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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Green Gadgets for the Groomsmen
The rehearsal dinner is right around the corner, and picking up those last minute gifts of gratitude for the bridal party is next on the to-do-list. When shopping for the guys, consider a fun(and hopefully useful) green gadget!
Online resources such as Treehugger and EarthTechling are great resources for gift suggestions, so we looked to these sites for a few suggestions to get you started…
For the guy who can’t live without his MP3 or phone even when he’s outdoors, this charger pack from Brunton Outdoors charges compatible devices using solar power.
If one of your groomsmen is a lover of great coffee, this hand-powered espresso maker from Hammacher Schlemmer is awesome!
The best man can head to the beach with his favorite songs using this solar iPod speaker dock available from Eton!
Already wrapping your green gadget gifts or have more ideas? Please share your faves here on the blog!
Photo Credits
Merri Cyr Weddings via Junebug Weddings
Treehugger
Brunton Outdoors
Earth Techling
Eton
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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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Winter 2012 Issue
