Dog n' Bird Artful Wedding

Custom made engagement ring box based on the house from the movie Up. How could you say no? Credit: The Model Maker, as seen on Going to the Chapel.
Related: more Up wedding inspiration: e-session and wedding

Legend: In Plato’s Symposium humans had four arms, four legs, and one head with two faces. Zeus feared their power, so he split everyone in two, condemning them to spend their lives searching for the other half that would complete them.

Unicorns symbolize chaste love, faithful marriage. Me.la.bo clay cake topper, $40.

Embrace your wedding nightmare with this whimsical centerpiece. Attach prism teardrops to umbrellas over roses. Give the “rain” away as favors, gift umbrellas to bridesmaids. Created by Amorology Weddings, via Victoria With Roses.

Wedding trend alert: prisms. For example, the Flowers by Topaz or Ariston Florist table from Wedding Salon. Real wedding via Stephanie Williams, name cards from The Knot, earrings on Etsy, photo backgrounds or crystal trees.

Stock ‘em at your wedding, shower, or inform your bridesmaid of her dress. Personal cookie favors for $5.50, as seen on BravoBride.

These one of a kind clay rock favors were made with $7 air dry clay, letter stamps and a black architecture pen. For more details visit The Violet Hours.

Simple sweet addition for your wedding or shower. Use or give as favors! To make: place a dot of edible glue on a brown or white sugar cube, attach royal icing flowers. Idea and more detail via Bake It Pretty.

Artist and designer Dallas Shaw is offering a new service – bridal illustrations. They’re a super cool gift or unique way to remember your wedding. Email dallasshawdesign@gmail.com or visit dallasshaw.com for more.

Photo credit: Laura Novak (top), Heather Essian (bottom)

The historical cameo is a classic, vintage look with endless possibilities – pinned to bouquet ribbon, the back of your dress, or as birdcage veil fascinator. Be green with a cameo from your family or buy and pass down yourself.

1. Lace and Velvet Victorian Choker with Cameo Pin ($20)
2. Victorian Gothic Cameo Brooch ($15)
3. Light Green Cameo Antiqued Brass Necklace ($25)
4. Woodland Goddess and Fawn Cameo ($6)
5. Cameo Brooch with Swarovski Crystal ($3.99)
6. Couture Embroidered Cuff Bracelet w/ Cupid and Venus Cameos* ($195)

* a splurge but counts as something blue!

A take on tiny strawberry shortcake kits – mini brown bags (from Michaels) filled with berries used as table numbers, seating cards, favors, whatever you like. Template and tutorial via stylemepretty.

Wrap chocolate bars in artistic photos to share life memories with guests. DIY:
1. Print on lightweight paper, trim slightly shorter than candy bar.
2. Remove outer wrappers but not inner foil.
3. Wrap each bar and secure with double-sided tape.
4. Adorn with waxed twine tied in a small bow.

Martha’s directions, image via Kissthegroom.