WIN THIS: Jo Blake Place Cards
Etsy has such awesome finds for any green wedding. And these beautiful natural place cards from Jo Blake are no exception. She has some of most adorable, eco-friendly wedding ideas! Take a peek…
We have a set of 25 place cards designed by Jo just for you! Use them for the rehearsal dinner or post-wedding brunch. Or, if you love them enough to use for your Eco-Beautiful reception, you can order more at etsy.com!
But first, let us ask you: If you could invite any two people on Earth to your wedding reception, who would they be and why?
Share and WIN IT! We’ll choose a winner on January 11, 2012! Don’t miss these!
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WIN THIS: Thayers Lozenges
Winter weather is often accompanied by sore and scratchy throats (eeek!). While we’re hopeful that you are able to avoid either until after the wedding day, Thayers Lozenges are here to help if you don’t!
These all-natural lozenges are just what you’ll need to feel better. Keep a box handy in the must-have wedding day emergency kit, and be sure to have extras on hand for the bridal party!
Win ‘em before you buy ‘em right here on the blog! We have a prize pack with one box of each variety so you can try them all.
To WIN IT, let us know… How green is your medicine cabinet? Share your fave product and these lozenges are yours!
A winner will be chosen on January 4, 2012!
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Etsy Love!
If you hadn’t heard, Etsy is one of the most fantastic resources for the Eco-Beautiful bride. Celebrating all things creative and crafty, the site features artisans from all over the U.S. who create lovely items for weddings like this adorable sign (by Etsy seller RomanticPlanet) to announce your grand entrance!
Here are just a few more pretty things you can find there…
These invitations from Etsy seller avie would be perfect for a Mexican-themed wedding. They are designed based on the Mexican “papel picado” art form, which involves cutting paper into elaborate designs!
How adorable are these pinwheels?!? Etsy shop Rule42 offers these handmade cuties in custom colors and patterns. Use them in lieu of bouquets for your girls (you can get smaller versions for boutonnieres and corsages!), to line your aisle for an outdoor ceremony, or in centerpieces. Love ‘em!
In addition to your decorative items for your wedding, Etsy is the place for unique accessories for brides too. This eco-gorgeous headpiece from one of our fave designers, LoBoheme, is just one of them!
We absolutely LOVE Etsy here at Eco-Beautiful Weddings, and we are sure you will too…if you don’t already!
Photo Credits (from top)
Etsy Seller RomanticPlanet
Etsy Seller avie
Etsy Seller Rule 42 (photos on site are courtesy of Big Star Photography,Jeret Slack Photography,Njoythemoment Photography, and
Orange Girl Photography)
Etsy Seller LoBoheme
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Thanking Mom
We HEART Moms! How would this wedding have happened without her? We know, it wouldn’t have. So you have to do something special to thank her for all of the love and support, and just to let her know how special she is to you and your groom-to-be.
A very thoughtful way for a bride to honor her mother is to present her with a gift prior to the wedding ceremony. Depending on her personal tastes, there are so many cool eco-friendly gift options. Consider these for starters!
If your mother is a jewelry lover, anything from eco-friendly designer Jemma Wynne would be a stunning addition to her jewelry box. A bracelet or earrings that completes her wedding day or rehearsal dinner look would be hot!
Does Mom love flowers? How about a beautiful arrangement delivered on the morning of the wedding from eco-friendly florists Organic Bouquet? And if you’d like to really surprise her, have another arrangement sent to her on your one month anniversary just to remind her of how much you appreciate all she’s done.
Taking a moment to capture your thoughts in a letter is a very sentimental gift your mother will certainly treasure forever. Write your letter on recycled paper and present it in a vintage letter box that Mom can use to store her other wedding-day keepsakes. Etsy.com is a great resource for beautiful handmade and vintage boxes-this one is from seller NanaMontana!
Photo Credits
Kenny Nakai via Junebug Weddings
Etsy
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Giving Thanks to your In Laws-to-Be
How exciting is this- you’re about to celebrate your first Thanksgiving as an engaged couple?!?!
Whether you and your fiancé are hosting or planning to visit your in laws-to-be, presenting them with a little something special is an ideal way to get the celebration started.
If you are searching for the perfect gift of gratitude, consider these suggestions…
A recommendation from one of our fave eco-style blogs, ecofabulous, this wine by Paul Dolan Vineyards is made with grapes that are harvested in soil (free from pesticides and synthetic fertilizers).
Cool, fall weather is made for snuggling under a warm throw. A handmade afghan like this one from Etsy seller Ednascloset would make a great gift.
A sweet potato butter would be yummy with brunch the next morning! Pick up some from Low Country Produce or whip up your own with a recipe from Martha Stewart!
We’d love to hear what you decided on, so come back and share after dinner!
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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 2012 Issue
