Love and Lobster Coastal New England Weddings

The artists at Etsy and Wedzu have been busy sewing, painting and beading their way into our hearts lately, so it’s time for a roundup of our latest finds.

This striking gift tag says welcome to Maine, literally, with a bright red lobster against a navy background personalized with your names and wedding date. Tie the tags to tote bags for out-of-town guests or add a ribbon and slip them around guests’ door handles at your hotel.

These silver cuffs, stamped with “Soon to be Mrs. ___”, make a perfect gift for an engagement party or shower. Have the inside stamped, too, for a more personal touch. (Speaking of cuffs, these watch-inspired cufflinks would look timely on plenty of grooms-to-be.)

Going for a rustic look at your reception? Go against the grain with this wooden cake stand, which can do double duty as a decorative accent on a coffee table or bookshelf.

Leaving your honey a to-do list just got way more fun with these cheery blown glass word balloons. “We need trash bags” sounds so much more amusing comic strip-style.

And just to make all these finds look even better by comparison, don’t miss this “Tie the Knot” wedding gown made entirely of… you guessed it, ties, for a mere $495. When even the model looks embarrassed, you know you’ve got a winner.