Environmentally Friendly Wedding Planning with York & White
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There are so many ways for environmentally conscious couples to host Green Weddings. As a bride you can start your day off with a second-hand dress which can be revitalized into a beautiful environmentally-sound couture by a remarkable seamstress. Whether found in a second-hand store, on E-Bay, or in your Grandmother’s closet, it’s a green idea that not only saves you the hefty sum of a brand new dress, but also makes a significant contribution to your green-themed day.
When creating invitations, programs, menus, favor tags etc. make sure all are created on recycled paper that can be discarded into recycling bins. By having a few bins set up, you can recycle bottles and cans left over from the reception bar as well as all the envelopes and gift wrap that come with wedding gifts.
Ideas for environmentally sound wedding favors include: seed packets for flowers, vegetables or trees, potted plants or flowers, hand made recycled stationery, organic favor boxes filled with treats, and organic herbs and teas; all of which are wonderful favors that guests will delight in taking home with them.
No matter how conscious a bridal couple is, there will always be some form of environmental footprint left behind, even with careful planning. That is why many couples choose to offset any footprint made with the purchase of carbon offset credits, ensuring that the only environmental footprint made by your wedding is the kind left in the sand on your
Weddingstar "Cute Bride" and "Flirting Groom" Keyboard Dusters
Show off your nerdy side with the Weddingstar “Cute Bride” and “Flirting Groom” Keyboard Dusters. These favors will sweep your guests away! Each favor is retractable and useful at the same time!
Weddingstar “Cute Bride” and “Flirting Groom” Keyboard Dusters
Weddingstar’s Mini Treasure Chests – The Perfect Bridal Gift!
Weddingstar knows that gifts come in all shapes and sizes – so why not enclose them in Weddingstar’s Mini Treasure Chests? Created in a rustic design, these treasure chests are made from real wood with a miniature metal latch and finished with a rugged map design. Give “as-is” or fill with special surprises!
Weddingstar Favors – The Perfect Pear
Looking for a wedding theme that’s a little different for a summer or early fall wedding? Why not look to the perfect pear. Not only a great way to make a play on words, this tasty summer-time fruit also offers bridal couples a host of unique one of kind accessories to choose from to make their day special.
Graphically, images of pears, matched with the phrase “The Perfect Pair” can appear on all your wedding stationery from your invitations to your escort tags, and even appear on your favor tags, bags or ribbon.
Should your wedding have an environmental or organic feel to it, you may want to do away with some of your stationery items completely, such as escort cards, and replace them with real miniature pears lined up with small tags as the way to help your guests find their assigned tables.
To mix the color of the signature green color of the pear into your wedding accessories, look to flowers, such as Orchids or small green berries in the same shade to accent your wedding and bridesmaid bouquets, your boutonnières, your altar arrangements and even your centerpieces.
Place those same centerpieces atop table linens of the same green shade, where white china sits atop wooden chargers for a truly organic feel.
Carry your theme further by quenching guests thirst with old fashioned pear soda, or by serving a signature cocktail such as a Pear Dauphine, a Pear-Cardamon Flip, a Pear Sizzle or a Pear Crush, all of which will leave guests wanting more.
Once guests enter your reception area, instead of the standard guest book, greet them with a pear-shaped jar where they can leave their wishes and thoughts for you written on small pieces of paper that are placed within the jar. At a later date, after you and your groom have had an opportunity to read those wishes, you can either choose to store them inside and use the jar as a decorative accent, or integrate the jar into your household as a cookie jar for a long-lasting and useful remembrance of your wedding day.
A pear-flavored buttercake with a caramel-vanilla buttercream filling and pear-flavored rolled fondant topped with pear-shaped marzipan decorations, may for some be carrying the pear idea too far, but for others it’s a wedding cake made in pure pear heaven.
While a pair of pears is an obvious choice for a wedding favor, know that there are many pear-shaped objects that will equally fill your need for a pear-themed favor, including pear shaped candles, pear shaped salt and pepper shakers, and mini versions of the pear-shaped jar that greeted guests when they entered, that can be filled with chocolates, mints or other sweet treats.
As a bridal couple you are the perfect pair, so why not make that perfection the theme of your day with a pear perfect theme.
Weddingstar “Frog Prince Charming” Key Rings
Every bride pictures her wedding to be a fairytale – and yours is no exception! Create the illusion of a fairytale land with Weddingstar’s “Frog Prince Charming” Key Rings. Guests will cherish these useful favors and be amused at the hidden meaning! Co-ordinate with a stylish silver slipper for the female guests, and choose this charming Frog Prince for the guys. A classic key ring with a touch of magic.
Weddingstar Bride & Groom Frisbee
Just in time for Spring/Summer 2009 Weddings!
Keep those children entertained for hours with Weddingstar’s Bride and Groom Frisbee! The perfect favor for adults and children, this off white frisbee features a drawn on bride and groom!
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Keep children entertained with Frisbee throwing contests! Children can throw their hearts out and win candy and game prizes!
Black & White Elegance Theme Weddings
White and Black theme weddings are the most elegant and traditional of color schemes. With simple black-and-white elegance, you can send love and thanks to your treasured guests through these heavenly “Hugs & Kisses From Mr. & Mrs.” Scented Soaps. The charming, vintage gift box holds two delicate, 1.5″ white soaps – one an “X” and the other an “O” – resting in ornamental, natural raffia. An aromatic, powder-fresh scent wafts from the box as soon as it’s opened, giving a lovely hint of what’s to come. The gift box, with its exquisitely intricate design, measures 3.25″ x 2.25″ x 1.5″ and is tastefully tied with a black grosgrain ribbon and bow and a matching tag that says “Hugs & Kisses from Mr.& Mrs.”
Going “Green” for your wedding?
With our current economical turmoil, going “Green” has never been more sought-after. Couples are pinching pennies while trying to reduce the carbon footprint of their wedding. If you are looking for environmentally friendly favors with natural beauty and appeal, take a look at these unique wildflower seed favors from Fashioncraft’s”Natural Selections” Collection. Perfect as green wedding favors or as eco-conscious favors for any love filled occasion, Fashioncraft’s exclusive Natural Selections Collection wildflower seed card favors will really grow on your guests! That’s because each versatile favor features a removable handmade white paper heart exquisitely showcased at its center, embedded with real wildflower seeds ready for planting when your guests take them home. Sure to produce a colorful and memory provoking floral array, the card also includes easy to follow instructions for planting. Available in four colors.
Fashioncraft Unique Wildflower Seed Favors from “Natural Selections” Collection
Weddingstar “We Clicked” Mouse Pads
Wrap up your favors with these We Clicked Mouse Pads. Using the die cut “Arrow” you can string your ribbon around. Add a personal message with the matching personalized favor tags.
Weddingstar Fall Leaf Candles
