Flowers have been used in weddings for centuries. In ancient times the bride carried aromatic bunches of garlic, herbs and spices to keep evil spirits away. Ancient Greeks made a crown of flowers that were considered a gift from nature for the bride to wear. And some say that during medieval times aromatic blooms covered [...]
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We are willing to bet that your sweetie wants to marry you — and not what you’re wearing. So is it safe to say that wedding day fashion is a great place to go green? YES! With a little creativity, wedding day garments can be just the place to establish your individuality and one-of-a-kind style without breaking the bank. Check [...]
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How does the modern couple host an eco-friendly celebration without sacrificing on personal style? We asked Kate Harrison and the team of green wedding experts at Green Bride Guide for insight on how to avoid negative impact on the planet while planning your wedding. With nearly 2.5 million weddings a year in the United States, at an average [...]
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Choosing to be eco-conscious for your wedding may seem difficult at first, but is an important factor for couples who care about the environment. We spoke with Jennifer Stambolsky, self-proclaimed “mother earth lover/invitation creator”, as our Eco-Expert of the week to help couples identify “green” wedding invitations. Tip #1: Environmental Impact Choose products that use [...]
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Josie Daga, Founder of PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com shared her favorite Green Wedding ideas with us. Check out these tips, a collection of what’s buzzing among green to-be-weds and her eco-wedding industry friends: Trend #1: DIY Not only does DIY add amazing style and personalization to a wedding, but it’s really eco-friendly. We love that! From making your own paper, or sourcing vases from a [...]
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We spoke with Susan Alexander Shapiro, Owner of BravoBride.com, where you can do good for the environment and reuse, recycle or reduce by “buying or selling new and preowned wedding items” on her website. We wanted to find out what new, eco-friendly ideas her brides are coming up with for 2011. Here’s what’s hot and green [...]
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We had the pleasure of chatting with Mireya Navarro, author of Green Wedding and environmental writer for the New York Times. Mia, as she’s known among friends, was inspired by the California engaged set who were so easily and happily incorporating sustainable choices into their weddings. Mia remembered her own wedding held years ago in Puerto Rico at [...]
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Dreaming of your wedding and seeking ideas to make it earth-friendly? Take a hint from our friends, the green wedding experts, at Recycled Bride. Check out their ideas on what’s green and hot for 2011: Trend #1: Go Local Think farmer’s market fresh menus, favors and gifts from local artisans and your wedding will be [...]
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