Archive for June, 2010

Here are the finalized dates for the Eco-Beautiful Weddings Tour for Wedding Professionals!
A few dates had to be dropped due to EBW schedule conflicts  I do apologize!!!
Virginia Beach, VA – Wedding Week – March 25, 2010
Toronto – May, 4, 2010
Cincinnati – May 11, 2010
Savannah – June 3, 2010
Los Angeles – July 6 , 2010
San Diego [...]

Having a beach or destination wedding?  Your bridesmaids will love these green goodies!

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Marware’s - Eco-ipod runner
Carol’s Daughter SPF 15 Browning Oil
Azuri – Organic Cotton Sarong
Larabar – All natural Chocolate Coconut Bars
L’Occitane – Organic shea butter
Simple Shoes – Eco-certified Nubuck flip flops

We are excited to announce the first ever mother of the bride book that talks about eco-friendly weddings by our very own Editor-in-Chief Katie Martin: The Everything Mother of the Bride Book!
Along with this comes the announcement of Katie Martin’s Mother of the Bride Book + Eco-Beautiful Weddings Tour!
We want to make all weddings green [...]

Stylish, eco conscious brides find inspiration on the runway of New York’s Fall Fashion Week 2010 and discover where these coming trends can be spotted in current eco couture wedding gown collections.

Wondering where to stash your lipstick on your wedding day? Make all your girlfriends green with envy by choosing a chic evening bag you can wear again and again and which is environmentally friendly! There are tons of eco-fabulous choices: clutches made of repurposed fabrics, findings, or another recycled material. For extra green [...]

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With all the snow we have had lately I have put my indoor time to use with crafts.  I have decorated shirts a few different ways before, but the main inspiration for this shirt actually came from Style Me Pretty.

First, I started making the flowers.  I used two different light tones of pink tulle as [...]

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We are so excited about our wedding planner partner Erin in San Francisco & Napa Valley.  Having Erin as a vendor resource for our engaged couples in those areas will be key for fresh and new ideas for fabulous green weddings!

“After planning and designing my own vintage-inspired wedding, I decided to embark on the journey to begin [...]

Introducing Emily Ley Paper!
We just brought Emily Ley Paper on to the vendor resources section of the blog for Atlanta and Tampa.  A great resource for the engaged couple going green with southern flair.

Emily also produces gorgeous monograms like this adorable one:

Your stationery can be natural and tree-free with Emily Ley Paper’s 100% Cotton papers! [...]

With all the fuss over the bridal gown, its easy to forget that the groom has to be dressed for the big day too!  And if you’re an eco conscious couple, you’re probably wondering if there’s a way to make his attire earth friendly as well.  While new sources for sustainable wedding gowns are emerging each year, eco [...]

Repurposing materials is one major way to be eco-savvy. Apply that concept to bridal bouquets, and imagine the possibilities! All that texture and color in one, unique bouquet. You can even pass on the green to family and friends (while helping them save some) when you hand down your bouquet as a special heirloom.

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