When it comes to shopping small and supporting small businesses we often think about the local coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants in our neighborhoods but don't overlook your wedding, too! From gifts to decor, there are so many special details that you need to buy for your wedding so why not support small businesses along the way?! I n today's wedding planning advice post, we're talking about all the different elements and details that you can get for your wedding and how you can support small businesses at the same time. It's a wedding planning win-win! HOW TO SHOP SMALL FOR YOUR WEDDING We have a wedding planning advice filled with information and advice on how to shop small for your wedding. Be sure to read through that post for a thorough look at the reasons why to shop small for your wedding, plus five tips on how to do so! Spoiler alert, most wedding vendors, like your photographer and wedding planner, are small businesses, so simply by having a wedding you are supporting small businesses. Shopping small for your wedding can cover just about anything you're spending money on for your wedding. That includes your wedding dress, your venue or location, your reception and ceremony decor and so much more. Even services! Choosing vendors that are smaller businesses is a great way to shop small! Again, for all those tips, check out our how to shop small for your wedding post! For this Garter Girl Loves post, we're sharing with you where to shop small for your wedding. From wedding engagement, through planning, to your wedding day and even your honeymoon, Etsy is an ideal marketplace to connect you with lots and lots of small businesses offering the perfect items for you. WHERE TO SHOP SMALL FOR YOUR WEDDING? Etsy! Yes, Etsy is the PERFECT way for you to shop small. Etsy is an online marketplace that makes shopping easy for you as a customer. Offering a platform for their makers and sellers to sell their items, you are able to easily shop through hundreds/thousands of small shops. There is no warehouse for Etsy - when you shop via Etsy you are shopping directly with the seller, aka the small shop. By shopping with them you're directly supporting them, their business, their employees and their family. It's a win - win! A purchase you love that also makes you feel good and supports a small business! Shopping on Etsy is easy! There's a search bar at the top for you to search for the specific item you're looking for. Search results will appear and you can browse through the millions of product listings on Etsy. Use the filter options to narrow down the search results and find the perfect item for you. Plus, Etsy offers a Wedding & Party shopping page offering suggested popular items. On the left, you'll find filters again for the results and links to separate categories like Invitations & Paper, Wedding Decorations, Wedding Accessories and Wedding Clothing. LET'S SHOP SMALL! It's time to get shopping! Here are some of our favorite finds from Etsy for items you'll love from engagement to honeymoon. Wedding engagement ideas, wedding invitation ideas, wedding decor ideas, wedding gift ideas, and so much more! Celebrating The Engagement Shop this Etsy gift for engaged couple: Skinny Can Cooler for Engaged Couple Made by: La La Confetti*********** Shop this Etsy gift for engaged couple: Velvet Engagement Ring Box Made by: Hundred Hearts Jewelry*********** Shop this Etsy gift for engaged couple: Custom Engagement Portrait Made by: Melissa Taylor Design 1*********** Wedding Planning Essentials Shop this Etsy item for wedding planning: Pairs Well With Wedding Planning Wine Bottle Label Made by: The Ivory Shoppe*********** Shop this Etsy item for wedding planning: Wedding Planner Book Made by: The Paper Memory*********** Shop this Etsy item for wedding planning: Fun Bride and Groom Shirts Made by: Honey Shirt*********** Invitations, Paper and Wedding Signs Shop this Etsy wedding invitation: Unique Trifold Wedding Invitation Made by: Magnolia Papers and Co*********** Shop this Etsy wedding program: Minimalist Wedding Program Printable Made by: Paper Minx Weddings*********** Shop this Etsy wedding welcome sign: Wedding Welcome Sign and Seating Chart Made by: Lily and Roe Co*********** Wedding Decorations Shop this Etsy wedding decor: Custom Wedding Neon Sign Made by: Neon Artisans*********** Shop this Etsy wedding decor: Velvet Tablecloths Made by: Annie Weddtique*********** Shop this Etsy wedding decor: Wedding Exit Wands with Lights Made by: Atown Crafty Bees*********** Bridesmaids Gifts and Attire Shop this Etsy bridesmaid proposal gift: Bridesmaid Proposal Gift Box Made by: Paola Brown Shop*********** Shop this Etsy bridesmaid dress: Dusty Rose Bridesmaid Dress Made by: Divine Bridal Shop*********** Shop this Etsy bridesmaid robe: Satin Bridesmaid Robe Made by: Lamariee New York*********** Groomsmen Gifts and Attire Shop this Etsy groomsmen proposal gift: Personalized Groomsmen Proposal Gift Box Made by: dcutstudio*********** Shop this Etsy groomsmen tie: Groomsmen Tie and Pocket Square Set Made by: The Gents Lab*********** Shop this Etsy groomsmen thank you gift: Groomsmen Gift Box with Sunglasses Watch and Flask Made by: Pongs Art*********** Bride Must Haves Shop this Etsy bride leather jacket: Hand Painted Leather Jacket for the Bride Made by: Whim Designs LLC*********** Shop this Etsy wedding dress: Tulle Wedding Dress Made by: Sumarokova Atelier*********** Shop this Etsy bridal robe: Mrs Custom Acrylic Clutch Made by: Save the Date Designs Co*********** Groom Must Haves Shop this Etsy groom : All Black Suit for Groom Made by: Design Villa Art*********** Shop this Etsy groom : Personalized Cuff Links for Groom Made by: MUUJEE Gifts*********** Shop this Etsy groom : The Groom Socks Made by: Blissful Socks*********** Wedding Gifts & Favors Shop this Etsy groom : Let Love Grow Seed Packet Wedding Favor Made by: Plain Jane 2424*********** Shop this Etsy wedding gift :Personalized Luggage TagsMade by: Lifetime Creations *********** Shop this Etsy wedding gift :Flats for Wedding Guests - Dancing ShoesMade by: Cinderollies *********** That's it! It's so easy to shop small for your wedding and Etsy has all the items you need from beginning to end! If you're looking for more info about shopping small for your wedding, we have another post filled with all the info you need! Don't forget, we have so much helpful and practical wedding planning advice on our blog. Whether it's with our our tips or our wedding heirlooms, our main goal in life is to share our expertise and help you have a joyful and stress-free wedding planning experience. You can shop our wedding garters and bridal accessories anytime. For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can see all of my wedding garter designs right here. With love, The Garter Girl Some of the above product links are affiliate-connected and purchasing through these links helps to support the blog.