If you are ordering online be sure to order well in advance to actually get a chance to see the quality of the items. If you have not dealt with the company or know anyone that has you may want to contact the company to see if they will send you a sample of their products for free or for a small shipping and handling charge.
Ordering internationally is a great way to find very unique wedding supply items, especially if you wish to have a traditional type of wedding including a family heritage. If ordering internationally be aware there may be additional customs and duty charges when importing the products.