Are you dreaming of a green wedding, but concerned about the price tag? Well, thanks to our friends at Sun Crystals, you can register to win an eco-friendly, outdoor wedding powered by the sun.
Here are some highlights from the Sun Crystal Website, where you can read more details and register:
- Nationally recognized eco-wedding planner Danielle Venokur will be lending her design expertise to the event, which will be completely powered by trailer-based solar panels.
- A city hall-style ceremony complete with an officiant, sunflower bouquet, naturally sweet mini wedding cake, professional portrait, gift bag and live music.
- Your guests and the public are invited to celebrate your special day, enjoy refreshments and a sweet treat.
- Hurry-registration deadline is October 16, 2009
According to the Website, the event also highlights the brand’s commitment to environmental sustainability. McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, with its SUN CRYSTALS® Sweetener Product is a member of 1% For The Planet®, donating 1% of its sales this year to the American Solar Energy Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. Now that’s a sweet treat for Mother Earth!
The recent news of Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford planning to tie the knot in a green wedding ceremony is inspiring brides across the country to “think green” as they plan their own nuptials. According to Zimbio, Mr. Harrison said: “I haven’t thought about greening my wedding. My wedding was always going to be green!”
In celebration of this eco-exciting news, I thought I would share some practical and affordable ideas that have a “celebrity green wedding” feel without the celebrity price tag. Again, a special thanks to Mr. Ford and Ms. Flockhart for helping to shine a spotlight on the importance of eco-friendly weddings.
Beeswax candles are wildly popular at green weddings and start as low as $7
Natural beeswax candles add romance without the toxins
Tree wedding favors are a must for any green wedding and start as low as $3.50
Real tree seedlings make eco-wonderful wedding favors
For green wedding invitations, think tree-free paper letterpress invitations that are eco-luxurious starting at $4.70 with qty discount
Beautiful "blossom" eco-invitation printed on tree-free paper with vegetable-based ink
Have you heard the news? According to the September/October edition of Brides Magazine, the colors plum and berry are HOT for fall weddings this year. If you’re planning an eco-friendly wedding, I’m sure you know you’re not locked into earth tones. In fact, there’s a fabulous selection of gorgeous eco-friendly wedding invitations, engagement announcements and favors that come in an array of brilliant colors.
This Classic Collection of earth friendly invitations, engagement announcements & save-the-date cards are printed on 100% PCW paper with vegetable-based ink. They are available in many colors including cranberry, plum, violet, lavender and wine. So, why not pick purple for your green wedding? We think Mother Nature will agree that “eco-friendly” is beautiful in any color!
Save the Date Card Printed on 100% Recycled Paper
Field of Flowers Wedding Invitation on 100% Recycled Paper
Blooming Tree Engagement Invitation Printed on 100% Recycled Paper
Green Weddings are in Full Bloom!
Looking for inspiration for your upcoming green wedding? Planning a green wedding but not sure what your eco-friendly options are? Welcome to the Dream Green Weddings™ “eco-blog!” Each week we will bring new and inspiring ideas to help plan the green wedding of your dreams! We’ll cover everything from eco-friendly wedding invitations that are gorgeous & green, to fabulous wedding favors that are earth friendly and eco-elegant.
In fact, today’s eco-conscious couples have many more choices to make their green wedding both beautiful and sustainable. Planning a green wedding is not an “all or nothing” concept. By making just a few earth-friendly choices, you can lessen the environmental footprint of your special day and truly make a difference.
Here’s tip #1 for planning a green wedding:
Look for vendors who are environmentally and socially responsible. Support these green wedding suppliers whenever possible. Look for a green commitment/policy/vision posted on their Website (For an example, visit our “green vow” page to learn more about our green commitment).
Save Time!
One of the unique features of Dream Green Weddings is that we have made it easy for you to learn the environmental and social commitment of our suppliers. Once you find a green wedding product you are interested in, simply look for the tabs labeled “Eco-Commitment” and/or “Social Responsibility” on the product page (not every product has one, but most do!).
We have researched these green suppliers for you and provided the information right at your fingertips! No need to search through dozens of Websites and blogs to find green wedding specialties made by environmentally responsible companies. Planning your dream green wedding is easier than you imagined!
