Going Green
A new trend that is finally hitting the Nashville market is Eco-Friendly Weddings. I have seen some great things happening lately and thought I should share! These are easy, cost efficient and fun ways of getting the Eco-Chic wedding. A local company jumping into the "green"
Jewelry: GreenKarat-Buying recycled gold is one of the most ecologically and socially responsible choices you can make. GreenKarat is a great site to have options with your jewelry purchase. Another article of interest about Diamond purchases and your responsible indulgences is just that...Responsible Indulgences. It is an interesting piece and can educate you on the diamond mining process and it's social & eco downfalls. There are ways of impacting the positive and responsible side of the "eco-friendy" world that you might not have realized. This article was helpful.
Dinnerware- BranchHome has some fabulous recycled bamboo dinnerware that can be purchased in bulk. It has a natural tone and a rustic/urban feel to it. Perfect for the Urban Eco Bride!
Favors- There are lots of options for eco-friendly favors and one of the more popular items is a candy bar. Candy.com has a great selection of Natural and Organic Candy that actually tastes delicous and is a fun take on a new trend. Seed packets are also a fun favor to give and there are companies that have custom packets for your wedding. Check out American Meadows and their Wedding packets. 10-199 packets are only $.50 a piece. 
Thank you notes after the wedding/party are a must and why not send a Grow-a-Note? It's lovely to receive a note from a friend, but even lovelier to get a "plantable" card that blooms into a beautiful garden. Green Field Paper Company sells a variety to choose from.
Groom's Gift- For the tech savvy groom there is the coolest company that makes motherboard money clips and luggage tags! Founded in 1991, Motherboard makes unique and colorful products from obsolete and used circuit boards rescued from TV sets, audio components, phones and computers. They estimate they use 25,000 to 30,000 pounds of circuit boards bound for landfills each year. Very hip and very unique.
Confetti-About 3 years ago I started using a bio-degradable confetti that has been so fun and easy for clean up. Ecofetti is the new safe and accepted wedding toss with no cleanup worries. Water-soluble and completely biodegradable confetti - either hose it away or let nature help with the cleanup...The perfect economical and environmentally friendly alternative to rice or birdseed, no slipping or staining, and ecofetti flutters easily to the ground. It comes in a variety of colors and you can even mix and match for that perfect theme combination. It is as light as snow falling and comes packaged with a scoop.
I hope these Eco-chic favorites inspire you to be a little more responsible in your planning. Even if only one aspect of your wedding reflects an eco-friendly idea, it is all the more earth friendly!
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