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
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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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The Sweetest Thing
A couple’s first dance…the toss of the bouquet…and of course, the cutting of the cake! All time-honored traditions of the reception celebration.
In recent years, the wedding cake has become the pièce de résistance of the reception, a décor element and something guests are guaranteed to look forward to. The beautiful thing about cakes is that they can be inspired by almost anything-color palettes, places, pups-really anything you can imagine!
Some of the most gorgeous couture confections have been inspired by gowns themselves- featuring frilly detailing, jewels, and floral accents that well…take the cake!
A few tastings…
Photo Credits
Karen Wise via Style Me Pretty
Maisie Fantaisie via Preston Bailey
Elizabeth Messina via Junebug Weddings
Kate Headley via Style Me Pretty
Gabe Aceves via Ruffled
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He Wears It Well!
From casual chic to ultra formal to anything in between, grooms have style options! Wedding wear can and should be a reflection of a green groom’s personal style. The key for wedding day attire is to be comfortable, fashionable and of course, eco- friendly!
A custom suit from a local tailor is a great way to keep the groom in eco-friendly style. European designer Rawganique offers suits options made from organic euro hemp, as does Conscious Couture, whose suits for grooms are made from hemp silk!
If your groom is a vintage kinda guy, British clothier Savvy Row specializes in men’s vintage couture.
Eco-friendly designers such as Solosso and Blank Label specialize in green groom’s style, offering custom shirts made from natural fabrics such as Egyptian cotton. They prove that bespoke doesn’t have to break the budget!
For a little bit of color and fun, add an upcycled bow tie from Xoelle found on Etsy!
Also, remember that tradition is not just for brides- grooms can use something borrowed too. A tie, pocket square or a newly-tailored suit jacket borrowed from a good friend or family member is such a special way to go green!
We adore borrowing too, so for inspiration for our green grooms, we thought we’d borrow some pics of some stylish green grooms from past issues…
Photo Credits
Kelly + Don from the Winter 2011 Issue (photo by Kristi Odom)
Laura + Jeff from the Fall 2010 Issue (photo by Embrace Life)
Nicole + Jeremy from the Winter 2011 Issue (photo by Drew Bittel)
Laura+ Ken from the Fall 2010 Issue (photo by Heather Forsythe)
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Rolling in Green Style!
Getting to and ‘fro on your wedding day doesn’t have to compromise your commitment to an ecobeautiful day. There are plenty of eco-friendly transportation options out there! By keeping your wheels green, you’ll show love to the environment and your bridal party and guests will get a kick out of the fun and unexpected!
All you need to do is decide how many wheels you’d like to roll in on…
How about two wheels?
Or of course, lots of wheels!
Photo Credits
Inspired by This (photos by Kate Headley, Jose Villa, Evrim Icoz, and Brenton Salo)
Manolo Brides (photo by Danny Iskandar)
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Get Your Used Wedding Dress!
If you just got engaged and are now on the search for that perfect wedding gown…be sure to consider used wedding gown options as a greener alternative! If you don’t have a local wedding consignment shop – here are a few of our favorite online spots for getting that gorgeous gown for a fraction of the cost!
One of our favorites! Click on their logo to not only see wedding gowns but all sorts of wedding products, stuff for your groomsmen and more!!!
Smartbride is based in Canada and has a great marketplace for all things wedding!
This beloved wedding blog also has a great place to shop for used wedding gown!
Let us know where you got your used wedding gown!
(photo by Jennifer Hughes)
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Winter 2012 Issue
