Pretty in Plaid

Table decorated with pink Gerber Daisies and ribbon (Source Unknown. Possibly Martha Stewart). Adorable Pushpin/Thumbtack favors by Etsy Artisan Katie LeRoy. Stunning Silk Dupioni plaid bridesmaid dress from Alfred Angelo’s eco-friendly wear-again collection Purely Alfred Angelo. Plaid invitation by Invitation Box who by the way has gone green. Handmade Rice Paper Lanterns from Luna Bazaar. Cake [...]

Sticks n’ Stones

Sticks and stones may break your bones but I promise, these twigs are going to warm your heart.
Okomido brings life to recycled precious metals and gemstones through their interpretation of nature’s masterpieces. These distinctive stackable twig rings are a brilliant example of their exquisite artisan pieces handcrafted using 18K rose gold, sterling silver and chocolate [...]

Beyond Diamonds

Are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? I beg to differ. Your choice of engagement ring should be about you and only you, not what the masses dictate.
Buck the diamond trend and go with what you love. Choose a ring that embodies everything unique about you and your special day. Select a ring with a [...]

Creative Recycled Wedding Signs

If you read my post on wedding signs you know how I feel about incorporating beautiful reusable signs into your wedding decor. 
Following my post I received numerous email messages from readers inquiring about ideas for recycled, reusable signs. Well, here are a few ideas I came up with– unique signs that can be incorporated into either your home [...]

Purely by Alfred Angelo

Update: We have recently received a message from Kate Harrison, author of the best selling book The Green Bride Guide, who has generously shared her findings on the Alfred Angelo’s Purely Collection. Kate was advised by an Alfred Angelo company rep that the materials used in the Purely line are in fact conventionally produced cotton and silk. Read more about this [...]

Pleasantly Polished

I’ve never really been one to fuss with my nails; I’m more of an active length, neatly trimmed type of gal. 
If it wasn’t for a well manicured friend who strongly urged me to get my nails done the day before my wedding, I probably would have made my debut with nails au naturale.
Half way through [...]

Barefoot Beach Wedding

Are you planning a beach wedding? Not sure whether to go barefoot or wear bridal flip flops? Well you’re going to want to check out these fun and fabulous Barefoot Sandals by Lady Bead Jewelry.
Handcrafted by Rose Elliot, designer and founder of Lady Bead Jewelry, each piece can be customized to perfectly match your barefoot [...]

Stylish Seedling Favors

These hardy seedlings from Arbor Day Foundation are a wonderful eco friendly wedding favor that will live on for generations as a reminder of your commitment to each other.
Available in a wide variety of species, each seedling comes beautifully packaged in these unique poly tubes made from 50% post consumer content.
Customize the labels to blend in seamlessly with [...]