Dissolve Your Wedding {Dress}
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Students at the Sheffield Hallam University in England have created biodegradable wedding dresses, currently on display at the campus museum. The dresses dissolve in water, creating five separate pieces you can wear after the wedding day!
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Photos courtesy of Sheffield Hallam University
Professor Jane Blohm assigned the project to her fashion students to examine eco-friendly alternatives in clothing design. She shared, “In order to reduce fashion’s impact on the environment, the fashion industry must begin to challenge conventional attitudes and practices. The exhibition demonstrates what could be possible when design and scientific innovation combine forces.”
It’s a great idea, but imagine if you got caught in the rain!
“Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Dissolves in Water, Researchers Say” {StyleList}
Happy Earth Day!!
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Happy 40th Anniversary of Earth Day!
Everyone at Green-Weddings hopes you are outside enjoying the Earth and are inspired to include some eco-friendly ideas into your life, whether it’s weddings, parties, or just daily activities!
Here at Green-Weddings, we have helped WeddingWire, INC support carbonfund.org’s Million Tree Challenge by planting a total of 110 trees!
WeddingWire Raised $110.00
Have you given back to you Earth? How about planting a tree for $1! That’s right, each tree is one dolloar
You can plant a tree here: http://www.carbonfund.org/trees
New Garter Girl Collection Includes Eco-Friendly Garters!
Posted by Green Weddings | Filed under Green Wedding Dresses, Green Wedding Ideas
If you didn’t already know ‘The Garter Girl’ , aka Julianne Smith, you will want to learn more after reading this. Julianne has made a huge splash in the wedding industry by breathing new life into an old tradition with her hand-crafted garters and unique styles. I had the pleasure of celebrating the launch of her new collection and new design of her website at the swanky Vastu! She has pioneered the first and only eco-friendly collection of wedding garters and has released the second line, which are made from recycled plastic bottles!
The background and accent colors can be mixed and matched to find the perfect style. The available background colors are: white, ivory, natural/khaki, gray and blue. The available accent colors are: light purple, pink, maize/yellow, lemongrass/green, navy blue, white and ivory. Choose from the existing color combinations or e-mail Julianne directly for a custom garter creation at info@gartergirl.com. Whether you use your eco-fabulous garters as your ’something blue’ or just want to show off your gams, these garters are the perfect eco-chic keepsake for your wedding!
Khaki and Pink
Your Something Blue
Tags: eco-chic wedding, eco-friendly products, eco-friendly wedding garters, julianne smith, persephone efessiou, the garter girl
Our very own Persephone in a Eco Beautiful Weddings Photo Shoot!
Posted by Kate | Filed under Green Wedding Ideas
Green-Weddings.net are friends with Katie Martin, Editor-in-chief over at Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine who just released their 2nd magazine!
We wanted to share this wonderful magazine filled with tons of inspirational ideas to make your wedding more eco friendly and beautiful.
Additionally, we are excited to announce that our very own blogger Persephone is in this behind the scenes video of the photo shoot for the COVER of the magazine!! Just Beautiful!!
Tags: cover shoot, eco beautiful weddings, eco friendly designers, eco friendly wedding, green weddings, sustainable weddings
Eco-spired: A Green Wedding
Posted by Ashley | Filed under Green Wedding Ideas
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! While we normally focus on how to make your wedding green, today we’re presenting a green wedding!
Photos by Classic Party Rentals Napa, Gallery 51, Good 2 Go Event Management, Inc., Natural Charms, OhSoSuite, Panache Event Group, Pure Ambiance Event Planning , Zuzu’s Petals
Or, if you really identify with all things Irish, you could have your wedding at an Irish pub!
Happy St. Patty’s everyone, don’t get pinched!
Organic Signature Cocktails: Longhorn Lemonade
Posted by Ashley | Filed under Organic Signature Cocktails
It’s cocktail time at {green weddings}! Today, we’re featuring Republic Tequila, an organically-produced tequila company based in Texas. The distillery has a patented system that recycles production waste and turns it into fertilizer! The three types of tequila, Plata, Anejo and Reposado, are all USDA certified organic.
The company’s YouTube video series shares great cocktails that you can use for your reception. Today, we’re featuring the Longhorn Lemonade. Chance, from the video, may prefer to drink this at a tailgate, but we think it’s a great idea for a summer wedding signature cocktail!
Longhorn Lemonade
- 1 1/2 oz. RepublicTequila
- Fresh Mint
- fresh lemon wedges
- 3 oz. light beer
- 3 oz. Organic Lemonade
Add tequila, beer and lemonade to a highball glass filled with ice. Squeeze lemon juice from the wedge and garnish with mint leaves.
What type of drinks will you have at your reception? Do you have a favorite tequila-based cocktail? Share in the comments!
Eco-spired: Candle Centerpieces
Posted by Ashley | Filed under Green Wedding Ideas
One of my best friends from college just got engaged (congrats, Kate & Matt!), and we have started discussing all things weddings. She wants to use candle centerpieces rather than flowers, which I thought was such a simple way to be a bit more sustainable when decorating your reception! I hopped on over to WeddingWire to use their awesome Inspiration Board tool and came up with a few ideas to share:
Photo credits (Clockwise from upper Right): MMD Events, Designs by Ahn (DBA), Granny’s Bridal Boutique, Jour Parfait, Granny’s Bridal Boutique
Share your centerpiece ideas in the comments, {green weddings} readers!
Recycled Bride’s Top Sustainable Wedding Trends for 2010
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Our friends at Recycled Bride shared some of their top eco-friendly tips for this year, and we just had to send them along!
1. There’s No Place Like Home – Local is the hot word for sustainable weddings in 2010. From venues to menus, couples are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and cut their budgets by keeping celebrations “all in the neighborhood”. Backyard weddings are helping guests cut back on travel, and caterers are responding to clients’ demands for more locally produced food. Even wedding favors and decorations will be sought out from local artisans and shops.
2. Alterna-florals – The hippest weddings are in full bloom with flower alternatives like sustainable succulents and DIY paper flowers. Conventional cut flowers are expensive, plus they’re grown with pesticides and have a huge carbon footprint, so couples are seeking alternative ways to decorate. Many will eschew the floral look altogether by using soy candles, fruit, and found objects for table centerpieces and bouquets.
3. The Hourglass Bride – String beans in sheath dresses are so yesterday. Inspired by voluptuous newlyweds like Christina Hendricks of Mad Men, Salma Hayek, and Beyonce, brides are embracing their curves in wedding dresses that emphasize a well-rounded figure. Many are even flaunting — or creating — an hourglass silhouette with gowns that sport belted waists, peplums, and plunging necklines. This is the year that women will ditch their grueling “Buff Bride” workouts in favor of kinder, gentler activities like yoga, and celebrate their naturally feminine shapes.
4. Wedding Planning Goes Digital – From blogger brides to Facebook-ing florists, wedding planning has become an online community affair. “More and more, brides are turning to wedding forums to look for fresh wedding ideas and the latest wedding trends. Together, brides and vendors make these forums an incredible wedding planning resource to connect with others who are passionate about weddings.” says Christine Dyer, Founder of BridalTweet.com. Brides increasingly connect with each other for advice, support, and even labor trades on community-based social networks like GiveGetNation.net and BrideShare.net.
5. Not-So-Mellow Yellow – The hottest color of 2010 is also the warmest. Sunshine-y yellow pairs beautifully with cobalt blue and violet for an electrifying palette that’s bright and bold. Or combine pale yellows with white, ivory, and fresh green tones for a sunny and natural color theme. Many succulents bear yellow blossoms, making this cheerful color an easy choice for sustainable bouquets and centerpieces.
6. The Times Are A-Changing – Saturday night weddings aren’t the only game in town. Brides and grooms are scheduling their nuptials on weeknights, Sundays, and even early mornings in 2010. It’s less expensive to book a venue or caterer on “off days”, and as telecommuting becomes more popular, guests are gaining flexibility in their schedules. Weddings we’ll see this year will include sunrise affairs followed by romantic brunches, and chic mid-week dinner parties.
7. Bright Bridal Shoes – Forget the white and ivory satin slippers and “dyeable” sandals of wedding days gone by. Bridal shoes in bright and bold hues like fuschia, emerald green and electric blue are hot hot hot in 2010. Colored shoes are a chic and stylish surprise under a white wedding gown, plus they’re more versatile than white satin and can be worn again with a little black dress.
8. Flexible Registries – The registry has been reinvented by sites like the AlternativeGiftRegistry.org, and this year we’ll see many brides and grooms skipping the Stepford registries in favor of more flexible options. More couples will opt for “open” online registries where they can request everything from charitable donations to eco-friendly housewares to cash for a down payment on a home.
9. Unexpected Seating – At both receptions and ceremonies, seating arrangements are being switched up. Think scattered chairs and benches for ceremonies, and long communal tables, clustered couches, and bar tables with stools for receptions. No more will the family and friends of the bride and groom be kept apart by rigid seating assignments at separate tables. This year’s seating arrangements will encourage guests to mix, mingle, dine and dance.
10. Something Old, Something New – The hottest sustainable trend for 2010 (and our personal favorite, of course!) is incorporating recycled elements like gently used wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses, pre-owned wedding decorations, and vintage bridal jewelry into weddings. Sites like RecycledBride.com connect buyers and sellers for free, so they can reduce their wedding budgets and their carbon footprints. More and more brides are joining the wedding resale revolution, discovering how easy it is to save money and be a little greener by buying and selling their gently used wedding items.
Tell {green weddings}, which tip is your favorite? Do you have trendy tips to share?
Washington DC’s most Sustainable Wedding Vendors
Posted by Green Weddings | Filed under Green Wedding Ideas
If you live in the greater Washington, DC area and want to have a gorgeous and green wedding, the Mid-Atlantic Green Wedding Showcase is definitely worth checking out.
WHEN: February 21, 2010 | 1pm to 5pm
WHERE: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, MD
For more information and to register, visit www.greenweddingshowcase.com
Things to do:
Meet vendors that provide green or sustainable services such as
Sticky Fingers Bakery
Attend the Aveda Institute Eco Fashion Show featuring many green designers for eco friendly wedding fashion, such as
The Cotton Bride
Check out the venue and host of the Green Wedding Showcase - Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
This beautiful setting was recently awarded with the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award and is definitely a venue to look at while exploring the green wedding showcase!
Added Bonus
This event’s carbon footprint will be offset by Carbonfund.org which is a nonprofit company that offers great tips on how to offset your wedding! Check out their Carbon Wedding Calculator.
Tags: eco friendly, eco friendly bridal gowns, eco friendly venue, eco friendly wedding, eco friendly wedding fashion, go green wedding dresses, green wedding showcase, green wedding vendors, green weddings, sustainable wedding vendors
DC CWC 2010: The Washington DC Couture Wedding Consortium
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Calling all wedding enthusiasts and aficionados ! Where will you be on February 6, 2010? Come to the Washington DC Couture Wedding Consortium (DCCWC) for the 2nd annual luxury bridal show at the Decatur House from 1-4! Join the best and the bridest (pun definitely intended) of the wedding industry! Meet and mingle with founder of the DCCWC and Editor-In-Chief of Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine, Katie Martin, Style Editor for Eco-Beautiful Weddings and President of POLISHED Robin Fisher, the custom Garter Girl, Julianne Smith and ogle over dress collections by The Cotton Bride and Punkrock Bride (as seen on the cover of Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine). Blogging LIVE from the DCCWC and giving you the play-by-play are featured bloggers: Devon Pearce & Danielle Freedman from District Weddings, Emily Newman from Once Wed, Nole Garey from Oh So Beautiful Paper, Amy Jean Chung from Weddzilla & the Relentless Bride. Receive free gifts and giveaways. And much, much more!
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