Pretty Paper Decor
We love pretty paper! As an alternative to traditional flowers, paper décor is a creative and fun way to embellish your ceremony and reception! Keep an eye out for paper décor made from recycled materials, and let your imagination run wild. From pinwheels to parasols, paper wedding décor comes in so many pretty colors and designs that you can have a ball with it. And if you are a crafty bride, paper décor makes for cool DIY projects!
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Colorful Paper Sweetheart Table
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Real Wedding: Magdalena + Toby
This week’s real wedding is Eco-Beautiful…Aussie style! Childhood sweethearts Maggie and Toby were married in Australia, and their wedding was full of sweet details that were meaningful to their love story, honored their families and were eco-friendly too.
The ceremony was held at in a chapel in Bowral, on the campus of the college where Maggie and Toby met.We love the vintage look and feel of this wedding—the bride’s shoes and the groom’s suit both have a vintage vibe.
This wedding was truly a family affair! The bride’s parents made all of the wedding flowers and décor, and the couple’s transportation for the day (including a helicopter!) was provided by the groom’s brother-in-law.
An Eco-Beautiful Australian affair indeed! Thank you Maggie, Toby and Cam Neville Photography for sharing with us!
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Eco-Beauty: Bayberry Naturals
Always on a quest to help you stay eco in every way, we recently came across a line of plant-based skin products that you should check out! Bayberry Naturals is a 100% all-natural line, focused on hydrating and soothing skin.
They’ve also managed to ensure their products leave you smelly yummy too…Tangerine Lavender…Citrus Mint…Lavender Shea Sugar…yes!
Bayberry Naturals offers a product for every aspect of your day—skin and hair care essentials for the bride, shower gels for the groom and even delish soaps for your guests! We love the idea of personalizing the restrooms at your venue with a scented Bayberry Naturals hand soap (hmm, maybe the Aloe and Shea scent?) along with some eco-friendly hand towels. A thoughtful addition to your day!
Take a peek at the Bayberry Naturals collection here…
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Think Pink!
Oh what a lovely color that pink is! Fuchsia…baby pink…blush…bashful…so many shades to choose from! If you are considering a pink palette for your Eco-Beautiful wedding day, the sky’s the limit when it comes to dresses, cakes and decor. For a complimentary color in your palette, pair pink with navy or grey to ensure it pops, or go bold and add in bright yellow! Pink ties and pocket squares are great for summer grooms, so go all out and think pink!
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Save the Dates
Once you’ve settled on a wedding date and location for your wedding, the ideal next step is to send out a save the date card. Typically sent six months prior to your wedding (or eight months if you are planning a destination wedding), the save the date is a courteous gesture to your guests, particularly if travel is involved. Save the dates are also expected to be creative, so have fun with it!
Keep your save the dates eco-friendly by going digital! There are plenty of cool apps, like Sincerely Ink, out there to help. Select a super-cute photo, and design a save the date card right from your mobile.
If you love the easy process, Sincerely Ink can help you with up to 12 custom cards—so consider going green for your invites and thank-you notes too!
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Real Wedding: Suzannah + Keith
What an Eco-Beautiful Virginia wedding! We received this submission from Lisa Boggs Photography, and were immediately taken by the natural beauty of this couple’s celebration. The wedding was held at the Bluemont Vineyard, and we love that the couple opted for minimal décor to allow the venue to speak for itself.
The creative bride made her own bouquet and centerpieces from sticks and handmade flowers.
Bride Suzannah also made this adorable cake topper!
As animal lovers, the couple chose donations to the ASPCA in lieu of wedding favors, and also asked their guests donate to their favorite animal rights charities as opposed to purchasing gifts. What a conscious celebration!
Many Eco-Beautiful Wedding wishes to Suzannah + Keith!
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Mother of the Bride Style
Since Mother’s Day is almost here, how about a little Mother-of-the-Bride style?
We wholeheartedly agree that you should be the prettiest girl at your wedding, but if there had to be a runner-up, it would have to be Mom! Your wedding celebration is the day of her dreams too, so let her style reflect it. There are options galore for moms who want to look and feel glamorous. Particularly for summer weddings, encourage Mom to play with colors and even prints that compliment your wedding’s palette. And dresses that flow are ideal for that twirl on the dance floor with the dapper groom!
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Top Left: Bridal Fashions
Bottom Left: Full Wedding Sources
Center: Wedding Gowns Warehouse
Top Right: Full Wedding Sources
Bottom Right: Nordstrom
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Winter 2012 Issue
