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Eco Friendly Wednesday – Vegan Weddings

Lisa R. Nelson — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:40:17 +0000

Are you interested in having a vegan weddings – and need terrific vendors and ideas?

check this out…

Totally awesome inspiration for those couples planning vegan weddings can be found here.

Awesome, eh?

If you need ideas for caterers and other vendors in this area, you need not look further!

Happy planning!

Eco-Friendly Wednesday – The Cotton Bride

Lisa R. Nelson — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:47:59 +0000

How fun! Elegant designs in silk, cotton and linen

Check it out at The Cotton Bride!

Thanks to Robert Charles Photography for the gorgeous photograph. This Bride is wearing an 100% silk gown and a cathedral veil (lined in silk fabric). A silk bolero jacket completes the ensemble.

Happy planning!

Eco Friendly Wednesday – Eco Friendly Favors

Lisa R. Nelson — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:54:13 +0000

What’s more eco-friendly than giving the gift of Charity?

Nothing.

Check out TisBest. You buy the gift cards, and your guests go online to spend them on the charity of their choice!

Cool!

Happy planning!

Eco-Friendly Wednesday – Eco Friendly Dresses

Lisa R. Nelson — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:11:37 +0000

I have written many posts on Eco Friendly designers. Here is a list summing up some of my favorite eco-couture designers.

Eco-hip threads
Pure from Justin Alexander
Green your wedding party
Adele Wechsler
Jessica Iverson
Ebay or Etsy for you? Not for me!
The $10.00 “do it yourself” wedding gown from Threadbanger
Vintage gowns from the Cherished Bride

Happy planning!

Gorgeous gown from Adele Wechsler

Eco Friendly Wednesday – Vintage Wedding Gowns

Lisa R. Nelson — Thu, 19 May 2011 01:58:14 +0000

What’s more eco-friendly? Accent your day with a gorgeous gown from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or 60’s!

Awesome!

If you want a vintage gown, The Cherished Bride can help you. They also carry vintage albums and invitations to complete the look.

What a beautiful 1950’s style – and so luxurious – made out of silk organza.

Nice!

Happy planning

Eco Friendly Wednesday – Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa

Lisa R. Nelson — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:14:23 +0000

How about honeymooning in wine county? YES! Check out the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa – ultra luxury with many eco add-ons.

The Green Partnership Program is HOT!

Happy vacationing!

Eco-Friendly, Wedding Tip, and Stylish Wednesday!

Lisa R. Nelson — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:40:08 +0000

WOW, it’s really been forever. I took a much needed break from the stresses of daily blogging. Don’t know if you know – but it’s a lot of work.

Whew!

When I first started my blog, I read blogs of people who were very successful bloggers. They said, if you don’t feel inspired, don’t blog. As much as I love weddings and working with Brides and Grooms, I wasn’t motivated. Since I heeded the word of people more successful than I – I just didn’t blog.

Strange thing, I missed it.

So, here I am catching up for the 3 days I missed.

Hum?

How do I combine a wedding tip, style and eco friendly?

A Ha!

The Father of the Bride created this arch using wood on his farm. He conditioned and bent every single piece of wood. This arch is 100 percent nature! This Bride and Groom were absolutely lovely.

No matter what you have or don’t have – stay true to yourselves. If you do that, your wedding will shine! After all, the purpose of a wedding is to celebrate the love between two people.

Happy planning

(How did I do)?

The lovely picture is from Brendan Bush Photography

Eco Friendly Wednesday – Eco-Chic Letterpress

Lisa R. Nelson — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:57:51 +0000

While I am still drooling over custom letterpress invitations from Ladyfingers Letterpress, I wanted to mention that they believe as environmental responsibility. They purchase all of their papers locally, they set up their designs to minimize paper waste, and use only non-toxic solvents!

How cool is this?

And, all the designs are custom. Did I mention that?

Custom letterpress that’s environmentally responsible!

Happy planning!

Eco Friendly Wednesday – Eco Friendly Favors

Lisa R. Nelson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:27:40 +0000

There are a lot of eco-friendly wedding favors out there. Just do a google search. It’s massive.

I have a very good resource for favors that are eco-friendly! All of these favors were found on Dream Green Weddings. They are awesome!

Just look, massive ideas there. Here are just a few cool ones.

The loveliness of bamboo

Reusable tote bags anyone?

Ahhhhhh – Sweetness!

Put your guests in the romantic mood

Ensure they never get dehydrated. Metal is better than plastic, no doubt!

Fun and fashionable place card holders

Add some SPICE to their life!

There are so many more. Check them out!

Happy conserving!

Eco Friendly Wednesday – Eco Friendly Centerpieces

Lisa R. Nelson — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:00:54 +0000

This year, Valentines Day has been a wealth of inspiration for me – for practical and nice ideas. Yesterday’s inspiration came from a homemade valentines dinners of fajitas, homemade guacamole, and delicious frozen ritas!

Today’s inspiration was from a gorgeous Orchid plant that my hubby gave me for Valentines day. Orchids are gorgeous and so elegant. What a lovely centerpiece that your guests could take home and take care of for years to come.

Ehm. Excuse the cell phone picture. My hubby took the camera with him this morning. You have to make due with what you have, no?

At any rate, take out all the pink frilly stuff that comes with valentines day – place the plant in a beautiful ceramic ornamental vase and you have one hell of a centerpiece that someone can grow and enjoy.

Plus, they are EASY! Give it some indirect light, water it once a week, add liquid fertilizer once a month and re-pot every two years.

How’s that for reducing waste?

Now, before you decide to undertake this, remember your guests and where they are coming from. If a bulk are from out of the country – maybe it’s not such a good idea!

Happy planning!