Eco-Candy Shop

An edible favor is always a hit with wedding guests! In keeping with your {green} theme, your favors should be sweet and eco-friendly!

Chocolatiers Curase and Cioccolada are great resources for organic, fair-trade sweets.  One of our fave sites, Etsy, is the place to find locally-made treats.

Keep your favors eco-sweet from the inside out by packaging them in pretty recycled boxes or bags!  

 

Photo Credits

Champagne Toast Lollipops from Vintage Confections (Etsy)

Truffles from Death by Cupcake (Etsy)

Boxed Chocolate Cups from Curase

Amore Maca Chocolates from Cioccolada

Candy Cups from Zakka Life

Cupcake Jars from 12LegsCuriosities (Etsy)

DIY Candy Popper from Posh Paperie and SheKnows.com

Heart-Shaped Lollipops from esther aguirre (Etsy)

Wrapped Truffle from Once Wed

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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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Tomorrow is the last day to WIN: Placecards from Jo Blake!

Tomorrow is the last day to win a set of placecards from Etsy seller Jo Blake! Click here to find out how!

 

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Robin’s Eco-Hot Picks!

 

 

As you are running here, there, and everywhere planning your wedding, take some time during the winter months to refine your personal style. For the Winter 2012 issue, our always eco-chic Managing Editor and Chief Stylist Robin Fisher has put together yet another list of what’s hot in the world of eco-friendly style.

Neuaura Sasin sexy blue stilettos. Aroc Urtu Raw Diamond Necklace. Youngblood Lip Gloss.  Everything you need for an eco-stylish date night!

Robin’s Picks is the hot list for everything from cosmetics to clothes to fresh scents for your home. Take a well-deserved break and pick an item (or a few) for yourself from page 12 of the new issue!

 

 

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WIN THIS: Bunting Flags from Hip Hooray

Flags have been used forever to welcome and announce royalty and VIP’s. As an Eco-Beautiful bride, you surely fit the bill!

These super cute bunting flags from Hip Hooray would be perfect to welcome guests on your wedding day! They are made from 100% recyclable materials and right here in the US. The Dots pattern is just too darn cute, right! They just put us in the mood for a sweet soiree!

Thinking ahead to warm weather weddings, this adorable bunting flag garland would be ideal at the doorway of the ceremony or reception venue, hung between trees, or behind your candy bar.

To WIN IT, we have a question for you: What special décor element will let your guests know they’ve arrived at the event of the year- that is YOUR wedding celebration?

Share on the blog and WIN IT from Hip Hooray! We’ll choose a winner on January 18, 2012!

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