Go Green in Minneapolis!
We love this styled shoot sent to us from a group of green wedding professionals in Minneapolis! It’s perfect timing since Minneapolis was recently named one of the greenest cities in the US!
With a coral and grey theme mixed in with some polkadot action – this team served up some serious Eco-Beautiful Style!
We love that they incorporated a groomsman as so many styled shoots only show a groom! Love the ties and lapel flowers!
Eco-forward thinkers in Minneapolis have a bike share program and they incorporated one of the bikes into the shoot! LOVE IT! A MUST DO if your city has this program! Encourage your fun-loving guests to ride to the wedding in eco-style!
While the reception was catered by a sustainable chef, the sweet tooths in us could resist focusing on the sweet treats they whipped up!!!
We are in love!!!
Learn more about the vendors by clicking below!
Photography by Studio Laguna
Caterer – Fabulous Catering
Floral Designer – Sassafras Floral
Ceremony + Reception Venue – FIVE Event Center
Stationery – Armato Design and Press
Dresses – Posh Bridal Couture
Cake – Jessica’s Cakes
Event Rentals – BeEvents
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Winter Cheer
“Brew me a cup for a winter’s night.
For the wind howls loud and the furies fight;
Spice it with love and stir it with care,
And I’ll toast your bright eyes, my sweetheart fair.”
-Minna Thomas Antrim
The outside chill will only add to the cozy atmosphere when you toast your winter wedding with delicious seasonal cocktails and warm-hearted words.
Eggnog and mulled wine are timeless winter classics, while a sugar-rimmed candy cane cocktail (made with organic vodka, of course) is sure to make modern spirits bright. For those with a retro vibe, there’s nothing quite like a White Russian to warm you from the inside!
image credits clockwise from upper left:
Green Wedding Shoes, image by Jodi Miller Photography
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Eco-Style: Fall Cookies
Our Eco-Style post for this week highlights something yummy for the tummy- COOKIES! The fall and winter months are ideal for baking, so with the holidays fast approaching, why not give some thought to some delish and organic treats?
No time for baking AND planning an Eco-Beautiful affair? Understood. You can find yummy and wonderful treats at a local farmer’s market or organic bakery!
This recipe for organic Double Ginger Cookies from Epicurious is perfect for a fall cookie wedding favor or as an option on your dessert bar!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon organic ground ginger
- 3/4 cup minced organic crystallized ginger
- 1 1/4 cups organic cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons organic ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup organic unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup organic canola oil
- 1 teaspoon grated organic lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh organic lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
Preparation
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and crystallized ginger.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of the sugar and all the remaining ingredients.
- Stir the two mixtures together until moist and incorporated, shape into a disk, and cover with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 1 day.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Use 2 Silpats or lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Flour your hands and form the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the dough balls through the sugar, and then flatten them with the greased bottom of a drinking glass or cup. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 18 minutes, or until slightly browned (they won’t get very dark, so be careful not to keep them in too long).
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a minute. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Photo Credits (clockwise from top)
Style Me Pretty (photo credit: Nicole Welch Photography)
Etsy (Seller: LMK Gifts)
Style Me Pretty (photo credit: Beaux Arts Photographies)
Style Me Pretty (center photo, photo credit: Joseph K. Muscat Photography)
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Fall in Love: Wedding Style
While a wedding in any season can be Eco-Beautiful, there is something special about the Fall celebration.
For us on the east coast, the weather can be anything from balmy to chilly, but the richness of the earth, the colors of the leaves, and our yearning to get cozy with family and friends are always consistent.
If you are also opting for an alternative route for your wedding style or planning to be a vision in white or ivory, the possibilities are endless!
There are several designers who’ve certainly captured the essence of the Fall bride. Just to mention a few…
Anthropologie’s new bridal line, BHLDN, continues to redefine bridal couture with this stunner from their 2011 Fall collection.
For the truly daring bride, black is an emerging trend in bridal couture. This ethereal dress is by Australian designer Akira Isogawa.
Love the lace detail on this classic gown from Claire Pettibone!
Regardless of the style of gown you choose, ensure it truly honors your personal style!
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Spring Fever
We know it’s not even Thanksgiving, but we’ve caught ourselves daydreaming about daffodil season! It’s never too early for a little Spring wedding inspiration…after all, these things are planned months in advance! So, we’ve put together a few ideas that leave us breathless: delicate blooms, intricate lace, patterned china, floral bridesmaid dresses, fresh-yet-classic veiling.
Image credits clockwise left from right
via ModBlog, photographer – Tim Halberg
via Style Me Pretty, photographer – LG Weddings
via Style Me Pretty, photographer – Michael and Anna Costa
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Halloween Style
All of us here at Eco-Beautiful Weddings just love Halloween! Could be the full-blown fall weather or the harvest style we see at weddings this time of year! Using local gourds, pumpkins, fruits, veggies and more always makes us happy! if you are having a few friends over tonight (along with the little ones searching for candy) – here are a few last minute ideas for you to get prepared! We always love using caramel apples! This time of the year is perfect apple picking season and you can even dip then yourself!
While all of these ideas are from weddings and wedding blogs – what is stopping you from using it for your home decor and harvest festival and events this year! The Harvest Block above can be used again and again every year? The cherry decor is so easy to do – you can make a cherry pie after the event is over! Then the wheat decor is just too cute for words and again – can be used every year!
Happy Halloween and Harvest Time! Get out there and pick your decor today!
Caramel Apples via Elegance & Simplicity, Inc. (photo by Documentary Associates)
Harvest Block Decor via Delightfully Engaged
Cherry table via Project Wedding
Wheat decor via 100 Layer Cake
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Winter 2012 Issue
