Posts Tagged ‘Green Weddings’

Focus on Green Weddings & Eco Brides

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Sweet Love Plantable Favors at AdvantageBridal.com

Green Bride Guide began its ten city tour on January 7, with stops in major U.S. cities through April. The exhibit showcases the green wedding movement, a 100% sustainable bridal booth and the nation’s leading green wedding vendors for eco brides hoping to do their part.

The green wedding tour schedule follows:

Bridal Fashion Debut Phoenix, AZ 1/7/12-1/8/12
Seattle Wedding Expo Seattle WA 1/14/12-1/15/12
Elite Events Atlanta GA 1/22/12
Bridal Shows Inc. Dallas TX 1/28/12
Baltimore Bridal Show Baltimore MD 2/4/12
Great Bridal Expo New York NY 2/10/12
Elite Events Savannah GA 2/26/12
Houston Wedding Showcase Houston TX 3/03/12
Washington Bridal Showcase Chantilly VA 4/15/12
Rocky Mountain Bridal Show Denver CO 4/22/11

The sustainable bridal booth features recycled cardboard trees, with bamboo poles and linen curtains, while green ventors are marked with a reclaimed wood frame. A description of what makes each product green is displayed on a reusable chalkboard garden sign in a small terracotta pot with real moss, and the sign marking the entrance to the pavilion is printed on recycled tyvek.

Visit Advantage Bridal for ideas on green wedding favors, such as plantable seed favors and linen favor bags, organic cotton bridal tank tops, seed place cards, burlap gift pouches, personalized water bottles and travel mugs (eco bridesmaid gifts), reusable monogram shopping tote, reusable lunch totes and more!

When planning a green wedding, remember the three Rs – reduce, reuse and recyle, because small changes can make a big impact. If you’re doing DIY favors, give something the guests can use at home or a tasty snack to nibble on. Shop for gently used wedding gowns or think about donating/selling yours after the big day. Choose bridesmaids dresses and shoes they’ll wear again. Use potted flowers or containers as centerpieces. Try a non-traditional bouquet with paper flowers, brooches or ribbon.

Less is more for the eco bride and we encourage everyone to do their part, no matter how seemingly insignificant!

Personalized Organic Cotton Tote Bag at AdvantageBridal.com

Eco Friendly Bridal Party Gifts: Lunch Totes at AdvantageBridal.com

Burlap Jute Favor Bags at AdvantageBridal.com

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Eco Chic Wedding Flowers: Succulents

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Photos: With this Ring, Housemartin, Martha Stewart, Allyson Magda

From modern bridal bouquets and wedding favors to stunning centerpieces and reception decor, consider succulents for your eco-chic event that is friendly on the eyes and earth! With spring here and summer fast approaching, succulents make great flower decorations for warm weather and outdoor weddings. Plus, they can be planted later for long-term enjoyment. Succulents definitely aren’t the typical fresh-cut floral bouquet and that alone can save money in the long run.

If you don’t want to do the entire wedding in succulent plants, you can pair them with roses and other flowers for beautiful contrast. The various hues of greens, grays and soft pinks provide an excellent backdrop for the bridal bouquet, but these drought-tolerant plants can also be the statement piece. Green weddings can be chic and there are plenty of modern brides who have proved that! Check out the gorgeous bridal bouquet below accented with a peacock feather. For more ideas on how to make your flowers one-of-a-kind, shop for flower picksbouquet jewelry and rhinestone stem accents at Advantage Bridal.

Photo: My Sweet and Saucy

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