Grooms Get Packing!
The hotel or resort is booked. The airline tickets are purchased. The passports (if needed) are waiting.
Of course you packed your honeymoon carry-on bag weeks ago, but if your groom has yet to get started, we thought we’d put together a honeymoon checklist to make things a little easier!
The Essentials
If you are headed to sun and sand…
If you are headed to snow and skis…
Don’t forget the camera! Happy Honeymoon!
Photo Credits
Grow and Make (Shaving Kit)
Tumi (Carry On)
Burt’s Bees (Sunscreen)
Soladey (Solar Toothbrush)
Patagonia (Cargo Shorts)
Dragon Alliance (Sunglasses)
Buy.com (Organic Tee)
Chipkos (Flip Flops)
Esquire (Swimsuits)
Pantagonia (Ski Vest, Gloves and Hat)
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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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Eco-Style: Jewelry!
We love eco-beautiful baubles! Big and bold or dainty and demure-there are eco-friendly jewelry options to add the perfect touch to your wedding day style.
Strapless or low neckline gowns are ideal for statement necklaces or earrings, like this bib necklace by Desla Couture.
Crystal earrings and necklace by Loren Hope-simple and so pretty!
A brooch, like this one from Desla Couture, is such a classic way to add glamour to your gown!
Photo Credits
Eco-Beautiful Weddings (photo by Marta Locklear)
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Green Getaway: Nicaragua!
Secluded beach…tropical flora…romantic treetop villas…are you completely relaxed yet? If not, pack your bags and head for the Aqua Wellness Resort in Nicaragua!
This spectacular resort is the highlighted destination in this issue’s Green Getaway. A personal fave of our Editor-in-Chief Katie Martin, Aqua offers the perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and relaxation. At the same time (yep, it gets better) this piece of paradise is all about sustainability!
If you and your groom have not settled on a honeymoon (or wedding) destination, this resort is certainly worth considering.
Details and breathtaking pics of the Aqua Wellness Resort are ready to tempt you on Page 94 of the Winter 2012 issue!
Thanks Katie for not keeping this Eco-Beautiful secret all to yourself!
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Grooms love Gifts Too!
For most grooms, registering for wedding gifts is one of the highlights of the planning process!
Our go-to guy for grooms, Chris Easter of The Man Registry, created a guide for the Winter 2012 issue to assist with keeping the registry all about the green (we’re talking environment, and not Benjamins!).
We’ve learned from Chris that there are so many cool ways to create an eco-friendly gift registry. From selecting gifts from charities or local merchants, to spreading the word to guests and sending gracious notes of thanks online (yes, it can be done!), Chris’s how-to helps keep the environment first for each step of the way.
Start greening your registry on page 73 of the Winter issue!
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Winter 2012 Issue
