One of the things I love the most about modern weddings is all the little ways couples can make their event unique. When my husband and I married (I won’t share the year, but lets just say it was during the Clinton era) the choices were pretty standard. Daytime or evening ceremony? Buffet or sit down dinner? Band or DJ? I remember a lot of hard work going into the planning, but I don’t remember making many choices that said something about who we were as a couple.

So when I come across neat little treasures that help couples express their creative side, I like to share them. Like these personalized wedding cake toppers from Etsy. Each one is handmade from natural and recycled materials. They are designed to be a unique and lasting keepsake – unlike traditional wedding cake toppers, which tend to be a disposable piece of plastic only to be throne out with the trash.

Going green is always in the details. And, when all the little choices you make help reduce waste, they add up to an eco-friendly lifestyle. So check out these fun, creative, little works of art on Etsy. They are sure to be a lasting memento of your special day.

These keepsake bride and groom pairs from dandelionland are cool, modern and a little bit edgy. Customize these all natural wood figures to include eye and hair color, skin color, suit & tie and dress style. Match your wedding colors too! Make a fun and funky statement with these one-of-a-kind pieces.

This subtle and sophisticated wedding cake topper from concarta is handmade entirely with paper. It’s a charming conversation piece and will inspire many oohs and aahs during (and after) your wedding. Place it on top of your wedding cake…or use it as a table decoration to call attention to a guest book, gift table or seating chart.

Imagine the memories captured by these sweet & stylish clay figures from Red Light Studio. Each of these lovely cake toppers are hand sculpted and hand painted. Each one is individually designed to look like you and your bride/groom. Will your groom be wearing a tux? How about your bridal gown? Notice the details in the white cap sleaved, sweetheart neckline dress. Even the hairstyle and full length veil are custom.

These artsy figures by bunnywithatoolbelt are hand made from recycle wood and custom made to represent each bride and groom’s unique history. Perfect for non-traditional and second marriages, the figures shown above were created to depict one couple’s new blended family. These wood figures are finished with a rubberized paint that is food safe and cleanable so you can save them as a memento after your special day. This artist will customize your set to match wedding colors. Consider your beloved pet a member of the family? Why not add him, too!