Since the wedding is a destination wedding, Jed and I decided to keep the rehearsal dinner simple and invite all of the guest that are able to attend the wedding. We are going to transform these cottages where we are spending the week into a backyard garden party.
We found a local event rental store and [...]
There are many iconic places in New York City, but none compare to the wonderful Chrysler Building known around the world. Jacqueline Weppner of Merci New York sent us these amazing images that we just fell in love with! On top of them being beautiful – they are the first bridal photos to ever be [...]
Tomorrow, Jed and I are headed out to Flathead Lake, Montana for some much needed wedding planning. If you have not noticed, one of the highlight for us will be tasting the local beer, wine, and food. The shores of Flathead Lake are filled with fruit trees. Some orchards grow peaches, plums, apples, and pears, [...]
Although we are happily in the throws of summer here in Washington, DC…we know many of you are now just thinking about your bridal bouquets for your fall and winter weddings. Here are a few eco-friendly ideas!
Antique green Dutch Hydrangea is perfect for a fall wedding. Dutch farmers have some of the world’s best fair [...]
Keeping your guests cool in hundred degree weather is essential for summer weddings. If you are suffering on the east coast heat wave or having an amazing beach wedding, serving refreshing beverages is easy! These are just a few tips for keeping your bar eco-friendly on your wedding day while being stylish at the same [...]
I think at this point in the planning process we all appreciate something that we do not have to pay for. Last weekend my sister was in town and she brought me some of her blue Ball jars. They are beautiful and are perfect to use for the vases in the centerpieces. This is a [...]
Since the summer heat is getting to me, I am going to reminisce about the beautiful spring weather and talk about an Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine article from the Spring issue, Getting Fit Inside & Out.
The article talks about getting your body, mind, and soul ready for the bid day. So I thought I would [...]
Yesterday marked my 2nd Wedding Anniversary and two years since my husband has been in the States! And, as promised – I wanted to share with you photos from our 2 weddings. We had one wedding in the Dominican Republic – which was a ceremony and reception for family only (and just a few very [...]
Many local fabric stores are now starting to carry organic fabrics. Yesterday I picked out a few different fabrics to make a flower for my dress. I want the flower to be just a little bit bigger than the waist band, so about 5 inches in diameter. Since a lot of the flowers I have [...]
It’s tradition. A bride MUST have your something old, new, borrowed and blue – but how do you keep it eco-friendly? I’m here to provide you with some eco-chic ideas for all these items!
Something Old 30+ years ago, a ’something old’ seemed simpler since so many brides would inherit their mother’s gown. Since this seems [...]
