Despite the rapid rise of more ethical and sustainable options in wedding products and services, hunting down these greener resources can consume countless hours of your valuable wedding planning time.  So, forget the humdrum of web surfing and get to where the action is.  Let the eco-minded photographers, organic florists, vegan bridal gowns and recycled wedding invitations come to you!

  

In this month alone, there are two fabulous ways to get connected to the green wedding scene.

BOSTON:  Valentine's Day, Sun Feb 14, 1pm-5pm - The Elegantly Green Wedding Showcase  

WASHINGTON, D.C.:  Sun Feb 21st, 1pm-5pm - Mid Atlantic Green Wedding Show


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New Years celebrations are just a few days away and, whether you're playing host or guest, your end of year bash can become a treasure trove of accessories to help you pull off all those extra wedding day details for next to nothing.  Keep these tips in mind as part of your post-party wrap up to ensure you walk away with some useful loot...while also cutting back on NYE waste.


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There's always a handful of goofy NYE party goers that show up in sparkly hats and tiaras, Marti Gras style beads and glow in the dark necklaces.  They likely won't give a hoot about this paraphernalia after the celebration and will be happy to share their bling with you, if you just ask.  These playful extras are the kinds of tidbits that both adults and children love to sport once the dancing kicks in at your reception.  So clean up on these toys after your NYE event and make your wedding party a little funkier.

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You've got lots of plans for your luxury green wedding and you have to make room for all of them.  You don't want to give cheap, chintsy favors to your guest that they'll just throw away, but if you're going to make your vision a reality, you can't blow your entire budget on gifts either.

Luckily, you don't have to.  We've compiled a budget-savvy list of quality eco-friendly gifts that your guests will be impressed with. They are practical, chic and fit within a modest budget.

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If you're a bride whose wedding falls between December and February, you are one lucky girl.  You can get away with all sorts of winter-themed decor and activities that your fellow Spring and Summer brides will miss out on.  To help you take advantage of what the season has to offer and get your creative juices flowing, we've compiled a shortlist of a few tactics that will put a 'cool' spin on your special day.


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Flowers truly bring a room to life. It's no wonder they are a bride's first choice in wedding decor. Unfortunately, wedding flowers are not the most earth-friendly product...despite being all-natural. Due to commercialization, conventional flowers are laden with chemicals, shipped cross-country and, at times, filled with dyes. So what's a bride to do?  READ FULL ARTICLE