Today we continue featuring modern spring themed photo shoots from the Wedding Vendor Challenge for March. I asked vendors across the US and Canada to team up and create an intimate tablescape for two with a dessert display. I supplied a color palette for all vendors to work with and for this shoot it was green with accent colors of brown, cream and pale yellow. It could be St. Patrick's Day related, although this wasn't a requirement, so you'll be seeing a bit of both this week. I also asked each team to provide at least one DIY design. For today - the 3rd Wedding Vendor Challenge for March is from Stephanie A Smith Photography in Florida with the beautiful paper goods being designed by Kate Eileen Emmert Custom Paper Goods . . .

Stephanie has always loved eco-minded options and writes . . . "I'm so glad that the wedding industry has begun to embrace and recognize alternative options for weddings that are much friendlier for the environment. Because I am a photographer I use nature as my backdrop, so anything I can do to preserve the beauty of the earth I will."

I love how Stephanie and her florist incorporated wildflowers and herbs - including wheat grass with the napkin ties, broccoli into the bouquet and lavender on top of the cupcakes.

The white chairs were salvaged from Stephanie's neighbors trash pile and were then spray painted bright white and given sod seat cushions. Seating was for the bride, groom, flower pup and ring barker - so cute.

Tree stump chargers were placed under antique milk glass plates and the menu cards, cupcake name tags, and seat name tags were all made with burlap and natural hemp twine. The cupcakes were made by Stephanie herself and after the shoot she was able to share them with her neighbors.

I love hearing Stephanie's goal of this shoot . . . "I think the goal of this shoot was to show how eco-alternative can not only be better for the environment but just as stylish and modern as any wedding decor."

DIY Download : Kate is here to share with us the how to for re-creating the bride, groom, flower pup and ring barker signs. Simply print out the pdf after downloading via this link from Scribd and follow Kate's directions that are included on the pdf. {the download link is directly underneath the item title in the right column once on Scribd}.

A huge thank you to Stephanie and Kate for joining us in the 2nd Wedding Vendor Challenge this week with a beautifully eco-friendly tablescape for spring. Please stay tuned all week as I have more wonderful designs and ideas coming your way.

Photographer: Stephanie A Smith Photography
Floral Designer: FH Weddings & Events
Reception Venue: Pass-a-grille
Invitation Designer: Kate Eileen Emmert Custom Paper Goods 

Today's wedding of Allison & Griff is a lovely rustic wedding with DIY and eco-friendly elements throughout. The acorns surrounding the candles is perfect for fall weddings and the place card with the guest name printed on paper attached to a faux fall leaf is simple and clever. The lovely photographs are provided by Tony Spinelli Photography.

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Tony Spinelli Photography
Caterer: The Connecticut Wedding Group
Reception Venue: Barns at Weslyan Hills

The Copperfield Inn on Main Street in North Creek, NY is the perfect destination for your Adirondack Wedding, a pre-wedding party or even your honeymoon location. Recently, I was invited to stay as a guest at the inn and received a full tour of the facilities and loved every minute of my stay. Their quote. "the amenities of a resort, the charm of an inn, the experience of a lifetime" couldn't be more true. You will truly love your stay at the Copperfield Inn.

At The Copperfield Inn, they are able to accommodate up to 200 guests in their ballroom {Great Room} and in the Hunt Room, they can hold 80 maximum with 60 being average. The Hunt Room is ideal for smaller weddings or the after party. From the custom wedding menus to the cakes and pastries that are made to order with a pastry chef on staff - the award winning culinary staff at The Copperfield Inn will happily create your special menu. And, if this is a destination wedding for you - the wedding specialists at the inn can help plan not just the wedding, but a complete itinerary for your group covering anywhere from 2 days to even a full week.

Should you like a special location for your ceremony, there is a pond just 5 minutes away or across the street from the inn is a pavilion. Other options include the back terrace of the inn, the Hunt Room or even getting married on top of Gore Mountain which is just minutes away. A shuttle is available to bring your guests from the inn to the mountain.

After your reception, the newlywed couple receives a complimentary nights stay in The Copperfield Inn Suite. The Copperfield Inn features 31 deluxe rooms and suites {many with whirlpool baths}, free wifi, a sauna, fitness center, outdoor hot tub and swimming pool, spa treatments, both pub-style and fine dining within the inn, and complimentary ski shuttle.

If choosing the Copperfield Inn for your bachelor/ette party, there is great whitewater rafting nearby, even hiking, horseback riding or wine tasting. After your day's activities, you can come back to the inn for some great food at either the Trappers Tavern or Lorenzo's. The Trappers Tavern offers classic adirondack atmosphere in the style of a woodman's camp. And, Lorenzo's features authentic Northern Italian cuisine with a wood fired oven being the focal spot inside. It's most definitely a "memorable cuisine" that awaits you at the Copperfield Inn. And, there's also a delicious breakfast that is served each morning.

No matter the season, you and your guests will be sure to find something to do while at The Copperfield Inn. From the whitewater rafting to skiing at Gore Mountain to shopping and dining at the quaint shops and restaurants along Main Street . . . it's a beautifully quiet area that you will quickly fall in love with. I know myself, hubby and daughter have and we look forward to being able to make a trip out to The Copperfield Inn again in the future.

This is a review of my stay at Copperfield Inn, I was not monetarily paid to make any of the above statements.

Last week, Carey of Lasso'd Moon launched a wonderful new line to her beautiful invitation collection on Earth Day . . . invitations that are plantable! These invitations are gorgeous and just perfect for garden weddings. Below is a sampling of two of three designs currently available, Dogwood and Oak {2-3 more on their way}. These invitations will be paired with coordinating cardstocks and envelopes that are either 30% or 100% recycled with post consumer waste as well as being milled in eco-friendly ways. There will be about 8 colors to choose from so you can mix and match anyway you'd like. And, you can choose between scalloped edges as shown or regular straight edges.

Be sure to visit Lasso'd Moon for even more wedding invitations, plus save the date button magnets and custom guest book posters.

sponsored post from Daisy Days

The "I Do’s" are done and you are honeymoon bound! As you leave your ceremony or reception, eager to be whisked away for a romantic escape, your guests are excited to shower you with good wishes as well as rice or confetti. Unfortunately, you've discovered your venue does not allow rice. What to do?

standard bottle bubbles, lavender toss, daisy wedding bubbles, wedding sparklers

Thankfully, there are many other fabulous send-off choices that are not only cleaner but make for beautiful photographs as you and your beloved plan your departure. From rose petals and eco-friendly confetti to wedding bubbles, wedding wands or sparklers to light the way, Daisy Days has the items to make your farewell picture perfect.

have a blast biodegradable confetti poppers, heart shaped plantable paper confetti,
wedding wands, personalized petal cones bow pearl accent

What will you be doing for your send-off, if you plan on having one?