I have so many DIY projects, I’m having a hard time figuring out how to get...
Time management, friend. Get as much done as possible, as far ahead of time as possible, lest you be gluing tiny starfish to your place cards the night before your wedding. Make sure that you aren’t...
View ArticleWaste Not, Want Not: Chic Wedding Doggie Bags
from I Do Foundation: chic take home bags for leftover food at your wedding reception Wedding receptions often result in a lot of waste: at the end of the night, garbage cans are heaped high with...
View ArticleCelebrate Green: Ten eco-chic ideas for a stylish and sustainable wedding
Ten eco-chic ideas for a stylish and sustainable wedding Let it Shine – Make informed jewelry decisions by considering their source. Choose a jeweler that uses recycled materials and ask questions...
View ArticleWedding Day Florals: the Work of Flora Grubb
When we came across the beautiful work of Flora Grubb, we couldn’t wait to share it with you. We especially love that these centerpieces can be given away as gifts or to your guests at the end of your...
View ArticleSeasonal Wedding Flowers
Flowers are the go-to decoration for weddings, and for good reason: they’re gorgeous! But wedding flowers can leave a big environmental footprint—countless cut flowers are imported from developing...
View ArticlePotted flowers as wedding decor
Wedding decor can get very costly, very fast. Unfortunately, a lot of those expenses are spent on services or items that are gone when your wedding day ends, such as food and decorations. We love the...
View ArticleWedding Ceremony Confetti Options
image source The quintessential wedding image: the newly-married couple leaving their ceremony, being pelted with rice. Why the heck do we do this, anyway? Throwing things at a newly married couple is...
View ArticleNon-floral Ceremony Decor
Decorating your ceremony can prove costly: both to you and the environment. Opting for non-floral decor—especially items that can be reused—will help both problems. Check a few of our favorite...
View ArticlePlantable Paper Wedding Invitations: the work of Botanical Paperworks
When I was planning my wedding, I came across Botanical Paperworks and fell in love with the idea of flower seed paper. Since then, they’ve come up with a fun line of wedding invitations in addition to...
View ArticleEco-Friendly Invitations from Bella Figura
I discovered the work of Bella Figura while planning my wedding in 2007, and quickly fell in love. They offer a mix of modern and classic letterpress styles, and every item they print is green. What’s...
View ArticleEco-friendly table settings
There’s no shortage of creative wedding ideas on the Internet, and Martha Stewart Weddings is one of our all-time favorites. We’ve collected a few of their best eco-friendly table settings to share...
View ArticleI will be donating food to a homeless shelter and/or flowers to a retirement...
This is one of the many logistical issues that must be considered when planning a wedding. You have a great idea, but how do you make sure it actually gets executed? Our suggestion is to ask your Day...
View ArticleI have so many DIY projects, I’m having a hard time figuring out how to get...
Time management, friend. Get as much done as possible, as far ahead of time as possible, lest you be gluing tiny starfish to your place cards the night before your wedding. Make sure that you aren’t...
View ArticleHow to Donate Flowers from your Wedding
My friend Amanda had a beautiful wedding. As a close friend, I offered to help her by checking the tables for items left behind at the end of the night. As one of the last to leave, I saw the “tear...
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