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Eco Wedding Gown – Sustainably Made

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:00:23 +0000

By Mary Lou Marsh, Organic Fairsewn Wedding Gowns. Top gown is made from organic cotton jersey …so comfy!! ..and can even be machine washed! …how’s that for easy to pass down to the kid-lets! The bottom gowns is created in organic cotton crepe knit, with hemp silk satin ties. A neat feature of the bottom dress is that the bottom part can be removed and you are left with a short little wrap dress that you can wear off to your honeymoon and again and again for special occasions. Prices range from $1100 to $1200.00 at Poetic Justice

Wedding Dresses for the Green Bride

Mon, 17 May 2010 02:02:34 +0000

From Alabama Chanin who crafts limited edition dresses and home products that are made-by-hand using a combination of new, organic and recycled materials.
The dresses are drool-worthy at http://www.alabamachanin.com/

Eco Friendly Wedding Invitations

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:53:27 +0000

Here’s a couple of sweet designs from Ecoluxe paper goods.. Ecoluxe uses paper selected specifically for their eco-friendly features. They have FSC Certified recycled papers and envelopes and 100% tree-free paper, made from 100% recovered cotton fibers or bamboo. They also print double-sided which sometimes reduces the need for extra cards. You can get a small sample pack for $5.00 off their website.

Recycled Vintage Map Wedding Cake Topper

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:00:35 +0000

You can custom order these cute little birds and cake base in the map location(s) of your choice! How fun would that be if you and your beau are from two very different locations? These are also available made from recycled books for you bibliophiles and from recycled sheet music for musicians. A great way to bring in your unique personality into your reception for everyone to see.
$130.00 at CottonBirdDesigns’s Etsy Shop

Organic Bridal Shower Favors

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:16:24 +0000

Photo courtesy of Harvest Textiles

Time to reward your ‘maids’ for all the love they’ve given you during the planning and prepping for your wedding. Give these lavender-filled sachets out as sweet-smelling bridal shower favors. They’re made with reclaimed linen and filled with organic lavender. Three pillows are $7 and are sold at Harvest Textiles’ Etsy shop.

Chameleon Wedding Gown in Organic Cotton/ Bamboo Jersey

Thu, 28 May 2009 04:02:58 +0000

Nice dress that can be worn about 10 different ways depending on how you wrap, twist and tie it. Beautiful fabric made from organic cotton, bamboo, and spandex jersey. You can bet that this dress would be very comfy to wear! Check out the different videos and be inspired with all the possibilities of this dress!
$360.00 at Isadora Clothing’s Etsy Shop

Win a Book! Easy Peasy! Simply Green by Danny SEO

Mon, 04 May 2009 02:14:38 +0000

If you’ve been planning a Green Wedding for any length of time, you’ve probably run across Danny Seo. He is full of eco-friendly good ideas and crafty wonderfulness. I am doing some spring cleaning and I happen to have 3 of his books that need to go to a good home! One copy of Simply Green Parties: Simple and resourceful ideas for throwing the perfect celebration, event, or get-together
and two copies of Simply Green Giving: Create Beautiful and Organic Wrappings, Tags, and Gifts from Everyday Materials (These are proof copies…so they are softcover rather than hardcover if you bought it in the store).
Guaranteed to give you plenty of Green Wedding ideas!!

To enter the contest, leave a comment on this blog post or become a fan on the Great Green Wedding Facebook page …or do both and get an extra entry for a total of three entries! Winner will be chosen by random number generator. USA only.

Contest ended May 15, 2009 8:00pm EST – Congrats to the winners:

Emily from Arkansas
Jackie from Washington
Patricia from Minnesota

Outdoor Solar Votive Candles – Perfect Mood Lighting

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:14:05 +0000

If you are planning an outdoor wedding this summer, these hand-blown glass votives could be a perfect table ornament for some lovely mood lighting.
$36.99 for one votive at Earth Tech Products

These solar lanterns (from the same company, Allsop Home and Garden) are solar as well and can be hung from trees or can be carried for a little extra light on the path. Just stunning.
$39.99 at HGTV Marketplace

Summer Fruit Parchment Bowls

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:29:24 +0000

These bowls, created by artist, Margaret Dorfman, are designed to hold a votive candle (they are not food safe) but they are such vibrant colors and imagine the conversations sparking when it is know that they are made from oranges and cantelopes! Could bring beautiful drama to your tables!
Was ~~$42~~, now $29 at VivaTerra – Eco Living with Style.

Precious Queen Earring & Bracelet Set

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:49:47 +0000

Jewelry for your wedding day is very special. This is a simple and elegant piece perfect for showing off your beautiful bridal glow. All of the jewelry on the Taraluna site is fair trade.
$42.00 at Taraluna