Eco Chic!!!!

Couples that have become more earth conscious are taking a stand and integrating their beliefs into their wedding day! But going green does not mean you have sacrifice style! Here are a few tips that will make your big day eco-friendly and fabulous!

Tip #1-
Choose a location close to where your guests are commuting from to keep them from driving a long distance. Consider an outdoor location first...you can rely on the natural beauty of your surroundings, and you won't need to add much of your own decor to make the atmosphere look stunning. Also, choose to hold your ceremony and reception at the same location. It will save even more energy and resources, since your guests won't have to drive from place to place. That's what Kaitlin and Rob from "It's Always Sunny in Philadephia" did by choosing to wed at a Malibu Estate, one of the many eco friendly decisions they made on their big day!


Tip #2-
Buy a reused wedding gown. It reduces waste and is very cost effective. You can find a designer couture gown at consignment prices at Encore Bridal in Los Angeles.
Check out this Vera Wang gown that's sold at $6,800.00 off the original purchase price!
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After the big day, encourage your bridesmaids to donate their dresses to The Glass Slipper project. This organization donates gowns to high school students who can't afford dresses for prom.

Tip#3 -
Use flowers that are in season. Also, go local and organic when it come to your blooms! Organic bouquet has a wide array of flowers that are all eco-friendly.










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For your invites, place cards, programs, and thank you cards, go with a plantable paper stock! These earth friendly invites have seeds embedded in them, so you can plant them after, and wildflowers will grow! Check out http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/

Tip #5-
Use recycled gold! For your wedding bands, look to vendors like greenKarat who take recycled gold and turn them into beautiful and socially responsible masterpieces!


Tip #6-
Use an environmentally friendly limo service. Evolimo in Los Angeles, uses luxury vehicles that use only clean and domestic alternatives to gasoline.

Tip #7-
Skip the signs! Instead of wasting paper to direct your guests on where to go or for your monogram, use a company like Wonderful Graffiti, and instead, have it written on the walls, mirrors, and doors in beautiful calligraphy! They can even be placed on your limo or getaway car! It's removable and can also be framed after the ceremony for a beautiful keepsake.
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Hope you decide to integrate some of these tips on your wedding day! Now, let's make the planet a better place one wedding at a time!