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Brenda's Wedding Blog is your online resource for planning your dream elegant wedding. Helping you find the "wow" in weddings.

Posts in Eco-Friendly Weddings
Delicate Linen Clothes {for flower girls and ring bearers}

LinenKids has just revealed their newest collection for the spring and summer season which are made from eco-friendly 100% linen. While the collection is perfect for any children attending a wedding, their newest line is super adorable for flower girls and ring bearers. The clothes are crafted in Lithuania, but you can change the currency to see the pricing for your country while on their web site. LinenKids creates clothing that is soft to touch and comfortable to wear. The designs don't feature flashy colors which makes them perfect for special occasions while keeping them playful and absolutely fashionable.

And, readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog can save 15% on their order with coupon code WED-15-OFF when shopping at LinenKids.com. {Thank you Indre}

 

Stay tuned throughout the morning as I'll be showcasing bridesmaids dresses and wedding gowns too. Today has turned into what I guess you can call a fashion day :) And, don't forget that readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog can save 15% on their order at LinenKids.com with coupon code WED-15-OFF.

Eco-Friendly Weddings {from invitations to the favors}

sponsored by Daisy Days

A very popular trend is everything going green… from the foods we eat to the clothes we wear, making eco-friendly and "green" choices the hottest trend. Living green is not only great for you, but it's also great for our planet. As more products, companies and venue adopt this trend, it is becoming easier than ever plan an environmentally friendly wedding. And, Daisy Days is here to help you. Along with the helpful article on their website with tips for planning an eco-chic event, here are some of Daisy Days' eco-friendly wedding favors and invitations to incorporate into your eco-chic event.

Plantable Wedding Invitations and Recycled Paper Wedding Invitations
A simple place to start with your eco-friendly wedding is selecting the right invitation. Daisy Days offers two great choices . . . the plantable invitations are not only made of 100% post-consumer waste, but they have real wildflower seeds embedded in the paper with a note to your guests to grow wildflowers. For a more budget-friendly option, there's the beautiful recycled paper invitations featuring at least 30% post-consumer fibers and these invitations receive a 25% discount during checkout.

"Lightly Shaded" Wedding Invitation, Embrace Wedding Plantable Invitation,
"Calla Lily Connection" Wedding Invitations
, Breathe Wedding Plantable Invitation

Plantable Wedding Favors
Daisy Days
 
carries an extensive line of favors with seeds. Available in a variety of styles, colors, shapes and themes, the plantable favors grow real flowers for your guests to enjoy long after your event. Daisy Days is constantly adding new, exclusive designs that can only be found on their website. And, since Daisy Days is so passionate about their plantable and eco-friendly favors that they have a coupon code just for "green" brides – click GO GREEN for more information.

Love Blooms Personalized Favor Card Paper Blossoms, Daisy Plantable Seeded Paper Favor,
Flowers in Bloom Seed Packets Flower Pot Cards
, Savor Every Moment Plantable Herb Favors

Eco-Friendly Favors

Bamboo Trinket Favors Boxes, Eco-Friendly Bamboo Ballpoint Pen Favors, Natural Impressions
Eco-Friendly Photo Album Favors
, Miniature Wooden Favor Box Lid Tree Design

Be sure to stop by and visit Daisy Days for all your eco-friendly wedding shoppoing needs. And, don't forget about the coupon code just for "green" brides – click GO GREEN for more information.

Just Launched : Eco-runners™ {hand-painted aisle runners}

I'm so excited to announce that today marks the official launch of a new collection of aisle runners by Cherin of Customized Wedding Creations. For those looking for a green option when it comes to aisle runners, you can now purchase Eco-runners™. From Cherin . . . "Eco-runners™ are made from recycled plastic bottles that are melted down until they produce hair-like strands that are woven into a recycled polyester fabric. Each aisle runner is hand-painted with 100% organic paint, absolutely no chemicals. Eco-runners™ are available in six colors, white, black, red, burgundy, royal blue, and hunter green and are sold in 25' increments but can be custom cut to any length. They're available in both 36" and 45" widths. Eco-runners™ are great because you'd never know they're made from recycled bottles; they look and feel just like any of our other fabric aisle runners. They start at $175 for a 25' Eco-Runner™ with a hand-painted logo from our "Essential Collection"." Congratulations Cherin on an amazing launch and for helping brides have a beautiful option for a "green" wedding accessory.

PS: I've been a lucky recipient of a banner from Cherin and all I can say is they are gorgeous. I cannot believe it's hand-painted, but it truly is. When I first saw my logo hand-painted on the banner, I'll admit, it brought tears to my eyes. The craftsmanship is just spectacular.

Side Note: The lovely Eco-Runners™ logo was created by Carey of Lasso'd Moon Designs.

Jewelry for the Eco-Conscious Bride

There's a lovely jewelry collection from Christine Mighion for the eco-conscious bride that features gorgeous jewels for either the bride to wear herself on the big day, or to give as a gift to a bridesmaid. All pieces are handmade with 100% recycled 14k gold and ethically mined stones like aquamarines and diamonds. Too see Christine's entire jewelry collection, please visit her web site.

the Eco-Beautiful Weddings Blog is now Live

The Eco-Beautiful Weddings Blog is the first and only daily blog dedicated to eco-friendly weddings with a quarterly online magazine scheduled to debut on December 15th. So exciting!!! The Daily Blog is sure to become your go-to resource for eco-couture weddings and you'll even find "a dash of sass from The Green-Ass Bride & Groom" {aka The Broke-Ass Bride}. The blog's goal is to bring you the "freshest in organic & sustainable wedding style from all over the world". You will even see the highlights and sneak peeks of the behind the scenes making of each Eco-Beautiful Weddings online issue. And, with each issue, there will be lots of FREE eco-giveaways featuring the products used in the editorial shoots.

Click here to read more about the e-zine, the daily blog and the team behind it all, including Katie Martin who has over 12 years of experience in the wedding industry. Based in Washington, DC, Katie is the nation's leading eco-friendly expert. Katie is owner of Elegance & Simplicity, Inc., her wedding planning and floral design firm. She has a team of over 35 event planners and floral designers who orchestrate over 150 eco-friendly events per year.