butterfly, {large right} Romantic Archive Mini Magnet, {middle left} Inquiring Butterflies,  {bottom left} Polka Dot Butterflies, {bottom middle} Butterfly Breeze-Photobooth style, {bottom right} Fluttering Bliss-Mini Save the Date

Carrying Fluttering Bliss across your butterfly theme across to the layered invite, enclosure card, thank you and address label. Check out the entire Fluttering Bliss suite here.

Which is your favorite design?

Happy Thursday Everyone!

Today, we’re putting Poppy Dots on the design pedestal. Radiating with good energy, Poppy Dots is one of our newer designs that would be perfect for a spring, summer, or beach destination wedding! We’re showcasing its sweetness on a flat rectangle wedding invitation {+ accessory items} and here to explain the “Behind the Design” is its curator … Jen, graphic designer.

The inspiration behind this design came directly from the popular poppy flower trend. I’ve been seeing them everywhere from bouquets and centerpieces to headbands and pins. The bright yellow color is so cheery and warm that I thought an invite needed to be created that reflected the same mood.

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Poppy Dots Flat Rectangle Wedding Invitation

On the coordinating pieces of the invitation package, I included a simple dot pattern to pair with the poppies. So, if a bride wanted to change the yellow to something more dramatic, the invite would still keep the soft, romantic feel I was intending.

See how Poppy Dots looks on each wedding invitation type or … check out the entire line!

What do you think of this easily-personalized design that brings in the sunshine and blends the trends?

Lace, an iconic bridal fabric in wedding gowns has never gone out but, my oh my- is it being re-introduced in fabulously fresh ways. With so many types of lace to choose from, it will always be timeless and an ultra-feminine look. Check out a few modern lace gown lovelies from the Spring 2012 Bridal Fashion Week.

Which is your fave?

Ravini- Alencon lace {delicate yet durable, a french needlepoint lace with a floral design}with bands of tulle and silk organza in between.

Oscar de La Renta- white silk with Chantilly lace {a handmade bobbin lace- which is fabric that is braided and twisted and handled on a bobbin}overlay and matching bolero.

Modern Trousseau- an Italian guipure lace {a heavy lace} gown.

Marchesa- a lace gown with appliqued tulle skirt with flower details.

Legends by Romona Keveza- for a vintage look, a Point d’Esprit {a bobbin lace} gown .

Jenny Lee- Chantilly lace gown with a sheer bateau neckline.

Ivy & Aster- a little bit retro with multi layered lace.

Ines di Santo- Alencon lace

Carolina Herrera- a ribbon-embroidered Chantilly lace

Vera Wang- a mermaid gown with multi-layered lace appliques.

all images courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings, 2012 Spring Bridal Fashion Week- modern lace collection.