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Feb 2, 2012

Eco-Candy Shop

An edible favor is always a hit with wedding guests! In keeping with your {green} theme, your favors should be sweet and eco-friendly!

Chocolatiers Curase and Cioccolada are great resources for organic, fair-trade sweets. One of our fave sites, Etsy, is the place to find locally-made treats.

Keep your favors eco-sweet from the inside out by packaging them in pretty recycled boxes or bags!

Photo Credits

Champagne Toast Lollipops from Vintage Confections (Etsy)

Truffles from Death by Cupcake (Etsy)

Boxed Chocolate Cups from Curase

Amore Maca Chocolates from Cioccolada

Candy Cups from Zakka Life

Cupcake Jars from 12LegsCuriosities (Etsy)

DIY Candy Popper from Posh Paperie and SheKnows.com

Heart-Shaped Lollipops from esther aguirre (Etsy)

Wrapped Truffle from Once Wed

Grooms Get Packing!

The hotel or resort is booked. The airline tickets are purchased. The passports (if needed) are waiting.

Of course you packed your honeymoon carry-on bag weeks ago, but if your groom has yet to get started, we thought we’d put together a honeymoon checklist to make things a little easier!

The Essentials

If you are headed to sun and sand…

If you are headed to snow and skis…

Don’t forget the camera! Happy Honeymoon!

Photo Credits

Grow and Make (Shaving Kit)

Tumi (Carry On)

Burt’s Bees (Sunscreen)

Soladey (Solar Toothbrush)

Patagonia (Cargo Shorts)

Dragon Alliance (Sunglasses)

Buy.com (Organic Tee)

Chipkos (Flip Flops)

Esquire (Swimsuits)

Pantagonia (Ski Vest, Gloves and Hat)

Tomorrow is the Last Day to WIN THIS: Pangea Organics Lip Balm

There’s still time left to win this fab lip balm from Pangea Organics! Click here to find out how!

Gorgeous Gemstones!

Gemstones are a beautiful alternative to diamonds! Available in many rich and stunning colors a gemstone engagement or wedding ring are unique and an unexpected pop of color!

Environmentally-friendly jewelers such as Brilliant Earth offer an extensive collection of luxury gemstone rings, including various cuts and settings that allow you and your groom to select the perfect ring just for you. They guarantee that all of their gemstones (and diamonds too!) are conflict free and originated from ethical and environmentally responsible sources.

So now the question…

Beautiful blue…

Precious Pink…

Gorgeous green…

Yummy yellow…

How does a {green} girl choose?

Photo Credits

Wedding Bee

Brilliant Earth

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Jan 27, 2012

Emely + Ryan’s Key West Elopement Featured in Winter Issue

We are so excited about Emely and Ryan’s Key West Elopement – as featured in our Winter issue!

Check out the details from this romantic Eco-Beautiful Elopememt on page 90!

Congrats to Emely + Ryan!

Photography Brittany Anderson

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Jan 26, 2012

Beach Fun!

Warmth of the sun….Sand between your toes….Cool ocean breezes…Eco-Beautiful beach weddings!

We love the idea of fun weddings on the beach- the flip flops, food (homemade taffy, anyone?) and of course family and friends.

So, whether you are headed to the beach to get hitched or planning to bring a little beach to you, just have fun!

And don’t forget the sunscreen!

Photo Credits

1st Row- Pinterest, Mindy Weiss, Junebug Weddings

2nd Row-Pinterest, My Flour Garden, Martha Stewart Weddings

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Jan 25, 2012

Flair

Every girl needs a little flair on her wedding day – even while wearing the most marvelous gown ever.

There’s no need to stay within the lines…if there ever was a moment to get dramatic, it’s your wedding day. Which is why we’re such fascinator fanciers! Whether feathered, bedazzled, beribboned or bowed, these hair ornaments can suit almost anyone’s style. Plus, since fascinators are pieces of pure, concentrated fabulousness, you can go large, small, or anything in between.

Many are made with repurposed or vintage jewelry, can be worn after the day you say “I do,” and make great heirlooms, which in our book makes them fascinating-ly green!