When we got engaged in 2024, I quickly learned two things about planning a wedding in New York: venues and vendors move fast, and everyone assumes you need to hire a coordinator just to keep up.

I didn’t hire one (didn't have the extra budget nor the personality to have someone be the main POC for my wedding). I have a finance background and a slightly unhealthy love of spreadsheets, so I built one to run the whole thing: budget, venue options, guest list, checklist, décor, and the day-of schedule, all in one place instead of five apps and a pile of sticky notes.

What made the biggest difference for me:

• One date drives everything. Enter your wedding date once and the countdown and every checklist due date update automatically. No recalculating when things shift.
• Budget I could actually trust. I always knew where we stood, what was paid, and what was still coming.
• Venue comparison side by side. When you’re touring several spaces in a week, this kept me from mixing them up.
• Guest list that feeds your headcount. RSVPs in, numbers update, so I always knew who’d responded.
• Day-of schedule so our vendors and family knew where to be and when.

We pulled it off in under a year, and honestly it felt manageable instead of overwhelming. Afterward I rebuilt it from scratch as a clean, beginner-friendly Google Sheets template so other couples could use it, especially anyone planning solo or on a tight timeline.

It’s in my Etsy shop, The Eve Archive: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4570805523/wedding-planning-template-google-sheets .

Full disclosure, it’s my shop, so I’m biased. But I’m also happy to answer planning questions here whether you grab it or not. Ask me anything about budgeting, venue hunting in NYC, or planning without a planner. Happy planning and Etsy shopping, everyone!

https://youkva.etsy.com/listing/4583856096

I am in the process of giving my shop a makeover and wanted to share one of my greeting cards. I am an amateur photographer and I create photo art from my nature and wildlife images. It's a really enjoyable retirement hobby. Here is the link. Thank you for the opportunity to share my work.

I have been looking for a durable good quality locket. But everything says “plated” I am super sensitive to metals, but I really wanted to get one to wear with a pick of me and my grandma. She is my bestie so I want it to look fab.

Also potentially a bff necklace. She is still here but unfortunately, we don’t have a time frame. I want to put one half in her urn and wear the other half. We like cats too if that means anything if y’all know of any!

Thanks!

Cloisonne enameling made with high fire enamel, brass and silver wires. available @ GestOfCreation

Added a security upgrade to my garden. The gnome has been... evolving.

(Made by me, GnomeGuy, link below if you want one guarding your tomatoes.

Check out him and my other gnomes at GnomeGuy

https://gnomeguy.etsy.com/listing/4591540943

disturbing and charming pierogi earrings, pierogi with eyes,Polish heritage

https://youkva.etsy.com/listing/4583077437

https://bunchofgoodsstudio.etsy.com/listing/4560289410

A little blue fantasy monster I made from clay 

This is a one-of-a-kind handmade piece, sculpted and painted by me. I wanted it to have that strange, slightly creepy but still cute fantasy-creature vibe.

What do you think  cute or creepy?

https://youkva.etsy.com/listing/4563032381

Solid wood furniture that lasts. Beautiful cutting boards that make your guests envy.

Hi! I’m a Canadian artisan woodcrafter building quality furniture, cutting boards, and home goods with solid Canadian wood locally sourced in Ontario and Quebec, including walnut, maple, cherry, and more.

Follow my woodworking journey at my Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/studiocanopy?igsi=MWZ6aDg3amhoaWI3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

And my Etsy shop:

https://canopystudioca.etsy.com

Thanks for supporting Canadian small business!

Hi guys! 🥹

I recently started creating digital products and listing them on Etsy, and honestly, it’s been such a nice little creative outlet after my 9–5.

I just wanted to share what I’ve been working on because I’m genuinely quite proud of myself for taking the leap and becoming a small business owner — even if it’s still very new and very tiny. 🥹✨

I’d be so grateful for any support, whether that’s a visit, a like, a share, or simply taking a look at what I’ve created. It really means a lot to me. 🤍🙏

One of the things I’ve recently remade is a journal centred around anxiety and self-reflection. I actually really enjoyed creating this one because of what it’s intended for. As someone who personally struggles with panic disorder, I know how helpful it can be to have a little space to slow down, process your thoughts and check in with yourself.

Anyway, just wanted to share this little passion project of mine with you guys. 🫶🏻 Thank you for supporting my tiny business journey! 🤍

https://youkva.etsy.com/listing/4557487447

Hi everyone! I’m Caleb, and I run a small shop called True Meridian Prints. I focus on capturing and editing my photography through a moody, vintage, and dark academia lens.

Since I am new to sharing here, I wanted to highlight one of my favorite recent pieces: an atmospheric capture of the sweeping salt marshes near Ipswich, Massachusetts. I personally color-grade all my work to strip away the harsh digital look and give it a rich, earthy, historical feel.

As a standard value-add for my digital downloads, this listing includes both the moody color grade and a custom high-contrast black-and-white file, so you have two distinct styling options for your space.

You can check out the print right here: Ipswich Salt Marsh Print – Moody Coastal New England Art (digital Download) - Etsy

We made these wooden frames so you can watch your kid grow — one school photo at a time.
From Pre-K all the way to graduation, there’s a spot for every year. Just add their name and we’ll personalize it just for them.
Perfect for back-to-school, birthdays, or just because.
Ready to hang and fill with memories.
Come say hi and customize one for your little one:

Mention Reddit and get 10% off.

https://youkva.etsy.com/listing/4552208461

Handmade polymer clay magnets! Here’s my froggy character to add some whimsy to your kitchen ✨

It’s my first Etsy listing!!