WEDDING VENDOR GUIDE: NYC & THE HAMPTONS
Fairyfolk
What does Fairyfolk make you think of? Magical people with sparkly fairy dust shimmering on every surface of their clothing and skin? Well, these wedding favors and decorations are so charming that you could almost believe that they were made by real fairy folks.
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edding favors and decorations are amongst the array of handmade items that Donna “Donni” Webber creates. As an artist, Donni feels deeply connected to the mediums she works with, that are warm and natural materials rich in texture. Her special attention to detail provides an aura of magical energy that surrounds her crafts. Felting and needlework are signatures of the Fairyfolk collection. Recognizing the magic in the details of a bride’s special day, Donni works to achieve a reflection of that magic in her art.
“I’m inspired by little glimpses of magic, the soft glittering of the morning light, the emerald green of a mossy place.” Donni welcomes and thrives on custom orders online at Fairyfolk Wedding Boutique. Her desire is to provide creations that will not only satisfy, but exceed, a bride’s 188
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expectations for the décor that is to surround her on her wedding day. To get a better understanding of this magical business, we got to ask Donni a few personal questions… Urbanette Magazine: Fairyfolk Weddings handmade decor is unique and detailed; you even describe it as ‘magical’ - your inspiration seems to come from love of nature and the ‘magic’ of nature; how did that come to inspire a business geared toward weddings? Donni Webber: I am inspired by little glimpses of magic, the soft glittering of the morning light, the emerald
green of a mossy place. A wedding is such a magical day and there are many special details that can add to the enchanting feeling of love and romance. Many small details can make such a huge difference. Urbanette: You pride yourself on details; what has been the most thrilling and challenging request submitted to you to date? Donni: I created the table decorations for a wedding that had 300 guests. The venue was in a wooded area and the bride and groom wanted an Enchanted Woodland theme. Oh… it was