WEDDING BLOG

The Best Bridal Party Gifts From Made Nala Etsy Shop

June 5, 2021 | riley

Couples everywhere are asking how to host unique weddings. But where do you start? That’s easy! The best way to ensure your wedding is unique to you is to support small businesses. Turning away from mass-produced items for everything from wedding decor to invitations will ensure there’s no other wedding like yours. With personalization and small businesses in mind, we’re here to introduce you to a family-owned Etsy shop we love—Made Nala.

Why Shop With Made Nala

Made Nala is based in Los Angeles and specializes in bridal party gifts. However, they can personalize basically anything for your wedding celebration. You don’t just have to take our word for it. With over 13,500 sales and thousands of 5-star reviews, it’s easy to see why everyone loves them and their unique creations for wedding celebrations.

Get Ready To Personalize

If you don’t see what you’re looking for on their Etsy store, send them a message. Their love of adventure extends into their love of customization. They can create everything from monogrammed compact mirrors to themed coaster sets.

Check out their Pinterest for more inspiration or see their work in action on Instagram.

Bridesmaid Proposal Gifts

Looking for unique and personalized bridesmaid proposal gifts? They have perfect accessories—like this diamond ring pen—that won’t break the bank for you to ask your bridal party to join you for the big day.

Personalizing Weddings Since 2014

Made Nala joined Etsy in 2014 and is excited to continue serving bridal parties well into the future. Find wedding favors and reception decor in their online shop.

Bridesmaid gifts like the ones from Made Nala will improve your bridal party experience—including everything from your bridesmaid proposal gifts to your getting ready photos. They also open the door for fun group shots during your bachelorette party and beyond.

Our Six Favorite Made Nala Bridal Party Gifts

Whether you’re looking for bridal party proposal gifts or event decorations to gift to your wedding guests, get started on their Etsy shop to wow your friends and family.

Earth-Toned And Modern Wedding Inspiration Shoot

June 4, 2021 | riley

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We have to brag for a second–we have some of the most talented members around. Don’t believe us? Just look at the proof in this modern wedding inspiration shoot put together by Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo. With the help of planner XO Moreau Events, the pair transformed The Union On Eighth–a former blacksmith shop–into a space full of whimsical touches.

Model Emily looked like a real-life princess in her ruffled Unbridaled gown, while Kyle’s dapper brown Bonobos suit paired well with the earth-toned decor from Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals and dried florals from The Farmer & I Flower Co. Every carefully curated detail was the definition of desert meets fairytale.

We love asking vendors what their vision was when putting together styled shoots, and the following quotes are what Nikk said about the day.

Nikk Nguyen On The Modern Wedding Inspiration Shoot

For this particular styled shoot, we really wanted to enhance the beauty of The Union on Eighth by bringing in earth tones and a natural design with a modern touch. XO Moreau Events designed this shoot to perfection, covering every little detail with care and beauty. Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals came through with the perfect vintage pieces to bring the decor together in a beautiful and complementary way.

Incredible Arrangements Made of Pampas Grass And Dried Florals

The Farmer and I Flower Co put their heart and souls into the stunning arrangements. Pampas grass, dried palms, and other dried florals made for some of the most beautiful floral arrangements I’ve ever seen. The neutral colors in the bouquets beautifully complemented the rest of the decor and really popped next to the models, who, by the way, were also incredible!

The Perks Of Working With Professional Wedding Vendors

I love being a part of styled shoots. The amount of preparation and planning that goes into an inspiration shoot is almost as much as an actual wedding day shoot—kidding! But the detail that vendors put into their work of the beautifully styled shoot is insane. It really is like bringing artists together to create a puzzle. Vendors pull out all the stops, and this modern shoot at The Union on Eighth was no exception!

The Talented Team:

Photography – Nikk Nguyen Photo
Event Planning – XO Moreau Weddings
Venue – The Union on the Eighth
Floral Design – The Farmer & I Flower Co
Cake – Iced Cakes
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – LUSTREbella
Wedding Dress – Unbridaled
Groom’s Apparel – Bonobos
Rentals – Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals

Thank you to Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo for sharing this stunning modern wedding inspiration shoot with us. To see more of Nikk’s work, check out his profile in our directory of the best wedding photographers from around the world!

Stunning New Orleans Micro Wedding

June 3, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

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Micro weddings were a major trend in 2020 for more reasons than just the global pandemic. It’s intimate, budget-friendly, and allows for couples to get married wherever they want. And for Amber and Ramana, that meant choosing to have a New Orleans micro wedding surrounded by their closest friends and family. They gathered their wedding guests and ran around the streets of the French Quarter. Eventually ending the celebration with fresh beignets.

What made their micro wedding truly special was infusing their cultures in their ceremony and read their own personalized vows. Thankfully, Junebug member Emily Delamater Photography captured all the smiles and love from this ceremony. If you’re ready to see the streets of New Orleans’ French Square and champagne toasts, keep scrolling to see this New Orleans micro wedding.

The Couple:

Amber and Ramana

The Wedding:

ACE Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great Laughs And Memories

We read our own vows and I loved that we fused our two cultures: his Indian heritage through the garland exchange and my Irish heritage through a poem. During the ceremony, we also had some fun bloopers like forgetting that the garlands were still in the hotel’s refrigerator and we forgot to get them out. We had to take an intermission to have someone find them, which allowed for some great laughs and time to soak in all of the people who were sitting there with us. Things don’t have to be perfect on your wedding day. Some of my favorite memories from that day were just hilarious mishaps.

Best Friends And Beignets

Another favorite memory was feeding each other beignets when we ran around New Orleans with our photographers, after the brunch, and getting covered in sugar. That was amazing. Also, my best friend since childhood was our officiant and that was really special. I just loved what she added to our ceremony and it was so lovely having her there as we said our “I do’s.”

Wedding Advice From the Bride

Always hire a coordinator! I’m a wedding photographer and I really thought I could do it all on my own because I’ve witnessed so many weddings. But, it just takes so much stress off your shoulders to have that extra help. Even if it’s an intimate day, it’s so worth it. Also, your photographer is so much more than your photographer! I was so lucky to have my dear friend Emily Delamater and her husband Matt shoot our wedding. They were so helpful and delivered the most lovely heirlooms for us.

Why A New Orleans Micro Wedding

We loved the ambiance of the ACE Hotel New Orleans and Seaworthy Restaurant next door because of the old world feel we were going for. Seaworthy especially struck a chord with me. It was the perfect atmosphere for our tiny wedding. We fell in love the second we saw the images online and knew that was it.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Emily Delamater Photography
Ceremony Venue – Ace Hotel New Orleans
Reception Venue + Catering – Seaworthy Restaurant
Floral Design – Antigua Floral
Cake – Salt and Light Pastry Co
Invitation Design – Papersource
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Embodyment Salon
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Groom’s Apparel – Suitsupply
Rings – Ila

Congratulations to Amber and Ramana on their New Orleans micro wedding. Huge thanks to Junebug member Emily Delamater PhoVtography for capturing and sharing this day with us. Check out more of her work in her profile on our website. Micro weddings aren’t going anywhere in 2021. If you’re looking to plan a micro wedding of your own, check out our ultimate guide to planning a micro wedding.

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