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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Be a Blemish-Free Bride!

Okay, so you wake up a day before the big day, and the unimaginable has happened…you have a boo-boo, known in the world of bridal panic as a zit!  While this may seem like a major catastrophe, there’s time to combat and correct before you hit the aisle. 

Introducing Boo-Boo Cover-Up!

This cover-up is made just for brides who need help with those unexpected blemishes.  In addition to covering them, you’ll heal as well with natural ingredients such as aloe and Vitamin E.  Apply a little to the pop-up, blend it and allow it to dry.  Just like that you are camera ready!

Even better news?  Your groom and girls can use it too!  Did your guy plan a relaxing hike or bicycle ride with the boys on the morning of the wedding, and take a little tumble?  Did one of your girls decide to add a new tattoo to her collection the week of your wedding?  No worries!  Boo-Boo Cover-Up will work for them too.

Pick up some Boo-Boo Cover-Up for your bridal emergency kit! Between now and Memorial Day, you can save some $$ and win it! Click here for details…

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Eco Favors: Boxes from ThePaperWorker.com

Are you sending your guests off with Grandma’s cookies or some fair-trade chocolate truffles at the end of night?  If you have the goods, and are just in need of some eco-sweet packaging, look no further! 

ThePaperWorker.com has been busy crafting and creating a new collection of wedding favor boxes for the spring season!  Their designs are fresh, colorful and ideal to hold those sweet treats.  The PaperWorker favor boxes are customizable, so you can even add a photo of you and your sweetie, along with your monogram or special logo you’ve created for your wedding celebration.  And of course, the boxes are made from all eco-certified materials!

 Take a peek at the fun favor box collection from ThePaperWorker here…

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Jennifer and Matthew’s Eco Wedding in Leesburg

As we enter into our favorite eco weekend of the year – we wanted to leave you with this beautiful wedding held right here in Leesburg, VA  This wedding was submitted to us by ZADesignz and we just adore how they were able to truly capture Jennifer and Matthew’s love for one another!!!  If you are having a wedding on Earth Day – please let us know – we would love to feature it ASAP!  Here are a few more detail shots from Jennifer and Matthew’s wedding!

Congrats to Jennifer and Matthew!

Have a wonderful Earth Day weekend everyone!!!

Ceremony – Morven Park – Governor’s Mansion

Dress – The Cotton Bride

Hair – Hair Savvy Salon

Floral Designs – Reston Floral Design

Reception – Lightfoot Restaurant

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And we’re back!

 

 

We are fresh from New York International Bridal Week (better known as Bridal Market) this past weekend, and we’re still in a New York (and bridal fashion) state of mind!

 The first cousin to New York’s Fashion Week in Bryant Park, Bridal Market brings together some of the most notable names in the wedding industry for a sneak peek at the hottest gown and accessory collections for the upcoming seasons. There are swoon-worthy details at almost every corner you turn! So much bridal loveliness—it’s heavenly!

 Each year, we are thrilled to see more and more amazing eco-bridal couture!  These designers are creating handcrafted masterpieces from natural fabrics, laces and beading. And even better? Many of them are based here in the USA! 

 We were so inspired and giddy from the weekend that on Monday, we got to right to work planning the editorial for our upcoming summer issue! We can’t give it away yet, but we promise that this photo shoot is going to remind you why Eco is oh so Beautiful! 

 Stay tuned!

Photo Credit

Troy Hyunh for Raina Hatoum

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Earth Day Love: Plant a Tree with Honest Tea and Arbor Day!

 

Where would the earth be without trees? Trees help to conserve energy, reduce air conditioning costs and help to fight climate change. In addition to all of those wonderful things, they are just plain pretty!

 Trees serve as a symbol of life all over our nation’s landscape.  And that’s why we need as many of them as possible!

Honest Tea and The Arbor Day Foundation are on a mission to plant a lot more trees all over the county—50,000 to be exact!  This month, they’ve launched their “Be an Honest Kid” campaign, which gets the little ones involved in the devastating issue of deforestation.  Through the Honest Kids website, families can learn more about the importance of trees, and choose to plant a tree in a community that has lost trees due to natural disasters and drought!  How cool is that?

 Please support this very important campaign by spreading the word to your ring bearers, flower girls and other little tree savers!  You can even honor their efforts by presenting them a little tree as a thank-you gift at your wedding.  They will feel super important for showing love to the earth, and so will you!

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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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