I love these pretty rhinestone shoe clips from Absolutely Audrey. With over a dozen styles and prices from $20 - $30, they’re perfect for customizing your bridal shoes or jazzing up an inexpensive pair of heels for the rehearsal dinner.
The average wedding guest will go through 3 or more cocktail napkins during your reception. That’s a lot of waste. The most eco-friendly alternative is to use cloth cocktail napkins. Otherwise, these recycled napkins from For Your Party are a good choice. Made from 100% recycled paper, and chlorine and bleach free, the white 2-ply napkins can be customized with up to three lines of text and a graphic. Minimum order is 50 napkins for $25, but you can get 100 for just $29.
Once you’ve (carefully!) chosen your bridesmaids, it’s time to ask them to be a part of your Big Day. These adorable cookies from Bella Regalo are a fun, unique way to pop the “Will you be my…” question. There are several color choices for the dress, rose, and ribbon. Each cookie, which arrives in a white box, is $11.95 and the minimum order per color combo is 6.
Even if you’re not planning a “green” wedding, there’s no reason not to be environmentally-conscious. Over the next several weeks, I’ll be telling you about quick and easy ways to make your Big Day a little more eco-friendly.
The first tip is a tasty one. Give your guests edible favors. Most favors tend to get thrown away, which wasteful both environmentally and financially. But who’s going to throw away chocolate truffles or candied nuts? Here are some of my favorite yummy favor ideas:
Kate Parker Weddings is known for planning beautiful destination weddings in New England. But they also offer a variety of adorable gift basketsfor your Out-of-Town guests. In addition to location-specific baskets for places like Vermont, Chicago, and NYC, you can also order eco-friendly, kid-friendly, and pet-friendly baskets. Baskets range from $23-$76 plus shipping and handling.
I’ve always thought Eden Bridals offered nice looking dresses for affordable prices. But lately, I’m liking them even more. The gowns in the latest collection feature fashionable details, like the bodice on the dress below, that are often missing from low-mid range bridal gowns. Eden Bridals prices range from about $500 to $1,200 depending on the style. Click here to find a store near you.
