Eco Chic Wedding

We love posting about green and eco-friendly ideas. There really is something to be said about feeling when doing good, and the most important day to feel good is your wedding day! But let's be real -- sometimes echo chic can also be a little bit shabby chic. And while we absolutely love that style, it's not for every bride. So we started thinking hard about stylish ways to make your wedding eco-friendly. There are basic ways to make your wedding green, such as reducing your carbon footprint by having your ceremony and reception at the same venue, providing shuttle services to reduce car emissions, using cloth napkins, using organic materials in lieu of paper confetti, and so on. In addition to these basic suggestions, here are some ideas for recycled invitations, favors, centerpieces, and more! 

 1. Pearl and crystal bouquet and boutonnieres | 2. Wedding invitations using recycled paper and soy ink  | 3. Terranium table settings | 4. Natural soy candles in recycled glass  | 5. Recycled paper petals | 6. Recycled vintage forks

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Today's board is all about Earth Day. True, looking at these images you'll notice there is no color theme here. It's not because we don't love green (green is our favorite color!) but because you can really create an eco-friendly wedding with any color, so, why limit ourselves?  Go green and purple and white and pink and any color you want so long as you do so with a conscience.  Take a look at some ideas below - from seed packets made out of used toilet paper rolls to paper poms made out of old damaged books - there are easy ways to create a big impact with a small carbon footprint.

Earth Day Inspiration Board - Everything Recycled/Repurposed/Organic

Images: Seedling Wedding Favors, Recycled Engagement Ring Set, 2-in-1 Organic Convertible Wedding Gown, Recycled Paper Pom Poms, Repurposed Vintage Necklaces, Men's Recycled Ring, Recycled Towel Roll Seed Packets, Repurposed Burlap Clutches, Recycled Earrings, Self-Mailing Green Certified Invitation, Repurposed Wedding Gown Hair Comb, Repurposed Bottles and Jam Jars, Organic Cotton gown, Organic Cotton dress, Herb Place Card Holders,Vegan Heels, Recycled Glass and Silverware

XOXO

Jen & Saira

The Sixth Day of Christmas Winner!

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, PDR gave to Jacky... some all natural, earth friendly goodies from Mary of Heaven and Earth, LLC.

Jacky will receive an assortment of all natural items from Heaven and Earth which includes all homemade, natural, healthy items: homemade citrus bath salts made with dead sea salts, essential oils, and orange zest wrapped in a reusable muslin sack, homemade citrus soap wrapped in eco-chic post-consumer and recyclable materials, and a hand crocheted cotton washcloth.  Heaven and Earth is a family owned and operated business, based out of NJ, that is committed to doing their part to help the environment and live a sustainable lifestyle. They utilize recycled materials for packaging and their products are all earth friendly, vegan, chemical-free and dye-free making them perfect for healthy living. Plus, their soaps smell great, look like yummy little desserts, and often include ingredients like coconut, oatmeal, and poppy seeds that act like a natural exfoliator.  

Be sure to check out the other items from Heaven and Earth on their website, follow Mary and the Heaven and Earth team on their journey to a more sustainable lifestyle on their blog, or become a fan of Heaven and Earth, LLC on Facebook for earth friendly updates and info on their great products.

Thank you to Mary andHeaven and Earth for their generous donation.  We wish you much success and, of course, the happiest of holidays. Congratulations to Jacky on winning this fantastic gift set - please email us with your shipping address so that we may let Heaven and Earth know to ship it out to you.

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day Themes: Rustic Romance

Autumn in the Northeast is a beautiful time of year when the leaves on our trees glow with brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges.  Now, as we've said before, though coordinating and found together in nature, these hues can sometimes seem a little juvenile or hokey when put together as part of your decor. Sometimes the easiest way to gear up for Fall is to think "rustic".  Although rustic details are actually beautiful any time of year, they are particularly heartwarming in the fall.  Maybe it's because fall brings about a renewed connection with nature for many people or maybe it's because the smell of fall reminds us how much we love to layer, but whatever it is there is really nothing like the cozy and comfortable feeling of a rustic fall wedding.  Lucky for you, rustic details are easy!  Add a few loose flowers or candles to a mason jar, utilize branches and leaves, keep stationary simple, and add down home touches like pies or jam and you'll be all set!

Rustic Fall Wedding Inspiration Board

Images from: Anthropologie, ritzybee, Betsy White, Chillipit, Wedding Bee, Hello Lucky, Project Wedding, labellebride       

  

XOXO

Jen & Saira