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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?

I received an email today {well actually yesterday as I'm writing this post a day early} but I just have to share it with you on the main blog. Usually all wedding and honeymoon locations are posted in the destinations section of my blog. If you haven't checked this section out recently, please do, it's filled with amazing locations and even some special limited time deals.

In San Diego, there's a beautiful wedding location, Keys Creek Lavender Farm (in Valley Center, CA). It's actually San Diego County's only USDA Certified Organic lavender farm. It's a picturesque and intimate venue with seemingly endless rows of lavender. The farm is nestled in a serene valley affectionately described as the end of nowhere. In addition to the eight acres of land and more than two dozen varieties of lavender, the farm also houses a labyrinth, bee hives where delicious lavender honey is made, a peace garden where visitors can plant lavender in memory of their loved ones, and an essential oil distillery – all great spots for those wedding photos. Just look at the photo below...who wouldn't want to have their photo taken in a gorgeous lavender field?

And, if you're looking for a little lavender inspiration, here's a lavender infused inspiration board I put together a while back {way back in 2008, wow, thinking it's time for a new one}. And, here's a peach and lavender wedding inspiration board {more recent}.

Today's board is in celebration of St. Patrick's Day - may the luck of the Irish be with you today.

Image Credits and Resources:
Candy Buffet from Project Wedding, Future's Gate Pressed Wedding Invitation and RSVP from Letterpress Light, Sage and Juniper Boutonniere from Country Living, Pearl Cluster Earrings from Giftbearer, Jim Hjelm Bridesmaid Dress via Project Wedding, Monogrammed Cookies in Juniper Green from SweetAmbs Cookies, Wedding Pillow With White Alencon Lace from Creations of Love 4 Brides, Succulent Wreath from Small Space Creations

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 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.