Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. I know the rule says you must carry all four when you get married, but can your something old and something new be the same item? Like if you purchase some vintage bling it’s an old piece but a new purchase, so does that count? I say yes. And in the spirit of me deciding you can interpret these rules however you want, I’ve gone ahead and picked out some fabulous vintage pieces for your something old and something new. You can thank me later.

It’s sparkly, vintage and can be worn as a hairpiece. I obvi couldn’t resist.

If you’re going to go vintage, you can’t do any better than a vintage wedding brooch. There’s something about their style that is timeless and elegant. A great modern twist is to wear a small cluster of brooches at the waist rather than one simple statement piece. Or clip one onto your wedding bouquet – that counts as part of your outfit too.

costume jewelry is a great, inexpensive way to go

And remember, it’s your big day so you get to make all the rules. Don’t want to wear something old, new, borrowed or blue? Then don’t.

I’m a big fan of matching wedding stationary. It makes things easier on the bride since she only has to pick out one design plus it gives your wedding a polished look. While invitations, RSVPs and escort cards should all be part of you wedding invitation suite, I don’t agree that your save-the-date cards need to be a part of that complete package.

mini envelopes are always a plus

Save-the-date cards get mailed to guests six months in advance, especially if your guests are traveling from out of town or you are planning a destination wedding. With so much time between your save the date cards and the rest of your wedding materials, you can send out something completely different – so have a little fun!

focus on the location, especially if that's all you've picked so far

If you’re having a destination wedding, why not include a map of the location on an adorable postcard like the one above? If you can’t decide between a postcard and a regular card, why not do both? I love this innovative take on a traditional save-the-date postcard. The layout and font are so fun, emphasizing that this is a joyous announcement! You can focus on your formal wedding style later.

Making burlap look refined and wedding appropriate is shabby chic in its height of perfection. These painted burlap pennants can be purchased on funkyshique’s Etsy shop, featuring boldly glittered hearts. They are relaxed yet polished and effortlessly romantic. If this isn’t quite what you’re looking for, turn this into a quick and inexpensive do-it-yourself design. Just cut burlap fabric into triangles and spray paint the hearts with a stencil – skip the glitter for a simpler clean-up. This way you can make it any color you like, and for my shabby chic wedding this week I’d have to pick bright pink and pale blue.

rustic and romantic

On a total side note – check out the wooden chandeliers in this wedding. While the entire wedding may be a bit too refined to be shabby chic, these white, wooden chandeliers could definitely find a comfortable home at this week’s wedding. Plus, aren’t they adorable?

At an outdoor garden reception, it seems only natural to invite the cutest outdoor creatures to share in your festivities and mingle with your guests. But unless you’re Snow White or Cinderella, the birds and woodland creatures will likely not come on demand (though an alluring bird seed dispenser could help you efforts). Instead, offer your guests the chance to see birds and butterflies sip wine alongside them at your reception with these adorable little creatures from Timeless Paper on (drumroll please…) Etsy.

you can only have a sip

butterfly kisses

These bird and butterfly wine glass place cards add just a touch of whimsical to your reception tables. They’re a great way to pay homage to your natural surroundings, keep track of your wine glass and act as part of your seating plans too. They add that little touch of charm that all tea parties need (and they’re practical too!).