Creating Tradition with The Cotton Bride and Tara LaTour

Your wedding gown (or gowns!) is truly a reflection of your personal style. Go whimsical, classic, cutting edge- the possibilities are endless! Regardless of the style you choose, you can honor the timeless traditional look of the many brides who’ve walked the aisle before you, or choose to blaze the trail with a new tradition all your own.  

Both The Cotton Bride and Tara LaTour are giving traditional bridal couture an eco-twist and we LOVE IT! For those of us who have been embracing the green bridal movement for some time now, it’s like a dream come true to see such gorgeous gowns bought to life in repurposed and organic fabrics and materials. This is what new tradition is all about-merging the old with the new to create something memorable and beautiful.

Don’t miss the enchantment of these designer’s collections on page 42 of the Fall Issue! Eco-stunning!!!

Photo by a little bit of whimsy photography

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Katie’s Picks are In!

The great finds in this issue’s Katie’s Picks include the latest in eco-hotness that will green your beautiful home, your super cute pup, and of course the eco-chic bride! From the really cool lamp from Little Pond to the trendy placemats from Modern Twist, your fall party guests will certainly have something to talk about at your next gathering.

BTW-Gifting others is great, but don’t underestimate the warm and fuzzy feeling when you grab a little something for yourself like these maaah-velous vintage earrings from Charm and Chain!  

We’ve got more picks for you on page 9!

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WIN THIS: Diamond Girl™ Glossy Lip Colour from Larinem Mineral

 It’s the morning of your wedding, and you glance at yourself in the mirror one last time before heading down the aisle.

A little bling on the hands…check.  A little bling in the ears…check.  What’s missing? Maybe a little bling on the lips?

While we have to leave the hands and ears to your groom, we can get you covered on the lips. Larinem Mineral has introduced an amazing new lip colour line made with yes actual diamonds! There are other lush organic ingredients in there too, like rosemary, lemon and avocado (yummy) that will keep your lips healthy, happy and absolutely beautiful. The colors are fab too-just the little touch of luxe every girl needs in her cosmetics bag!

We have one set aside just for you!  To WIN IT, share your fave beauty regimen (we’d love it if it’s eco-friendly) and you could be a winner.

We have chosen our winner!

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WIN THIS: Eco-Friendly Placemats from Modern Twist!

With the holidays right around the corner, many of us will be opening the doors to our homes and welcoming guests in for good meals and great times. And for newlyweds, family and friends will undoubtedly stop by after the wedding to see the wedding photos!

Add a little “twist” to the dining table with these cool placemats from Modern Twist! They come packaged in a set of four, and the beautiful colors and patterns just make us smile. Guaranteed your guests will want to know where you picked these up! You’ll be able to respond “Eco-Beautiful Weddings!” if you’re our lucky winner.

Share your fave eco-friendly household item (or maybe one you have your eye on) and be entered to WIN IT!

We chose a winner – thanks for writing in!!!

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WIN THIS: Bamboo Dreams Flirty Nightie from Yala!

 

The wedding and reception are done and all of the stress ofthe past few months (or years!) has melted away. Now it’s time for a little R&R! Whether you and your new hubby are headed for sun and poolside cocktails in the Caribbean, bike rides through Paris and Rome, or wine tastings in the vineyards of Napa, beautiful lingerie is a must have in your honeymoon trousseau.

Feel extra feminine and flirty in this adorable nightie from Yala! Made from organic bamboo fiber, the gown is soft and light, so feels great on your skin.  As an added bonus, it won’t take up any extra room in the suitcase. We know you need every inch of room possible for all of those cosmetics to keep you ecobeautiful for the entire trip!

Now that we’ve started talking honeymoons, tell us where you’re headed on yours (it’s even better if you and your groom have thought of how to keep your first jaunt eco-friendly) and this gift from Yala could be yours!

We’ll choose a winner on 10.12.2011

P.S. If you’re still searching for honeymoon destinations, check out our Green City Wedding Guides in each of our past issues! We’ll show you where and how to keep in green in some of the most beautiful cities in the world!

 

We chose a winner!  Thanks for writing in!

 

 

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