Shannon and Florian in Berkeley, California When this beautiful and mindful couple got engaged they knew they wanted a vegan wedding. And they hired Karine Brighten, certified green wedding planner, to help them with the planning. “The couple is very open-minded and socially conscious”, says Karine, which made it easy to expand on their vision [...]
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Live plants are a fantastic way to “go green” with your wedding centerpieces and succulents are the trendy, little, earth-minded beauties that add an eclectic feel to your wedding décor. Succulents are visually interesting, require little maintenance, easy to work with and create a big impact. They easily take root and require little water to [...]
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We asked Angela, founding editor of the Something Green blog, for her eco-event tips and got the inside scoop on going green with your wedding flowers. As the daughter of a florist, Angela knows all too well about the large carbon footprint associated with fresh flowers. Imported blooms are burdened with unneeded fuel consumption and [...]
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More and more we are starting to see herbs being used in wedding decorations instead of just being served as part of the meal! Historically banished to the kitchen, herbs are wonderfully attractive plants that not only smell great but can also cost a fraction of traditional wedding flowers. Here is some “food for thought” [...]
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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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Choosing eco-décor for your reception tables is not only green, but a great option for couples on a budget. Couples inspired by their love of nature can incorporate natural beauty into their wedding theme and decor. #1: Keep it Alive Pick seasonal live plants as centerpieces that your guests can bring home, care for, enjoy, [...]
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