Planning a Destination Wedding?
Planning a destination wedding or eco-elopement? Great, so you are already on the path to an eco-friendly celebration by keeping transportation to a minimum and hopefully using locally-made products. You are in a green state of mind, but what about the venue you chose? Are they as concerned about the environment as you are?
If you need help with planning your destination affair with an eco-friendly flair, get in touch with DestinationWeddings.com! You and your groom can work with a wedding specialist who will provide you with the best green locations for your desired destination.
Destination Weddings.com partners works with well-known resorts such as Sandals and Hard Rock Hotels Mexico to ensure you have the wedding you want, within your budget and with minimal planning stress. You can start relaxing even before the honeymoon!
Find out more here…
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We made the list!
We are super excited that we were recently included in the Top 100 Wedding Blogs, Apps and Tech Resources list published by Daily Tekk! This list is absolutely incredible and features some of the best in industry. We love this collection of resources because it’s fresh and highlights those blogs and companies that we know every bride needs to plan the wedding of her dreams. We are so honored to be included!
Take a look at the 99 others who were featured, and get ready to do a lot of Internet surfing as you make your way through the list! So much inspiration…
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Etsy Love!
Etsy, Etsy, Etsy…oh how we love thee! A must for the Eco-Beautiful bride, is constantly expanding its online marketplace to bring stylish, handcrafted loveliness to wedding celebrations.
If you are already a fan of the Etsy site, like us, you’ve probably dreamed of an opportunity to walk through a space filled with all things Etsy. Well, we heard through the green grapevine that some very lucky folks will have a chance to do just that. This Saturday, Etsy is hosting “To Have & To Hold”, its first weddings event for brides and grooms in NYC! Attendees can meet and greet with some of Etsy’s featured artisans, and be inspired by their amazing creations (like the origami bouquet from NewZLynn pictured above).
We can’t wait to see what Etsy has up their sleeve for this event! Stay tuned, because of course we’ll have to share! In the meantime, check out their Weddings shop for the latest in handmade items.
Want to be in the know about future Etsy wedding events? Sign up for the Etsy Weddings newsletter here!
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Earth Day Love: Wedding Favors from Eco Party Time!
And our Earth Day love fest continues with…wedding favors! If you are in the midst of planning an eco-friendly wedding celebration, be assured that there is no need to skimp on the fun when it comes to favors for your guests!
So who do you look to for fun favor options? Why, Eco Party Time, of course! Just as their name suggests, these folks know how to throw a green party! Their site offers favors, invites, and other wedding must haves. The pricing is affordable, and both domestic and international shipping options are available.
Need a few favor ideas? Consider these from Eco Party Time…
Edible favors are a sweet send-off for your guests at the end of the night. These chocolate truffles are made from fair trade chocolate and packaged in boxes made from natural materials.
Your guests will “have a blast” with these biodegradable tissue confetti poppers!
For an outdoor warm-weather wedding, these pretty paper fans are a considerate gift for guests.
Whatever favor you choose, keep it fun, thoughtful and green!
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Spring Savings for the Eco-Bride!
It’s our job at Eco-Beautiful to keep you abreast of the fab finds, deals and steals that are on the scene for the eco-bride! The spring savings are abundant, and we’re keeping an eye out for the deals we know you can use.
This weekend, there are a lot of goodies to grab! And since you are crazy busy with all of this wedding planning, we thought we’d help and gather them all for you.
Are you ready to save? Here we go…
Bride on a Buck
If you are still on the hunt for the perfect dress and you’ll be in the NYC area on Saturday April 12th, you need to make a quick stop at the Bride on a Buck sale! There will be tons of designer deals, including vintage Vera Wang and Angel Sanchez gowns for brides, ‘maids, and moms. And there will be accessories and shoes too, all insanely below retail.
This event is hosted by Housing Works, an awesome organization that provides invaluable services for those living with and affected by AIDS, so a portion of your purchases will support their heartfelt efforts. Grab your girls and your bucks and head out in the AM!
Daily Candy’s Deals You Can Commit To
Since you are already on a roll, why not make it a full NYC bridal weekend? If you’ve ever wanted to attend a designer fashion show, here’s your chance! Thanks to a Daily Candy, you can be VIP at an Anne Bowen bridal show this Sunday April 15th. Cocktail in hand, you will not only get an exclusive look at the gown collection, but you’ll also get to meet Anne Bowen and receive a signed sketch as a keepsake!
Get the details on this deal here!
Blue Collar Bride Giveaway from Cedar Wood Rustics
Debating on those favors? How about a bed of flowers? Or a bunch, or vase full…you can leave that up to your guests! You will do your part as the gracious bride and send them home with a plantable Seed Bomb, which will bloom into colorful wildflower annuals. These cuties are made by Etsy seller Cedar Wood Rustics, and you can enter to win 100 Seed Bombs with Blue Collar Bride! The contest runs through April 23rd, so visit the Blue Collar Bride blog today for all the scoop!
RegistryRebates.com
This cool site puts cash back in your hands when your guests purchase wedding gifts! You and your groom can register for gifts from national retailers including Best Buy, Bloomingdales and Home Depot, and for each gift that’s purchased, you’ll receive a rebate check. Use that cash towards your honeymoon or spread the love by donating to your favorite charity! Check out RegistryRebates.com for more details.
Harabu House
Speaking of registries and items you may need for your new love nest, Harabu House has all kinds of beautiful, eco-friendly home décor. If you are looking for accent pieces that are modern, with a global feel, check them out! As a little incentive, you can grab a set of eco-friendly coasters for free (while supplies last) with your purchase of $75 or more through April 23rd! With their great selection, that should be a piece of cake!
Enjoy all of your eco-shopping this weekend!
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Save paper with your own wedding app!
In this world full of iPhones and Androids (along with those apps that we don’t know how we survived without) how cool would it be use a mobile app to keep your wedding guests connected?
Yapps are now on the eco-wedding scene, and we’re lovin’ the concept! A must for the tech-savvy bride and groom!
These creative mobile apps are completely customizable—you can upload pictures, directions to pre-and post-wedding gatherings, and any other wedding-related scoop real time. You’ll eliminate the need for all of that paper, and when things change at the last minute, it’s easy to get everyone back on the same page!
Are you ready to Yapp? Good—because we’ve got something special for you! The folks over at Yapp are so awesome that they want to give Eco-Beautiful brides a sneak peek at the new wedding Yapps! 100 lucky winners will have an opportunity to try a Yapp for FREE! Just click here, and enter promo code ECOB.
Let us know what you think!
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Winter 2012 Issue
