Heading to a wedding to celebrate love? Consider getting the newly wed couple a gift made with love! These ethical wedding gifts focus on sustainable, fair trade, & eco-friendly values. The newly wed couple is sure to love a sustainable wedding gift that shares a story.
Read MoreSo you want to take that next step in your relationship by getting engaged, but you’d also like for the ring to be eco-friendly and affordable. You have come to the right place to start your engagement ring research. Sustainable engagement rings can actually even be more budget friendly than traditional engagement rings when we look at options such as lab grown diamonds and buying secondhand rings.
Read MoreEco-friendly and sustainable wedding invitations (and save the dates) are a great way to kick off your conscious wedding planning. Let your guests know you want to celebrate your love with some love for the planet. Here are four eco-friendly wedding invitation brands that are serious about sustainability and design. These brands have other wedding paper goods and stationery products as well which is great. For the simplicity of this post I’m just chatting wedding invites, but definitely check out their eco-friendly thank you notes, menus, save the dates, and all the other paper products you might need!
Read MoreThis guide features a deep dive into lab grown versus mined diamonds comparing price points, sustainability, and quality. As someone who has a lab grown engagement ring and wedding band I’ve done a significant amount of research and spoke to multiple professionals within the industry.
Read MoreFor my wedding my bridesmaid wore sage green bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey. I adore Birdy Grey for a few reasons including their dedication to social impact through non-profit partnerships, the style selection, and the affordable price point of the bridesmaid dresses.
Read MoreIn this guide we’re exploring how wedding registries can be a great tool for sustainable gifting. There are some wonderful ethical & sustainable brands with registry options. By choosing to register with these socially responsible businesses it encourages your wedding guests to purchase impactful products and they might even learn something about conscious consumerism through out the process.
Read MoreFor the past year I’ve been planning an ethical & sustainable wedding. I started my planning process by shopping for an ethical engagement ring and furthered my knowledge when it was time to pick out a wedding band. I learned a lot about the ethics of the diamond industry and wanted to share some tips for couples looking for socially responsible rings. Along with these tips on shopping for conflict free engagement rings, I’m sharing three ethical ring brands changing the diamond industry for good by giving back, using ethically mined or lab grown diamonds, and focusing on recycled materials. I’ve had the pleasure of being in contact with team members from each of these ring companies to further my knowledge on diamond industry ethics. I am impressed with all of their initiatives to further the growth of the eco-conscious diamond industry.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we will discuss some of the best eco-friendly options for your old wedding dress. Whether you want to donate it, sell it, upcycle, or keep it as a sentimental item, we have the perfect solution for you, so you can free up some closet space. Keep reading for more information!
Read MoreBrilliant Earth is an ethically sourced fine jewelry brand focusing on Beyond Conflict FreeTM diamond jewelry. Brilliant Earth is on a mission to cultivate a more ethical, transparent, and sustainable jewelry industry.
Read MoreFor my wedding shoe I wore Toms. I wanted to be comfortable and able to walk confidently on my special day. Being the clumsy hot mess that I am, I knew heels were out of the picture. Wearing Toms was a great choice because they were affordable, comfortable, and a shoe I could rewear after my wedding. The Ivory Grosgrain Bow Women's Classic Alpargatas matched my dress beautifully. The Toms I chose were reasonably priced at around $50 which was great for my wedding budget. I was able to walk down the aisle and dance at our reception without any discomfort.
Read MoreI am SO happy with how our Whole Foods wedding flowers turned out. When planning my ethical & sustainable wedding, I knew I wanted to focus on natural and earthy tones. I fell in love with the simplicity of the baby’s breath and the natural elements of the eucalyptus. Whole Foods did all my wedding flowers and our florist, Estella, did a particularly fabulous job. I’m especially in love with the eucalyptus garland and bridal bouquet. I’m so impressed with her skills!
Read MoreIn this guide featuring my eco-friendly wedding centerpieces, I’ll walk you through how I designed my tables featuring the flowers, recycled glass bottles, wedding place cards, & more.
Read MoreBrides for a Cause is a non-profit bridal boutique that sells wedding dresses for charity. This unique bridal shop focuses on collecting & reselling wedding dresses while empowering women. The proceeds from wedding dresses sold are donated to women focused charities. Since opening in 2012, Brides for a Cause has collected over 10,000 wedding dresses, donated over $700,000 to their charity partners, and provided their customers with a number of sustainable wedding dresses.
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